Ayman

New court documents contradict the Trump administration's claims about detained Columbia student, Mahmoud Khalil. As Elon Musk makes his way out of DOGE, backlash from Republican constituents is too much to ignore. And we remember the Pope's compassion and courage to take on topics that other world leaders chose to ignore.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on April 26, 2025.

Public figures and institutions are responding to the aftershocks of Trump’s America, Maine’s Governor tells Trump to quit fixating on Trans-athletes, and how Trump’s war on education will help other countries surpass the United States.

This episode of AYMAN, hosted by Michele Norris, first aired on April 20, 2025.

If Trump has a mandate, then why do fewer Americans support his approach to the economy and immigration? Plus, in a shock to no-one, Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon is full of chaos and turnover. And actress Holly Robinson Peete has a thought or two about RFK Jr.’s comments about children with autism.

This episode of AYMAN, hosted by Michele Norris, first aired on April 19, 2025.

There are some Democrats trying to work for Trump and are paying a price for it. Plus, five more big law firms in the US make a deal with a Trump. And, in the era of Trump, it’s worth reminding ourselves of the dangers of trying to erase Black History.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on April 13, 2025.

World markets and the American people keep reacting to the uncertainty of President Trump’s tariffs. Congressman Mark Pocan explains why he wants Elon Musk to go. And you’ll hear from an American lawyer detained by federal agents at an airport in Detroit.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on April 13, 2025.

One day tariffs are one, the next they are not… and that instability is not great for the bottom lines of America’s billionaires. Plus, the Supreme Court has sided with a wrongly deported man, while ICE says deportations should be like Amazon Prime.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on April 12, 2025.

An immigration judge says the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil can move forward, but as his lawyer tells us, Khalil’s fight to stay is far from over. Plus, a former adviser to President Obama weighs in on Trump ending the Iran Nuclear Deal to broker his own. And, Trump caves again on his tariffs, announcing new exemptions on tech devices.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on April 12, 2025.

As thousands participate in anti-Trump protests across the country, some wonder if Democrats finally have the fuel needed to fight back against President Trump. Plus, some in Trump's inner circle are fueling concerns about a third impeachment. And, the Republican response to a man being wrongfully deported? "Everyone makes mistakes."

RFK, Junior guts “an entire alphabet soup of departments." Trump says he's not joking about running for a third term. And, the Academy apologizes for its silence after an attack on a Palestinian filmmaker.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on March 30, 2025.

Elon Musk first paid to help Trump win, now he wants to wade into other elections. Will Wisconsin and Florida voters allow his influence? Plus, Trump called NBC News to announce he's "very angry" and "pissed off" at Russia's Vladimir Putin. And there’s a progressive influencer who is running for a congress in Illinois on a bold message: What if Democrats didn't suck?

This episode of AYMAN first aired on March 30, 2025.

MAGA has handed Democrats a perfect "But her emails!" moment... but will they run with it? Plus, why Elon Musk is pouring millions into a Wisconsin election. And Marjorie Taylor Greene has a belly flop of a week.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on March 29, 2025.

Ayman goes one-on-one with Rumeysa Ozturk's attorney to discuss her client's battle with Trump's government to stay in America. Plus,  Elon Musk reveals his DOGE posse in an interview full of spin. And, the final words of a brave Palestinian journalist who was killed while uncovering the truth in Gaza.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on March 29, 2025.

Elon Musk is proving that it can pay to be pals with President Trump. Plus, Donald Trump demands an apology from Maine's governor…. or else! And in case you haven’t noticed, Democrats are getting something wrong about the Republican Party.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on March 23, 2025

 If firms are caving and lawyers are walking, how can the legal system stand up to President Trump? Plus, Trump's envoy makes the rounds on Sunday talk shows discussing Gaza, Putin and more. Shouldn’t the Secretary of State be doing that? Plus, hear from an FTC commissioner who vows to sue the President over his 'blatantly illegal' firing.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on March 23, 2025

The President is alienating Americans with his so-called “mandates.” Plus, Joe Biden is offering help to save Democrats…. Do Dems want his help? And New York City Mayor Eric Adams tells us more than we would ever want to know, making him a contender for our ‘Worst of the Week.”

This episode of AYMAN first aired on March 22, 2025.

The Trump administration locks horns with the rule of law, overwhelming the courts by design. Plus, What’s the danger of Columbia University caving to Trump’s demands? And, we set the record straight on the collapse of the ceasefire in Gaza.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on March 22, 2025.

The abduction and detainment of a Columbia University graduate student and green card holder is quickly becoming a pivotal moment in this chapter of the Trump administration. Plus, Trump’s handling of the economy is driving a wedge within MAGA. And, where do Democrats stand on their party’s leader in the Senate?

This episode of AYMAN first aired on March 16, 2025.

 NBC News has new polling that’s not great for Trump, but even worse for Democrats. Plus, Did you know there’s a growing online army fighting Trump’s purge of Government data? And, the President has invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to help speed up deportations.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on March 16, 2025.

Democrats helped Republicans keep the government open and could pay the price at the ballot box. Plus, what to make of the raucous GOP town halls we've seen across America. And, the GOP helps wipe away the billionaire tears of Elon Musk.

This episode of AYMAN originally aired on March 15, 2025. 

A Republican-backed spending bill helped averts a shutdown, but Democratic leadership on the hill will pay the price. Plus, VP Vance admits Elon Musk has made mistakes. And Ayman goes one-on-one with the attorney for Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia student detained for expressing his freedom of speech.

This episode of AYMAN first originally aired on March 15, 2025.

Trump has delivered a massive blow to free speech on college campuses and beyond. Plus, the President has a new name for a recession. And do you know the words that MAGA no longer wants in your vocabulary?

This episode of AYMAN originally aired on March 9, 2025

Republican lawmakers appear scared of the people who elected them... can you guess why? Plus, we examine Trump's latest target for retribution. And the undemocratic "petitioning of the King" that appears to be going down at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

This episode of AYMAN originally aired on March 9, 2025

We know Marco Rubio is the U.S. Secretary of State… but how long until he acts like it? Plus, MAGA takes issue with the plane that dropped a nuke on Japan during WWII and Democrats have the dishonor of being our ‘Worst of the Week.’

This episode of AYMAN originally aired on March 8, 2025.

DOGE’s new car smell is wearing off in Trump-world.

Description:  Trump's "trial-by-error" style of governing is taking a toll, is Elon Musk’s honeymoon phase with MAGA nearing its end? Plus, Trump is talking to America’s adversaries… and that could be a good thing.

This episode of AYMAN originally aired on March 8, 2025.

Europe has come to Ukraine's defense after the Oval Office debacle between Zelenskyy and Trump. The next phase of the ceasefire is in peril, as Israel cuts off life-saving aid to Gaza. And Trump's got an immigration plan that's extremely dangerous despite being nearly impossible to enforce.

This episode of AYMAN originally aired on March 2, 2025.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy turns to Europe for help in fighting Putin after his fallout with Trump. Plus, will Democrats rally behind disgraced New York Governor Andrew Cuomo as he attempts a comeback as New York City's Mayor? And, while some see a nightmare, others see a potential for profit when they look at Donald Trump's plan for mass deportations.

This episode of AYMAN originally aired on March 2, 2025.

Between cutting Medicaid and extending tax breaks for the rich, Trump and Musk’s agenda is shaping up to be full-on class warfare. Plus, Health Secretary and anti-vaxxer RFK, Junior walks back his comments downplaying the measles outbreak. And Republicans intensify their targeting of the LGBTQ community, turning to the courts to push their agenda.

This episode of AYMAN originally aired on March 1, 2025.

New reporting on U.S.-Ukraine negotiations after Friday’s shouting match in the Oval Office, Elon Musk is bragging about big wins by DOGE as federal workers face yet another ultimatum, and the first phase of the ceasefire is over in Gaza…. What happens next?

This episode of AYMAN originally aired on March 1, 2025.

Trump’s latest Pentagon firings defy logic, what's that mean at a time of serious geopolitical turmoil? Plus, we examine Trump’s legal challenges to find out if our democratic guardrails are holding up. And, Senator Bernie Sanders makes the case against Trump… in the heart of Trump country.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on February 23, 2025.

How this reshaping of government has long-been the GOP’s plan, what Germany’s elections mean for America, and Democratic Congressman Jake Auchincloss has an idea for how his party can win again.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on February 23, 2025.

Trump and First Buddy Musk are bragging about cutting costs through DOGE, but they don’t have the numbers to back it up. Plus, Trump's war on immigration takes a dark, cruel turn. And what would happen if Democrats called the GOP’s bluff when it comes to a third Trump term?

This episode of AYMAN originally aired February 22, 2025.

With a purge at the Pentagon and a big speech at CPAC, Trump takes MAGA to a whole new place. There’s a looming risk of a government shutdown that’s solely happening because Republicans can't work together. Plus, Ayman speaks to the father of Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, about the uncertainties surrounding the next phase of the ceasefire.

This episode of AYMAN originally aired February 22, 2025.

Vice President JD Vance shocked the world and now faces backlash for embracing Germany's far-right. It’s Black History Month but you wouldn’t know that by logging on to Google. And we speak with two Transgender High School students who are standing up against President Trump’s ban on trans girls in girls’ sports.

This episode of AYMAN, guest-hosted by Paola Ramos, originally aired on February 16, 2025.

To fight or not to fight? Democrats appear split on how to take on Donald Trump. Have you ever wondered how much Elon Musk is making off government contracts? Plus, How Trump & allies are trying to take over American culture…. by force.

This episode of Ayman, guest-hosted by Paola Ramos, originally aired February 15, 2025 

Did you notice what Donald Trump said this week when claiming that Israel would ‘hand over’ Gaza to the United States? Plus, we hear MAGA proclaim “America First” all the time but when does that begin? And once again, the administration proves its moves on immigration are simply for show.

This episode of AYMAN originally aired February 8, 2025.

Musk’s team expands its grip on government, but it’s new task could put him at odds with MAGA. Plus, hear from a lawyer who’s working to prevent Musk and DOGE from doing harm.

This episode of AYMAN originally aired February 8, 2025.

One of the new DNC Vice Chairs on where Democrats go next, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs says Americans will be the ones paying for Trump's trade war and the real-world impact of Elon Musk trying to dismantle the main U.S. agency for foreign aid.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on February 2, 2025.

What could possibly go wrong with Musk having access to America's checkbook? Trump says there might be pain caused by his trade war and that it would be ‘worth it,’.  And what to make of Trump’s upcoming meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on February 2, 2025.

Ayman examines the new President’s “made for TV" approach to cracking down on immigration, why the NTSB is pushing back against Trump's knee-jerk reaction to the DC plane crash and for ‘Worst of the Week,’ we debunking some major misinformation coming from the White House.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on February 1, 2025.

New reporting sheds light on the potential resistance that remains at the FBI, CA Rep. Robert Garcia responds to Trump’s new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China. Plus, Ayman goes one-on-one with a Doctor who recently returned from Gaza.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on February 1, 2025.