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Jamal Simmons and Nayyera Haq are dynamic leaders and media personalities who live at the intersection of race, gender and faith. (They also live with their spouses in crazy households with small children.) From working at the White House to driving discussions at the forefront of American media, our hosts will use their experiences, humor
and direct style to draw listeners into complex discussions of policy, politics, and America’s role on the globalstage.
Jamal is a CNN political contributor and Nayyera a Sirius XM radio host and regular presence on cable news.

Nayyera was a Senior Director in the Obama White House working on national security and economic policy and Jamal was Deputy Assistant to the President and communications director to Vice President Kamala Harris.
They’lltap their diverse networks to create compelling conversations with unique perspectives on this remarkable political moment
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Nayyera and Jamal are joined this week by Christina Reynolds, a political strategist, discussing the complexities of election math, the significance of the Electoral College, and the path to victory for Kamala Harris in the upcoming election.  The discussion highlights the impact of demographic shifts, particularly among women voters, and the importance of understanding voting dynamics in battleground states like North Carolina. The conversation also touches on the role of abortion rights in shaping voter sentiment and the strategies needed to mobilize support for Democratic candidates.
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1: Trailblaze

2024-09-1827:16

In the very first episode of Trailblaze, hosts Jamal Simmons and Nayyera Haq discuss the evolving political landscape in America, focusing on the rise of Kamala Harris as a significant figure in the upcoming election.  Exploring themes of changing demographics, the impact of abortion as a family value, and the role of government in personal choices. The conversation also touches on voter suppression tactics, the influence of immigrants in politics, and the dangers of platforming extremist views. The hosts reflect on their personal experiences and the importance of engaging in these critical discussions as the election approaches.