As a Muslim, Indian American daughter of immigrants, Nabeela Syed might not be the first person you'd expect to run for office in a Republican-held district in suburban Illinois. But at just 23 years old, she's shaking up local politics in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Ground Game follows Nabeela's life, the recent history of her district, and how it culminated in her running for office. From school board battles to debate competitions to door knocking, hear how she’s reshaping grassroots politics in her hometown.
Reported, written, and produced by Lucia Barnum.
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.
8 Nov 2022
Episode 02: The Candidate
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.
8 Nov 2022
Episode 01: The Community
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.
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