Episodes

  • Islam, the West, and Global Islamophobia: Insights from Dr. John Esposito

    Islam, the West, and Global Islamophobia: Insights from Dr. John Esposito
    Mar 16 2026
    Dr. John Esposito explores Islam's influence on the US with Soraya Salam. They discuss a variety of topics ranging from the reasons behind Dr. Esposito's passionate interest in Islam, his time advising US President Joe Biden when he was a senator, the Muslim origins of some of the most common traditions in Europe and the US, and the globalisation of islamophobia.

    Dr. John Esposito is a distinguished university professor at Georgetown University. He's a founding director of the Al-Waleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding. He's also authored over 50 books on religion, Islam, and Islamophobia.
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    18 mins
  • What Is It Like to Be Muslim in the U.S.? Dr. Dalia Fahmy Explains

    What Is It Like to Be Muslim in the U.S.? Dr. Dalia Fahmy Explains
    Mar 13 2026
    Dr. Dalia Fahmy discusses what is it like to be a Muslim in the US, with Sami Zeidan. What form of discrimination are Muslims facing? How is islamophobia being used for political gain? And is there a role for Muslims to play to combat islamophobia?.

    Dr. Dalia Fahmy is an associate professor of political science at Long Island university. She is well published on the effects of Islamophobia on US foreign policy and American identity in politics. She is also a prominent personality speaking out against prejudice and islamophobia in the US and beyond.
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    18 mins
  • How did Quran recitation impact non-devout Muslims and non-Muslims?

    How did Quran recitation impact non-devout Muslims and non-Muslims?
    Mar 9 2026
    Former Catholic nun and author Karen Armstrong shares her perspective on Islam from her years of research with Al Jazeera's Samantha Johnson. Karen Armstrong is a renown religious historian and best-selling author whose work has been translated into 45 languages. Armstrong has been described as one of the most intelligent contemporary defenders of religion.
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    15 mins
  • My Hijab, My Voice: British Muslim Women Confront Islamophobia

    My Hijab, My Voice: British Muslim Women Confront Islamophobia
    Jan 24 2026
    Women have been targets of abuse just as much as men.


    Islamophobia raised its ugly head in race riots in Britain in August 2024 and attacks on Muslims and mosques in the United Kingdom have increased since October 7, 2023.


    In this film, 'My Hijab, My Choice', based completely on their own testimonies, five British Muslim women share their experiences in frank and often emotional, intimate interviews. They challenge Western perceptions of the hijab as a symbol of female oppression and describe it as a powerful expression of commitment to their faith, which defines them as strong, independent women. The women describe the struggle they say they face for dignity and respect in British society where they’re often insulted, attacked and discriminated against, particularly in the jobs market. This film is an exploration of why many Muslim women choose to wear the hijab and also a snapshot of British attitudes to Islam and discrimination in the UK today.
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    47 mins
  • How does colonialism shape the world we live in?

    How does colonialism shape the world we live in?
    Nov 23 2025
    By the early 19th century, a vast majority of the world's nations had been colonised by European powers. The empire-building and resource-driven exploitation of states and their populations continues to influence the world today - from language, religion, and cultural beliefs to legal and economic systems. In certain countries, colonial practices included slavery, genocide and the creation of political and ethnic divisions that remain to this day. Others have argued that Western colonisation, in some instances, benefited colonised populations with rule of law and infrastructure building.
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    25 mins
  • Will the missing Malaysian airliner MH370 ever be found?

    Will the missing Malaysian airliner MH370 ever be found?
    Nov 16 2025
    On March 8, 2014, 239 passengers and crew members disappeared from radar on board a Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Nine years on, why is the disappearance of MH370 still a mystery?
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    26 mins
  • Why are some African-Americans moving to Africa?

    Why are some African-Americans moving to Africa?
    Nov 9 2025
    In recent years, thousands of African-Americans have made the decision to “return home” to the African continent. But why? Many say they want to escape the racial pressure pot of the United States, while some want to connect to the land of their ancestors. For others, countries like Ghana wooed them with an easy immigration process and the promise of a better life. "I want people to understand that they have options and alternatives. Most black people in America don't know that these options exist; they think they have to suffer because there's nowhere else to go. But no, there are other places," says Muhammida el-Muhajir, a digital marketer who moved to Ghana from New York City.
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    25 mins
  • Why do so many US prison inmates convert to Islam?

    Why do so many US prison inmates convert to Islam?
    Sep 22 2025
    Darrell Davis was just 18 when he was sent to prison, serving a total of 25 years behind bars. Davis converted to Islam while in jail, taking on the name “Sadiq”, or truthful, as part of an attempt to leave his previous lifestyle behind. Davis was released after 25 years, but living his truth and rebuilding a life outside prison walls presented its own difficulties. In an intimate documentary, "The Honest Struggle", Davis shares his story of returning to the Chicago streets that once led him to prison. And his story - one of faith and overcoming hardship - is not unique. Hundreds of thousands of inmates in the United States have found a sense of community and solace in Islam, with Muslims now making up about 10 to 15 percent of all American prisoners. So, what is it about Islam that appeals to these inmates?
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    26 mins