2026 WKAR Election Your Team. Your Vote. In Depth.
Public Media from Michigan State University
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Muslim communities confront hostility during midterms

Season 2026 Episode 223 | 6m 14s

In the run-up to the midterm elections, experts have documented a surge of Islamophobia in political ads and speeches. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on some of the targets of that rhetoric and the impact it’s making. It's part of our series, Race Matters.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Extras
Where the battle for Congress stands heading into Election Day
Zelenskyy on his 'emotional' relationship with Trump and fighting Russia
Surprise endorsement in Michigan Senate race a 'huge distraction,' says Rep. Dingell
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the early signals to watch on Election Night
Advocates warn Afghans deported by U.S. will face 'certain death' under Taliban
Inside the AP's process for calling election races
News Wrap: Parts of jet may have broken off before crash in Florida
November 2, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
October 30, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
'A down payment on change': Rahm Emanuel on what Democrats should do after midterms