Explore and Engage with Anam

By 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 T

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April 04, 2026 Jay Schroeder: Wisconsin Secretary of State candidate, election integrity, and GOP campaign strategy
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S.13 E.7 Jay Schroeder is a husband, a father, and a businessman. He is a candidate for the office of the Secretary of State in Wisconsin.
In this episode, Jay talks about his background, experience in politics, why he is running for office in 2026, his focus on election integrity, 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/
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45min
March 03, 2026 Conversation with Rep. Tony Kurtz about Joint Finance Committee, policy priorities, elections, etc.
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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/
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39min
February 23, 2026 Conversation with Billie Johnson about WI Supreme Court and governor's races, balance of power, etc.
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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/
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1h 3min
February 13, 2026 Conversation with attorney, historian and author Dennis Brennan about his book, election 2026, etc.
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S.13 E.4 Dennis Brennan is an attorney, historian, and author. He joined me for a conversation about his new book, the current political environment, the upcoming midterm election, 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/
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1h 1min
February 11, 2026 BANGLADESH GENERAL ELECTION 2026: A Gen Z uprising and a dream of a better future for Bangladeshis
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S.13 E.3 On February 12, 2026, the general election will be held in Bangladesh. In this video, I share my thoughts regarding this upcoming election.
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/
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13min
February 01, 2026 Conversation with Professor Marc Defant about evolutionary psychology, feminism, politics, etc.
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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/
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56min
January 24, 2026 Conversation with national award-winning journalist Chris Papst about his book "Failure Factory"
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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/
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51min
December 27, 2025 What should America's priorities be in the new year?
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S.12 E.39 As we enter the new calendar year 2026, it is important to think about our priorities as a nation. In this episode, share my thoughts about what I believe America's priorities should be going forward.
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/
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24min
December 26, 2025 Are the federal student loan borrowers facing wage garnishment?
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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/
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16min
December 26, 2025 Why is Bernie Sanders going to lead Zohran Mamdani's public swearing-in ceremony?
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S.12 E.37 Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will soon be sworn in as the new Mayor of New York City. Reportedly, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont is going to lead Mamdani's public swearing-in ceremony. But why would Bernie Sanders lead the swearing-in when he is not from New York. What is the significant of this move? In this episode, I share my thoughts on this issue.
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/
...more
18min

FAQs about Explore and Engage with Anam:

How many episodes does Explore and Engage with Anam have?

The podcast currently has 347 episodes available.