Bro History

Bro History - History for the Common Man

Author: Bro History

Bro History delivers an unapologetic and humorous take on history, geopolitics, and international news. Every week you will receive multiple hours of foreign policy & history-themed content that is thought-provoking, politically incorrect and educational. Bro History covers topics ranging from WW1, to the Russian Revolution, to modern geopolitics. Bro History is not just a podcast, but a secret society of special friends! Will you listen to Bro History, or will Bro History listen to you?
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Zohran Mamdani
Monday, 3 November, 2025

Zohran Mamdani — the Ugandan-born Muslim socialist making a serious run for New York City mayor — is sparking national debate. Is he the city’s next AOC… or a dangerous radical? In this episode, Henry and Danny break down Mamdani’s platform and persona — from his rent freeze and city-owned grocery stores to his viral exchange on Israel. They debate the so-called “Sharia socialist” narrative, why conservatives are losing their minds over his wardrobe, and how his rise exposes deep shifts in American populism. We explore: 🏙️ Rent freezes, affordable housing, and “cracking down on landlords” 🧾 His plan to tax millionaires + corporations to fund public programs 🚍 Free buses, mental health investments, and “community safety” 💥 The culture war backlash from Fox News and right-wing media 🗽 What Mamdani’s rise says about the future of left-wing populism in America ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro & Henry’s tendonitis bench press tangent 03:00 – Cuomo mocks Mamdani’s workout video 07:30 – Who is Zohran Mamdani? From Uganda to Queens 10:30 – The “Sharia communist” smear and Fox News freakout 17:00 – Rent freezes & housing policy breakdown 35:00 – Cracking down on landlords & property control debate 43:00 – Community safety and NY crime myths 58:00 – City-run grocery stores and free public buses 1:14:00 – Taxing millionaires & corporations: the real funding plan 1:22:00 – Populism, prejudice, and the Obama parallel 1:30:00 – Final thoughts: Is left-wing populism the future of NYC? 📺 Full episodes (ad-free) on Substack → https://brohistory.substack.com #ZohranMamdani #NYCPolitics #LeftWingPopulism #BroHistory #NewYorkMayor #AOC #Socialism #UrbanPolitics #FoxNews #HousingCrisis #ProgressivePolitics #NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices