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Podcast: The Front Page
Episode: The global ripple of the Mamdani effect
Description: From the streets of New York to around the world, the "Mamdani effect" is taking shape. Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won the cityβs mayoralty earlier this month, sparking a new era with an election turnout higher than any race in 50 years. But this isnβt 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 t...