Episode Description

Zohran Mamdani just became mayor-elect of New York City at 34 years old. The working class elected him while establishment Democrats and Republicans tried to stop his campaign by telling voters a Muslim couldn't lead America's largest city. In this episode of WISE Women with Daisy Khan, Dr. Daisy Khan sits down with Farrah Khan, Former Mayor of Irvine, the first Muslim woman of color to lead a large American city. They dissect what Mamdani's victory means for Muslim Americans and how he built a multi-racial coalition that defied identity politics by addressing economic pressures facing all communities. Mayor Khan shares brutal truths about the governance challenges ahead, warning that Islamophobia won't stop now that he's elected. She reveals how establishment forces will work to block him at every turn and why public pressure matters more than ever. Learn what it actually takes to survive as a Muslim mayor, why the working class became a political force, and the one crucial piece of advice that could determine whether Mamdani succeeds in the toughest job in America.

This is Wise Women with Daisy Khan – because every story matters. The journey ends not with what we acquire but with what we become. The qualities that sustain us through difficulty often become the very gifts we offer to the world. For more such inspiring stories and discussion, like, follow, and connect with Dr Daisy Khan.

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Connect with Dr. Daisy Khan:

• Websites:

• https://daisykhan.com/

• https://www.wisemuslimwomen.org/

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Connect with Farrah N Khan:

• Website: https://www.farrahnkhan.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-n-khan-2635b237/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/farrahnk

• Twitter/X: https://x.com/farrahnk

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farrahforoc/

Where Muslim voices rise, bridges are built, and history's unsung heroines reclaim their light.

WISE Women with Daisy Khan gives voice to Muslims sharing their experiences with anti-Muslim bias, educates non-Muslims to become upstanders against discrimination, and spotlights extraordinary women throughout history whose contributions have been erased. We reclaim faith as a force for good while building bridges between East and West—transforming fear into understanding, one conversation at a time.

 

In a world where misinformation silences too many voices, we break through the noise by creating space for authentic dialogue. Muslims share their experiences, grievances, and hope for a better future, turning pain into a powerful conversation that demands to be heard.

 

Our episodes are designed to educate and empower non-Muslims to reject stereotyping and discrimination when they see it. We believe understanding begins with listening, so we challenge disinformation with knowledge and empathy, equipping people to become courageous upstanders.

We revive the legacy of luminary women who shaped civilizations yet were erased from history's

pages—a reminder that women have always been shapers of civilizations, despite attempts to erase their contributions.

 

At its heart, WISE Women confronts the distortion and weaponization of religion for political gain, reclaiming faith as a force for justice, equality, and empowerment.

 

This isn't just another podcast—it's a bridge between communities taught to fear each other, between the world as it is and the world as it could be. We're opening hearts and minds, building the understanding our divided world desperately needs.

Welcome to WISE Women. Where wisdom meets courage, and voices become bridges.

News [Source: CBS Evening News]
A man sent a hateful message to a Muslim candidate. He responded with a call for help, article by Steve Hartman
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-man-sent-a-hateful-message-to-a-muslim-candidate-he-responded-with-a-call-to-help/