For nearly four years, altmuslim.com has provided a comprehensive (and irreverent) look at issues roughout the Islamic world. Now you can hear commentary straight from the writers (along with special guests) in alt.muslim review, a regular downloadable audio podcast. Each show will review the most interesting recent cultural, political, and religious events in a balanced (and humourous) way. It is a Muslim daily show for your iPod. (Well, almost.)
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Posted: September 2010We talk about the drama around the recent attempts in Florida to burn the Qur'an, and defend free speech in the process. We also talk with bestselling author and international security analyst Nafeez Mossadeq Ahmed.
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Posted: June 2010We're baaaaack! We speak about the ongoing controversy over Park51 and what means for the future of lower Manhattan. Also, a discussion with Farhad Chowdhury of the m100 Foundation, which seeks to change the way Muslims pay zakat.
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Posted: June 2010Muslim writers everywhere! We speak about the new wave of Western Muslim literature and interview two authors with recently released books. Our own Irfan Yusuf talks about his memoir, Once Were Radicals, and Reza Aslan tells us more about his second book, How to Win a Cosmic War.
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Posted: March 2009Oh, Bama! What does the election of Barack Obama mean for American Muslims, who were both courted and shunned during a long campaign? We speak with American Muslim Democratic activists who were gathered in Washington for the historic inauguration.
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Posted: October 2008Free speech - is it something Muslims can live with? In this episode, we talk about how Muslims cope with (and benefit from) free speech in Western societies. Also, an extended interview with Jewel of Medina author Sherry Jones discussing her controversial book.
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Posted: July 2008The Muslim media has an opportunity to restore balance to the Muslim media image - if it can get on its feet. In this episode, we explore the state of the Muslim media. Also, an interview with the creator of "Muslim Cafe", Naveed Akhtar.
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Posted: May 2008Where in the world is altmuslim? This month, we report on the halal industry from the World Halal Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and from Milan, Italy where we talk to Italian Muslims about their struggles.
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Posted: March 2008This month, we have a special report from the US-Islamic World Forum in Doha, Qatar. Also, an interview with Dalia Mogahed, co-author of the forthcoming book "What Muslims Really Think".
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Posted: January 2008If you haven't noticed, the US presidential race is in full swing, and we discuss Muslim involvement in the campaigns and our attempts at a block vote. Also, a perspective from recently elected San Carlos city council member Omar Ahmad.
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Posted: December 2007We're back with a conversation with Eboo Patel of the Interfaith Youth Corps about the challenges Muslims will be facing in the coming year. Also, a recap of what we were up to in 2007, and a promise for 2008.
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Posted: June 2007The word "Islamist" is thrown around a lot these days, and we make an attempt to dissect it. Also, we speak with Luqman Ali, director of the UK's Khayaal Theatre Company, which explores Muslim themes in its performances.
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Posted: May 2007What exactly is the Muslim "fourth estate", and why is it so important? Also, we suggest policies that can help align Western governments and their Muslim communities against homegrown extremism.
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Whilst all the podcasts listed in this directory are selected in line with our criteria, we do strongly recommend educators that the contents of all podcasts, podcast feeds and channels are regularly auditioned to ensure that they are suitable and appropriate for the age range of the children and young people.
Wednesday, 23rd May 2012
