This interview was so inspiring! I am very excited about the book club and am thrilled to hear from Leigh. And I love Abdul El-Sayed! I had never heard of him until today but I am so glad you featured him. He really has his head on straight. I could listen to him all day. He's the kind of candidate we're hungering for.
Hi Pamela, I get where you're coming from! We can still help by supporting his campaign even with small amounts of $. We can also spread the word about him so he and his attitudes become more infused into the national conversation. :-)
From Dover MA watching grandsons. I keep hanging on to any ray of hope that rises. If I dwell on Trump I get so angry and am impatient. He has to stop!
Really loved this. The left should make an effort to reclaim love for this country, and what it *should look like. Patriotism is not cockiness, isolationism, ignorance, privilege - it’s the farthest thing from MAGA. I don’t live in Michigan but Dr. El-Sayed has my vote! ✌🏻
Thank you so much. I am inspired by this exchange and feel part of an important push to save our nation. We are doing the good, hard work of, and for, the people.
This was a really inspiring conversation. Just what I needed to head into the weekend. The vision shared by Dr. Abdul really resonates with me. I also love the idea of being someone who creates the space where others can grow into being right, as opposed to shaming. Thank you!
The reading of the book is only step 1. It is the discussion with others that really fuels thoughts and connections with one's own situation and opinions.
I loved this interview! I may be biased as this doctor is a public health professional, which is my own area of expertise, but I just think he's wonderful. Thank you for much for having him on, Anand.
I don't disagree with that, but how do we convince Trump supporters to do that? I flashback all the time to an overheard conversation in a restaurant before his first election. A young man was being treated to dinner by his clearly progressive grandparents who tried to teach him about the dangers of fascism, and recommended a book to him. His reply? "I'm not going to read a whole book. A magazine article, maybe."
This interview was so inspiring! I am very excited about the book club and am thrilled to hear from Leigh. And I love Abdul El-Sayed! I had never heard of him until today but I am so glad you featured him. He really has his head on straight. I could listen to him all day. He's the kind of candidate we're hungering for.
Exactly so.
Dr. El-Sayed makes me wish I lived in Michigan so I could vote for him.
Hi Pamela, I get where you're coming from! We can still help by supporting his campaign even with small amounts of $. We can also spread the word about him so he and his attitudes become more infused into the national conversation. :-)
Totally agree. I did donate what I could though and will be watching with interest as things progress.
From Dover MA watching grandsons. I keep hanging on to any ray of hope that rises. If I dwell on Trump I get so angry and am impatient. He has to stop!
I protest when I can.
Really loved this. The left should make an effort to reclaim love for this country, and what it *should look like. Patriotism is not cockiness, isolationism, ignorance, privilege - it’s the farthest thing from MAGA. I don’t live in Michigan but Dr. El-Sayed has my vote! ✌🏻
I feel like I have walked into cool fresh air and can breathe again. Unlike so so so many substacks out there - thank you!
Dr El-Sayad is inspiring.
Such a meaningful and enlightening conversation, thank you, Anand, and I wish Dr. El-Sayed every success!
Thank you so much. I am inspired by this exchange and feel part of an important push to save our nation. We are doing the good, hard work of, and for, the people.
This was a really inspiring conversation. Just what I needed to head into the weekend. The vision shared by Dr. Abdul really resonates with me. I also love the idea of being someone who creates the space where others can grow into being right, as opposed to shaming. Thank you!
Cookeville, TN (Middle of RED Tennessee). Feeling pretty good and hopeful today!!
The reading of the book is only step 1. It is the discussion with others that really fuels thoughts and connections with one's own situation and opinions.
I loved this interview! I may be biased as this doctor is a public health professional, which is my own area of expertise, but I just think he's wonderful. Thank you for much for having him on, Anand.
"The opposite of Trumpism is reading."
I don't disagree with that, but how do we convince Trump supporters to do that? I flashback all the time to an overheard conversation in a restaurant before his first election. A young man was being treated to dinner by his clearly progressive grandparents who tried to teach him about the dangers of fascism, and recommended a book to him. His reply? "I'm not going to read a whole book. A magazine article, maybe."
Fantastic interview with candidate!
I really really like this guy Abdul. Early days but great stuff. Thanks for platforming him.
Public service, might be a better lens than politics. 😉 I wish you every success!