Wajahat Ali - When the American Dream Becomes a Nightmare

In this episode of The Fallout Chronicles, hosts Marta Masferrer and Michelle Becerra welcome celebrated author and commentator Wajahat Ali. Ali shares his deeply personal narrative about his parents' sudden arrest in 2002, in the wake of 9/11, under Operation Cyberstorm for alleged software piracy involving Microsoft. He recounts the traumatic experience of handling his parents' incarceration as a 21-year-old, the financial and emotional fallout, and the community betrayal. Ali highlights the broader implications of criminal justice on immigrant families and the stigma associated with incarceration. Despite these hardships, Ali discusses how these events shaped his career in writing and commentary, offering a nuanced perspective on the American dream and incarceration.

To learn more about Wajahat Ali:

Book: Go Back to Where You Came From
Substack: lefthook.substack.com
@WajahatAli
facebook.com/wajali
http://www.thelavinagency.com/speakers/wajahat-ali