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Mohammed Faheem — Host of The Lightning Strike Radio

Mohammed Faheem

HOST & CREATOR
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The Lightning Strike Radio isn't backed by corporations, political PACs, or advertisers with agendas. It's powered by you — the listeners who believe Chicago deserves a show that speaks truth, amplifies community voices, and holds power accountable. Every Sunday morning, we bring unfiltered conversation to the airwaves because independent media matters.

Mohammed Faheem
HOST & CREATOR

Mohammed Faheem is the driving force behind The Lightning Strike Radio — a grassroots broadcaster, community advocate, and organizer who created TLS Radio to give everyday people a platform on the public airwaves. With a deep commitment to civic engagement and independent media, Mohammed brings together diverse voices every Sunday morning to discuss the issues that matter most to Chicago and beyond.

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Sunday mornings aren't the same without TLS Radio. It's the one show that talks about what's really happening in our neighborhoods — no spin, no agenda.

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