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Richardson, H. C. (2026, October 23). Abdul El-Sayed | American Conversations. Letters from an American. https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/abdul-el-sayed-american-conversations

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Abdul El-Sayed participated in an episode of the podcast "American Conversations" recorded on October 21, 2026. The article does not provide details about the content or specific topics discussed during the conversation.
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Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, sat down with Jonathan Cohn on October 21, 2026, to discuss his admiration for former President Barack Obama and his criticisms of the Obama administration's policies, particularly regarding health care. El-Sayed believes that Obama laid the groundwork for diverse candidates like himself to run for office but also points out areas where he thinks the president could have done more. In the conversation, El-Sayed emphasizes the importance of Democrats not assuming Republicans will negotiate in good faith and discusses his approach to politics, which includes standing up to bullies without becoming one himself.

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Hedges 0 of 2 claims Outlet record 60/100
“Article A describes a debate between El-Sayed and Rogers for Michigan's Senate seat on October 22, while Article B mentions an American Conversations recording with Abdul El-Sayed on October 21.”
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“Article A describes El-Sayed's approach to confronting critics and a specific town hall exchange, while Article B is a title for what seems like a recorded conversation or interview without further details about its content.”
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