Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid Podcast

Qasim Rashid
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A deep dive into the human rights issues affecting you. As a human rights lawyer—I bring the receipts to disentangle fact from fiction and advance the fight for universal human rights. www.qasimrashid.com

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 233—Wisconsin's Reckoning: Police Killing, Cuba, and the Fight for Democracy

    On Episode 233 of The Qasim Rashid Show: We've got quite a show lined up. It's Wisconsin season today. First, we've got State Rep Ryan Clancy of the 19th District running for re-election, a staunch progressive being attacked aggressively because he dared take the position that genocide is bad. We'll be talking about the horrific murder of Corey Ruiz in Madison by police officers, as well as Rep Clancy’s work to protect tenants' rights, workers' rights, and free speech in Wisconsin. As a leader, I've been extraordinarily impressed with him. He's got a competitive primary coming up and we've got to make sure we get him across the finish line, this primary is August 11. Then returning to the show, I’m joined by Congressman Mark Pocan of the 2nd District of Wisconsin. He just returned from Cuba. And if you’ve been following the news, Cuban-American Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been going full speed ahead to demonize and propagandize against Cuba. It’s insane that they’re getting away with it. I’m going to read the statement released in response by Rep. Pocan, and it’s remarkable. The Trump regime is laying the groundwork to invade Cuba. I’ll be talking to Rep. Pocan about it because I think most Americans have no idea of the history of blockade and injustice that the US government has imposed upon Cuba. Congressman Mark Pocan is somebody I’ve admired for a long time because of his principal stances on human rights. He’s been at the forefront of condemning the genocide in Gaza and being unapologetic about it. He’s an example of a Democratic member of Congress doing things right, leading with courage and being fierce and relentless about it. That is the kind of leadership that we need. The Qasim Rashid Show has now surpassed 315,000 downloads. Thank you for tuning in each week. Qasim Rashid is a human rights attorney, President of Just Win Humanity, and host of Let’s Address This—a platform dedicated to human rights and the accountability that corporate media refuses to provide. Subscribe, share, and let’s remain relentless in our mission for a more perfect Union. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

  2. Jul 23

    The GOP's Communist Smear, Rising Anti-Muslim Hate, and Dems Surge in Polls

    I went live on THE LEFT HOOK with Wajahat Ali to talk about the two positions that will get anyone crushed by the Democratic establishment faster than anything else: criticizing Israel’s occupation, and criticizing billionaires. Notice any candidate who takes a real stand on either of those two planks, and watch how fast the full weight of the party comes down on them. That’s Zohran Mamdani. That’s Abdul El-Sayed, who isn’t even a democratic socialist, just an economic populist who says no money to Israel and no money to Egypt, and is still facing $40-50 million in AIPAC-affiliated spending, funded by the same right-wing billionaires who bankroll Trump and the Republican Party. Let’s Address This. Watch our full live interview above. We get into a lot more: the acceptable anti-Islam hate running through Fetterman’s and Randy Fine’s comments this week, the ADL’s own numbers on where antisemitism actually comes from, Elon Musk telling The Economist flat out that he’s against Muslims, and the NDAA vote that just handed the Pentagon another blank check. Plus Just Win Humanity’s 1,000-mile march for voting rights. Thank you Lisa Joy 🏳️‍🌈, Cindy Villanueva, Deeanna Burleson, Noble Blend, Christina Reamy, and many others for tuning into my live video with THE LEFT HOOK with Wajahat Ali! 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. By popular demand, as an alternative to a monthly subscription, you can make a one-time contribution of support to Let’s Address This at any level you’d like, from $1 to whatever is in your budget. Qasim Rashid is a human rights attorney, President of Just Win Humanity, and host of Let’s Address This—a platform dedicated to human rights, voting rights, and the accountability that corporate media refuses to provide. Subscribe, share, and let’s remain relentless in our mission for a more perfect Union. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

  3. Jul 20

    Episode 232: What Malcolm X's Daughter and Malik Yusef Taught Me About Struggle

    On Episode 232 of The Qasim Rashid Show: I host two amazing guests. First is Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of the late, great Al-Hajj Malcolm X. Dr. Shabazz joins the show to talk about her new book, Malcolm in the Desert. I personally couldn’t put it down. Part history, part memoir, part diary of someone hurting and someone resilient—the writing is eloquent, painful, and breathtaking, and our conversation goes deep into her father’s transformation. Subscribe to our independent human rights platform—Let’s Address This—so we can continue to bring you these critical interviews too often ignored by legacy media. As a thanks to you ahead of my 44th birthday, a paid subscription is 44% off until TOMORROW, July 21. Our second guest on the show today is another brilliant mind and a Grammy award-winning musician—Chicago’s Malik Yusef. We talk about his journey, his work, his motivation and inspiration. We cover the struggle that he’s gone through and why Malik believes that struggle is necessary to humanity’s success. A powerful conversation you don’t want to miss. By popular demand, as an alternative to a monthly subscription, you can make a one-time contribution of support at any level you’d like, from $1 to whatever is in your budget. The Qasim Rashid Show has now surpassed 312,000 downloads! Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

  4. Jul 14

    Episode 231: The Race to Replace Corporate Democrats

    On Episode 231 of The Qasim Rashid Show: Aisha Farooqi is a lawyer running for U.S. Congress in Michigan's 11th Congressional District. She's an unapologetic progressive calling for universal health care, abolishing ICE, ending the genocide in Gaza, and stopping data centers. She's running against AIPAC and corporate money in an open seat. Her primary election is on August 4th. Subscribe to our independent human rights platform—Let’s Address This—so we can continue to bring you these critical interviews too often ignored by legacy media. As a thanks to you ahead of my 44th birthday, a paid subscription is 44% off until July 21. Oliver Larkin is no stranger to our show. Oliver and I went live again to talk about his race against one of the most corrupt corporate Democrats in the country—Jared Moskowitz (FL-25). Moskowitz brags he is “to the right of JD Vance on Iran” and doesn't think we've bombed Iran enough. It’s time to vote him out of office. As an alternative to a paid subscription, by popular demand, you can now make a one-time contribution to support our human rights platform at any level you’d like, from $1 to unlimited. The Qasim Rashid Show has now surpassed 309,000 downloads. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

  5. Jul 6

    Episode 230: Austin Ahlman's Independent Run for Congress & Sean Vitka on Privacy

    On Episode 230 of The Qasim Rashid Show: My first guest is Austin Ahlman, running for U.S. Congress in Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District as an independent against the corporate oligarchies out there destroying our economies. Austin shares his family's story, and explains why his working-class roots as the son of meatpackers—and Nebraska's fierce independent tradition—are why he's become the presumptive challenger to corporate Republican incumbent Mike Flood. Then I’m joined by Sean Vitka, Executive Director of Demand Progress, to discuss Fourth Amendment privacy. As we see the rise of AI, Palantir, and the surveillance state, there’s a real lack of information on how to protect yourself. We break down the major Supreme Court ruling that dropped last week, a 5-4 decision protecting your location data from warrantless geofence surveillance, and what it would have meant for all of us if it had gone the other way. MILESTONE ALERT: I am thrilled to announce that the Qasim Rashid Show has just surpassed 306,000 downloads! Thank you all for tuning in every week. This work would not be possible without you. If you haven’t yet, make sure you subscribe to our independent human rights platform—Let’s Address This—so we can continue to bring you these critical interviews too often ignored by legacy media. As a thanks to you ahead of my 44th birthday, a paid subscription is 44% off until July 21. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

  6. Jun 29

    Episode 229: Cori Bush's Comeback and the Gen Z Movement to Disrupt the Billionaire Class

    On Episode 229 of The Qasim Rashid Show: My first guest is former Congresswoman Cori Bush, who is running to reclaim her seat in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District. AIPAC spent $13 million to take her out. In her concession speech, she responded: AIPAC, I’m coming to tear your kingdom down. This conversation will remind you exactly why we need fighters like Cori Bush in Congress—and how we can help her win her August 4th primary election. We also speak with Carlos Calzadilla-Palacio, who is the founder of Disrupt—the left’s answer to Turning Point USA. Disrupt is activating young people at college campuses nationwide to counterpunch right wing propaganda and build a better democracy. Be sure to subscribe to Let’s Address This so we can continue to bring you these critical interviews often ignored by legacy media. Thank you for tuning in to the Qasim Rashid Show. Be sure to subscribe so we can continue to protect your human rights, and our democracy. The Qasim Rashid podcast has surpassed 299,000 downloads! Thank you for your support. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

  7. Jun 22

    Episode 228: Menstrual Justice, Media Independence, and the Fight for Democracy

    On Episode 228 of The Qasim Rashid Show: We’ve got a fascinating show with guests I’ve never had before and topics I’ve never discussed before — and one of these topics is in desperate need of more frequent discussion: menstrual health. I have the privilege of learning more about it from an extraordinary young woman, Manju Bangalore — a reproductive health scientist, astronaut-in-training, and social impact leader working at the intersection of science, menstrual justice, and culture. She is the founder of Operation Period, a Gen Z-led nonprofit advancing menstrual freedom through policy, education, and systems-level change. And she is currently training for a pioneering research spaceflight to study menstruation in microgravity. This conversation will open your eyes. Our next guest is a journalist and media personality out of San Diego you need to know: Heather Delaney Reese. She has built a phenomenal independent media platform — exactly the kind we need more of. We talk about the fall of democracy, fascism’s rise in the United States, and what we must do to stop it. This is a conversation that demands your attention. Thank you for tuning in to the Qasim Rashid Show. Be sure to subscribe so we can continue to protect your human rights, and our democracy. The Qasim Rashid podcast has surpassed 294,000 downloads! Thank you for your support. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

  8. Jun 16

    Episode 227: On the Road in Michigan — Plus Atima Omara on How Black Women Built Our Democracy

    On Episode 227 of The Qasim Rashid Show: I had the joy of sitting down with Atima Omara — Democratic strategist, organizer, and author of the powerful new book The Instigators. Her book tells the critical history of Black women who put their lives on the line, through slavery and Jim Crow and beyond, to build the democracy we have today. Her argument is urgent: when we center Black women’s leadership in politics and in power, policy gets better for everyone—and studies of state legislatures back that up. Four Important Conversations in Michigan In this episode, I also took the show on the road to Michigan to meet with some of the most prolific progressive candidates trying to fix our democracy. I sat down with: Dr. Abdul El Sayed—running for U.S. Senate, UAW-endorsed, and the only candidate in this race championing universal healthcare. Dr. El Sayed makes the case that an Arab Muslim running on working people’s values isn’t a liability—it’s exactly what this moment demands. State Rep Donavan McKinney—running for U.S. Congress in Michigan’s 13th District—Rep McKinney faces a corrupt, corporate Democrat self-funding his campaign and completely detached from the working people he’s supposed to represent. William Lawrence—running for U.S. Congress in Michigan’s 7th District against corporate-funded opponents, and outraising both of them combined from voters in his own district. Eli Savit — running for Michigan Attorney General, a Jewish American, prolific lawyer, and brilliant progressive mind who has been on the right side of history on all the things we care about. Michigan is a swing state, and in 2028, we desperately need an AG who’s actually going to protect the democratic process. Thank you for tuning in to the Qasim Rashid Show. Be sure to subscribe so we can continue to protect your human rights, and our democracy. The Qasim Rashid podcast has surpassed 289,000 downloads! Thank you for your support. Get full access to Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid at www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

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