Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid Podcast

On Episode 211 of The Qasim Rashid Show: Primary season is upon us, and it is not just enough to vote for Democrats. We have to vote for the right Democrats—candidates funded by the people who stand for universal human rights and real accountability. It is critical that we raise our voices and elect leaders who condemn genocide, reject corporate money, demand healthcare as a human right and want t...

In this conversation Wajahat and I break down his recent interview in which Hakeem Jeffries melted down at the mere suggestion that Democrats should abolish ICE and stop taking AIPAC funding. Be sure to subscribe to support our advocacy! Thank you Nick Paro , Steward Beckham , Dani Smart , Caro Henry , Marnie Screams Into the Void , and many others for tuning into my live video with THE LEFT HOOK...

On Episode 210 of The Qasim Rashid Show: We’ve got two amazing guests. Both committed to fighting fascism. Ali Partovi, a tech entrepreneur, who has built a pretty remarkable free app called Sway, which takes the power we all collectively have and applies it towards actual voting booths. And running for Illinois Comptroller—State Senator Karina Villa—if elected, would decide how our tax dollars ar...

On Episode 209 of The Qasim Rashid Show: Rep. Summer Lee of Pennsylvania’s 12th District has led the charge for the release of the Epstein Files. In my conversation with her she shares the behind the scenes strategy to successfully subpoena the DOJ—even with Democrats in the minority—to force their release. We also discuss the failure of corporate Democrats to sustain effective blockades to Trump’...

NOTE! Before diving into today’s show, a reminder that TikTok is quickly becoming a right wing tool of disinformation. While I will remain on that platform for now, I’m also doing my best to diversify my video content options. Please take a moment to subscribe to my YouTube channel. Why YouTube? Studies show that YouTube is the #1 social media video platform globally. It is critical we have a sust...

NOTE! Before diving into today’s show, a special thank you to our listeners for helping our podcast exceed 200,000 downloads! What a brilliant milestone, all made possible by your trust and support. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Let’s continue to build to 300K, 500K, 1M, and beyond! If you have not yet, do join us as a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe to Let’s Address This with Qasim Ra...

Today I stood in -20 degree temperature to bear witness and stand alongside interfaith leaders and community members united together in solidarity to demand that ICE stop terrorizing Minnesota. While it was painful to see interfaith leaders being arrested for peacefully protesting, I am grateful that I bore witness to this moment in history. I was struck by three things that I want to share with y...

On Episode 206 of The Qasim Rashid Show: I invite two amazing guests to the show. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal returns to discuss the work her and other Democratic leaders are doing to meaningfully counter ICE fascism—especially as ICE escalates violence in Minnesota. Dr. Nirav Shah joins from Maine, where his campaign for Governor has him in the lead. Dr. Shah is a public health expert, a princi...

On Episode 205 of The Qasim Rashid Show: Midterms are upon us, and I will be spending much of my time making sure we elect true public servants focused on working people—not corporate interests. On this week’s show, I interview two exciting and powerful candidates for U.S. Congress. They are Pennsylvania State Rep. Christopher Rabb, who is running for Congress in PA-3 (the bluest district in the c...

On Episode 204 of The Qasim Rashid Show: You’ve seen me advocate for robust primaries, and to reject the “vote blue no matter who mantra.” Instead, we need to send our best representatives to the general election in November—and that’s especially true in deep blue seats that will remain blue no matter what in November. Melat Kiros is an attorney running for Congress in Colorado District 1 against...

In today’s robust discussion Wajahat and I discuss my time at the inauguration for Mayor Mamdani, what is it about him that makes the 1% so afraid, the inevitable spike in anti-Muslim bigotry and Islamophobia — and what each of us need to be prepared to do to stand up and fight back against that hate. Be sure to subscribe and support our advocacy so we can continue to push forward on this narrativ...

On Episode 203 of The Qasim Rashid Show: This week on The Qasim Rashid Show I share my interview with NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani, and I recap our top shows of 2025. A trip down memory lane where we discuss the good times, the sad times, and what hopes for the future we hold for 2026. You can also watch this interview on YouTube (where I encourage you to subscribe so we can build our platform t...

Today I went live video with Dana DuBois , Lawrence Winnerman , and GenXy to discuss the day’s politics—and the three most underreported (but major) stories impacting us all! Which one do you think is the most dangerous to us all? After you watch, answer the poll and let us know what you think. Thank you Caro Henry , Yanni Hamburger , Noble Blend , Sushipheliac 🍣🍥🍣 , Cris , and many others for...

Below is the full CECOT Interview from CBS Canada courtesy of Timothy Burke . I’ve watched it. It is devastating. Every person should watch and know how their tax dollars are being spent to torture and sexually abuse people. Let’s Address This. FULL TRANSCRIPT CBS News / 60 Minutes — Transcript: CECOT Deportations and Detention You may recall earlier this year when the Trump administration deporte...

On Episode 202 of The Qasim Rashid Show: This week on The Qasim Rashid Show I welcome two brilliant leaders fighting for justice and democracy. Erica Payne is the Founder and President of Patriotic Millionaires , an organization of wealthy individuals committed to increasing taxes on themselves through policy and legislation. Erica describes in powerful detail how the current tax system exploits w...

On Episode 201 of The Qasim Rashid Show: Congresswoman Jayapal has been a champion of progressive politics for decades. Now, she’s introduced new legislation to hold ICE accountable for their perpetual and barbaric violations of our due process rights. Rep. Jayapal and I further discuss Trump, the Epstein files, universal healthcare, defeating AIPAC, and what corporate Democrats must do better to...

On Episode 200 of The Qasim Rashid Show: Before we dive into the show, I want to take a moment to thank our hundreds of thousands of listeners for getting us to 200 Episodes of The Qasim Rashid Show! When I launched this program as a pilot on SiriusXM more than four years ago, our initial contract was for only 10 episodes—with the option to cancel at any time. I never would have imagined we’d be c...

If you’ve watched the news this week, you saw Donald Trump demonize Somali Americans, Afghan asylum seekers, and Latino immigrants. After you watch the above clip, be sure to watch my appearance on Piers Morgan debunking those myths. Meanwhile his ICE fascist goons continue to arrest innocent people. The latest DOJ reports admit that 97.4% of the people ICE arrested in my home town of Chicago had...

On Episode 199 of The Qasim Rashid Show: This week I welcome LaTosha Brown, co-founder of the dynamic national organization Black Voters Matter. We discuss her new campaign “We Ain’t Buying It,” a coordinated national effort to hold big box retailers accountable for the complicity with Trump’s fascism and anti-democratic extremism. A powerful conversation of hope and progress. Be sure to tune in a...

On Episode 198 of The Qasim Rashid Show: This week I welcomed back the President of the Working Families Party, Maurice Mitchell. Coming hot off the victories of Zohran Mamdani to Mayor of New York City and Ghazala Hashmi to Lt. Gov of Virginia, Mitchell shares the WFP secret. How are they able to so effectively win against the duopoly of Democrats and Republicans? What is their plan for 2026 prim...

On Episode 197 of The Qasim Rashid Show: This week Let’s Address This was on the road! I had the privilege to interview newly minted First Deputy Mayor of New York City, Dean Fuleihan. We discuss what inspired him to accept Mayor Elect Mamdani’s nomination, how this administration will be different than past Mayoral administrations, and we discussed how they will deliver on their promise of afford...

Today I had the privilege to interview newly minted First Deputy Mayor of New York City, Dean Fuleihan . Our dialogue covered numerous key questions including: * What inspired you to accept Mayor Elect Mamdani’s nomination to serve as First Deputy Mayor? * What will the Mamdani administration do to ensure ordinary New Yorkers have transparency into how New York City’s $100B budget is spent? * How...

On Episode 196 of The Qasim Rashid Show: Dr. Annie Andrews is running an inspiring campaign for US Senate in South Carolina. She’s running a 100% people funded campaign, rejects AIPAC and Corporate Money, and is fighting for universal healthcare. She can win this race, but it will require all of us to get behind her. Watch as she lays out how she’s hitting MAGA Senator Graham, and how we can make...

On Episode 195 of The Qasim Rashid Show: * Congressman Ro Khanna joins to discuss the Gaza genocide, Trump shutdown, ICE raids, and the Epstein files. We also discuss the future of the Democratic Party and whether Jeffries should be Speaker once Democrats retake the house? * I cover the Federal indictment of IL Congressional candidate Kat Abughazalah. * And, Blue states must enact Soft Secession t...

On Episode 194 of The Qasim Rashid Show: Thanks for tuning in. This week on The Qasim Rashid Show: * Zohran Mamdani’s history speech * Portland City Councilwoman Angelita Morillo joins us on how to oppose military occupation and ICE fascists * The need to abolish billionaires and instead support working people I am grateful for your continued support at our podcast continues to grow and expand! Th...