

Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid Podcast
Qasim Rashid
A deep dive into the human rights issues affecting you. As a human rights lawyer—I bring the receipts to disentangle fact from fiction and advance the fight for universal human rights. www.qasimrashid.com
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Dec 9, 2024 • 52min
The Qasim Rashid Show - Episode 149
* CALL TO ACTION: The Texas grid collapse killed dozens. Especially if you’re in Texas, please email our elected leaders to ensure this does not happen again.We need 1100 signatures by December 11 —> PROTECT OUR CLIMATEOn this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show we discuss:* The critiques of Joe Biden for pardoning his son miss the actual issue at hand—that Biden isn’t protecting the rest of Americans. He must change course ASAP.* An unknown assailant killed a healthcare CEO, and more than 90% of Americans seemed to celebrate. Why? And what lesson do wealthy elites need to learn from this?Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid is a reader-supported publication. That means it exists due to your support! Please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.I will be doing everything in my power over the next four years to stave off fascism in the United States. I cannot do it alone. I invite you to support my work and advocacy by subscribing below. Thank you for your trust and partnership. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

Dec 3, 2024 • 52min
The Qasim Rashid Show - Episode 148
* WHAT? If you enjoy coffee, a quick reminder that Grounds for Peace is donating 10% of its profits to Palestine relief and other major humanitarian causes globally.* HOW? Order your Grounds for Peace coffee here.On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show we discuss:* The National Day of Mourning and what it means today.* A thorough point by point debunking of a grotesque editorial board publication from Washington Post in which they condemn the ICC, make dozens of false statements, and take zero responsibility for their media failures.Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid is a reader-supported publication. That means it exists due to your support! To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.As for me, I will be doing everything in my power over the next four years to stave off fascism in the United States, and I cannot do it alone. I invite you to support my work and advocacy by subscribing below. Thank you for your trust and partnership. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

Nov 25, 2024 • 52min
The Qasim Rashid Show - Episode 147
* WHAT? Take 60 seconds to watch an effective way to protect your safety online* HOW? Check out my short video about DeleteMeOn this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show we discuss:* An Illinois woman is charged with two counts of a hate crime for the broad daylight attack on a pregnant American Muslim woman and her husband* Dr. Zachary Foster has a Ph.D in Near Eastern Studies from Princeton and is a Fellow at the Rutgers Center for Security, Race and Rights. He runs a digital archive called Palestine Nexus and writes a newsletter called Palestine, in Your Inbox. Dr. Foster joins us to discuss Israel, Palestine, & the history of Zionism.Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.As for me, I will be doing everything in my power over the next four years to stave off fascism in the United States, and I cannot do it alone. I invite you to support my work and advocacy by subscribing below. Thank you for your trust and partnership. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

Nov 18, 2024 • 52min
The Qasim Rashid Show - Episode 146
CALL TO ACTION: Demand Congress invest in green energy before Trump returns to the White House* LINK: 1-Click-Email Your Rep & Demand They Act NOW (GOAL: 500 Emails)On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show we discuss:* We need to talk about anti-Muslim hate from the left and debunk disinformation* My guest is former Congresswoman Marie Newman who joins to discuss the state of American politics and what must happen to counter right wing extremism* Even though he’s now a lame duck President, Joe Biden can still slow fascism in America—but will he have the courage to act? Be sure to hit that subscribe button to join the movement!As for me, I will be doing everything in my power over the next four years to stave off fascism in the United States, and I cannot do it alone. I invite you to support my work and advocacy by subscribing below. Thank you for your trust and partnership. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

Nov 11, 2024 • 52min
The Qasim Rashid Show - Episode 145
CALL TO ACTION: Before Trump comes into office, demand Congress expand healthcare access to millions in need. We need 2000 signatures by 10pm Tuesday.Click & Email Congress —> PROTECT AND EXPAND HEALTHCARE ACCESSOn this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show we discuss:* This week’s episode will upset some people as I do a deep dive into why Kamala Harris lost the election. My responsibility as a human rights lawyer is not to speak soothing falsehoods, but hard truths. The Democratic Party has lost two winnable Presidential elections in the last three contests, resulting in devastating consequences for the American people. This moment calls for self-reflection and self-analysis. The fate of our republic is literally at stake, and we cannot afford continued failure. In short—what went wrong, and how do we fix it?Be sure to hit that subscribe button to join the movement!As for me, I will be doing everything in my power over the next four years to stave off fascism in the United States, and I cannot do it alone. I invite you to support my work and advocacy by subscribing below. Thank you for your trust and partnership. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

Nov 4, 2024 • 52min
The Qasim Rashid Show - Episode 144
CALL TO ACTION: Trump’s Project 2025 will destroy 330K high paying green energy jobs. We cannot let that happen. We need 600 letters by tonight’s 10pm deadline.Click & Email Congress —> PROTECT THE CLIMATE & OUR GREEN ENERGY JOBSOn this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show we discuss:* Pari is one half of the duo of Pari and Eve—leaders who are committed to public health, abortion access, and science based policy. Pari joins to discuss what is at risk with a Trump national abortion ban, and how we protect women’s rights.* Army Veteran Jolly Good Ginger joins to discuss why he’s voting against Trump, why all Veterans should vote against Trump, and how he’s become an anti-racist activist despite growing up in a hyper racist environment.* Ayanna Albertson-Gay joins to discuss the Black vote and the youth vote. She is a national voice on racial justice in America, an award winning spoken word poet, writer, singer, and artist and has a BA in Broadcast Journalism.Be sure to hit that subscribe button to join the movement!Add your email below to subscribe.Why Your Support Matters: Every dollar we spend is a vote for the kind of future we want. Help me create a future more committed to justice and universal human rights. Subscribe and join our movement for justice. Thank you. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

Oct 28, 2024 • 52min
The Qasim Rashid Show - Episode 143
Call to Action — 300 signatures needed:* PURPOSE: Demand Congress properly fund healthcare: SIGN HEREOn this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show we discuss:* Krish O’Mara Vignarajah joins to debunk myths about immigrants and advocate for a justice based policy. This is especially important given Trump’s hateful anti-immigrant rally at Madison Square Garden.* America’s rape & abortion crisis is exponentially worsening & we must counter it.* Israeli Media reports that Netanyahu has blocked every hostage release deal.Be sure to hit that subscribe button to support Let’s Address This!Add your email below to subscribe.Why Your Support Matters: Every dollar we spend is a vote for the kind of future we want. Help me create a future more committed to justice and universal human rights. Subscribe, and I welcome your thoughts, feedback, and insights. Thank you. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

Oct 21, 2024 • 52min
The Qasim Rashid Show - Episode 142
On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show we discuss:* The role of white supremacy in our politics and how we can stand united to overcome the hate. Joining me is scholar Dr. Akilah Cadet.* Donald Trump in cognitive decline and fascism incline.* Part 2 of my journey into Occupied Palestine.Be sure to hit that subscribe button to support Let’s Address This!Enter your email below to subscribe.Why Your Support Matters: Every dollar we spend is a vote for the kind of future we want. Help me create a future more committed to justice and universal human rights. Subscribe, and I welcome your thoughts, feedback, and insights. Thank you. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

Oct 15, 2024 • 52min
The Qasim Rashid Show - Episode 141
On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show we discuss:* Greg M. Epstein, author Humanist Chaplain at Harvard University and MIT joins to discuss his new book, Tech Agnostic. Greg is the best selling author of “Good Without God: What A Billion Non-Religious People Do Believe.”* One year after 10/7 — where we go now to ensure meaningful peace and justice.* What happened to the ceasefire and hostage release deal we were promised?Be sure to hit that subscribe button to support Let’s Address This!Enter your email below to subscribe.Why Your Support Matters: Every dollar we spend is a vote for the kind of future we want. Help me create a future more committed to justice and universal human rights. Subscribe, and I welcome your thoughts, feedback, and insights. Thank you. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

Oct 7, 2024 • 52min
The Qasim Rashid Show - Episode 140
On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show:* Rush Darwish joins to discuss life in Palestine prior to 10/7 and the genocide imposed upon Palestinians post 10/7. Rush serves as the president of the Arab-American Business and Professional Association and as Chairman for Refugee Life Foundation, an organization that runs to raise funds for refugees globally.* I share Part 1 of my multi-part series, “My Journey to Occupied Palestine” about my experience in the West Bank under illegal military occupation* A fact-check recap of the VP DebateBe sure to hit that subscribe button to support Let’s Address This!Enter your email below to become a free or paid subscriber.Why Your Support Matters: Every dollar we spend is a vote for the kind of future we want. Help me create a future more committed to justice and universal human rights. Subscribe, and I welcome your thoughts, feedback, and insights. Thank you. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe


