Oliver Hall
@oliver-hall.bsky.social
Journalist and podcaster - NYC
I asked Zohran Mamdani how credible his plan to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu is. That and more here 👇
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Mamdani Softens on Taxes, Stands Firm on Netanyahu Arrest Pledge
The Mayor-elect visited The Bronx for a tree lighting ceremony
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December 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I asked Zohran Mamdani how credible his plan to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu is. That and more here 👇
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Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders appear at a Starbucks workers strike in Brooklyn
December 1, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders appear at a Starbucks workers strike in Brooklyn
Says he is “very excited” about the dismissal of Tisch James’ case
November 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Says he is “very excited” about the dismissal of Tisch James’ case
“I made the case for our city” say Mamdani of Friday’s meeting with President Trump
November 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
“I made the case for our city” say Mamdani of Friday’s meeting with President Trump
“For the first time … I have hope”, says Bhairavi Desai, of the New York Taxi Workers’ Alliance
November 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
“For the first time … I have hope”, says Bhairavi Desai, of the New York Taxi Workers’ Alliance
Darrick Hamilton will work on the “Economic development and workforce development” committee. “New Yorkers chose Mamdani’s policies that recognise people as the true infrastructure” of society he says.
November 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Darrick Hamilton will work on the “Economic development and workforce development” committee. “New Yorkers chose Mamdani’s policies that recognise people as the true infrastructure” of society he says.
Tara Gardner, executive director of the Day Care Council of New York, is introduced next by Mamdani. She is representing the “youth and education” transition committee
November 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Tara Gardner, executive director of the Day Care Council of New York, is introduced next by Mamdani. She is representing the “youth and education” transition committee
Annemarie Gray is introduced and says she is joining the transition because Mamdani is “committed to an all of the above approach”
November 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Annemarie Gray is introduced and says she is joining the transition because Mamdani is “committed to an all of the above approach”
Mamdani says that 70,000 people have now applied to work in the administration
November 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Mamdani says that 70,000 people have now applied to work in the administration
Reporting from Central Park where Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is announcing his transition committees, including “worker justice” and more
November 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Reporting from Central Park where Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is announcing his transition committees, including “worker justice” and more
Raye performing at Bloomingdale’s annual Christmas light with on with Burberry
November 20, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Raye performing at Bloomingdale’s annual Christmas light with on with Burberry
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani salutes a client of Part of the Solution in the Bronx this afternoon.
November 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani salutes a client of Part of the Solution in the Bronx this afternoon.
Mamdani criticised the approach of Eric Adams during the transition and calls his actions in recent weeks - “perplexing”.
November 17, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Mamdani criticised the approach of Eric Adams during the transition and calls his actions in recent weeks - “perplexing”.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says his team has reached out to the White House and that he hopes to speak to President Trump soon to be”fulfil a commitment he made in his campaign”.
November 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says his team has reached out to the White House and that he hopes to speak to President Trump soon to be”fulfil a commitment he made in his campaign”.
Mamdani says he spoke to Gavin Newsome after his election win and that he “appreciates” his approach to redistricting
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Mamdani says he spoke to Gavin Newsome after his election win and that he “appreciates” his approach to redistricting
“I’m excited to work together” Mamdani tells business community
November 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
“I’m excited to work together” Mamdani tells business community
Mamdani says that he has no update on Jessica Tisch’s position under his upcoming administration
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Mamdani says that he has no update on Jessica Tisch’s position under his upcoming administration
“I’m so pleased to begin this mission”, begins Dean Fuleihan as he is announced as Zohran Mamdani’s First Deputy Mayor
November 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
“I’m so pleased to begin this mission”, begins Dean Fuleihan as he is announced as Zohran Mamdani’s First Deputy Mayor
“Our administration will be open” says Mamdani’s newly announced chief of staff Elle Bisgaard-Church.
November 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
“Our administration will be open” says Mamdani’s newly announced chief of staff Elle Bisgaard-Church.
Mayor-elect Mamdani announced the appointment of Dean Fuleihan as his First Deputy Mayor
November 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Mayor-elect Mamdani announced the appointment of Dean Fuleihan as his First Deputy Mayor
November 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Britain needs to get serious about attracting international talent to its universities. Read about that and more in this week’s Student Eye 👇
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Will American students really turn to UK universities?
Amid political uncertainty in the United States, how attractive is the UK?
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July 12, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Britain needs to get serious about attracting international talent to its universities. Read about that and more in this week’s Student Eye 👇
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This week, I sat down with the Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University to talk all things innovation. There was praise for the government in places and insightful comments on Britain's attitude to growth. Highlights 👇
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In conversation with Oxford's Vice-Chancellor, Irene Tracey
When it comes to the US, "we're looking at what not to do, and making sure we try and do it a bit better," says Professor Irene Tracey.
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June 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
This week, I sat down with the Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University to talk all things innovation. There was praise for the government in places and insightful comments on Britain's attitude to growth. Highlights 👇
open.substack.com/pub/thestude...
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Continuing to come out in opposition to trade deals and now reduced friction for business with our biggest trading power is not just baffling politics, it’s completely un-conservative
May 19, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Continuing to come out in opposition to trade deals and now reduced friction for business with our biggest trading power is not just baffling politics, it’s completely un-conservative