Summary
Mahmood Mamdani, a scholar, discusses how colonial history affects current politics in Uganda and reflects on political changes in the U.S. as his son, Zohran Mamdani, is likely to become New York City's first Muslim mayor. Mamdani's new book explores Uganda's political evolution due to past colonial rule.
Key Facts
- Mahmood Mamdani wrote a book called "Slow Poison: Idi Amin, Yoweri Museveni, and the Making of the Ugandan State."
- The book looks at how colonial rule in Uganda influenced its political institutions and leaders.
- Mamdani discusses political changes in the U.S., including his son Zohran's potential election as New York City's first Muslim mayor.
- Zohran Mamdani's possible election is seen as part of a larger generational change in American politics.
- Mamdani examines the impact of colonial legacies on current global politics.
- Conversation with Marc Lamont Hill on political shifts and multipolarity is part of the discussion.
