Zuran Mandami
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Zuran Mandami has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Aug 2025 on Real Time with Bill Maher. Zuran Mandami is mentioned as a candidate for New York City mayor in discussions about the implications of his socialist politics and how they relate to Barack Obama's outreach. Bill Maher noted that Obama had contacted Mandami, suggesting some political interaction. Additionally, Andrew Cuomo criticized Mandami regarding his background in rent control, indicating tension surrounding his candidacy.
Zohran Kwame Mamdani is an American politician who has served since 2026 as the 112th mayor of New York City. A member of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America, he represented the 36th district in the New York State Assembly from 2021 to 2025. Mamdani is New York City's first Muslim and first Asian-American mayor.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Aug 2025 on Real Time with Bill Maher |
| Role | New York City mayoral candidate; city councilman (as described in episode) |
| Affiliation | New York State Assembly |
| Field | Politics, Activism |
How do different shows talk about Zuran Mandami?
2 shows discussed Zuran Mandami in these episodes.
- Real Time with Bill Maher — 1 episode
New York City mayor candidate Zuran Mandami.
Overtime with Bill Maher: Thomas Chatterton Williams, Molly Jong-Fast, Walter Kirn (HBO) - Megyn Kelly — 1 episode
Who talks about Zuran Mandami on podcasts?
Zuran Mandami came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Megyn Kelly.
What is Zuran Mandami mentioned alongside?
Zuran Mandami is most often mentioned alongside Barack Obama, Bakersfield and Riverben Ranch.
Worked with: Barack Obama
Mentioned together: Bakersfield, Riverben Ranch, Nicholas Cage, Hoover Institution, Alyssa Slotkin, Charlie Kirk, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, South Dakota, Michigan, Martha's Vineyard