What Does Abdul El-Sayed Believe?

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, has been one of the most argued-over candidates this election cycle. If he wins, he’d be the first-ever Muslim senator, and he’s faced a torrent of attacks about his faith. The race has also become a proving ground for a lot of questions about the Democratic Party and its future: What should U.S. policy toward Israel and the Palestinians be? Is the future of health care reform Medicare for all? Can a left-wing populist win in a state that twice voted for Donald Trump? There’s been so much more heat than light in this race, so I wanted to invite El-Sayed on the show for a longer conversation. We talked about his upbringing, his views on U.S. foreign policy, his work on health care reform and what he would actually do if elected in November. Mentioned: “ Medicare for All: A Citizen’s Guide ” by Abdul El-Sayed and Micah Johnson “ A Radical Vision for Israelis and Palestinians ,” with Rula Hardal and May Pundak on The Ezra Klein Show Book Recommendations: “ The Best and the Brightest ” by David Halberstam “ Amusing Ourselves to Death ” by Neil Postman “ The Sum of Us ” by Heather McGhee “ The Autobiography of Malcolm X…