Episode 213: The New Generation Challenging the Political Establishment

Qasim Rashid

09 Mar 2026 — 1 min read

Two candidates, one for the U.S. House in IL and one for Senate in FL, face tough opposition from AIPAC-funded, corrupt politicians

On Episode 213 of The Qasim Rashid Show:

I speak with U.S. Congressional candidate and journalist Kat Abughazaleh and U.S. Senate candidate and Florida State Rep. Angie Nixon about rejecting corporate PAC money, confronting fascism, and why a new generation of leaders is ready to fight for economic justice and human rights.

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