In this episode of People, Politics and Pork, hosts Greg Webb and Newell Clark welcome Maryam Abolfazli—attorney, writer, and former congressional candidate—to the table for an eye-opening and heartfelt conversation about what it means to serve, to belong, and to run for something bigger than yourself.
Maryam shares her deeply personal journey from law and advocacy work to running for Congress in Nashville, Tennessee, as a first-generation Iranian-American woman. With honesty and humor, she opens up about navigating identity, faith, and politics—all while trying to connect with the people she aimed to represent.
Some highlights from this episode:
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Maryam’s motivations for stepping into the political arena
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What it’s like to run as a progressive in a politically complex district
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The challenges of campaigning as a Muslim American woman
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Her insights on civic engagement, public service, and building community beyond party lines
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How personal experiences—from her father’s death to policy frustrations—influenced her platform and voice
It’s a conversation that’s raw, reflective, and deeply relevant to the times we live in.
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