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Global reactions to Zohran Mamdani’s New York City win

Full Episode
49:45

Zohran Mamdani speaks after winning the mayoral election in New York City, Nov. 4, 2025.

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The surprising rise of Zohran Mamdani to become mayor-elect of New York City has captured global attention. Mamdani, a Muslim, was born in Uganda to parents of South Asian descent, and people from across both continents have been reacting to his win. Also, three Chinese astronauts are stuck on the Tiangong space station after it was damaged by space debris. And, new rules aim to keep skiers safe after a number of rising stars suffered fatal crashes on the slopes. Plus, light saber fencing allows people to feel like Jedi.

Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.

In This Episode

The world reacts to Zohran Mamdani’s New York City win
3:07
Damage from space debris extends Chinese astronauts’ stay on space station
5:29
Light saber fencing allows players to feel like Jedi
4:16
New study documents rapid glacial retreat
6:57
Pope Leo XIV has a busy week
1:09
A skier in full gear descends a snowy slope, creating a spray of snow behind them as they turn. They are wearing a helmet, goggles, and a black racing suit with various sponsor logos.
New rules aim to safeguard skiers in an inherently dangerous sport
Special Coverage
6:03
Vir Das is an Indian actor and comic trying to conquer the world
5:29
Milan inmates turn abandoned refugee boats into musical instruments
5:51
A woman finds herself through an old Vietnamese superstition
6:57