Episode 03: The Campaign

At just 23 years old, Nabeela Syed is running to become the first Muslim and South Asian woman elected to the Illinois State House. In this episode, we learn about Nabeela’s campaign — and how she and her team are helping redefine grassroots organizing. Music: Secret Pocketbook - Blue Dot Sessions Highway 430 - Blue Dot Sessions Kid Kodi - Blue Dot Sessions Delicates - Blue Dot Sessions Sponsor: This podcast is the product of a research project sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research and the Summer Undergraduate Research Grant at Northwestern University. Special thanks to the Alumnae of Northwestern University Centennial Endowment, faculty sponsor Jonathan Marshall, and editor Isabelle Butera.

At just 23 years old, Nabeela Syed is running to become the first Muslim and South Asian woman elected to the Illinois State House. In this episode, we meet Nabeela — and watch how she grows from high schooler to campaign manager to candidate. Music: Secret Pocketbook - Blue Dot Sessions Highway 430 - Blue Dot Sessions Kid Kodi - Blue Dot Sessions Delicates - Blue Dot Sessions Sponsor: This podcast is the product of a research project sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research and the Summer Undergraduate Research Grant at Northwestern University. Special thanks to the Alumnae of Northwestern University Centennial Endowment, faculty sponsor Jonathan Marshall, and editor Isabelle Butera.

At just 23 years old, Nabeela Syed is running to become the first Muslim and South Asian woman elected to the Illinois State House. In this episode, we get to know Illinois House District 51 — both past and present. Music: Secret Pocketbook - Blue Dot Sessions Highway 430 - Blue Dot Sessions Kid Kodi - Blue Dot Sessions Delicates - Blue Dot Sessions Sponsor: This podcast is the product of a research project sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research and the Summer Undergraduate Research Grant at Northwestern University. Special thanks to the Alumnae of Northwestern University Centennial Endowment, faculty sponsor Jonathan Marshall, and editor Isabelle Butera.