Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=upHHLE2CGcF Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter ‘Both parties are lying:’ Progressive Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed takes on his critics [diLB5z9m6jy] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT Abdul El-Sayed – the progressive former public health official running for the Democratic nomination in Michigan's open Senate seat – joins Dasha to explain why he believes "both parties are lying" to working Americans, unleashes on the ‘hypocrisy’ of the Democratic establishment, and defends his record on “Defund the Police,” ICE, socialism and more. Have thoughts for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at 202-643-1536. 0:00 Introduction 3:55 Can Progressives Win Michigan? 11:06 Taking on the Democratic establishment 14:46 Platner's downfall 19:33 "Defund the Police" 26:30 On Israel & AIPAC 32:56 Data centers, AI, & big tech 40:10 El-Sayed on his faith ----------------------------------------- Subscribe to our channel! Check out our video catalog: Follow POLITICO here: ➤ X: ➤ Instagram: ➤ Facebook: x02CW7P2FgQ 6GN65ps8Lge x0eRYhptPXJ SgZyj4B6zEX IwVMdaP9sdK
Abdul El-Sayed – the progressive former public health official running for the Democratic nomination in Michigan's open Senate seat – joins Dasha to explain why he believes "both parties are lying" to working Americans, unleashes on the ‘hypocrisy’ of the Democratic establishment, and defends his record on “Defund the Police,” ICE, socialism and more. Have thoughts for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at 202-643-1536. 0:00 Introduction 3:55 Can Progressives Win Michigan? 11:06 Taking on the Democratic establishment 14:46 Platner's downfall 19:33 "Defund the Police" 26:30 On Israel & AIPAC 32:56 Data centers, AI, & big tech 40:10 El-Sayed on his faith ----------------------------------------- Subscribe to our channel! Check out our video catalog: Follow POLITICO here: ➤ X: ➤ Instagram: ➤ Facebook: x02CW7P2FgQ 6GN65ps8Lge x0eRYhptPXJ SgZyj4B6zEX IwVMdaP9sdK