Actors of Democracy Featuring Sahar Aziz and Wala Blegay

Host Erik Fleming interviews Professor Sahar Aziz and Councilmember Wala Blegay in a wide-ranging episode about law, activism, and public service.

Aziz examines national security, Islamophobia, campus protests, and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, while Blegay discusses local governance, the impact of federal layoffs, EV infrastructure, and a Food-as-Medicine initiative to improve community health.

Together they explore how activists and elected officials work to protect civil rights, shape policy, and hold power accountable.