

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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Apr 8, 2025 • 51min
The Qasim Rashid Show - Episode 165
Before diving into the show, a critical call to action: Demand Congress protect Medicaid. 72M Americans depend on Medicaid for their healthcare. Gutting Medicaid will devastate our nation. Take 5 seconds and email Congress now:On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show:* A tribute to my beloved father, Abdur Rashid Yahya, who passed on March 28* An interview with Rep Mark Pocan (WI-2) on how Democrats must learn to fight* A discussion with renowned human rights lawyer Steven Donziger on climate justice, Palestinian rights, and protecting our democracyI am doing everything in my power 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

Mar 24, 2025 • 52min
The Qasim Rashid Show - Episode 164
Join Let’s Address This as a free or paid subscriber, and partner with 123,000+ fellow activists committed to human rights and absolute justice.On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show:* Gay Valimont—Florida District 1 Democratic Nominee for Congress* Chuck Schumer’s capitulation to MAGA* Corporate Democrats like Bill Foster destroy the partyI am doing everything in my power 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

Mar 17, 2025 • 50min
The Qasim Rashid Show - Episode 163
CALL TO ACTION: As the Trump regime continues to crack down on speech critical of his policies, it’s more important than ever we continue to build our platform. I invite you to join Let’s Address This as a free or paid subscriber, and partner with 123,000+ fellow activists committed to human rights and absolute justice. Are you in? On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show:* Former Congresswoman Marie Newman and I discuss whether the United States needs a third party, or if the Democratic Party can reform itself?* I dive into the Trump regime’s attacks on Mahmoud Khalil and the fact that Netanyahu continues to bomb Gaza, despite the January 19 ceasefire.I am doing everything in my power 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

Mar 15, 2025 • 23min
Qasim and Salaam chat on the collapse of our Republic
Thank you Deb Kelner, she/her, Rosie Riverter, Jeanette Hechavarria, Kerry Beane, and many others for tuning into my live video with Salaam Bhatti! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

Mar 13, 2025 • 38min
Live with former congresswoman Marie Newman to ask - do we need a third party?
Based on our joint article published earlier today, Marie Newman and I do a deep dive on your questions, and share our thoughts on what a third party might look like. A special thank you to our engaged listeners including Robert Dempsey, progwoman, Rebellious Resources, Julia Brower, Len Esau, and many other thoughtful folks for tuning in and sharing your thoughts. Join our movement of 123,000+ activists by becoming a free or paid subscriber. Help elevate our human rights advocacy and let’s protect our democracy together.Be sure to likewise subscribe to Marie Newman on Substack, and pick up her book, A Life Made From Scratch. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

Mar 10, 2025 • 52min
The Qasim Rashid Show - Episode 162
Earnest Ask! I am doing everything in my power to stave off fascism in the United States, and I need your support. Subscribe and join 123,000 fellow activists.On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show I do a deep dive on:* March is Women’s History Month* The receipts on how men continue to oppress women’s equality (and how us men must do better to right this injustice)* The fascist in the White House lays the groundwork to commit war crimesJoin the movement and subscribe below Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

Mar 3, 2025 • 52min
The Qasim Rashid Show - Episode 161
Earnest Ask! I am doing everything in my power to stave off fascism in the United States, and I need your support. Subscribe and join 121,000 fellow activists.Let’s dive into our show! On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show I am joined by nationally recognized poverty lawyer, Salaam Bhatti, to discuss:* How the GOP bill will kill Americans by increasing poverty* Conservatives never actually believed in “small government”* What you can do to help our neighbors in need during this difficult timeJoin the movement and subscribe below Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

Feb 24, 2025 • 50min
The Qasim Rashid Show - Episode 160
Last week I received numerous emails asking if The Qasim Rashid Show has a transcript available? The answer is yes! Simply click on TRANSCRIPT button at the top of this post and have the full transcript available to you right away. See the screenshot below from last week’s episode.Earnest Ask! I am doing everything in my power to stave off fascism in the United States, and I need your support. Subscribe and join 119,000 fellow activists.Let’s dive into our show! On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show I am joined by public health scholar and activist Eve of Gemma Talks to discuss abortion access and protecting our healthcare—afterwards I dive into the rise of anti-Arab hate. In this episode we cover:* 5 ways to fight back when an insurance company denies you healthcare* Public health scholar Eve of Gemma Talks on reproductive rights in America* The horrifying rise of anti-Arab hate, and how you can help counter that hate Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

Feb 17, 2025 • 51min
The Qasim Rashid Show - Episode 159
Earnest Ask! I am doing everything in my power to stave off fascism in the United States, and I need your support. Subscribe and join 117,000+ fellow activists.Let’s dive into our show! On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show I am joined by Wajahat Ali. Wajahat is a writer, public speaker, and recovering attorney. His first book, Go Back To Where You Came From: And, Other Helpful Recommendations on Becoming American is in stores now.He joins to discuss:* Dismantling the CFPB harms us all* The Democratic Party needs to become a true opposition party — here’s how* Trump’s executive orders advance ‘Christian’ nationalism in America Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

Feb 12, 2025 • 33min
Qasim Rashid and former Congresswoman Marie Newman on how to save democracy in America
Thank you Virginia, Michael deCamp, Ottalie, Libbey Morningstar, Janet, and many others for tuning into my live video with Marie Newman! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe


