Trailblaze with Nayyera Haq & Jamal Simmons

Trailblaze with Nayyera Haq & Jamal Simmons

Jamal Simmons and Nayyera Haq are dynamic leaders and media personalities who live at the intersection of race, gender and faith. (They also live with their spouses in crazy households with small children.) From working at the White House to driving discussions at the forefront of American media, our hosts will use their experiences, humor and direct style to draw listeners into complex discussions of policy, politics, and America’s role on the globalstage. Jamal is a CNN political contributor and was Deputy Assistant to the President and communications director to Vice President Kamala Harris. Nayyera a Sirius XM radio host and regular presence on cable news and was a Senior Director in the Obama White House working on national security and economic policy They’ll tap their diverse networks to create compelling conversations with unique perspectives on this remarkable political moment.

Episodes

October 9, 2024 39 mins
Nayyera & Jamal are joined this week by Chuck Rocha, where they discuss the evolving landscape of the Latino vote in America, emphasizing the importance of understanding the diverse experiences within the community. He highlights the generational shift among Latino voters, the impact of social media on political engagement, and the necessity for Democrats to address economic issues that resonate with working-class voters. ...
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Nayyera Haq & Jamal Simmons are joined by Christina Reynolds, a political strategist, discusses the complexities of election math, the significance of the Electoral College, and the path to victory for Kamala Harris in the upcoming election. The discussion highlights the impact of demographic shifts, particularly among women voters, and the importance of understanding voting dynamics in battleground states like North Carol...
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Jamal Simmons and Nayyera Haq discuss the recent political debate featuring JD Vance and Tim Walz. They analyze the dynamics of the debate, focusing on the presentation styles of the candidates, the pressing issue of gun violence, the challenges of childcare, and the rhetoric surrounding climate change. The conversation highlights the familiar themes of American politics while addressing the evolving landscape and the implicat...
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September 25, 2024 37 mins
Nayyera and Jamal are joined this week by Christina Reynolds, a political strategist, discussing the complexities of election math, the significance of the Electoral College, and the path to victory for Kamala Harris in the upcoming election. 
The discussion highlights the impact of demographic shifts, particularly among women voters, and the importance of understanding voting dynamics in battleground states like North Car...
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September 17, 2024 27 mins
In the very first episode of Trailblaze, hosts Jamal Simmons and Nayyera Haq discuss the evolving political landscape in America, focusing on the rise of Kamala Harris as a significant figure in the upcoming election. 
Exploring themes of changing demographics, the impact of abortion as a family value, and the role of government in personal choices. The conversation also touches on voter suppression tactics, the influence ...
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