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The Lightning Strike Radio

Mohammed Faheem, Marie Newman, Mike Patino, Chris Hilbert, Maaria Mozaffar

Booking Overview

A live political-affairs program focused on U.S. and Chicago-area progressive politics, featuring host commentary and interviews or discussions with elected officials, candidates, attorneys, physicians, and civic experts. PR agencies could credibly pitch public officials, policy advocates, legal or healthcare specialists, and experienced grassroots organizers with a clear connection to current policy debates; booking difficulty is likely medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 13

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 6.2k subscribers

Instagram: 41.0k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

tls820am@gmail.com

brendan@tlsradio.com

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Host

Mohammed Faheem - Political-affairs host covering national politics, public accountability, and issues affecting Chicago-area communities.

Marie Newman - Former U.S. representative from Illinois and political commentator.

Mike Patino - Regular contributor to the program's political discussions.

Chris Hilbert - Regular contributor to the program's political discussions.

Maaria Mozaffar - Attorney who discusses civic engagement, accountability, and legal issues.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant experience in elected office, a political campaign, law, healthcare, or public policy, with a clear perspective on current political or community issues.
Required Achievements:  
Elected or appointed public service, Experience running for public office, Established expertise in law, healthcare, or public policy

Recent Guest Discussions

Daniel La Spada - Housing, Public Safety, And Crime In Chicago's First Ward.

Dr. Samir Ahmad - Minimally Invasive Approaches To Pain Treatment.

Dr. Salman Sagarwala - Minimally Invasive Approaches To Pain Treatment.

Abdul El Sayed - Michigan's Senate Primary, Outside Campaign Spending, And The Effect Of Political Spending On Elections.

Recent Topics

Politics, Progressive Politics, Campaign Finance, Healthcare Policy, Democracy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Lightning Strike Radio
:

The Lightning Strike- August 23, 2026

October 18, 2026

In this episode of The Lightning Strike, host Mohammed Faheem takes a hard look at some of the most consequential political and social issues facing America today.The conversation begins with America’s $40 trillion national debt, the growing influence of dark money in politics, and a fundamental question: How much can America afford to spend on perpetual war?We examine the continuing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the war in Ukraine, and the difficult questions surrounding accountability and in...

The Lightning Strike- August 16, 2026

October 17, 2026

The Lightning Strike- August 16, 2026

The Lightning Strike- August 2, 2026

August 09, 2026

In this episode of **The Lightning Strike**, Mohammed Faheem and the TLS team go beyond the headlines to examine the forces shaping American politics, healthcare, and independent media.⚡ *Independent Media Under Threat*Mohammed Faheem delivers a hard hitting monologue on the growing influence of algorithms and artificial intelligence on journalism. As social media platforms increasingly determine what Americans see and what stories receive attention, what happens to independent voices, invest...

Frequently asked questions

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The Lightning Strike Radio
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How do I get in touch with The Lightning Strike Radio?

The Lightning Strike Radio is hosted by Mohammed Faheem and Marie Newman. Its publicly listed emails are tls820am@gmail.com and brendan@tlsradio.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Lightning Strike Radio?

The publicly listed emails for The Lightning Strike Radio: tls820am@gmail.com and brendan@tlsradio.com.

How many listeners does The Lightning Strike Radio have?

Podseeker estimates The Lightning Strike Radio reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Lightning Strike Radio?

The Lightning Strike Radio typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant experience in elected office, a political campaign, law, healthcare, or public policy, with a clear perspective on current political or community issues. Common among recent guests: Elected or appointed public service; Experience running for public office; Established expertise in law, healthcare, or public policy. Recent guests include Daniel La Spada, Dr. Samir Ahmad, and Dr. Salman Sagarwala.

How hard is it to get booked on The Lightning Strike Radio?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Lightning Strike Radio cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Progressive Politics, Campaign Finance, Healthcare Policy, and Democracy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

tls820am@gmail.com

brendan@tlsradio.com

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