This 26-year-old political strategist has a new vision for the Democratic Party

By Leila Fadel

Published November 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM HST

Morris Katz is a 26-year-old political strategist who wants to take the Democratic party in a new direction. Leila Fadel talks to him about the candidates he's backing and his vision for the future.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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