Tune in here to this Friday edition of the Brett Winterble Show! 

Brett kicks off the program by talking to Pete Kaliner on the latest edition of The Friday Hangover. The discussion centers on comments made by Columbia University professor Mahmood Mamdani, father of New York Assembly member Zohran Mamdani. Brett and Pete play excerpts from a 2022 lecture in which the professor discusses topics such as nationalism, colonialism, and the aftermath of World War II. The hosts pause throughout to examine his claims—particularly his assertions about the Allies, ethnic cleansing, and the historical roots of settler colonialism—calling them misleading and historically inaccurate. They express concern about the spread of what they view as revisionist narratives within higher education and the potential influence such ideas have on students.

We’re joined by Robert Spencer to discuss his new book, Intifada on the Hudson: The Selling of Zohran Mamdani — What Zohran Mamdani Really Believes and Why He’s So Dangerous. Spencer speaks with Brett Winterble about Mamdani’s rapid rise in New York City politics and his ideological background, describing him as a product of privilege with deep connections to Marxist and Islamist thought. Spencer argues that Mamdani represents a growing movement of far-left, activist candidates backed by organizations such as the Democratic Socialists of America and the Open Society Foundation, all working to reshape American politics. He warns of an emerging alliance between radical leftist and Islamist factions united by opposition to traditional American values. Looking ahead to future elections, Spencer predicts the continued emergence of similar candidates nationwide and outlines the political stakes in races like New York’s upcoming mayoral contest.

 

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