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Lake Afternoon Drive: What is an “aloof wife?”

New York City’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, might be making headlines, but it’s his wife, Rama Duwaji, who’s quietly stealing the show.

Dubbed the “aloof wife” by the New York Post, Rama’s low-key presence and behind-the-scenes brilliance have sparked admiration across social media.

She’s an artist, animator, and the creative mind behind Mamdani’s campaign branding, all while skipping the spotlight and letting her work speak for itself.

So here’s the question: would the wives of Kenora trade places with Rama for a day?

Picture it: no photo ops, no bake sales, no committee meetings. Just a cozy studio, a cup of tea, and the freedom to post art on Instagram without tagging your husband.

Rama might be chic and mysterious, but could she handle a Kenora winter with a toddler on one hip and a crockpot in the other?

Still, there’s something refreshing about Rama’s vibe. She’s redefining what it means to be a political spouse. Less Stepford, more self-assured.

For more local musings, community stories, and a few laughs along the way, tune in to me, Caleb, on 89.5 The Lake’s Afternoon Drive, weekdays from 2 to 6 PM.

  • Caleb McMillan is an on-air personality with 89.5 The Lake in Kenora. Before joining the Acadia team in 2025, he worked as a freelance writer, teaming up with breweries, cannabis growers, and YouTubers. Now, he’s back to his first love — radio.

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