Dr. Osama Abu Irshaid is the Executive Director of American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) and Americans for Justice in Palestine Action (AJP Action). He is a widely recognized Palestinian-American activist, political analyst, author, and public speaker who frequently lectures on Middle Eastern affairs, U.S. foreign policy, civil rights, and Palestine advocacy.

In today’s episode of CAIR On AIR, Dr. Osama joins me to discuss the dramatic shifts in American public opinion on Palestine, and why more Americans than ever are questioning U.S. foreign policy toward Israel and Gaza.

We dive into the role social media, grassroots activism, and intersectional movements have played in changing the national conversation around Palestine. Dr. Osama explains why organizations like American Muslims for Palestine, Council on American-Islamic Relations, Jewish Voice for Peace, and other advocacy groups have become major targets for political attacks and censorship efforts.

We also talk about the growing concerns around free speech, constitutional rights, and what Dr. Osama sees as increasing government overreach against activists, students, nonprofits, and political dissenters in America.

Our conversation also covers the influence of lobbying groups, the role of money in U.S. politics, and why many Americans feel disconnected from politicians who continue to support wars abroad while economic struggles increase at home.

Join us today as we dive into Palestine advocacy in America, the fight for free speech, shifting public opinion on Israel and Gaza, political accountability, constitutional rights, and the growing movement pushing for justice both abroad and at home.

DeBorah Boneta is the director, advocate, and chaplain for Oklahoma Prison Support, where she works directly with incarcerated individuals, their families, and those reentering society after prison. She is Oklahoma's first African American Certified Sign Language Interpreter and the pioneering Islamic Chaplain serving those housed in jail and prison spaces.

In today’s episode of CAIR On AIR, DeBorah joins us to share how she built a prison ministry from the ground up, the unique challenges Muslims face in and after prison, and why incarceration is not just a legal issue but a human problem.

We dive into the systemic gaps in Oklahoma’s incarceration system and the barriers individuals face when transitioning back into society. DeBorah also shares powerful success stories of formerly incarcerated individuals rebuilding their lives, along with the real impact of community support, from Ramadan initiatives to mentorship and advocacy.

Our conversation explores how DeBorah built trust within prison systems, overcame misconceptions about Islam, and created opportunities for both Muslims and people of all faiths.

DeBorah also shares advice for people wanting to start prison ministry and the impact of youth organizations like Muslim Student Associations and advocacy groups.

Join us today as we dive into prison ministry, justice reform, faith based advocacy, supporting incarcerated Muslims, building community impact, empowering the next generation, and how you can make a difference no matter your background.

Munjed Ahmad is a seasoned immigration attorney with over 25 years of experience representing individuals in complex deportation and civil rights cases. He is also serving as Salah Sarsour’s attorney. Kate Brady is the Immigration Litigation Department Head at the Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA), where she leads federal court litigation focused on defending non-citizens’ rights.

In today’s episode of CAIR On AIR, Munjed and Kate join me to discuss the case of Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee (who was detained for refusing to remain silent on Palestinian issues), and the broader legal issues connected to it.

We dive into Salah’s background, his leadership role in his community, and how his situation developed into a complex case that has drawn wider attention.

Kate explains the arguments being used against Salah and how immigration law interacts with constitutional protections. She also shares the factors that make cases like Salah’s different from standard immigration proceedings and how complicated they become.

Munjed also provides insight into how cases like this are handled behind the scenes, including the preparations involved, the legal strategies used, and the challenges attorneys face while navigating multiple layers of the legal system.

Join us today to gain a clearer understanding of Salah Sarsour’s case, how legal battles work, and what every citizen, non-citizen, and immigrant needs to know about the state of free speech in the U.S.