Zohran Mamdani
The new and unexpected Democratic candidate for New York City mayor.
Profile · BBC Radio 4
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Show Notes
Zohran Mamdani is the Democratic candidate for New Yok City mayor after a stunning victory in the primary race. If he goes on to win the mayoral election in November he will become the first Muslim and Indian American to lead the nation's largest city. His nomination came as a shock to some in the mainstream Democratic party who worry his policies are too extreme and could alienate swing voters. Before turning to politics Mr Mamdani had a brief career in the music industry. Mark Coles interviews his friends and family about his rise from rap artist to politician.
Presenter: Mark Coles
Producers: Natasha Fernandes and Ben Crighton
Production Co-ordinator: Maria Ogundele
Sound: Gareth Jones
Editor: Nick Holland
Credits: CBS New York “Zohran Mamdani claims victory in NYC Democratic mayoral primary” The Late Show with Stephen Colbert “Colber Talks NYC Mayroal Race with Candidates Zohran Mamdani & Brad Lander” Zohran Mamdani’s Instagram and TikTok abc News "Trump threatens to arrest NYC mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani"