Episodes
CALL TO ACTION: Demand Congress invest in green energy before Trump returns to the White House * LINK: 1-Click-Email Your Rep & Demand They Act NOW (GOAL: 500 Emails) On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show we discuss: * We need to talk about anti-Muslim hate from the left and debunk disinformation * My guest is former Congresswoman Marie Newman who joins to discuss the state of American politics and what must happen to counter right wing extremism * Even though he’s now a lame...
Published 11/18/24
CALL TO ACTION: Before Trump comes into office, demand Congress expand healthcare access to millions in need. We need 2000 signatures by 10pm Tuesday. Click & Email Congress —> PROTECT AND EXPAND HEALTHCARE ACCESS On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show we discuss: * This week’s episode will upset some people as I do a deep dive into why Kamala Harris lost the election. My responsibility as a human rights lawyer is not to speak soothing falsehoods, but hard truths. The...
Published 11/11/24
CALL TO ACTION: Trump’s Project 2025 will destroy 330K high paying green energy jobs. We cannot let that happen. We need 600 letters by tonight’s 10pm deadline. Click & Email Congress —> PROTECT THE CLIMATE & OUR GREEN ENERGY JOBS On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show we discuss: * Pari is one half of the duo of Pari and Eve—leaders who are committed to public health, abortion access, and science based policy. Pari joins to discuss what is at risk with a Trump national...
Published 11/04/24
Call to Action — 300 signatures needed: * PURPOSE: Demand Congress properly fund healthcare: SIGN HERE On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show we discuss: * Krish O’Mara Vignarajah joins to debunk myths about immigrants and advocate for a justice based policy. This is especially important given Trump’s hateful anti-immigrant rally at Madison Square Garden. * America’s rape & abortion crisis is exponentially worsening & we must counter it. *  Israeli Media reports that...
Published 10/28/24
On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show we discuss: * The role of white supremacy in our politics and how we can stand united to overcome the hate. Joining me is scholar Dr. Akilah Cadet. * Donald Trump in cognitive decline and fascism incline. * Part 2 of my journey into Occupied Palestine. Be sure to hit that subscribe button to support Let’s Address This! Enter your email below to subscribe. Why Your Support Matters: Every dollar we spend is a vote for the kind of future we want....
Published 10/21/24
On this week’s episode of The Qasim Rashid Show we discuss: * Greg M. Epstein, author Humanist Chaplain at Harvard University and MIT joins to discuss his new book, Tech Agnostic. Greg is the best selling author of “Good Without God: What A Billion Non-Religious People Do Believe.” * One year after 10/7 — where we go now to ensure meaningful peace and justice. * What happened to the ceasefire and hostage release deal we were promised? Be sure to hit that subscribe button to support Let’s...
Published 10/15/24
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 series, “My Journey to Occupied Palestine” about my experience in the West Bank under illegal...
Published 10/07/24
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 This! Enter your email below to become a free or paid subscriber. Why Your Support Matters: Every...
Published 09/30/24
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 indiscriminate bombing of Lebanon, as well as Netanyahu’s bombing that killed Israeli hostages. * Quick Heads...
Published 09/24/24
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 judges on the Texas Supreme Court. A must listen. Why Your Support Matters: Every dollar we spend...
Published 09/17/24
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 to continue to build for years into the future. This week we have another excellent show: * I...
Published 09/10/24
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 Tim and his team across social media @TheNewEvangelicals. * I also discuss gender apartheid under...
Published 09/03/24
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 subscribe for $6/mo or $50/year to help me continue my human rights advocacy and media...
Published 08/26/24
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, downloading, & sharing. Why Your Support Matters: Every dollar we spend is a vote for the kind of...
Published 08/19/24
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 listening, downloading, & sharing. Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid is a reader-supported...
Published 08/12/24
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 continue my human rights advocacy. As always, thank you for listening, downloading, & sharing....
Published 08/05/24
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 continue this advocacy. Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid is a reader-supported publication....
Published 07/30/24
*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 to stand down and what it means going forward * The meaning of life (shout out to Hitchhiker’s...
Published 07/24/24
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 to ensure we can continue this advocacy. Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid is a...
Published 07/18/24
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 you for listening, downloading, and sharing. Please do subscribe below to ensure we can continue...
Published 07/09/24
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 Christians living under Israeli military occupation * The United States enabling apartheid and...
Published 07/02/24
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 Rights Movement, and Islam in the West * The pioneering role of Indian Ahmadiyya Muslims and...
Published 06/26/24
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 accountable to justice Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid is a reader-supported publication. To...
Published 06/18/24
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 speech? Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts...
Published 06/11/24