What Does Abdul El-Sayed Believe?
Episode Date: September 25, 2026Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, has been one of the most argued-over candidates this election cycle. If he win...
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178 episodes transcribedDr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, has been one of the most argued-over candidates this election cycle. If he win...
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