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Islam’s Influence on the United States: A Conversation with Dr. John Esposito

March 15, 2026 • 17 mins

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 Georgetow...

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Being Muslim in America: Dr. Dalia Fahmy on Islamophobia and Political Narratives

March 12, 2026 • 17 mins

In the second episode of Centre Stage, 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?.

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Former Nun Karen Armstrong on Islam: Understanding a Misunderstood Religion

March 8, 2026 • 14 mins

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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Facing Islamophobia in the UK: Five British Muslim women speak out

January 23, 2026 • 47 mins

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. Women have been targets of abuse just as much as men. 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 percepti...

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EP2: Why evangelicals influence US foreign policy in the Middle East

November 22, 2025 • 46 mins

The second episode of Praying for Armageddon examines the dangerous consequences of the fusion between evangelical Christians and US politics. It shows not only how the very fabric of US democracy is weakened but also highlights the devastating impact religion wields on US foreign policy. Expressing concerns about the influence of evangelical Christians in the US military, retired US Army Colonel Larry Wilkerson who was a former ad...

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EP1: Why evangelicals influence US foreign policy in the Middle East

November 15, 2025 • 47 mins

The first episode of Praying for Armageddon goes inside the evangelical Christian movement to explore its influence on US democracy and foreign policy. Preparing for the "end times", a grassroots pastor gathers an army of veterans in the heartland of the United States, and megachurch ministers provide spiritual advice to politicians in the nation’s capital. They call for the "final battle" which they believe will trigger the second...

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How the Iraq War Changed the World

November 8, 2025 • 12 mins

Millions of people knew invading Iraq was wrong. Twenty years on, they’ve been proven right, time and time again. The Bush administration never found weapons of mass destruction, and their dream of building a U.S.-friendly government in Iraq blew up in their faces — all while the Iraqi people endured decades of violence and societal collapse.

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What beliefs make American prisoners convert to Islam?

September 22, 2025 • 25 mins

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 hi...

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Why has America been fighting Islam for decades?

May 17, 2025 • 42 mins

In this 2016 discussion, we delve into key political developments, including the heated Republican debate, President Obama's controversial visit to a mosque, and the evolving U.S. strategy in Syria. Joining us for expert insight is Al Jazeera's senior political analyst, Marwan Bishara, who provides sharp analysis on these pivotal moments in American and Middle Eastern politics.

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Episodes

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}Being Muslim in America: Dr. Dalia Fahmy on Islamophobia and Political Narratives

Former Nun Karen Armstrong on Islam: Understanding a Misunderstood Religion

Facing Islamophobia in the UK: Five British Muslim women speak out

EP2: Why evangelicals influence US foreign policy in the Middle East

EP1: Why evangelicals influence US foreign policy in the Middle East

How the Iraq War Changed the World

What beliefs make American prisoners convert to Islam?

Why has America been fighting Islam for decades?

Popular Podcasts

Islam’s Influence on the United States: A Conversation with Dr. John Esposito

Being Muslim in America: Dr. Dalia Fahmy on Islamophobia and Political Narratives