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In today's segment I discuss the latest national news and updates on the Presidential election; along with my opinion on Hillary Clinton's stance on Radical Islamism, the sexual assault case at Stanford, and the horrific incident that occurred in Orlando this past weekend.

We also continue last week's interview with Simran Jeet Singh regarding the Islamaphobia in Texas study.

In the latest WiseUp podcast, I discuss the major news from the past two weeks affecting our nation and Texas. I also have an exclusive interview with Simran Jeet Singh discussing a study the Institute for Diversity and Civic Life did on Islamaphobia and it's implications in Texas.

The Islamaphobia in Texas study is the first of its kind and the information will be pivotal in deciding the best way to talk about the problem and combat Islamaphobia.

You can read about the study here: https://diversityandciviclife.org/research/islamophobia-in-texas/

Original air date: June 7, 2016

This week's podcast discusses the latest political news along with an interview with the creator of Sikhtoons and how he uses humor to combat misconceptions.

News affecting our nation and the great state of Texas! Plus, a personal plea to our South Asian community to become a bone marrow donor to help save lives.

In today's segment I discuss the political news of the week along with my experience at the Vietnam War Summit where I got to hear Former Secretary Kissinger and Secretary of State John Kerry discuss the foreign policy implications of the Vietnam War and how it affects our foreign policy today.

I also provide an overview of how a bill becomes a law in the Texas Legislature and what we, as citizens, can do to try to stop a bad bill from passing. Tune in to hear all about those crazy crazy bills!

In this weeks podcast, I discuss the weekly political news for Texas and the US and have an interview with the Communications Director for the Texas Democratic Party. Most importantly, Austin, Houston & Dallas and their surrounding areas have upcoming elections on May 7, 2016 for their city council and school district. These local elections are the ones that will make the largest impact on your day to day lives!

Please make sure to read up on the candidates running for office in your local election and go vote! Tune in to hear what these local elections are about, the South Asians running for political office within Houston & Dallas and how this is the time for South Asians to be a part of the conversation and at the table and not on the menu to be chosen from.

It's been a while! But, in this weeks segment I cover the national and Texas political news for the past two weeks. I have an interview with Wajiha Rizvi who has worked on both a local Texas Senate Campaign and a National Campaign for President Obama. So, tune in to hear about her explaining and navigating the choppy campaign waters so we can understand the political campaign process and hear about her personal experience.

In this podcast I discuss the latest political news affecting our nation and the great state of Texas. I also have a great interview with Mustafa Tameez who has been active in Texas politics for a very long time and he gives his personal insight of what we as South Asians can do for the 2016 elections!

As South Asian-Americans and Muslim-Americans we have to remember that we are ambassadors of our community to the rest of America. Therefore, we have an obligation to make sure we look out for and get to know our neighbors and be of service to one another.

In this podcast I have an exclusive interview with the Executive Director of the Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee, Ana Ramon. We discuss how the South Asian population is booming in Texas and can make a pivotal difference in some of the upcoming local elections.

New podcast/blogpost covering the results of the political survey for the South Asian community. Thanks to everyone who participated! ‪#‎WiseUp‬