In this episode of Wise Women with Daisy Khan, Dr. Daisy Khan teams up with research specialist Susanna Keiserman to expose the dangerous Islamophobic campaign targeting Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic primary winner for New York's mayoral race. Khan, who faced similar attacks in 2010 during her Lower Manhattan community center proposal, breaks down the familiar playbook being used against Muslim Americans seeking political leadership. Discover the specific tropes weaponized against Muslim candidates, from "Sharia law hysteria" to terrorism accusations that have nothing to do with actual policy positions. Learn why Mamdani's focus on affordable housing, childcare, and transit issues gets overshadowed by fear-mongering about his faith and immigration background. Khan explains how these attacks aren't just about one candidate but represent a systematic effort to keep Muslims as second-class citizens ho should "stay in their place" rather than aspire to executive leadership roles. This episode reveals how Islamophobia robs Americans of substantive democratic debate and why judging leaders by their policies rather than prayer schedules is essential for true religious freedom.

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Legendary Washington Post journalist Sally Quinn joins Daisy Khan for an extraordinary conversation about spiritual transformation, authentic faith, and the courage to create your own sacred path. Sally shares how she moved from atheism to becoming a woman of deep spirituality while founding the groundbreaking "On Faith" section at the Washington Post.

In this dialogue, Sally reveals how she "cherry-picked" from different religions to create a faith that truly resonated with her soul, why the golden rule became the foundation of her spiritual practice, and how silent retreats helped her integrate the sacred and sensual aspects of human experience. She also discusses her latest novel, "Silent Retreat," which explores love and intimacy within spiritual community and shares her perspective on America's current spiritual crisis.

This conversation touches on universal themes of authentic self-expression, the healing power of community gatherings, and why "being yourself" might be the most sacred act of all. Sally's journey reminds us that spirituality doesn't have to fit traditional molds and that sometimes the most genuine faith comes from questioning.

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In this episode of Wise Women with Daisy Khan, Dr. Daisy Khan sits down with Iranian-American author and Middle East expert Banafsheh Keynoush for an urgent discussion about the escalating Iran-Israel conflict that threatens global stability. As tensions reach a breaking point, Keynoush provides insider knowledge about Iran's nuclear capabilities, the religious fatwa against nuclear weapons, and why most Iranians actually support America despite decades of sanctions. Discover the real story behind Iran's 85 million people, their ethnic diversity, and why this ancient civilization has never been colonized. Learn about the failed nuclear negotiations, the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, and how environmental disasters could devastate the entire Persian Gulf region. Keynoush explains Iran's underground missile capabilities, the succession plans for leadership, and why regime change through military action may backfire completely. This analysis goes beyond headlines to examine realistic scenarios for de-escalation, the role of Saudi Arabia and other regional powers, and what both Trump and Iranian leadership need to understand to prevent catastrophic war. Get the expert perspective on whether diplomacy can still prevail before it's too late.
Banafsheh Keynoush, Ph.D. Fellow | Kroc Center for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame Non-Resident Scholar | Middle East Institute Author | "The Abraham Accords: National Security, Regional Order and Popular Representation"; “Saudi Arabia and Iran: Friends or Foes?”; “The World Powers and Iran: Before, During and After the Nuclear Deal” Authored Reports | “Revolutionary Iran’s Africa Policy”; “Red Sea Peace Initiatives: Saudi Arabia’s Role in the Ethiopia-Eritrea Rapprochement”.