In this episode, Dawoud and Nura sit down with Hajera Siddiq from Afghans for Mamdani to talk about the upcoming NYC mayoral election and why so many Afghans are getting involved in local politics. Hajera shares how she first got connected with Afghans for Mamdani, what inspired her to organize, and what Zohran Mamdani’s campaign is really about.
The conversation dives into how community organizing actually works, what it means to see representation in politics, and how anyone can plug in and make a difference. Whether you’re new to civic engagement or just curious about how to get involved, this one’s a great listen.
Tune in to hear stories, laughs, and real talk about building power and showing up for the future of New York City.
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In this episode, Dawoud and Nura sit down with Hajera Siddiq from Afghans for Mamdani to talk about the upcoming NYC mayoral election and why so many Afghans are getting involved in local politics. Hajera shares how she first got connected with Afghans for Mamdani, what inspired her to organize, and what Zohran Mamdani’s campaign is really about.
The conversation dives into how community organizing actually works, what it means to see representation in politics, and how anyone can plug in and make a difference. Whether you’re new to civic engagement or just curious about how to get involved, this one’s a great listen.
Tune in to hear stories, laughs, and real talk about building power and showing up for the future of New York City.
Pakora? Aash? Fasting while dealing with the existential dread of living under quarantine? How old is too old to get eid-ee money? Join TSN for a continuation of 'The Afghan-American Playbook', a part of the TSN podcast that focuses on the different ways Afghans in the U.S. navigate cultural rituals & traditions. In this episode, Almas and Weiss co-host and talk Ramadan and Eid. What are some of the unifying traditions among Afghans, and what are unique ones for each family. They are joined by guest Bahar Naimzadeh, as the three discuss different customs and practices during a very surreal Ramadan. Additionally, Bahar gets put through the ringer during our trivia section. Will she end up on top? Stay tuned to find out.
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In this episode, Dawoud and Nura sit down with Hajera Siddiq from Afghans for Mamdani to talk about the upcoming NYC mayoral election and why so many Afghans are getting involved in local politics. Hajera shares how she first got connected with Afghans for Mamdani, what inspired her to organize, and what Zohran Mamdani’s campaign is really about.
The conversation dives into how community organizing actually works, what it means to see representation in politics, and how anyone can plug in and make a difference. Whether you’re new to civic engagement or just curious about how to get involved, this one’s a great listen.
Tune in to hear stories, laughs, and real talk about building power and showing up for the future of New York City.
