Haroon and Fisher discuss on going dynamics in the Prince William Count School Board and the struggles of being a teacher during the time of the Coronavirus. Join us as we find out the unique experience of the teacher, activist, and representative for the Coles District of Prince William County, Lisa Zargarpur! Tune in and begin to understand what teachers have had to endure during one of the most concerning modern age health pandemics.

Curious about getting invested in Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin? Wondering what blockchain has to do with election security? There is no better local entity for the job than Economic Philosopher Adeeb Shuaib. Our Host Haroon and our Producer Fisher explore the many intricacies of the crypto market and how it compares to the stock market as well as the political ideology of the man in question. Tune in for some unsolicited information on what it’s like to get into the cryptocurrency market.

We come back from our hiatus with an exclusive interview with Instagram group @We_Vote_VA! Our Host Haroon is joined by our Producer Fisher in this first time interview with founder of the We Vote VA page, Maria Reynoso. We go over the successes of her group, the goals she’s set, how to get more people involved in local politics, and how to set up your own We Vote page! While Maria does divulge some of her own political views she also insists that her ideology does not compromise the goals of the We Vote VA page. Tune in and see how you can get educated in the local political scene and possibly even set up a page in your own area!

Our Hosts Haroon and Zack sit down with their good friend Haseeb Shuaib and talk about the RNC 2020, the struggles of Afghanistan, cultural differences between “traditional” American and Afghan lifestyles, and what it was like growing up in the United States of American as a first generation citizen. We explore many aspects of life as well as how represented Haseeb feels the Afghan community and himself are in the national elections. Tune in and dabble in our first looks into the diverse culture of the DMV area and the interesting perspectives they have.

The Cultural Inquiry Crew speak with Former School Board member who represented the Coles district, Willie Deutsch about on going Prince William County politics and intrigue. Our first episode with the digital interview layout so some audio has a slight reduction in quality but that doesn’t make the conversation lack it. Topics like the effects of COVID-19 on schools and education, the recent announcement of the Superintendent resigning at the end of the year, recent lawsuits, and even space travel were discussed! Sit down, relax, and listen to us talk about all your favorite topics with a Conservative view point from former Republican nominated School Board member Willie Deutsch.

The Hosts of The Cultural Inquiry, Haroon & Zack, talk about the 1st Day of the DNC 2020 with our Producer, Fisher. The Crew goes over Joe Biden’s VP pick, Kamala Harris, and the “Vote Blue no matter who” argument. Fisher argues the necessity of voting Blue while Haroon and Zack discuss their disagreements with the choices of the Democratic Party in recent years. Follow along and see what you agree with and don’t agree with and share with us through Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, or email us! Don’t forget to learn everything you need about voting by going to Vote.org!

Representative of the Potomac district, Justin Wilk sits down with  Haroon & Zack to discuss the Prince William County School Board and  their decision to move schools to an almost 100% virtual model. Not only  does he outline what steps they are taking to ensure students have  every chance to at a quality education but he goes over how to properly  mobilize to get schools funded to a higher level. Sit down, grab a  drink, and get ready to dive in on some great discussions about local  politics and the economy.

In this episode Zack and Haroon talk with Nurse Gabbie about the most recent data associated to COVID-19. Nurse Gabbie is able to breakdown what the data shows, what’s going on in the hospitals, who is most effected by the virus, and of course insists you should wear a mask to limit the spread. If you’re curious about what kind of people are being seen in the hospital or what the process and recovery of the Coronavirus is like this is the episode to watch/listen to. Listen to two dummies ask a RN what the hell is going on!

You may be wondering what exactly The Cultural Inquiry is about and why you should take time out of your day to listen to it. But there are no time for your questions! Are you someone who would like to be more informed about local level politics? Are you someone looking to mobilize with your local community to create meaningful change? Do you wish to keep your elected officials accountable for their actions? Have you recently participated in a local movement or protest? Do you believe we need more empathy and community coalescence? If you answered yes to any of the above questions then this is the right podcast for you! Let the hosts of The Cultural Inquiry, Haroon Rehman & Zack Clark, along with their producer, Josh Fisher, guide you through the quagmire that is Virginia state and local politics while highlighting the unique community projects and groups that keep change coming for better or for worse. The journey of navigating the culture and politics of the DMV area will be packed full of knowledge and local voices to ensure a quality learning experience for our viewers while also maintaining the fun and exciting feel of meaningful conversations.