Topic: Fetullah Gulen

2 chapters across the catalog

Geopolitical Chernobyl
Episode 759 1:03:53 - 1:07:46

759: Geopolitical Chernobyl

Ali Mohammed al-Nimr, Saudi Crucifixion, and Fetullah Gulen

Bill Maher contrasts the "Clockboy" outrage with the case of Ali Mohammed al-Nimr, a Saudi youth facing crucifixion and beheading for participating in a protest. The segment criticizes liberals for focusing on the Texas incident while ignoring severe human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the influence of Fetullah Gulen's charter schools in Texas is mentioned as a broader concern regarding Islamic influence in the state.

Geopolitical Chernobyl
Episode 759 2:03:56 - 2:06:39

759: Geopolitical Chernobyl

Obama's Preacher Voice, Religious Liberty, and Interfaith Dialogue

President Obama's speech welcoming the Pope is analyzed for its shift in cadence, which the hosts describe as his "new preacher voice." Obama's use of terms like "believers" and "interfaith dialogue" is noted for its similarity to language used by Islamic groups, specifically the Gulen movement. The hosts suggest Obama is practicing for a post-presidency role as a global moral authority.