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Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.13 E.14 The lines outside fuel stations in Bangladesh are growing longer and longer. The wait time to purchase fuel is increasing rapidly. Even after waiting for over 12 hours, motorists are still not able to purchase fuel. Reportedly, a major oil refinery in Bangladesh is shutting down. Is there any oil left in Bangladesh? ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam’s opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net  Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/  Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/  Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/ 

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.13 E.13 Reportedly, a second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran will take place in Pakistan. What can the world expect to see? In this episode, I discuss the matter. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam’s opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net  Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/  Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/  Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/ 

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.13 E.12 The United States of America has implemented a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. How will the blockade impact the U.S.-Iran negotiations? Will the blockade lead to a peace deal? In this episode, I discuss the matter. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam’s opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net  Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/  Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/  Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/ 

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.13 E.11 After the Islamabad peace talks, which did not result in the signing of a long-term peace agreement, there is now the possibility of rising tension in the Middle East. President Trump has announced a new blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Can the world expect the Middle East tension and the fuel crisis to come to an end soon? In this episode, I discuss the matter. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam’s opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net  Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/  Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/  Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/ 

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.13 E.10 Delegations from the United States and Iran met in Pakistan for dialogue. Yet, no peace deal has been reached. What does this mean for the Strait of Hormuz? Will Asian countries suffer due to lack of oil? Will the conflict in the Middle East continue? In this episode, I discuss these issues. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam’s opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net  Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/  Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/  Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/ 

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.13 E.9 President Trump had issued a stern warning to Iran and had set a deadline for reaching an agreement. With Pakistan's successful mediation, a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been reached. Can the world now be hopeful that there might be an agreement for long-term peace in the Middle East? In this episode, I discuss the matter. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam’s opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net  Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/  Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/  Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/ 

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.13 E.8 As the conflict in the Middle East goes on, the supply of natural resources has been impacted. Bangladesh, a country of 180 million people in South Asia, is facing a severe energy crisis. In this episode, I talk about the shortage of fuel, the suffering of the Bangladeshi people, and the growing unrest in the South Asian nation. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam’s opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net  Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/  Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/  Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/ 

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.13 E.7 Jay Schroeder is a husband, a father, and a businessman. He is a candidate for the office of the Secretary of State in Wisconsin. In this episode, Jay talks about his background, experience in politics, why he is running for office in 2026, his focus on election integrity, and more. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam’s opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net  Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/  Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/  Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/ 

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.13 E.6 State Representative Tony Kurtz served in the United States Army as an attack helicopter pilot. He is a Persian Gulf War veteran, an Iraq War veteran, and also an organic grain farmer. Tony Kurtz represents the 41st Assembly District in southwest Wisconsin. Rep. Kurtz is the Vice Chair of the Joint Finance Committee in the Wisconsin State Legislature. In this episode, Rep. Kurtz talked about his experience in the legislature and his policy priorities. He also shared his thoughts about the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election, as well as the gubernatorial race.  ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam’s opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net  Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/  Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/  Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/ 

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.13 E.5 Billie Johnson is the Chairman of Republican Party's 2nd Congressional District in Wisconsin. Chairman Billie Johnson and I had a conversation about the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the upcoming gubernatorial election, balance of power in the Wisconsin State Legislature as well as the United States House of Representatives, challenges and opportunities in the 2nd Congressional District, and more. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam’s opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net  Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/  Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/  Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/ 

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.13 E.4 Dennis Brennan is an attorney, historian, and author. He joined me for a conversation about his new book, the current political environment, the upcoming midterm election, and more.  ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam’s opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net  Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/  Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/  Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/ 

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.13 E.3 On February 12, 2026, the general election will be held in Bangladesh. In this video, I share my thoughts regarding this upcoming election. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam’s opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net  Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/  Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/  Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/ 

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.13 E.2 Marc Defant is a professor of geology and geochemistry at the University of South Florida. His work spans the physical sciences and evolutionary psychology.  In this episode, Professor Defant talks about his paper titled "Evolutionary Psychology and the Crisis of Empirical Rigor in Feminist Studies." During the conversation, Professor Defant discusses the evolution of men and women, the feminist concept of patriarchy, the politically charged term "toxic masculinity" and more. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam’s opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net  Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/  Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/  Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/ 

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.13 E.1 Chris Papst is a national award-winning journalist. He is the lead investigative reporter for Project Baltimore. Project Baltimore is Fox45 News' ongoing investigation into Maryland’s public education system.  Chris Papst has published a book titled "Failure Factory: How Baltimore City Public Schools Deprive Taxpayers and Students of a Future." In this episode, I talk to Chris to learn more about his research and investigation into Baltimore's public schools, Project Baltimore's findings, and his thoughts on how we can improve America's public education system. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam’s opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net  Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/  Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/  Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/ 

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.12 E.39 As we enter the new calendar year 2026, it is important to think about our priorities as a nation. In this episode, share my thoughts about what I believe America's priorities should be going forward. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam’s opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net  Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/  Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/  Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/