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Tawsif Anam

Tawsif Anam is writer, podcaster, and an award-winning public policy professional. He is an immigrant from Bangladesh, and now a United States citizen. Tawsif Anam’s writings have appeared in USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Boston Globe, The Western Journal, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and more. Tawsif comments on a wide range of topics, ranging from current affairs in politics to various issues affecting society and culture. Visit www.tawsifanam.net to learn more.

  1. 3 HR AGO

    Conversation with Rep. Tony Kurtz about Joint Finance Committee, policy priorities, elections, etc.

    Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.13 E.6 State Representative Tony Kurtz served in the United States Army as an attack helicopter pilot. He is a Persian Gulf War veteran, an Iraq War veteran, and also an organic grain farmer. Tony Kurtz represents the 41st Assembly District in southwest Wisconsin. Rep. Kurtz is the Vice Chair of the Joint Finance Committee in the Wisconsin State Legislature. In this episode, Rep. Kurtz talked about his experience in the legislature and his policy priorities. He also shared his thoughts about the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election, as well as the gubernatorial race.  ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam’s opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/ Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/ Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/

    39 min
  2. 23 FEB

    Conversation with Billie Johnson about WI Supreme Court and governor's races, balance of power, etc.

    Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.13 E.5 Billie Johnson is the Chairman of Republican Party's 2nd Congressional District in Wisconsin. Chairman Billie Johnson and I had a conversation about the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the upcoming gubernatorial election, balance of power in the Wisconsin State Legislature as well as the United States House of Representatives, challenges and opportunities in the 2nd Congressional District, and more. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam’s opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/ Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/ Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/

    1h 2m
  3. 1 FEB

    Conversation with Professor Marc Defant about evolutionary psychology, feminism, politics, etc.

    Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.13 E.2 Marc Defant is a professor of geology and geochemistry at the University of South Florida. His work spans the physical sciences and evolutionary psychology.  In this episode, Professor Defant talks about his paper titled "Evolutionary Psychology and the Crisis of Empirical Rigor in Feminist Studies." During the conversation, Professor Defant discusses the evolution of men and women, the feminist concept of patriarchy, the politically charged term "toxic masculinity" and more. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam’s opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/ Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/ Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/

    56 min
  4. 24 JAN

    Conversation with national award-winning journalist Chris Papst about his book "Failure Factory"

    Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.13 E.1 Chris Papst is a national award-winning journalist. He is the lead investigative reporter for Project Baltimore. Project Baltimore is Fox45 News' ongoing investigation into Maryland’s public education system.  Chris Papst has published a book titled "Failure Factory: How Baltimore City Public Schools Deprive Taxpayers and Students of a Future." In this episode, I talk to Chris to learn more about his research and investigation into Baltimore's public schools, Project Baltimore's findings, and his thoughts on how we can improve America's public education system. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam’s opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/ Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/ Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/

    51 min
  5. 26/12/2025

    Are the federal student loan borrowers facing wage garnishment?

    Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.12 E.38 Federal student loans are back in the news cycle. People are talking about federal student loans, because it has been reported that the Trump administration is taking action to address the problem of loan delinquency. Many people are asking: Are the federal student loan borrowers facing wage garnishment? In this episode, I discuss the matter. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam’s opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/ Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/ Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/

    16 min

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Tawsif Anam is writer, podcaster, and an award-winning public policy professional. He is an immigrant from Bangladesh, and now a United States citizen. Tawsif Anam’s writings have appeared in USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Boston Globe, The Western Journal, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and more. Tawsif comments on a wide range of topics, ranging from current affairs in politics to various issues affecting society and culture. Visit www.tawsifanam.net to learn more.