Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid Podcast

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 celebrating 200 amazing episodes! My immense gratitude to the brilliant journalist, activist, and scholar Karen Hunter for the opportunity to have this platform, and my gratitude to my amazing producer Alexa for putting up with me all these years.If you’re seeing this for the first time, I hope you join as a subscriber and continue to build this powerful and growing community of thoughtful people committed to universal human rights and justice. With that—let’s dive into the show! This week we discuss the psychology behind white supremacy, and how we can use science to counter this extremism. I’m excited to host Dr. Asia Eaton, Executive Director of Mindbridge.You can also watch this interview on YouTube:And here’s more about today’s guest: Thank you all for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe below and support Let’s Address This so we can continue to share these critical updates as they happen.The Qasim Rashid podcast has surpassed 177,000 downloads! Thank you for your support. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

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 no criminal record. More than 70% of the people arrested in North Carolina had no criminal record. ProPublica reports that ICE has arrested more than 170 U.S. Citizens, and the ACLU reports that pregnant women detained by ICE are suffering miscarriages.Wajahat and I discuss these atrocities, and the complicity of Corporate Democrats to continue to align themselves with MAGA Republicans—rather than with justice.Be sure to tune in and subscribe to support our advocacy and calls for meaningful accountability. 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 subscriber.Thank you God, Caro Henry, Jenine Baines, Leah Anderson, DeeDee D, and many others for tuning into my live video with THE LEFT HOOK with Wajahat Ali and Mike Nellis! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

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 and share your thoughts in the comments below.You can also watch this interview on YouTube:Thank you all for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe below and support Let’s Address This so we can continue to share these critical updates as they happen.The Qasim Rashid podcast has surpassed 174,000 downloads! Thank you for your support. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

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 primary elections? And is it possible to break up the two party system with a real and viable working class party?Afterwards, I share my thoughts on Marjorie Taylor Greene and her seeming 180 from MAGA sycophant to apparent normal human being.You can also watch this interview on YouTube:Thank you all for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe below and support Let’s Address This so we can continue to share these critical updates as they happen.The Qasim Rashid podcast has surpassed 173,000 downloads! Thank you for tuning in! Join our efforts by subscribing below. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

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 affordability.I then traveled to Los Angeles to be in studio with singer and songwriter Dara Starr Tucker. We discuss the Epstein files, poverty in the United States, and what needs to change among Democrats to actually win elections going forward.Thank you all for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe below and support Let’s Address This so we can continue to share these critical updates as they happen.The Qasim Rashid podcast has surpassed 172,000 downloads! Thank you for tuning in! Join our efforts by subscribing below. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

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 will the Mamdani administration protect small businesses against big box businesses like Amazon?* Talk about how Mayor Elect Mamdani’s plan for free busses and childcare boosts overall economic output?* What should we expect from the Mamdani administration in being accessible to independent media outlets, not just legacy media?* What is Mayor Elect Mamdani’s message to those who did not vote for him on how they can engage with him to earn their trust?Thank you all for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe below and support Let’s Address This so we can continue to share these critical updates as they happen.Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid is a reader-supported publication. Join us by becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

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 history together.I am grateful for your continued support as our podcast continues to grow and expand! Be sure to subscribe below and help keep all of our content paywall free.The Qasim Rashid podcast has surpassed 171,000 downloads! Thank you for tuning in! Join our efforts by subscribing below. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

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 to protect us from Federal tyranny.I am grateful for your continued support as our podcast continues to grow and expand! Be sure to subscribe below and help keep all of our content paywall free.The Qasim Rashid podcast has surpassed 169,000 downloads! Thank you for tuning in! Join our efforts by subscribing below. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

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 peopleI am grateful for your continued support at our podcast continues to grow and expand!The Qasim Rashid podcast has surpassed 168,000 downloads! Thank you for tuning in! Join our efforts by subscribing below. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

On Episode 193 of The Qasim Rashid Show:Thanks for tuning in. This week on The Qasim Rashid Show:* The No Kings Protest* Practical steps you can take to protect yourself against ICE fascists* For those still silent on the Gaza genocide, was your silence worth it?* NOTE: Click to Sign the Global Petition to Demand Palestinian Statehood* We have surpassed 3,000 signatures. Our goal this week is 10,000.I am grateful for your continued support at our podcast continues to grow and expand!The Qasim Rashid podcast has surpassed 163,000 downloads! Thank you for tuning in! Join our efforts by subscribing below. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

On Episode 192 of The Qasim Rashid Show:Thanks for tuning in. This week on The Qasim Rashid Show:* Former Congresswoman Marie Newman and I discuss the anti-ICE protests, how we know they are working, and why we want you to show up and join us!* I bring the receipts to rebuke an attempted hit job against me by legacy media.I am grateful for your continued support at our podcast continues to grow and expand!The Qasim Rashid podcast has surpassed 159,000 downloads! Thank you for tuning in! Join our efforts by subscribing below. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

This week’s episode is sponsored by Ground News. More on this below! On Episode 191 of The Qasim Rashid Show:We cover three critically important stories happening in real time:* I sit down with US Marine Veteran and oyster farmer Graham Platner running for US Senate in Maine. He’s pro universal healthcare, pro people funded campaigns, anti-genocide and anti-AIPAC, and has a brilliant answer on Star Trek vs Star Wars* US Military Veteran Bae Franklin speaks to me directly from the Global Sumud Flotilla as it nears Gaza, right before the Israeli military intercepted them* I’ve been peacefully protesting ICE fascists at the Broadview, IL location—here’s what you need to know, and how you can get involved to protect our democracyFinally, I take seriously my responsibility to share only credible information. The problem is that up until now, there has not been an easy way to discern which media headline is accurate, which is misleading, or which is simply false. This is why Ground News is such a game changer. Their app and website help me effectively parse through complex stories, think critically about news coverage, and assess which version of a story is accurate and which version is…not. Clicking on the link above not only supports Let’s Address This, but moreover, it lets you try this meaningful tool to ensure media accuracy (and get 40% off). Click, try Ground News, and let me know what you think!The Qasim Rashid podcast has surpassed 155,000 downloads! Thank you for tuning in! Join our efforts by subscribing below. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

This week’s episode is sponsored by Ground News. More on this below! On Episode 190 of The Qasim Rashid Show:I’m joined by unjustly fired Washington Post Journalist Karen Attiah. We discuss:* The collapse of corporate media and attacks on journalists who speak up for justice* The double standard between public support for white male late night hosts and journalists of color, particularly Black women* The role each of us must play to demand media accountability and government accountabilityI also do a deep dive into the actual point of corporate boycotts (hint: It isn’t just to stop a corporation’s bad behavior) and the need to stay welcoming to new people joining our coalition for justice (even if it feels like they’re joining late).Finally, I take seriously my responsibility to share only credible information. The problem is that up until now, there has not been an easy way to discern which media headline is accurate, which is misleading, or which is simply false. This is why Ground News is such a game changer. Their app and website help me effectively parse through complex stories, think critically about news coverage, and assess which version of a story is accurate and which version is…not. Clicking on the link above not only supports Let’s Address This, but moreover, it lets you try this meaningful tool to ensure media accuracy (and get 40% off). Click, try Ground News, and let me know what you think!The Qasim Rashid podcast has surpassed 150,000 downloads! Thank you for tuning in! Join our efforts by subscribing below. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

Watch my interview with former Washington Post Journalist Karen Attiah about her time at the post, her unexpected termination, and how she’s fighting back.As corporate media continues to capitulate to billionaire oligarchy and state sanctioned fascism, it is more critical than ever before we support independent voices. Watch the interview, share, and be sure to subscribe to support our advocacy.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 subscriber.Thank you Nick Paro, Caro Henry, Cryn Johannsen, Dana DuBois, Hirut Kidane-mariam, and many others for tuning into my live video with Karen Attiah! Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

NOTE: I am grateful for listener feedback. Accordingly, starting this week, I am dropping future podcasts at 6am CST on Monday morning. My goal is to capture your morning drive. Do share in the comments how this works for you.On Episode 189 of The Qasim Rashid Show:I’m joined by Democratic Congressman Mark Pocan. We discuss:* Genocide in Gaza, the Block the Bombs Act, and holding Netanyahu accountable.* What are voters telling me that members of Congress should know?* How do we get Establishment Democrats to stop taking AIPAC and corporate money, and actually listen to voters instead?In addition to my conversation with Congressman Pocan, I discuss the Trump regime’s attacks on free speech, and the need for independent voices funded by people, not billionaires. Be sure to subscribe below to support our advocacy. The Qasim Rashid podcast has surpassed 146,000 downloads—all thanks to you. I invite you to join our efforts by subscribing below. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

This week’s live discussion with Liz Plank and Laura Bates is one unlike I’d ever experienced. I’m both grateful, and somewhat fearful to share it with you.Our two topics covered key issues surrounding free speech, and around AI and misogyny. I’m grateful to have this discussion because it is a critical discussion with two amazing leading voices. And I am fearful because I’m realizing that despite the documented and growing danger, media is woefully unprepared to address Trump’s onslaughts on free speech, and lawmakers globally are woefully unprepared to address AI’s radicalization of young men and the harm it is causing women. My job as a human rights lawyer is to do my best to keep you informed, and this is a critical conversation to do just that. It is a conversation that we will further explore in the coming weeks and months. Let’s Address This.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 subscriber.On Free SpeechStephen Colbert is cancelled. Jimmy Kimmel is fired. And Trump has set his sights on Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyer next. The precedent set with terminating comedians and satirists for criticizing the President is daunting. Worse, it is unacceptably reminiscent of Nazi Germany. (e.g. See the headline below). What should we be doing to fight back against this blatant First Amendment violation? We discuss.On AI and MisogynyDid you know that the AI industry is radicalizing young boys and men? This isn’t hyperbole. It’s reality. As best selling author and scholar Laura Bates shares in her new book, “The New Age of Sexism: How AI and Emerging Technologies Are Reinventing Misogyny,” the AI revolution is bringing with it new ways for boys and young men to dehumanize and abuse women in the virtual space—which then impacts real life relationships. Bates documents how these new technologies are not decreasing the impact of misogyny and gender based violence by men against women—it’s making things worse.Be Sure to SubscribeBefore you go, a final request. Our work is only made possible by you, the thoughtful reader, viewer, and supporter. Let’s Address This has no paywall, and never will. Click below to subscribe and join our movement for justice and human rights. Thank you Nick Paro, Joyce Young, Leah Anderson, RiverCoastJane, Cat Wilson RN, and many others for tuning in and engaging a lively discussion. Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

In my candid conversation with THE LEFT HOOK with Wajahat Ali, we dive into a critical point that very few in corporate media are making. The war we face is not conservative verse liberal, it is billionaires verses the working class. We cannot let culture wars distract us from what is staring us in the face. Let’s Address This.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 subscriber.I know that might sound shocking to some. But in truth, this is, and has always been, about the top 1% vs the rest of us 99%. This is no longer about left vs right. It’s about economic injustice by the few against the many. And understand this point—this is not a new strategy. Rather, this is how this nation enabled genocide and slavery, how it enabled Jim Crow, and how it is enabling division through the Southern Strategy, mass incarceration, war on drugs, and militarization of our law enforcement and ICE.The atrocities change, but the power structure remains the same.A power structure to maintain an economic hierarchy where the super wealthy avoid taxes and accountability, and working class people live paycheck to paycheck in a nation with the highest per capita prison population in the world. It does not have to be this way.As corporate media continues to capitulate, we need new mediums of communication to ensure accurate, authentic, fact based analysis of these critical issues that impact us all. That’s why we ask for your support. This platform will never have a paywall. If you can subscribe for free, please join us. If you can invest a cup of coffee a month, add your email below and do so.No matter what, we need all hands on deck. Enjoy this interview, share your thoughts in the comments below, and continue speaking truth to power. Let’s get to work.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 subscriber.A special thank you Nick Paro, Robert Dempsey, Richard Hogan, MD, PhD(2), DBA, Mnera, P. J. Schuster, and many others for tuning into my live video with THE LEFT HOOK with Wajahat Ali! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

On Episode 188 of The Qasim Rashid Show:I’m joined by DNC Vice Chair and Washington State Dems Chair Shasti Conrad. We discuss:* What needs to happen for the Democratic Party to listen to its base and condemn the genocide in Gaza?* How does Party leadership expect to attract new young voters when they refuse to endorse exciting young leaders like Zohran Mamdani?* How do we best meaningfully engage with the Democratic Party to ensure our voices are heard?In addition to my conversation with Vice Chair Conrad, I discuss our nation 24 years after 9/11, and what Charlie Kirk’s death should mean when we discuss political violence. Be sure to subscribe below to support our advocacy. The Qasim Rashid podcast has surpassed 140,000 downloads—all thanks to you. I invite you to join our efforts by subscribing below. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

Today I spoke with fellow lawyer THE LEFT HOOK with Wajahat Ali on Trump militarizing DC and his plan to become an autocrat and dictator. We debunk his claims about violence in American cities, and continue to call out his fascist anti-immigration policies.And finally, we discuss one meaningful way to fight back. As I mention in the Substack Live, I’ve compiled a list of candidates who stand firm to:* Condemn Trump’s fascism* Condemn Israel’s genocide in Palestine* Reject AIPAC money* Champion universal human rightsIf you choose to support these candidates, you can donate at the link above. And best of all, you will not be contacted for further donations because the partner I’m working with, Oath, has a guarantee to protect your payment data and personal information. You can donate knowing that doing so won’t ignite a barrage of texts to donate again.As always, I welcome your subscription to Let’s Address This, so we can continue to build our coalition against fascism and xenophobia.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 subscriber. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

I sat down with award winning journalist Liz Plank to discuss the state of affairs in our country, how we better organize against right wing fascism, and how we can be better allies to one another. Be sure to subscribe to Liz here, subscribe to Let’s Address This, and continue to build these coalitions for justice.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 subscriber. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe