Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid Podcast

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 se...

On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show: * Georgia State Senator Nabilah Islam Parkes discuss Georgia’s attacks on abortion rights, voting rights, and how she’s suing Gov Brian Kemp to protect democracy * How republicans are working to steal the 2024 election * The Death Penalty and Marcellus Khalifa Williams and Khalil Allah Be sure to hit that subscribe button to support Let’s Address Th...

On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show: * The Honorable Judge John Anderson joins us, who is running for appellate court in Illinois. His opponent? A former clerk of disgraced Justice Clarance Thomas. * Also joining me is Georgia State Senator Nabilah Islam Parkes, to discuss Georgia’s attacks on abortion rights, voting rights, and democracy. * Finally we address Netanyahu’s indiscriminat...

On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show I’m excited to host The Honorable Gina Ortiz Jones . Jones served as the 27th Under Secretary of the Air Force, the second-highest civilian in the Department of the Air Force. A former candidate for US Congress, Jones is also the founder of Find Out PAC , an organization committed to protecting abortion access in Texas by voting out pro Project 2025...

On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show I’m excited to announce that my SiriusXM has extended my show contract! Thank you all for your incredible support, for listening and sharing, and for trusting in my advocacy and commentary. Thank you to the hundreds of guests that have made this show possible. I’m deeply grateful to each of you for being with me for the last 3 years, and am excited t...

On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show: * I welcome Tim Whitaker, a musician and founder and creator of The New Evangelicals. How did Tim go from a staunch Rush Limbaugh conservative who marched in the “March for Life” as a teen— to now attending the DNC and leading one of the largest movements nationwide for left wing Christianity as an adult? Tune in to find out, and be sure to follow T...

On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show I welcome Raven Schwam-Curtis, a Gen-Z Black and Jewish educator. Raven and I both attended the DNC last week. We do a deep dive analysis on the DNC, the Uncommitted Movement protest, and what VP Harris and Governor Walz must do to win in November. Be sure to follow Raven across social media @RavenReveals . And of course as you listen, please do subs...

On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show I discuss three critical issues: * Combatting food insecurity in America with national thought leader Salaam Bhatti * Debunking the fascist MAGA assaults on immigration * The Olympics have a racism and misogyny problem Please subscribe below for $6/mo or $50/year to help me continue my human rights advocacy. As always, thank you for listening, downlo...

On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show I discuss three critical issues: * Who is Tim Walz and what does he bring to the table? * Imane Khelif - Olympic gold medalist who over came great boxers and bigotry * An update on the genocide in Gaza and why we must act to stop it Please subscribe below for $6/mo or $50/year to help me continue my human rights advocacy. As always, thank you for lis...

On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show I welcome renowned author, activist, and scholar Kat Calvin to discuss three critical issues: * The Veepstakes — her top pick, my top pick, and who might actually get the nod * Trump’s racism at the NABJ and the complicit enabling of legacy media * Project 2025’s attacks on public education Please subscribe below for $6/mo or $50/year to help me cont...

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 vote As always, thank you for listening, downloading, and sharing. Please do subscribe below to ensure we can...

*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...

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...

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 out As always, thank...

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...

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 R...

On this week's episode I'm excited to welcome scientist turned whistleblower Rebekah Jones for a riveting conversation of the future of our country We 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 acco...

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 speec...

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 subscri...

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 Bl...

On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show I welcome Corryn G. Freeman, a Florida-based social activist, political operative, and an accomplished social change agent.  She serves as the Executive Director of Future Coalition , an organization whose mission is to provide young change makers with the resources they need to propel transformational change. We discuss: * Empowering the youth to sa...

On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show I do a deep dive into three major stories happening right now: * The desperate need to expand the Supreme Court and protect our democracy * The unhinged letter Senate Republicans sent to the ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan, threatening him and his family if Khan issues an arrest warrant for Netanyahu * The impending invasion of Rafah and what that wo...

On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show I am excited to welcome Lorenzo Santos ( website here ) candidate for Congress in Wisconsin District 1. As we fight to protect our democracy, it’s critical we elect leaders who represent us by their actions and their policies. I believe Lorenzo is one such candidate, and I encourage you to contribute to his 100% people funded campaign: Donate to Lore...

On this week’s episode, Jazz Hampton and Anna McGinn join me to discuss police accountability and innocence projects. Jazz Hampton is a civil rights lawyer, and the co-founder and CEO of TurnSignl. TurnSignl is a revolutionary app that allows you to have a lawyer on your phone immediately whenever pulled over by law enforcement. Download TurnSignl here . Anna McGinn an attorney at the Great North...

Dr John Kahler is the co-founder of MedGlobal, an international medical NGO that provides on the ground critical relief in humanitarian disaster and war zones. He’s already taken two trips to Gaza and is scheduled to go again in a few days. That’s why I’m so grateful we were able to secure him on our show for a few minutes. Dr. Kahler is a retired pediatrician. He is a graduate of the University o...