Topic: Political Islam

4 chapters across the catalog

FLOP30
Episode 1819 32:23 - 34:44

1819: FLOP30

Greg Abbott, Texas Mosque Propaganda

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is accused of using reports of new mosques in Texas as a political tool to mobilize the GOP base for his re-election campaign. Critics suggest the narrative regarding the "dangers of Islam" is a coordinated operation to position Abbott as a protector of the state. Internal campaign sources indicate that while the propaganda may not be directly funded by the campaign, it aligns with their voter outreach strategy.

Save the Date
Episode 843 27:08 - 28:48

843: Save the Date

Dr. Zuhdi Jasser Proposes War on Political Islam

Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, founder of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, appeared on Fox News to advocate for a new terminology in the war on terror. He suggests the United States should declare war on "political, theocratic Islam" rather than using the term radical Islam. Jasser compares the necessary strategy to the Cold War effort against communism.

Karmonious
Episode 810 35:47 - 39:02

810: Karmonious

Religion vs Ideology in Terrorist Nomenclature

A debate at the State Department centers on whether the Brussels attacks are driven by religion or a "warped ideology." The hosts criticize the refusal of officials to use the term "radical Islamic terrorism." Curry recalls an old website showing a projected "United Muslim World" map where European countries like France and England were predicted to fall under a grand Ummah.

Jean versus Sean
Episode 233 1:37:48 - 1:40:49

233: Jean versus Sean

Muslim Street Prayers in Paris, French Secularism

A listener report from France describes the increasing frequency of Muslim street prayers in Paris, which the correspondent claims are a form of political protest. The discussion touches on the "blackout" of these issues in French media due to political correctness and the broader cultural tensions regarding immigration and secularism in the country.