Medicine vs Politics: Why Doctors Are Running for Office | Dr. Anahita Dua

NE-02 Candidate Kishla Askins on War, Healthcare and Why Congress Is Failing

In this episode of The Jazari Kual Show, we sit down with Kishla Askins, a Democratic candidate running to represent Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. With more than three decades of military and medical experience, Askins shares how serving in combat zones, working in the Pentagon, and writing federal policy shaped her decision to run for Congress. From performing life-saving care in mass casualty situations to helping pass legislation signed into law, she argues that her experience gives her a unique perspective on leadership and accountability. We cover: • Why she believes the current political system is out of touch with everyday Americans • Her economic development plan aimed at lowering the cost of living • A new approach to health care focused on prevention and “whole health” • Her stance on U.S. foreign policy, including Venezuela, Iran, and global military strategy • Concerns about Congress failing to check executive power • Why she says this race could flip Nebraska’s 2nd District Askins also discusses what sets her apart in a crowded Democratic primary and why she believes experience, service, and policy-driven solutions matter more than party politics. This is a deep, unfiltered conversation about policy, power, and what’s at stake for Nebraskans heading into one of the most competitive House races in the country.

Can Democrats FLIP CO-03 in 2026? Candidate Alex Kelloff Makes His Case

Alex Kelloff, a Democratic candidate for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, joins The Jazari Kual Show for a full conversation about his campaign, his background and the issues shaping life across Western and southern Colorado. We discuss water security and the Colorado River, housing affordability in mountain and working communities, energy and agricultural jobs and the challenges of representing one of the most geographically and economically diverse districts in the country. Kelloff also addresses voter perception, district identity and why he believes he can win in a region that has leaned Republican in recent years. — #ColoradoPolitics #CO03 #WesternColorado #ColoradoElection #Elections2026 #WesternSlope #PuebloColorado #ColoradoRiver #RuralPolitics #TheJazariKualShow

Medicine vs Politics: Why Doctors Are Running for Office | Dr. Anahita Dua

America’s health care system is increasingly shaped by politics, public distrust and policy decisions made far from the bedside. In this conversation, vascular surgeon and Harvard Medical School faculty member Dr. Anahita Dua explains what happens to patient outcomes when evidence-based medicine collides with public skepticism and structural barriers to care. We discuss: • What physicians see when patients delay care due to mistrust.• Why Black patients face 2–4× higher amputation rates in vascular disease.• How discrimination and avoided care shape disease severity.• The medical consequences of vaccine distrust.• Why Dr. Dua launched a PAC to elect medical professionals.• What “health equity” means in measurable outcomes.• Whether medicine can stay neutral in a politicized system. This is a medicine-first conversation about outcomes, trust and responsibility — not ideology. — #healthcare #publichealth #medicine #healthpolicy #healthdisparities #vaccines #trustinscience #medicalethics #healthcareinequality #doctor #physician #politicsandhealth #healthcarepolicy #amputation #vasculardisease

Shawn Harris on Georgia’s 14th District Race After MTG Exit

Georgia's 14th congressional district special election will be held on March 10, 2026. Shawn Harris, a Democrat and retired U.S. Army brigadier general, is running for Congress in Georgia’s 14th District following Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit from the race and Congress. In this full conversation, Harris discusses why he entered the race, what voters in northwest Georgia want from their representative and how Democrats approach one of the most conservative regions in the state. He also addresses his military service, political divisions and the broader direction of national politics.

Sen. John Cavanaugh on Nebraska, Washington and His Run for Congress

Nebraska State Sen. John Cavanaugh joins The Jazari Kual Show to talk about his run for Congress and the future of Nebraska. In this interview, Cavanaugh explains why he’s seeking a seat in Congress, what’s broken in Washington, and how his experience in the Nebraska Unicameral shapes his approach to federal leadership. *Editor's Note: This podcast was taped right before the 2025 holiday season.*