Doctor for the Senate: Abdul El-Sayed

April 16th, 2026

“You cannot play this purity politics.”

We discuss why Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is running for Senate in Michigan and what kind of Senator he aspires to be. A public health expert with deep understanding of the healthcare system, Dr. El-Sayed believes that Medicare for All can be a realistic future. 

Abdul El-Sayed is a doctor, public health expert, and candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan. He’s also the author of Medicare for All: A Citizen's Guide.

Your civic action toolkit recommendations from Abdul are:

1. Have an in-person conversation with someone you disagree with

2. Find the thing that you share in common

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Learn about the campaign: 

https://abdulforsenate.com/

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Credits:

Host: Mila Atmos 

Guest: Abdul El-Sayed

Executive Producer: Zack Travis

Executive Editor: Mila Atmos