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Salam Al-Marayati Calls Out Trump’s Dallas Midterm Speech

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Abdul El Sayed
american muslims
Dallas Speech
Declaration of Independence
donald trump
foreign policy
he MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati
Midterm Elections
mpac
muslim public affairs council
Pluralism
salam al-marayati
On September 10, 2026 By MPAC
In this reaction segment from The MPAC Podcast, host Salam Al-Marayati responds to Donald Trump's address at a midterm political event in Dallas. Salam calls out the political opportunism of smearing Muslim American candidates like Abdul El-Sayed to rile up crowds, contrasts that rhetoric with business deals made overseas in the Gulf, and condemns the president joking about space technology targeting foreign names. 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.
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Abdul El-Sayed: Why Trillion-Dollar Wars Always Get Funded

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Abdul El Sayed
Healthcare Reform
Human Security
Military Industrial Complex
mpac
muslim public affairs council
National Security
public health
salam al-marayati
The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati
US foreign policy
On September 7, 2026 By MPAC
In this clip from the 2020 MPAC webinar series, host Salam Al-Marayati and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed break down the vital shift from traditional military "national security" to authentic "human security". El-Sayed exposes why trillion-dollar military expenditures receive effortless political backing while funding basic human wellbeing remains an uphill fight: war generates massive corporate profit, while investing in human healthcare and community infrastructure does not. NOTE: MPAC Foundation, MAS PACE, & ICSC are nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organizations. This candidate forum is conducted solely for voter education and does not constitute an endorsement of, opposition to, or support for any candidate, political party, or campaign. The views expressed by participating candidates are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of MPAC Foundation, MAS PACE, or ICSC. 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.
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The Double Standard of Political Condemnation

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Amy Spitalnick
Coalition Building
Dearborn Michigan
Double Standards
Hasan Piker
JCPA
Mike Rogers
mpac
muslim public affairs council
Political Accountability
salam al-marayati
The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati
On September 3, 2026 By MPAC
On The MPAC Podcast, host Salam Al-Marayati and Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) CEO Amy Spitalnick discuss the double standards of political litmus tests. While Muslim Americans are routinely pressured to answer for commentators like Hasan Piker, political campaigns face zero scrutiny when tied to extremist incidents. Watch full podcast episodes and policy breakdowns on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description! Spitalnick explains why performative condemnation traps are weaponized to fracture pro-democracy coalitions and distract from real public safety. 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.
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Why Jewish & Muslim Safety Are Interconnected

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American Democracy
Amy Spitalnick
antisemitism
civil rights
Coalition Building
islamophobia
JCPA
Jewish Council for Public Affairs
mpac
muslim public affairs council
salam al-marayati
The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati
On September 2, 2026 By MPAC
In this clip from The MPAC Podcast, Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) CEO Amy Spitalnick joins host Salam Al-Marayati to address the rhetoric at the "Jewish American Summit" in Los Angeles. Spitalnick condemns anti-Muslim tropes and the exploitation of 9/11 fear, affirming that Muslim partners have been vital allies in fighting antisemitism and warning that hate is weaponized to pit communities against one another and weaken pro-democracy coalitions. Watch full podcast episodes and policy breakdowns 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.
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Former LAPD Deputy Chief: “Policing Is Not an Occupying Army”

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Civilian Oversight
Community Policing
lapd
Law Enforcement Accountability
mike downing
mpac
muslim public affairs council
Police Commission
Police Reform
public safety
salam al-marayati
The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati
On August 27, 2026 By MPAC
In this clip from The MPAC Podcast, former LAPD Deputy Chief Mike Downing breaks down why dismantling community affairs and shifting away from community-based policing is a critical mistake. Downing explains that without continuous community engagement, advisory boards, and civilian partnership, a police department stops serving the public and functions like a military occupation. Watch full podcast episodes and policy breakdowns 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.
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Former LAPD Deputy Chief: “Terrorism Is Not About Religion”

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Counterterrorism
Gang Prevention
Islam and Law Enforcement
lapd
mike downing
muslim public affairs council
National Security Policy
public safety
radicalization
salam al-marayati
On August 26, 2026 By MPAC
In this clip from The MPAC Podcast, former LAPD Deputy Chief Mike Downing explains why radicalization mirrors street gang recruitment rather than religious theology. Drawing from his briefings with international security agencies, Downing breaks down the behavioral pipeline of indoctrination and mobilization - reminding us that violent extremists are criminals, regardless of the faith they claim. Watch full podcast episodes and policy breakdowns 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.
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Former LAPD Deputy Chief: “ICE Agents Are Not Police”

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Community Policing
ICE Tactics
Immigration Policy
lapd
mike downing
mpac
muslim public affairs council
Police Reform
public safety
Rule of Law
salam al-marayati
The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati
On August 25, 2026 By MPAC
In this clip from The MPAC Podcast, former LAPD Deputy Chief Mike Downing speaks candidly about why Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents wearing "POLICE" labels damages public trust. With 35 years of law enforcement experience, Downing breaks down how authentic community policing is grounded in outreach, partnership, and prevention - principles entirely missing from ICE's aggressive tactics. 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.
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