<description>&lt;p&gt;Does the UK need its own Zohran Mamdani?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“It’s not The Office,” says British comedian Nish Kumar. “You can’t remake it from one country to another.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The acclaimed stand-up comedian sat down with Mohamed Hashem on Real Talk for a conversation that ranged from Mamdani’s win to the UK’s Nando’s obsession. They also unpacked the state of progressive politics in the UK, and what it means to do comedy at a time when Britain’s far right is seen as becoming increasingly emboldened.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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Can this pod save the UK? (Feat. Mamdani win & Nando’s) | Nish Kumar | Real Talk

NOV 18, 202568 MIN
Real Talk

Can this pod save the UK? (Feat. Mamdani win & Nando’s) | Nish Kumar | Real Talk

NOV 18, 202568 MIN

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<p>Does the UK need its own Zohran Mamdani?</p><p>“It’s not The Office,” says British comedian Nish Kumar. “You can’t remake it from one country to another.”</p><p>The acclaimed stand-up comedian sat down with Mohamed Hashem on Real Talk for a conversation that ranged from Mamdani’s win to the UK’s Nando’s obsession. They also unpacked the state of progressive politics in the UK, and what it means to do comedy at a time when Britain’s far right is seen as becoming increasingly emboldened.</p>