MEDIA FEATURES & COMMENTARY

Wardah is an established thought leader whose policy analysis is frequently sought by media outlets across the globe.
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Walk, Talk, Listen podcast: Wardah Khalid (12/28/22)

Girl and the Gov Podcast: Islamophobia and Policy (3/30/22)

The Council podcast: Burnout (11/8/21)

The Heat: Impact of 9/11 on Muslim Americans (9/9/21)

NPR/WBUR Here & Now: Muslim Americans Reflect On Experience Growing Up In A Post 9/11 World (9/7/21)

CSM: After Kabul, hard questions about American global leadership (8/18/21)

Unswtnd + Unfltrd Podcast: Career Talk: Resume Do's and Dont's, Salaries and Overcoming Rejection (8/4/21)

Inkstick: After the Apocalypse: US Refugee Policy (3/3/21)

Courier: Not Giving Up: Three Women Activists on Remaining Undeterred in the Fight for Equality After RBG (9/30/20)

New America Better Life Lab: Interview with Wardah Khalid for #OurVoicesinNatSec (9/18/20)

Cafe Tanweer podcast: Government Politics, & Civic Engagement (7/6/20)

Muslim: Wardah Khalid Is Pushing Muslim-Americans To Be More Politically Active (5/23/20)

South Asian Stories Podcast: Wardah Khalid – Policy analyst, activist, and speaker on U.S. foreign policy and her role in strengthening Muslim-American engagement with Congress (5/23/20)

Middle East Eye: Biden's plan for Muslim Americans: A 'good start' but missing policy details (5/13/20)

Trump claimed, without evidence, that mosques could get special treatment in the coronavirus lockdown — prompting accusations of Islamophobia (4/19/20)

MEMO Middle East Monitor: The coronavirus fashion trends (3/17/20)

Immigrantly Podcast: Wardah Khalid - "I Have Lived Both Sides" (2/25/20)

The Stream: Has Trump's 'Muslim Ban' Achieved Anything? (1/28/20)

Religion News Service: Where will the next decade take religion? Experts predict the future of faith (12/27/19)

Trump impeachment: Here's what Arab and Muslim Americans say about it (12.19.19)

APAICS: DC Diaries – A Day as an APAICS Fellow – Wardah Khalid (12.18.19)

Yahoo Lifestyle: Man accuses Southwest flight attendant of targeting Muslim wife (12/13/19)

The News-Gazette: Democrats, Republicans Weigh in On Today's Divided America (11/5/19)

CGTN America: Wardah Khalid on Syria Latest (10/22/19)

CGTN America: Trump's Controversial Comments (7/17/19)

CGTN America: Middle East Analyst Wardah Khalid Comments on Protests in Gaza (3/30/19)

HuffPost: American Muslims Grieve, Call For Action After New Zealand Mosque Shootings (3/15/19)

Quartz: The Powerful Feminist Statement in Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's IG Beauty Tips (1/29/19)

Afghan women’s voices must be heard in US-Taliban peace talks (2/26/19)

CGTN America: President Trump commits to Saudi Arabia relationship (11/20/18)

Religion News Service: As Christians split over Trump, minority faiths make their mark (11/7/18)

Feminine and Fulfilled Podcast: Wardah Khalid- Insights on Islamophobia (11/6/18)

Muslim women poised to change the next Congress (8/16/18)

The Face of America: Wardah Khalid on Muslim Ban and Muslim civic engagement (7/31/18)

ABC WJLA: Hundreds gather at Supreme Court to protest decision to uphold travel ban (6/26/18)

Trump White House under fire for lack of Muslim-American representation at Ramadan celebration (6/8/18)

Holy Alliance of Jews, Christians, Muslims Protects Migrants From Trump’s Deportation Efforts (6/7/18)

Now This Politics: Iftar in the Streets for Refugees (5/24/18)

ABC 7: Trump seems likely to win travel ban case at Supreme Court (4/25/18)

Talking Points Memo: The Scene Outside SCOTUS Before the Travel Ban Case (4/25/18)

CGTN America: Wardah Khalid on Middle East unrest after deadly clashes on Gaza border (3/31/18)

CGTN America: Wardah Khalid Discusses the UNGA Vote on Jerusalem (12/21/17)

CGTN America: Wardah Khalid Discusses Fallout from Trump’s Jerusalem Decision (12/9/17)

Step Feed: Right-wing Commentator Says Hijabi Barbie is a 'Jihad Barbie' ... Gets Trolled (11/15/17)

Al Jazeera English: Trump Demands End to Green Card Lottery After NYC Truck Attack (11/1/17)

Al Jazeera English: Wardah Khalid on U.S. Refugee Resettlement Cap (9/27/17)

Al Jazeera English: Refugee Cap at 45,000 in 2018, Marking All Time Low (9/27/17)

Voice of America: Fasting 5K an Annual Charity Event Held During Holy Month of Ramadan (7/26/17)

After killing of Muslim girl near mosque, talk of risks, rights and hijab (7/2/17)

The Tempest: Meet Wardah Khalid (4/20/17)

CGTN America: Wardah Khalid Discusses Hate Crimes Against Muslim in U.S.

CGTN America: Wardah Khalid Discusses Trump Administration's Revised Travel Ban (3/6/17)

The Battalion: Former Student Addresses anti-Muslim Bias in the Workplace (2/24/17)

CGTN America: Wardah Khalid Discusses the Latest on Trump's Travel Ban (1/30/17)

Women in Foreign Policy: Wardah Khalid, President and Co Founder: Poligon Education Fund (1/29/17)

Washington Post: A Mix of Despair and Resolve for US Muslims in Trump Era (1/27/17)

CGTN America: Wardah Khalid Discusses Trump's Immigration Policy (1/25/17)

The Quint: #NotMyPresident: American Minorities Fear Trump’s Presidency (11/18/16)

WP: #RegisterMeFirst takes off after Trump camp’s talk of Muslim registry (11/17/16)

IBT India: American Muslims Fear For Their Future Under Donald Trump Presidency (11/10/16)

CNN: For American Muslims, Shock, Fear and Resolve (11/9/16)

CCTV America: Wardah Khalid Discusses American Perception of Muslims (11/4/16)

Houston Chronicle: Muslim voters ready to vote amid growing anxiety (10/28/16)

FastCompany: Hijab in High Places: Muslim Women Leaders Explain the Challenges of Visibility (10/26/16)

The way we talk about Islamophobia every 9/11 anniversary is maddeningly oversimplified (9/9/16)

The Tempest: An Interview with Wardah Khalid (7/18/16)

Moda Chic Magazine profile (Summer 2015)

KHOU11: Muslim Americans forced to constantly defend their faith (7/4/16)

Religion News Service: Muslim Women Face Threats Online (6/28/16)

Houston Chronicle: To best counter extremism, Muslim community leaders opt for organic approach (6/23/16)

AJ+: Woman Confronts Internet Hate Storm (6/22/16)

CCTV America: Wardah Khalid on people still living in Syria (6/14/16)

Mic: Philadelphia Schools Just Added Two Muslim Holidays to Their Calendar (6/1/16)

Muslims in America: Voters Share Views on the US Presidential Candidates (4/22/16)

Alternet: Muslim Americans are Making their Presence Felt in the Presidential Campaign (4/3/16)

CCTV America: Wardah Khalid on the Brussels terrorist attacks (3/27/16)

CCTV America: Foreign Policy Expert Wardah Khalid on Syria Peace Talks (2/25/16)

CCTV America: Wardah Khalid on Hillary Clinton's Presidential Chances (2/9/16)

Vox: Obama told Muslims they belong in America. He was really talking to all of us (2/4/16)

NPR: At Baltimore Mosque, Obama Tells Muslims: You're Part of America Too (2/4/16)

Al Jazeera America: President Obama Visits Mosque in Maryland (2/3/16)

CCTV America: Middle East analyst Wardah Khalid on the Syria peace talks (1/25/2016)

ABC Nightline: Young Activists Turn Hashtags into Rallying Cries (1/12/16)

CCTV America: Wardah Khalid on Canada's Response to Refugees (12/11/15)

Al Arabiya News: #NoallMalePanels: American Muslim Women Want Change (11/10/15)

NBC News: Advocates on Capitol Hill Bring Attention to Rising Costs of Hate Violence (10/23/15)

Voice of America (Farsi): Interview on Iran Deal (9/8/15)

CCTV America: Wardah Khalid of FCNL discusses UN Gaza report (6/22/15)

Arab Voices radio show on ISIS, youth, Islamophobia (6/3/15)

HispanTV: Activistas denuncian “maltrato” de niños palestinos por Israel (6/2/15)

CCTV America: Wardah Khalid discusses foreign leaders current strategy against ISIL (6/2/15)

No Way to Treat a Child Interfaith Vigil (6/1/15)

CCTV America: Wardah Khalid of FCNL discusses ISIL (2/26/15)

Gil Gross radio show: What Attracts One to ISIL (2/4/15)

Al Jazeera the Stream: Jeep Super Bowl ad showing Muslim woman causes backlash (2/2/15)

Texas Muslim Capitol Day (1/29/15)

Austin Statesman: Protesters Interrupt Muslim Rally in Texas (1/29/15)

BuzzFeed News: Jay From “Serial” Gave An Interview That Might Actually Help Adnan Syed (12/29/14)

Layali Webzine: The Problem with Petitions (3/27/14)

The Washington Post: Should Schools Close for Eid Holidays? Muslims are Divided (2/18/14)

NPR Code Switch: Single Muslim Hipster Seeking Same? You May Be in Luck. (11/30/13)

Rad Talks: The Power of Blogging - Workshop at NYU (9/21/13)

Al Jazeera: Day by Day: An American Muslim's Thoughts After the Boston Bombing (5/5/13)

Muslim Public Affairs Council National Convention: Fast Fwd: Ideas for Shaping Our Future (12/15/12)

Host: Reality Check - One Legacy Radio (Fall 2012)

Islamic Horizons Magazine: Cover Story - Islamophobia on Our Mind (Nov/Dec 2012)

ISNA 2012 Convention: Social Media 101 (9/1/2012)

Building Bridges Gateway TV (8/5/12)

Houston Chronicle: Despite Criticism, Houston Muslim Women Wear Hijab (8/8/10)

Houston Chronicle: Choosing to Wear the Hijab (8/8/10)