Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid Podcast

On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show I welcome Iranian American political commentator Ariana Jasmine to discuss three critical issues:* The French Hijab ban at the Olympics* Fact checking Netanyahu’s speech to US Congress* What VP Harris can do to ensure she secures the youth voteAs always, thank you for listening, downloading, and sharing. Please do subscribe below to ensure we can continue this advocacy.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 at $5/mo or $50/year.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

*NOTE: Yesterday’s post addressed Netanyahu’s speech before US Congress today. I wrote about how to arm yourself with the knowledge to debunk the hateful propaganda he will spew across our media: Debunking 5 Major Lies by Netanyahu.On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show I discuss three critical issues:* Can we acknowledge the RNC was basically a KKK convention?* Joe Biden’s decision to stand down and what it means going forward* The meaning of life (shout out to Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy)As always, thank you for listening, downloading, and sharing. Please do subscribe below to ensure we can continue this advocacy.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 at $5/mo or $50/year.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

On this week’s episode I revive a previous dialogue on three critical issues:* The MAGA claim that "DEI" means "Didn't Earn It.”* The painful history of the Supreme Court abusing our basic rights.* An overview of the UN Resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire and unconditional release of all hostages.As always, thank you for listening, downloading, and sharing. Please do subscribe below to ensure we can continue this advocacy.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 at $5/mo or $50/year.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

On this week's episode I welcome back former Congresswoman Marie Newman, who now also runs a brilliant substack titled Made From Scratch, so be sure to give her your support too.We discuss:* Project 2025 and what it means for (the end of) American democracy* The US Supreme Court fast tracking our nation towards fascism* What to make of Biden and the calls for him to drop outAs always, thank you for listening, downloading, and sharing. Please do subscribe below to ensure we can continue this advocacy.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 at $5/mo or $50/year. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

On this week's episode I welcome Pastor Munther Isaac, a Palestinian Christian pastor and theologian. He pastors the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem and the Lutheran Church in Beit Sahour. He is also the academic dean of Bethlehem Bible College, and is the director of the highly acclaimed and influential Christ at the Checkpoint conferences.We discuss:* The life of Palestinian Christians living under Israeli military occupation* The United States enabling apartheid and genocide in Occupied Palestine* What we can do to ensure safety and security for both Palestine and IsraelAs always, thank you for listening, downloading, and sharing. Please do subscribe below to ensure we can continue this advocacy.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 at $5/mo or $50/year. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

On this week's episode I'm excited to welcome historian and scholar Professor Fatimah Fanusie to discuss Juneteenth, the role of religion in African American history in particularly and overall American history broadly, and it’s impact in contemporary American society.We discuss:* The role of 19th and 20th-century American religion broadly* The role of African American Islam, the modern Civil Rights Movement, and Islam in the West* The pioneering role of Indian Ahmadiyya Muslims and African Americans in thedevelopment of Islam in AmericaAs always, thank you for listening, downloading, and sharing. Please do subscribe below to ensure we can continue this advocacy.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 at $5/mo or $50/year. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

On this week's episode I'm excited to welcome scientist turned whistleblower Rebekah Jones for a riveting conversation of the future of our countryWe discuss:* Florida Governor DeSantis’ COVID debacle and Rebekah’s whistleblower story* Staving off fascism as corporate money continues to decimate our democracy* The one thing young politically left people can do to hold the Democratic Party accountable to justiceLet'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 at $5/mo or $50/year. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show I welcome John Matze, an accomplished engineer and entrepreneur who has worked for years to build a social media platform committed to open exchange and meaningful free speech. We discuss:* The impact of social media on free speech* What role should social media companies be playing in protecting youth from harm?* What are the limits of free speech?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 at $5/mo or $50/year. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show I do a deep dive on three important topics—affirmative action, the history of Jewish/Muslim relations, and combatting the GOP’s abortion bans.As always, welcome your feedback, support, and shares!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 at $5/mo or $50/year. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show I welcome back Jamyle Cannon, the founder and Executive Director of The Bloc Chicago. Jamyle started The Bloc in 2016 to reach kids who were unengaged by traditional after-school outlets. The Bloc engages youth with the sport of boxing to provide resources and opportunities to young people and their communities. Since its inception, 100% of The Bloc's fighters have graduated high school and earned acceptance into college. We discuss:* ICC prosecution of war crimes* Strengthening communities through boxing, overcoming the 10 year mortality gap in neighboring Chicago zip codes, and what do you do when donors pull funding because you support a ceasefire and release of all hostages? (Yes this actually happened and we need to talk about it).* Funding public safety goes beyond more money for policeLet'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 at $5/mo or $50/year. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe