In his book *Slow Poison: Idi Amin, Yoweri Museveni, and the Making of the Ugandan State*, Mahmood Mamdani explores how colonial legacies have shaped Uganda’s political landscape and its leaders. He also discusses his son, Zohran Mamdani’s rise as a candidate for the first Muslim mayor of New York City, reflecting significant generational shifts in American politics. During an interview with Marc Lamont Hill on *UpFront*, Mamdani addresses the implications of these changes for global politics. The discussion highlights the ongoing influence of historical empires on contemporary governance.
