How Effective Is Ken Griffin’s Response to Zohran Mamdani?

Podcast audio:

In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Robertas Bakula and Onkar Ghate discuss Ken Griffin’s reaction to Zohran Mamdami’s attack on his wealth and life, and the appropriate stance that individuals in Griffin’s position should take against such attacks.

Topics include:

• Mamdani’s Attack on Ken Griffin
• Real Threat to Griffin’s Life and Safety
• Griffin’s Courageous Defense of the American Dream
• Griffin’s Concession
• Sanction of the Victim
• Animal Farm is Pro-Socialism
• Anthem and Atlas Shrugged as Better Alternatives
• A Principled Stance vs. Martyrdom

Resources:

• Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
• Anthem by Ayn Rand
• The Sanction of the Victim by Ayn Rand

This episode was recorded on May 11, 2026.

Image credits: Griffin: Fabrice Coffrini / AFP / via Getty Images; Mamdani: Spencer Platt / via Getty Images