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Trailblaze with Nayyera Haq & Jamal Simmons

Trailblaze with Nayyera Haq & Jamal Simmons

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 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.Politicon LLC and Nayyera Haq & Jamal Simmons-Dexter Davison Productions Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • 42: Tech Bro Colonels

    42: Tech Bro Colonels
    Jun 24 2025
    Nayyera & Jamal explore the intertwining of tech companies and the military-industrial complex, raising concerns about the implications of their collaboration. It discusses the role of the President and Congress in military actions, particularly in the context of Iran, and the potential consequences of such actions. The speakers emphasize the importance of accountability, transparency, and effective communication in foreign policy, while critiquing the current administration's approach to governance and international relations.

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    21 mins
  • 41: Bomb Bomb Bomb, Bomb Bomb Iran?

    41: Bomb Bomb Bomb, Bomb Bomb Iran?
    Jun 18 2025
    Nayyera Haq & Jamal Simmons discuss the potential for war in the Middle East, particularly focusing on the United States' involvement in Iran and Israel's actions. They explore the implications of American foreign policy, the perspectives of younger generations on these issues, and the reactions of global powers. The conversation highlights the complexities and challenges of navigating international relations in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.'

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    23 mins
  • 40: LA Riots Aftermath

    40: LA Riots Aftermath
    Jun 10 2025
    Co-hosts Nayyera and Jamal explain the ins and outs of the National Guard deployment to Los Angeles — the history behind deployments to states, who benefits from the military being active on U.S. soil, and how the military parade all tie together as one mission.
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    26 mins
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