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Beyond Christendom: What Fills the Religious Void in the West?

In recent decades, traditional religious frameworks have steadily lost influence in Western societies. At the same time, we’ve seen the emergence of social justice moveme

The Sugar Curse: The Dark Reality Behind the World’s Sweetest Addiction

Tracing the history of sugar, this documentary explores its role in fueling colonization, the rise of the industrial revolution, and the perpetuation of systemic racial i

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

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 inter

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

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 facin

Former Nun Karen Armstrong on Islam: Understanding a Misunderstood Religion

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

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

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. W

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

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 v

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

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

How the Iraq War Changed the World

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 dest

What beliefs make American prisoners convert to Islam?

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 trut

Why has America been fighting Islam for decades?

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 evol