Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins

Zohran Mamdani: Understanding the Philosophy That Will Dominate The New Left

Nov 6, 2025
This engaging discussion dives into Zohran Mamdani's recent election victory and its impact on progressive politics. The hosts analyze the evolving ideologies in activism, including identity and survivor politics. They explore Mamdani's nuanced socialist views and the implications of his family background. With a critical lens, they unpack the colonial narratives surrounding contemporary movements and touch on housing reforms, minimum wage proposals, and how these ideas might shape the future of leftist policies. Humor adds a lively flair to these thought-provoking insights.
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INSIGHT

Unexpected Political Realignment

  • Zohran Mamdani's win signaled a shift toward a newer left faction that blends progressive identity politics with disruptive economic ideas.
  • Malcolm and Simone reevaluate prior dismissals and treat his victory as predictive of leftward momentum nationally.
INSIGHT

Decolonial Lens Shapes Politics

  • Mamdani's worldview traces modern political violence to colonial structures and favors decolonial frameworks for justice.
  • He frames a 'survivor' identity that challenges nation-state nationalism and reinterprets settler-native binaries.
INSIGHT

Survivor Identity Explains Policy Push

  • Mamdani's 'survivor' class includes native peoples and non-white immigrants who claim displacement by colonialism.
  • That framing motivates pro-immigration and redistributive policies as corrective restitution.
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