Middle East politics

Foreign Governments Targeting American Dissidents?

civil liberties

Foreign Surveillance

Middle East politics

muslim public affairs council

salam al-marayati

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

The Young Turks

Transnational Repression

On October 13, 2026 By MPAC

In this clip from Episode 11 of The MPAC Podcast, host Salam Al-Marayati and guest Cenk Uygur discuss how foreign Middle Eastern regimes attempt to surveil, intimidate, and place American political dissidents on terror lists. Cenk challenges conventional foreign policy narratives, breaking down regional alliances and the contradictions behind who gets labeled an extremist. Disclaimer: The views, statements, and opinions expressed by guests on The MPAC Podcast are solely those of the individual guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or views of the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC), host Salam Al-Marayati, its leadership, board, or staff. Watch full podcast episodes, analysis, and interviews on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description! Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.

Lindsey Graham Leaked Video, Elon Musk’s Anti-Muslim Comments & The War on Iran | MPAC Podcast

Congress declare war

Elon Musk Economist

Elon Musk interview

Foreign Policy Analysis

immigrant crime statistics

Lindsey Graham leaked video

Middle East politics

muslim public affairs council

salam al-marayati

Stanford Northwestern immigration study

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

On July 29, 2026 By MPAC

In this episode of The MPAC Podcast, host Salam Al-Marayati reacts to two major viral clips shaping national discourse. First, Salam breaks down leaked Wall Street Journal footage of Senator Lindsey Graham gloating over military strikes in Iran. Salam addresses the constitutional failure of Congress to debate and declare war, the human cost of reckless escalation, and the dangerous hyperbole driving Washington’s foreign policy. Next, Salam responds to Elon Musk’s recent comments on The Economist regarding Muslims and immigration. Citing empirical research from Stanford and Northwestern Universities, Salam dismantles anti-immigrant rhetoric with facts, proving that immigrants are 60% less likely to commit crimes than native-born citizens. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:12 - Leaked Footage: Lindsey Graham Gloats Over Iran Strikes 01:51 - Constitutional War Powers & Congressional Failure 03:17 - Foreign Influence on U.S. Elections 04:01 - Fact-Checking Elon Musk on Media Bias & Immigration 05:47 - Stanford & Northwestern Research on Immigrant Crime Rates 06:12 - Deconstructing Modern Western Hypocrisy VIDEO CREDITS & MEDIA ATTRIBUTION: Leaked Lindsey Graham Footage: Wall Street Journal / Public Domain / News Reporting Usage Elon Musk Interview Segment: The Economist Disclaimer: This video contains commentary, news reporting, and educational critique of publicly available media assets under Fair Use guidelines. All copyright belongs to their respective owners. Subscribe & Follow: Subscribe to MPAC on YouTube for more policy breakdowns and reaction episodes. Learn more about our advocacy at [mpac.org]. Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.

100 Years of Erasing Palestine

23 state solution

Abraham Accords

Democratic establishment

foreign policy failure

Gaza peace deal

Middle East politics

muslim public affairs council

Palestinian sovereignty

salam al-marayati

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

On July 16, 2026 By MPAC

How can you negotiate a peace deal for Gaza without any Gazans in the room? In this powerful clip from The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati, host Salam Al-Marayati exposes the fatal flaw in Rahm Emanuel’s proposed "23-state solution" a plan that strips power from Palestinians and hands it to regional Arab governments. Exposing this continuous political erasure and fighting for true self-determination is exactly why MPAC works to change foreign policy narratives in Washington and the media. Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description or pinned comment!