PR Unmasked: The Road to 270 - How Muslim Americans Helped Secure Biden's Victory
PR Unmasked
by Unitas Communications
11M ago
This isn't your typical PR podcast. In an increasingly polarised world, these are the stories that need to be told. Hosted by Muddassar Ahmed, PR Unmasked goes beyond news headlines to deliver a fresh perspective on current affairs. Insightful analysis is delivered to you bi-weekly from Unitas' large network of journalists, academics, politicians, activists and more. On this episode, Muddassar Ahmed sits down with five Muslim change-makers to discuss the role that Muslim Americans played in the US 2020 Election, and how the record-breaking turnout contributed to the defeat of populism in the U ..read more
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Beyond the Headlines – Rewriting the Story of Huma Abedin
PR Unmasked
by Unitas Communications
11M ago
In this PR Unmasked exclusive, Muddassar Ahmed sits down with Huma Abedin, the Chief of Staff for Hillary Clinton, to discuss her personal journey on the frontline of American politics.  Abedin has been Clinton’s right-hand woman for over two decades. Initially, she began her career as an intern in the White House, later serving as a personal advisor to Clinton during her successful campaign to become the New York Senator.  She also worked for both of Clinton’s presidential campaigns: in 2008 when Clinton lost the Democratic nomination to Barack Obama, and in 2016 when she won the no ..read more
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Capturing Concordia – How a Global Network of Muslim Leaders came to be
PR Unmasked
by Unitas Communications
11M ago
Over a decade ago, the Concordia Forum was born out of an idea to create a place where Muslim change makers could come together to address the issues they are facing in their respective communities.  Since then, the Concordia Forum has become the world’s largest retreat of global cross-sector leaders from Muslim backgrounds. Each year, hundreds of Concordians are meeting at exclusive retreats across Europe and North America to promote social justice and improve social mobility.  In this episode, Muddassar Ahmed sits down with the Co-Founder of the forum, Shiraz Ahmad (Managing Partne ..read more
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The Fall of Afghanistan – How Pakistan should Navigate the Shift in Geopolitics
PR Unmasked
by Unitas Communications
11M ago
In August the Taliban forces seized Kabul, taking control of Afghanistan nearly two decades after they were driven out of the capital city by US troops – a takeover that triggered geo-political uncertainty and a major humanitarian crisis.  With an escalation of violence in Afghanistan, the region is faced with new realities and challenges, Pakistan being on the front line of the unfolding chaos with Afghans seeking refuge across the border. In this PR Unmasked exclusive, Muddassar Ahmed sits down with, Moeed Yusuf, the National Security advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Kha ..read more
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Britain After Brexit – How to Move on from the Break-Up
PR Unmasked
by Unitas Communications
11M ago
Five years after the British public voted to leave the European Union, the UK is still shaking off the Brexit turmoil. But are we closer to knowing what life outside the EU means for everyday lives inside the UK?  In this episode of PR Unmasked, moderated by Penny Richards (Managing Director of the Aspen Initiative UK), Muddassar Ahmed discusses the aftermath of the Brexit referendum and how to navigate the tumultuous political arena marked by social and cultural divisions.  We are also joined by Peter Ricketts (Former British Diplomat, Member of the House of Lords & Author of ‘H ..read more
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Germany Post-Pandemic – How to Navigate the End of the Merkel Era
PR Unmasked
by Unitas Communications
11M ago
Next week federal elections will take place in Germany, ending the era of Chancellor Angela Merkel. The elections come at a crucial time as this summer severe floods have devastated the country, making climate politics a central question in the upcoming elections. In this PR Unmasked exclusive, Muddassar Ahmed sits down with Omid Nouripour, Member of German Federal Parliament and the Greens’ spokesperson on Foreign Policy, to discuss the climate crisis and the future of German political landscape after Merkel.  The conversation is also joined by several key individuals from Unitas’ networ ..read more
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Battle Against Racial Injustice – How George Floyd’s Murder Shifted America
PR Unmasked
by Unitas Communications
11M ago
In this episode Muddassar Ahmed sits down with Keith Ellison, the current 30th Attorney General of Minnesota and the former US Representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district.  Keith was the first Muslim to be elected to Congress and to serve as an Attorney General as well as the first African American representative from Minnesota.  Earlier this year Keith successfully prosecuted Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who was convicted of murdering George Floyd, a case which sparked a renewed battle against racial injustice.  The opening remarks of this PR Unmasked ..read more
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The Making of Modern Malaysia – How One Man Dominated Malaysia’s Political Scene
PR Unmasked
by Unitas Communications
11M ago
In this episode Muddassar Ahmed sits down with Mahathir Mohamad - The man who dominated Malaysia's political scene for over two decades.  Mahathir served as Malaysia's Prime Minister from 1981 to 2003 and returned to power in 2018 until his shock resignation in February 2020, making him the most notable political figure Malaysia has seen since its independence from Britain in 1957. In this PR Unmasked exclusive, Mahathir discusses his life at the centre of Malaysian politics and how his legacy as the longest-serving head of state shaped modern Malaysia among many other topics ..read more
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The Present – How the Quest for an Anniversary Gift Captures the Harsh Reality of Occupation
PR Unmasked
by Unitas Communications
11M ago
The Present, a directorial debut by Farah Nabulsi, is a cinematic take on the harsh reality of Palestinians living under Israeli occupation. The short film follows a Palestinian man named Yusef, who, along with his daughter Yasmine, travels through the West Bank to buy a wedding anniversary gift for his wife.  The film explores the politics of movement and the injustice faced by Palestinians in their day-to-day lives. It captures the struggle of completing a simple task like buying a present, whilst encountering checkpoints and soldiers as a part of life under occupation. In this episode ..read more
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Food Poverty in London – How the Covid-19 Pandemic has Devastated Food Security
PR Unmasked
by Unitas Communications
11M ago
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, food poverty has drastically increased in all of the UK. Already vulnerable communities are suffering the most, and the numbers of people relying on food banks have gone through the roof. In this episode, Muddassar Ahmed sits down with local activists and politicians in East London to discuss the devastating effects of Covid-19 on food security. Our panellists include Rushanara Ali (Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Bow), Mariam Dawood (Councillor in the London Borough of Newham), Hibo Wardere (anti-FGM Campaigner and Activist) and Jon May (Pr ..read more
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