Decades ago, I escaped the Islamic world and came to the West. Many don’t know how good the West is, or how fragile. I fight for the restoration of what made the West great.’ – Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Ever since writer and activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali publicly disavowed Islam, controversy has followed her every step. For many years the Somali-born former Muslim was a f ... Show More
Apr 2014
The Controversy Over Ayaan Hirsi Ali At Brandeis University
Women's rights activist, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, became the center a media firestorm last week, when Brandies University reversed its decision to grant her an honorary degree. While they commend her for being "a compelling public figure and advocate for women’s rights," many of her past ... Show More
15 m
Oct 2024
Super Soul Special: Malala Yousafzai: What Is Your Defining Moment?
<p>Original Air Date: April 2, 2018</p><p>In every life, there are defining moments when a person must decide whether to stand up for what is right or remain silent. At a young age, Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai began boldly advocating for girls' access to education, which ... Show More
31m 29s
Jul 2024
Rosemary Pennington, "Pop Islam: Seeing American Muslims in Popular Media" (Indiana UP, 2024)
As Muslim American representation becomes more prominent in popular culture, how are they continued to be portrayed?
Rosemary Pennington's new book Pop Islam: Seeing American Muslims in Popular Media (Indiana University Press, 2024) explores the “trap of hypervisibility” faced b ... Show More
1h 14m
May 2025
546. The West Is Too Weak For Radical Islam | Douglas Murray
What really happened on October 7th? What does it reveal about Israel, Hamas, the West—and the future of civilization?
In this gripping and deeply disturbing conversation, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson speaks with author and journalist Douglas Murray about his newest book, "On Democraci ... Show More
1h 40m
Jul 2025
Zaynab bint Ali (ra): A Voice of Courage
A granddaughter of the Prophet ﷺ, exemplary for her patience, courage and generosity. She established institutions to support the poor, elderly, and disabled. She persevered after the painful massacre of her family at Karbala, and eloquently spoke truth to power. Zaynab bint Ali ... Show More
45m 36s
Jan 2025
Islamesque: How Islam Shaped Western Skylines with Diana Darke
When commentators talk about the relationship, often fraught, between Islam and the west, most start with the mass migration from the Indian subcontinent, North Africa and Middle East to western countries. A few years back, the British foreign secretary announced the greatest cul ... Show More
1h 4m