CAIR on AIR - Beyond the Courtroom and Behind the Headlines

Anthony Aguilar is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, combat veteran, and former security officer with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). After witnessing conditions on the ground in Gaza firsthand, he made the difficult decision to speak publicly about what he saw, despite knowing it could cost him both professionally and personally. In today’s episode of CAIR On AIR, Anthony joins me t...

Josh Paul is a former U.S. State Department official who resigned in 2023 in protest of the Biden administration’s decision to dramatically expand military assistance to Israel at the start of the Gaza war. After spending more than a decade working on arms transfers, security assistance, and defense diplomacy, he has become one of the most prominent voices calling for a reassessment of U.S. policy...

Miko Peled is an Israeli-American activist, author, speaker, and founder of Palestine House of Freedom in Washington, D.C. Born into one of Israel's most prominent military and political families, Miko grew up immersed in Apartheid ideology before embarking on a journey that completely transformed his understanding of Israel, Palestine, and justice. In today's episode, Miko joins me to share what...

Imam Taha Hassane is the Imam of the Islamic Center of San Diego, the largest mosque in San Diego County and one of the most influential Muslim institutions in Southern California. Tazheen Nizam is the Executive Director of CAIR San Diego and a longtime advocate for civil rights, civic engagement, and community empowerment. In today’s episode, Imam Taha and Tazheen join me to discuss the tragic sh...

Kamel Musallet is a Palestinian American businessman, father, and advocate who has spoken out internationally following the killing of his 20 year old son, Saifullah Musallet. Since the tragedy, Kamel has become a powerful voice calling for accountability, justice, and greater awareness of the realities Palestinians are facing in the occupied territories. In today’s episode, Kamel joins me to shar...

Dr. Muhammad Wajid Akhtar is a doctor, community leader, and Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain, the UK’s largest Muslim umbrella organization representing hundreds of mosques, charities, schools, and community organizations. He previously served as Vice President of the British Islamic Medical Association and has led initiatives focused on healthcare, civic engagement, and Muslim...

Rashida Tlaib is a U.S. Congresswoman representing Michigan’s 12th Congressional District, the first Palestinian American woman elected to Congress, and a leading voice on civil rights, economic justice, anti war policy, and Palestinian human rights. In today’s episode, Rashida joins me to discuss the growing public outrage over the war in Gaza, the role grassroots movements play in forcing politi...

Dr. Osama Abu Irshaid is the Executive Director of American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) and Americans for Justice in Palestine Action (AJP Action). He is a widely recognized Palestinian-American activist, political analyst, author, and public speaker who frequently lectures on Middle Eastern affairs, U.S. foreign policy, civil rights, and Palestine advocacy. In today’s episode of CAIR On AIR, Dr....

DeBorah Boneta is the director, advocate, and chaplain for Oklahoma Prison Support, where she works directly with incarcerated individuals, their families, and those reentering society after prison. She is Oklahoma's first African American Certified Sign Language Interpreter and the pioneering Islamic Chaplain serving those housed in jail and prison spaces. In today’s episode of CAIR On AIR, DeBor...

Munjed Ahmad is a seasoned immigration attorney with over 25 years of experience representing individuals in complex deportation and civil rights cases. He is also serving as Salah Sarsour’s attorney. Kate Brady is the Immigration Litigation Department Head at the Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA), where she leads federal court litigation focused on defending non-citizens’ rights. In today’s epi...

Veronica Laizure is the Executive Director of CAIR Oklahoma and a National Staff Attorney, where she works on the front lines defending Muslim civil rights and helping other minority communities navigate discrimination, bias, and systemic injustice. In today’s episode, Veronica joins me to break down the reality of civil rights for Muslims and other minority groups in America and how she began act...

Corey Saylor is the Research and Advocacy Director at CAIR (Council on American Islamic Relations), where he leads the organization’s national civil rights reporting and advocacy efforts. He is the primary author behind CAIR’s annual Civil Rights Reports, which are widely cited by policymakers, media outlets, and researchers to track Islamophobia trends in the United States. In today’s episode of...

Sameerah Munshi is an advisor to President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission and a policy advocate focused on protecting religious freedom and ensuring that minority voices are represented in government. In today’s episode, Sameerah joins me to discuss the Religious Liberty Commission, how it works, and what it’s like to represent Muslim perspectives in high-level government discussions on fait...

Jamal Abdi is the National Executive Director of the National Iranian American Council (NIAC), an organization that advocates for diplomacy, civil rights, and accurate representation of Iranian Americans in U.S. politics. Jamal joins us today to discuss the escalating war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. He also explains the mission of NIAC and how the organization was founded. We di...

Most people don’t hear directly from Muslim voices. They hear headlines. They hear opinions. But not the full story. That’s the gap the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is working to fix. CAIR is the largest Muslim civil rights organization in the United States, and after years of fighting legal battles and defending civil rights, we’re creating a space for direct, unfiltered conversat...