From the streets of New York to around the world, the "Mamdani effect" is taking shape.

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won the city’s mayoralty earlier this month, sparking a new era with an election turnout higher than any race in 50 years.

But this isn’t just an American story.

The energy around this movement, its bold ideas on justice, economics, and climate, is resonating with Gen Z far beyond the US.

Victoria University of Wellington senior lecturer Dr Mona Kewel joins The Front Page to explain how Mamdani is flying in the face of reactionary Republican politicians we’ve seen rise to power in the US in recent years.

From the streets of New York to around the world, the "Mamdani effect" is taking shape.
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won the city&rsquo;s mayoralty earlier this month, sparking a new era with an election turnout higher than any race in 50 years.
But this isn&rsquo;t just an American story.
The energy around this movement, its bold ideas on justice, economics, and climate, is resonating with Gen Z far beyond the US.
Victoria University of Wellington senior lecturer Dr Mona Kewel joins <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1049-the-front-page-30038501/?pname=nzh_web&amp;sc=podcast_show">The Front Page</a> to explain how Mamdani is flying in the face of reactionary Republican politicians we&rsquo;ve seen rise to power in the US in recent years.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.

Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. 

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.
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The Front Page

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

The global ripple of the Mamdani effect

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