The Lightning Strike Radio

This week on The Lightning Strike on WCPT 820 AM, host Mohammed Faheem reflects on America's 250th birthday, examining the nation's democratic foundations and the vital role citizens play in protecting and strengthening democracy through civic engagement and political participation. This episode features another edition of District Watch with Mahnoor Ahmad, Public Health Director, former c...

The Democratic Party at a Crossroads? | Zohran Mamdani, Supreme Court Decisions, Illinois Politics & America's 250th AnniversaryOn this episode of The Lightning Strike on WCPT 820 AM, host Mohammed Faheem delivers an in depth analysis of the political forces reshaping America, from the rise of progressive candidates to the latest U.S. Supreme Court decisions and the races that could determ...

🎙️ The Lightning Strike | Presidential Libraries, Data Centers, Aviation Careers & Progressive PoliticsOn this week's episode of The Lightning Strike on WCPT 820 AM, host Mohammed Faheem was joined by co-hosts Dr. Sheila White, Chris Hilbert, Mike Patino, and Morgan Coghill for a lively discussion on politics, public policy, and community issues. The show opened with a Father's Day cel...

What is America really celebrating at 250 years? In this powerful episode of The Lightning Strike, host Mohammed Faheem opens with a thought provoking monologue examining the contradictions of America's 250th anniversary. While billions are spent on celebrations and spectacle, millions of Americans continue to struggle with food insecurity, housing affordability, healthcare costs, and economic...

The Lightning Strike radio show discussed why Israel, a country of 9 million people, has significant influence over American foreign policy decisions affecting a country of 300 million. Mohammed delivered a monologue explaining that this influence stems from multiple factors including the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), pro-Israel donors, evangelical Christian support, the milita...

The Lightning Strike radio show discussed economic struggles despite official reports of strong growth, with hosts and guests analyzing how wealth inequality is affecting everyday Americans through rising costs of essentials like food and housing. The conversation covered the recent attempted assassination of President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, with participants question...

The hosts and guests discussed the Republican "Sharia Free America Caucus," with Ahmed Rehab from CAIR explaining that the term "Sharia" simply means "path" or "way" in Arabic and is being misused to divide Americans. Thomas Gary, a Navy veteran, shared his experiences serving in Iraq and the challenges of re-adjusting to civilian life, while Marie Newman discussed the impact of social media on me...