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Is a 33-year-old progressive Muslim doctor the answer to far-right populism? On August 7th, Michigan Democrats will choose their candidate for Governor. The race is between establishment Democratic candidate Gretchen Whitmer, and Abdul El-Sayed, a man many are calling the face of a new progressive vision for America. By the time you listen to this, the primary may be over. But El-Sayed's impact won't be forgotten. In this episode of Cable Street, I chat with Maximillian Alvarez, a columnist at The Baffler who wrote "The Vital Possibility of Abdul El-Sayed". Maximillian explains why Abdul is not only a powerful orator, but has developed a comprehensive set of compelling progressive policies that should serve as a blueprint for future candidates. Our discussion goes beyond just El-Sayed, and examines the working class in Michigan as a microcosm of the challenges facing America's poor. Be sure to check out Maximillian's podcast Working People in the show notes below. Show Notes Maximillian Alvarez: Twitter, T