Mahmood Mamdani on how Uganda's history shaped his belonging — and his son's moment

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Mahmood Mamdani, a Columbia University professor, draws on his experiences of exile and statelessness in Uganda to examine how colonial legacies continue to shape political power.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Professor Mahmood Mamdani about his new book, "Slow Poison." The book is a firsthand report on the tragic unraveling of Uganda's struggle for independence.

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Mahmood Mamdani on how Uganda's history shaped his belonging — and his son's moment

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