Junaid Ahmed
Progressive candidate endorsed by Justice Democrats running in Illinois' 8th District, active community organizer with a platform including Medicare for All and ending dark-money influence in politics.
Top 3 podcasts with Junaid Ahmed
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Mar 10, 2026 • 18min
Meet Three Congressional Candidates Taking on AIPAC
Junaid Ahmed, grassroots candidate in IL-8 focused on working-class issues and fighting outside spending. Kat Abughazaleh, progressive activist of Palestinian descent running in IL-9 for foreign policy accountability. Robert Peters, state senator from IL-2 with a progressive legislative record. They discuss AIPAC-funded ad campaigns, shell PAC tactics, AI-generated attacks, community backlash, and grassroots resistance.
Mar 2, 2026 • 1h 20min
3591 - Trump bored of Peace; Leftists Surge 2026 Midterms w/ Alexis Goldstein, Anabel Mendoza, Junaid Ahmed
Alexis Goldstein, former CFPB staffer turned reformer; Anabel Mendoza, immigrant‑rights organizer and community defender; Junaid Ahmed, Justice Democrats‑backed progressive organizer. They discuss campaign dynamics in Maryland and Illinois, fights over dark money and ICE detention, Medicare for All and housing, and grassroots strategies like door‑knocking and volunteer mobilization.
Jan 25, 2026 • 48min
RevolYOUtion Congressional Panel
Bushra Amawala, a local elected official and progressive running to expand the social safety net. Junaid Ahmed, a community organizer focused on affordability and childcare. Joey Ruzovich, a software engineer advocating Medicare for All and AI regulation. Keita Collins, an organizer fighting gun violence and economic injustice. They discuss healthcare plans, money in politics, Israel/Gaza policy, AI, and grassroots strategies.
