The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

Why Rahm Emanuel’s “23-State Solution” Fails Palestinians

23 state solution

Abraham Accords

American national interests

Benjamin Netanyahu

Gaza peace deal

Israel isolation

Middle East policy

muslim public affairs council

Palestinian sovereignty

political commentary

Rahm Emanuel speech

salam al-marayati

Tel Aviv University

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

US foreign policy

On July 12, 2026 By MPAC

In Episode 3 of The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati, host Salam Al-Marayati delivers a direct, line-by-line rebuttal to a recent speech given by former Obama Chief of Staff and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel at Tel Aviv University regarding US-Israel relations. Salam breaks down the critical flaws in Emanuel's policy approach, calling out the dangerous tendency of establishment American politicians to prioritize Israel's national interests over authentic American national interests. The episode pulls back the curtain on the historical realities of the region including the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin by a Jewish extremist and the ignored 2002 Arab peace initiative to dismantle the anti-Palestinian tropes peddled by US policymakers who consistently blame the occupied for their own occupation. Furthermore, Salam exposes the absolute strategic failure of Emanuel’s proposed "23-State Solution". He explains why bypassing the Palestinian people, leaning into the Abraham Accords, and trying to orchestrate a Gaza peace deal without Gazans involved will never achieve long-term stability. This episode lays bare the continuous erasure of Palestinian existence and outlines what a genuine, justice-centered American foreign policy must look like. Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Make sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! 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.

* The Politician Who Challenged Islamophobia

community advocacy

counter narrative

faith vs culture

fighting Islamophobia

muslim public affairs council

political debate

systemic reform

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

women rights in Islam

On July 3, 2026 By MPAC

When a right wing politician tried to corner her, UK Member of Parliament Naz Shah delivered a definitive response about her faith and her past. In this special edition of The MPAC® Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati, guest host Lorraine Ali hears how true Islamic values directly oppose the abuse and forced marriages often mistakenly blamed on religion. Correcting these systemic narratives and empowering authentic representation is at the core of the policy and media work led by MPAC® every day. Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description or pinned comment!

Making History in British Parliament 🇬🇧

breaking barriers

British Parliament

historic moments

political leadership

public speaking nerves

representation matters

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

On July 2, 2026 By MPAC

UK Member of Parliament Naz Shah reveals what it was like to become the first Muslim to respond to the King's speech, breaking a multi-decade streak for her constituency. Discover how she overcame her nerves to deliver a historic address that went completely viral. Subscribe for more powerful insider conversations on leadership and policy change!

The Brutal Cost of a Misunderstood Life

community advocacy

criminal justice reform

cultural representation

muslim public affairs council

narrative change

Southall Black Sisters

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

On July 1, 2026 By MPAC

A lack of cultural and gender representation can completely break the legal process for vulnerable individuals. In this special edition of The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati, guest host Lorraine Ali and UK Member of Parliament Naz Shah dissect how deep layers of misunderstanding led to her mother's wrongful murder conviction. Forcing institutions to recognize these systemic blind spots and building reflective leadership is exactly why the team at MPAC fights for legislative and narrative change every single day. Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description or pinned comment!

The Shocking Double Standard in the Justice System

British politics

criminal justice reform

domestic abuse survival

legal double standards

muslim public affairs council

systemic inequality

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

true crime survi

women rights advocacy

On June 30, 2026 By MPAC

In this special edition of The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati, guest host Lorraine Ali hears the grueling truth behind what drove UK Member of Parliament Naz Shah into politics. Naz Shah exposes a devastating gender double standard in the justice system after fighting her mother's 20-year sentence for killing her abuser. Exposing systemic flaws and advocating for true equity under the law is exactly how the team at MPAC works to protect communities and influence policy every single day. Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description or pinned comment!

From Forced Marriage to British Parliament | Naz Shah

British Parliament

community development

faith and culture

forced marriage survival

muslim public affairs council

overcoming patriarchy

stories of hope

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

women in politics

On June 30, 2026 By MPAC

In this special edition of The MPAC® Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati, guest host and Los Angeles Times critic Lorraine Ali sits down with UK Member of Parliament Naz Shah to discuss her moving memoir, Honored. Naz Shah shares her deeply personal journey from surviving abject poverty and a forced marriage at fifteen to becoming a leading voice for systemic justice. This powerful conversation explores how real resilience and authentic faith can dismantle harmful cultural traditions, perfectly capturing the narrative and policy work led by MPAC every day. Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description or pinned comment! 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.

* Why You Cannot Leave Your Opponents Behind

civil rights history

collective change

community development

martin luther king

muslim public affairs council

political strategy

salam al-marayati

social movements

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

true leadership

On June 29, 2026 By MPAC

True change requires taking the entire society on a journey with you, even the parts that oppose you. In this episode of The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati, UK Member of Parliament Naz Shah breaks down how legendary figures like Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela led through unity rather than division. This standard of narrative courage and collective empowerment is exactly what the team at MPAC champions through policy and advocacy work every day. Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description or pinned comment!