Podcast appearances and mentions of Mustafa Akyol

Mustafa Akyol is a public intellectual and Muslim reformer who emphasizes the importance of being attentive to others and to the world around us. In this conversation, he shares his vocational journey from Turkey to the U.S. as a journalist, an academic, and a political commentator. As the author of books like The Islamic Jesus and The Islamic Moses, Mustafa reminds us of the hard work of respectful collaboration and mutual learning. He also reflects on religious liberty, the importance and fragility of democracy, and his hopes for peace in the Middle East.

Religion plays a prominent role in the domestic and foreign policies of Middle Eastern states, particularly in the Persian Gulf. But the ways in which religion, specifically Islam, is used as a tool of statecraft are often misunderstood, leading to mischaracterizations and counterproductive policies.In his new book, Jon Hoffman examines how Islam is marshaled as a tool of statecraft in the Middle East. The book offers new insight into the geopolitics of religion in the Middle East and how ruling elites in the region use Islam to protect and advance what are inherently political objectives—namely, regime preservation and power projection. Understanding the political incentives behind the manipulation of religion in the region is critical to debates surrounding Islam, democracy, and authoritarianism in the Middle East. The book also raises critical questions for US policy in the Middle East, which often relies on fundamental misunderstandings of Islam and its relationship with politics in the region.Join Hoffman for a discussion on Islam and Statecraft, followed by commentary by Mustafa Akyol, Peter Mandaville, and Annelle Sheline on the politics of Islam in the Middle East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Director of the Acton Institute's Collins Center for Abrahamic Heritage Nathan Mech mediates a discussion between Mustafa Akyol and Rabbi Reuven Firestone on the current crises in Jewish-Christian-Muslim relations. Drawing from their respective religious traditions, Akyol and Rabbi Firestone confront the challenges of tribalism and discuss how religion can be a source of solutions, rather […]

The horrific terror attacks of October 7 and the catastrophic war in Gaza once again put the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the global agenda. Some pessimists believe that peace is unattainable, as the conflict is not merely between two peoples claiming the same land but also between two civilizations with clashing values: the Judeo-Christian West versus the Muslim world.In his new book, Mustafa Akyol offers a remarkably different vision. By going through much-forgotten episodes in history, and by a careful study of theology, he reminds audiences of all religious persuasions that for over a millennium, there was a Judeo-Islamic tradition. He shows that Islam and Judaism are kindred religions whose adherents have often coexisted peacefully, supported each other, and even learned from each other. He also argues that Jews and Muslims can still be partners for peace in the Middle East and stand together for freedom everywhere.Join Akyol for a discussion of the key ideas in The Islamic Moses, followed by commentary by Ari Gordon on the past and the future of the Judeo-Islamic tradition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In The Islamic Moses, Mustafa Akyol provides a theological and historical exploration of the connection between Islam and Judaism through the single most-mentioned character in the Quran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2022, the Acton Institute launched The Collins Center for Abrahamic Heritage to advance research and education from Jewish, Christian, and Islamic perspectives on economics, liberty, and human flourishing. As part of its mission, the Collins Center earlier this year launched a debate series on the relationship between government and religion, featuring robust dialogue between scholars and leaders of different faiths.  On today's episode, we present the first of these debates: dean of the Islamic Seminary of America Yasir Qadhi and Cato senior fellow Mustafa Akyol exchange a wide range of ideas on Islam and the state. The dialogue is moderated by Collins Center manager Nathan Mech. Subscribe to our podcasts The Collins Center for Abrahamic Heritage DEBATE: Yasir Qadhi vs. Mustafa Akyol | Islam and the State

Why is the Middle East the least free region of the world? Some observers focus on external factors, such as European colonialism or US foreign policy. Others highlight political or cultural elements. In his book Freedoms Delayed, Timur Kuran focuses on the persistent impact of Islamic law on civil, political, and economic liberties. “Because of its institutional history,” he says, “there is no quick fix to the Middle East's ongoing illiberalism.” But, he adds, “Islam's rich history carries within it the seeds of liberalization on many fronts.” Professor Kuran will explain why freedoms are “delayed” in the Middle East but not unattainable. John Voll and Mustafa Akyol will evaluate Kuran's thesis and assess the prospects of freedom in the region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mustafa Akyol, senior fellow at the Cato Institute focusing on Islam and modernity, and the author the forthcoming book The Islamic Moses: How the Prophet Inspired Jews and Muslims to Flourish Together and Change the World (St. Martin's Essentials, 2024), argues that perceived indifference to Palestinian suffering in Gaza is alienating moderates across the Islamic world and has the potential to tarnish the appeal of liberal democratic values in the United States and the West.

How might the Israel-Hamas war impact the standing of the United States in the eyes of Muslim moderates around the world?  On Today's Show:Mustafa Akyol, senior fellow at the Cato Institute focusing on Islam and modernity, and the author the forthcoming book The Islamic Moses: How the Prophet Inspired Jews and Muslims to Flourish Together and Change the World (St. Martin's Essentials, 2024), argues that perceived indifference to Palestinian suffering in Gaza is alienating the Islamic world and has the potential to tarnish the appeal of liberal democratic values in the United States and the West.

This week, Eric talks with Mustafa Akyol about his essay in the Winter issue of RELIGION & LIBERTY, a book review of “Wahhābism: The History of a Militant Islamic Movement.” Where did Wahhabist Islam come from and how much sway does it hold in the Muslim world today? Then Eric is joined by Anthony Bradley […]

This week, Eric talks with Mustafa Akyol about his essay in the Winter issue of RELIGION & LIBERTY, a book review of “Wahhābism: The History of a Militant Islamic Movement.” Where did Wahhabist Islam come from and how much sway does it hold in the Muslim world today? Then Eric is joined by Anthony Bradley and Noah Gould as they discuss the He Gets Us ads from the Super Bowl, Tucker Carlson's interview of Vladimir Putin, and how old is too old to be president of the United States. Subscribe to our podcasts Subscribe to Religion & Liberty The Rebirth of a Heretical Islam | Mustafa Akyol, Religion & Liberty Foot Washing | He Gets Us Who is My Neighbor? | He Gets Us Vladimir Putin tells Tucker Carlson that Russia is 'willing to negotiate' with Ukraine | USA Today Overwhelming majority think Biden is too old to serve following Hur report: Poll | The Hill Ad-Copy Gospel and the Christian Marketing Dilemma | Isaac Willour, Religion & Liberty Online

In the past few years, a new intellectual trend has appeared among America's Christian conservatives: “post‐​liberalism.” Its pioneers include a handful of Catholic scholars called “integralists”—who want to integrate the state and religion—and other public figures known as “national conservatives.” These post‐​liberals blame some social ills and social change that they see as problematic on the classical liberal tradition that constitutes the very founding principles of the United States: individual liberty, religious freedom, free markets, and separation of church and state. Kevin Vallier will critique post‐​liberals using insights partly drawn from Catholic theology and explain why a reintegration of state and religion is good for neither the state, nor religion, nor liberty. Mustafa Akyol and Mark Tooley will share their thoughts on liberalism from Islamic and Protestant perspectives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Turkey's President Erdogan has taken big steps to consolidate his power. Is it reasonable to expect an election that could remove him will be free and fair? Cato's Mustafa Akyol discusses where Turkey sits on the road to tyranny.Related Policy Forum: Turkey's Centennial Election: What Is at Stake? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the moment, 193 countries in the world hold membership in the United Nations, and, of that group, 50 are currently Muslim-majority countries. This is a data-point referenced by each of this episode's guest scholars, in their thinking about how Islam and liberalism intersect and in their reflections on the future of Islam in the modern era and on Muslim life in America. First up is Mustafa Akyol, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute's Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, where he focuses on the intersection of public policy, Islam, and modernity. He is followed by Dalia Mogahed, who is Director of Research at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding. Dalia previously served on President Obama's Advisory Council for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, and, prior to that, was for six years Director of Gallup's Center for Muslim Studies.     Guests Mustafa Akyol  Dalia Mogahed    Additional Resources  Full video of Faith Angle Miami session on "Islam and American Pluralism"  Reopening Muslim Minds: A Return to Reason, Freedom, and Tolerance, by Mustafa Akyol Who Speaks for Islam? What a Billion Muslims Really Think, by Dalia Mogahed and John Esposito 

ince September 2022, when the 22‐​year‐​old woman Mahsa Amini died at the hands of “religion police,” Iran has been shaken by massive anti‐​regime demonstrations. The protestors demand freedom from an authoritarian regime that has ruled in the name of religion since 1979. Do they have a chance? Or is the Islamic republic strong enough to survive for the foreseeable future? And what are the lessons from Iran for other Muslim‐​majority nations, where the role of religion in public life keeps being contested?Cato fellow Sahar Khan will moderate and Mustafa Akyol will discuss these questions with Mohamad Machine‐​Chian, an Iranian intellectual who has been on the forefront of the freedom movement within the Islamic republic and who only recently moved to the United States. He has personally experienced the regime's brutality and has studied both its structure and also its critics. Come join us on January 25 for this important conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we in an ebb of liberalism worldwide, or are recent events like the protests in Iran a sign of pushback? What would a "John Locke" movement for Islam look like? We're joined by Mustafa Akyol, senior fellow at the Cato Institute's Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, whose work examines the intersection of religion, culture, and government. Plus, the first GMO aimed at solving a public health issue, social media's surprisingly positive effects on American teens, and the new paradigm for gay marriage in the US. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progress Network and The Podglomerate.

Protests in Iran continue to highlight the struggle against mandated religious practices by Iran's government. Cato's Mustafa Akyol comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following an assault on author Salman Rushdie, it's worth remembering that even mainstream Muslims defend laws against blasphemy. Mustafa Akyol makes the case for more tolerance for a robust freedom of expression. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Stuart Shepard gets a chance to talk to Mustafa Akyol, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, about why religious freedom is essential for everyone – no matter their faith background. Mustafa will also tell his story of how he fled government overreach and tyranny in Turkey and how we see similar actions taking place today in America.

Mustafa Akyol Reopening Muslim Minds: A Return to Reason, Freedom, and Tolerance, Reviewed by Abdullah bin Hamid Ali https://www.pdcnet.org/8525737F00583519/file/F26DD90DDA7802C8852588440046F0C7/$FILE/islamicphil_2021_0012_0000_0087_0113.pdfMustafa Akyol's Response to Abdullah Ali's Critique of "Reopening Muslim Minds" https://www.academia.edu/79308906/Mustafa_Akyols_Response_to_Abdullah_Alis_Critique_of_Reopening_Muslim_Minds_Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Publishing is one of the industries worst-affected by wokery. Staffed by young, left-leaning university graduates, most publishing houses have adopted draconian policies on who and what they will and won't publish. As a result, many top notch authors have found themselves essentially blacklisted, their worthy manuscripts rejected. Whilst international titans such as JK Rowling and Jordan Peterson are too big to cancel, many less well-known authors have struggled to get their works to the public. Until now. Our guest on this week's #SWYSI is George Owers, editorial director of Forum, an imprint of Swift Press that will focus on publishing books that question contemporary orthodoxies. Forum's first title is Woke Racism: How a New Religion has Betrayed Black America by the New York Times columnist John McWhorter. It will be followed in June by Reopening Muslim Minds: A Return to Freedom, Reason, and Tolerance by Mustafa Akyol. Books already acquired for 2023 include Mary Harrington's Feminism Against Progress, Rakib Ehsan's Beyond Grievance: What the Left Gets Wrong about Ethnic Minorities, and psychology professor Luke Conway's Liberal Bullies: Why the Left has an Authoritarianism Problem and How to Fix It. In his previous position at Polity Press, Mr. Owers commissioned and edited books including Despised by Paul Embery, The Case Against the Sexual Revolution by Louise Perry, and The Dignity of Labour by Jon Cruddas. He has a PhD in the history of political thought and was the youngest Cambridge city councillor ever elected. For more information about Forum & Swift Press please see here: https://swiftpress.com/swift-press-la... ---------------- SUBSCRIBE: If you are enjoying the show, please subscribe to our channel on YouTube (click the Subscribe Button underneath the video and then Click on the Bell icon next to it to make sure you Receive All Notifications) AUDIO: If you prefer Audio you can subscribe on itunes or Soundcloud. Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-923838732 SUPPORT/DONATE / JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP SCHEME The NCF Channel is still very new and to continue to produce quality programming we need your support. Your donations will help ensure the channel not only continues but can grow into a major online platform challenging the cultural orthodoxies dominant in our institutions, public life and media. You can join our membership scheme or donate in a variety of ways via our website: http://www.newcultureforum.org.uk It is set up to accept one time and monthly donations. JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Web: http://www.newcultureforum.org.uk F: https://www.facebook.com/NCultureForum/ Y: http://www.youtube.com/c/NewCultureForum T: http://www.twitter.com/NewCultureForum (@NewCultureForum)

How has the Muslim world reacted to Russia's invasion of Ukraine? Mustafa Akyol comments. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Property and Freedom Podcast, Episode 080. This lecture is from the 2011 meeting of the Property and Freedom Society: Mustafa Akyol (Turkey), Drawing Borders in the Middle East: Ottoman Provinces v Western State Creations. PFS 2011 Playlist.

Property and Freedom Podcast, Episode 058. This lecture is from the 2010 meeting of the Property and Freedom Society: “Are Islam and Capitalism Compatible?,” by Mustafa Akyol (Turkey). PFS 2010 Playlist. Youtube:

Property and Freedom Podcast, Episode 058. This lecture is from the 2010 meeting of the Property and Freedom Society: “Are Islam and Capitalism Compatible?,” by Mustafa Akyol (Turkey). PFS 2010 Playlist. Youtube:

Toleration and religious freedom put an end to centuries of bloody conflict and persecution in Europe. But what gave rise to these ideas, and can they be found in other civilizations? In this Sphere Education Initiatives webinar, Mustafa Akyol will share the ideological foundations of religious freedom and assess the challenges and prospects in the Muslim world. The conversation will also consider the contemporary importance of religious freedom and the idea of civil discourse. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Property and Freedom Podcast, Episode 037. This lecture is from the 2009 meeting of the Property and Freedom Society: “Discussion, Q&A,” by Mustafa Akyol (Turkey) & Peter Mentzel (USA). PFS 2009 Playlist. Youtube: Note that the audio quality for the 2006 and 2008 meetings (there were no recordings for the 2007 meeting) was poor and has been […]

Property and Freedom Podcast, Episode 037. This panel discussion is from the 2009 meeting of the Property and Freedom Society: “Discussion, Q&A,” by Mustafa Akyol (Turkey) & Peter Mentzel (USA). PFS 2009 Playlist. Youtube: Note that the audio quality for the 2006 and 2008 meetings (there were no recordings for the 2007 meeting) was poor and […]

Property and Freedom Podcast, Episode 035. This lecture is from the 2009 meeting of the Property and Freedom Society: “Kemalism and its French Connection,” by Mustafa Akyol (Turkey). PFS 2009 Playlist. Youtube: Note that the audio quality for the 2006 and 2008 meetings (there were no recordings for the 2007 meeting) was poor and has been […]

Property and Freedom Podcast, Episode 035. This lecture is from the 2009 meeting of the Property and Freedom Society: “Kemalism and its French Connection,” by Mustafa Akyol (Turkey). PFS 2009 Playlist. Youtube: Note that the audio quality for the 2006 and 2008 meetings (there were no recordings for the 2007 meeting) was poor and has been […]

Property and Freedom Podcast, Episode 008. This lecture is from the 2008 meeting of the Property and Freedom Society: “Understanding the Ottoman Empire, Modern Turkey, and the Kurdish Question,” by Mustafa Akyol (Turkey). PFS 2008 Playlist. Original Youtube (low quality audio). Note that the audio quality for 2006, 2008, and 2009 was poor and has been […]

Property and Freedom Podcast, Episode 010. This lecture is from the 2008 meeting of the Property and Freedom Society: “Discussion, Q&A,” by Mustafa Akyol (Turkey) & Peter Mentzel (USA). PFS 2008 Playlist. Original Youtube (low quality audio). Note that the audio quality for 2006, 2008, and 2009 was poor and has been improved as much as […]

Property and Freedom Podcast, Episode 008. This lecture is from the 2008 meeting of the Property and Freedom Society: “Understanding the Ottoman Empire, Modern Turkey, and the Kurdish Question,” by Mustafa Akyol (Turkey). PFS 2008 Playlist. Original Youtube (low quality audio). Note that the audio quality for 2006, 2008, and 2009 was poor and has been […]

Property and Freedom Podcast, Episode 010. This lecture is from the 2008 meeting of the Property and Freedom Society: “Discussion, Q&A,” by Mustafa Akyol (Turkey) & Peter Mentzel (USA). PFS 2008 Playlist. Original Youtube (low quality audio). Note that the audio quality for 2006, 2008, and 2009 was poor and has been improved as much as […]

Turkey's president enjoys his control over various aspects of his country, and yet the value of Turkey's currency is demonstrably out of his control. Cato's Mustafa Akyol provides the context. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Chris discusses why Christianity and Islam never really held much appeal to him, despite his deep interest in religion, and when and why that changed. He ties in pieces of Jordan B. Peterson's recent discussion with Mustafa Akyol, stories about Jesus from the Quran and Gnostic gospels and closes by showing how political ideology takes the place of religion and no one seems to notice. Enjoy :)

This episode was recorded on October 18th, 2021.Mustafa Akyol joins me to discuss Muslim history and tradition. We touch on subjects like Jesus Christ from a Christian and Muslim perspective, the Virgin Mary's role in the Quran, separation of church and state as an ideology, the dangers of literalism when facing religious texts, and much more.Mustafa Akyol is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute's Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, where he focuses on the intersection of public policy, Islam, and modernity. He's contributed as an opinion writer for the New York Times since 2013, covering politics and religion in the Muslim world.Published by W. W. Norton, his 2011 book, "Islam Without Extremes: A Muslim Case for Liberty," presents a strong argument for Islamic liberalism. The book was long-listed for the Lionel Gelber Prize for best nonfiction book. It was also praised by The Financial Times as "a forthright and elegant Muslim defense of freedom." His other books include "Reopening Muslim Minds" and "The Islamic Jesus."Find Mustafa's most important book, "Reopening Muslim Minds," herehttps://amazon.com/Reopening-Muslim-Minds-Freedom-ToleranceHis book "The Islamic Jesus," discussed in this episode, is athttps://amazon.com/Islamic-Jesus-Became-Prophet-MuslimsFind a free PDF of his book "Why, As a Muslim, I Defend Liberty" athttps://libertarianism.org/books/why-muslim-i-defend-libertyOr visit his page at the Cato Institute:https://cato.org/people/mustafa-akyol_____[00:00] Introduction[02:47] Regarding the separation of church and state, what do Christians and Muslims have in common?[10:36] What are some similarities between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?[11:05] "I see the world's history, and I see a Judeo-Christian/Islamic history because it's all Abrahamic monotheism starting at Judaism." Mustafa Akyol[11:46] What the Three Abrahamic religions have in common—monotheism, rooting in the same tradition; and strange insistence on a book as the bedrock of culture[12:45] Unique ideas of religious and societal tolerance through different ages in history[21:10] The connection Jesus and Islam[28:45] What is the totalitarian impulse?[29:30] "I think it is an understatement of the severity of the totalitarian problem to attribute it merely to the religious." - Jordan Peterson[31:27] Critiquing the inevitable flaws of the purely secular state. The benefits of a higher law on the unification of people and not deifying human rulers[34:59] "There is another value in Sharia law—[it] was separate from the rulers, even above the rulers." - Mustafa Akyol[39:35] Briefly touching on the ruling class in Saudi Arabia. A brief history of the Wahhabi's rise to power, and how a group of extreme thinkers gained more power than would have been naturally possible[45:36] Bad Ideas from the West are, in fact, devastating[48:45] A modern Muslim's take on religion, power, and the birth of Islam with the prophet Muhammad[55:15] "The whole thorny moral problem of what to do when you are being oppressed is not something let's say as a species we have figured out." - JBP[01:18:51] "The inherent problem with literalism in interpretation. The perspective of the reader creates so much of the truth in this model that they can then impose on the world around them." - JBP[01:26:20] Regarding reason and Sharia law, one group has said that Sharia indicates what's inherently right and wrong in the world. Another group, that it only creates that difference through the imposition[01:27:01] Mary's role in the Quran and Islamic tradition[01:31:29] The influence of gnostic Christian gospels on Muhammad in Mustafa's opinion. The odd state of the Jewish Christians who were accepted by neither side[01:35:16] Final questions on Jesus Christ from Christian and Muslim perspectives[01:43:35] Wrapping up_____ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some prominent interpretations of Islam, the second‐​largest religion in the world, defy human freedom by calling for the punishment of apostates and blasphemers, the imposition of religious practices, or discrimination against women and minorities. In his new book published by lib​er​tar​i​an​ism​.org, Why, as a Muslim, I Defend Liberty, Cato Institute senior fellow Mustafa Akyol offers a nuanced critique of these problems by acknowledging their roots in the religious tradition. Yet he also shows that there are strong grounds in the same religious tradition to defend freedom of speech and religion and to harmonize Islam with liberal democracy, the market economy, and a peaceful world order. He also reminds us that liberty isn't merely a Western idea but a universal value also long cherished by Islamic liberals.Akyol will have a conversation with Prof. Vali Nasr about the main themes in his book, which Nasr defined as “a must‐​read for Muslims and non‐​Muslims.” We hope you will join us for this important discussion and look forward to your engaging questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mustafa Akyol's new book is Why, As A Muslim, I Defend Liberty, available at Libertarianism.org. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mustafa Akyol's new book is Why, As A Muslim, I Defend Liberty, available at Libertarianism.org. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Muslims around the world soon felt targeted following September 11, 2001. Mustafa Akyol and Doug Bandow discuss the War on Terror's targets, and the impact on Muslims worldwide. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Acton Unwind, Eric Kohn, Sam Gregg, and special guest Mustafa Akyol discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan, as the United States works feverishly to get Americans out of the country. How many refugees should the United States accept? What will rule by the Taliban look like? Have they changed at all, as some people have suggested? Then, Eric and Sam discuss the FDA's final approval of the COVID vaccines, the lockdowns in Australia and New Zealand and the resistance they have produced, and whether our elites and civic leaders are more incompetent than they were in the past, or whether the velocity and availability of information just makes it seem that way. Mustafa AkyolReopening Muslim Minds with Mustafa Akyol - Acton LineWelcoming the stranger: The dignity and promise of Afghan refugees - Joseph Sunde See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Taliban has taken over Afghanistan. Is there any reason to think their assurances to Afghans are worth anything? Mustafa Akyol comments. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ron and Ed welcome Turkish journalist and author, Mustafa Akyol. Like Rabbi Daniel Lapin and Father Robert Sirico, Mustafa ardently defends the free market in a religious context in his case, Islam. In addition to writing, he is also a public speaker who has given hundreds of lectures and talks on numerous platforms, including TED, where he spoke on “Faith vs. Tradition in Islam.” He has also been a commentator on public affairs programs, including the BBC's “Hardtalk” and CNN's “Fareed Zakaria GPS.”

Ron and Ed welcome Turkish journalist and author, Mustafa Akyol. Like Rabbi Daniel Lapin and Father Robert Sirico, Mustafa ardently defends the free market in a religious context in his case, Islam. In addition to writing, he is also a public speaker who has given hundreds of lectures and talks on numerous platforms, including TED, where he spoke on “Faith vs. Tradition in Islam.” He has also been a commentator on public affairs programs, including the BBC's “Hardtalk” and CNN's “Fareed Zakaria GPS.”

1) Introduction: Caleb O. Brown 2) Clark Neily, Jay Schweikert, and Ben Cohen on his new book, Above the Law 3) New Mexico House Speaker Brian Egolf on ending qualified immunity in his state 4) Stuart Buck on collecting better criminal justice data 5) Erin Partin on cannabis legalization efforts 6) Mustafa Akyol on blasphemy laws See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alex Aragona speaks with Mustafa Akyol as he explores whether Islam can be compatible with liberalism, and his recent research on freedom in Muslim-majority countries.

Airdate July 26 2020: Federal agents clash with protestors in Portland, Trump says he could deploy as many as 75,000 more such agents to cities across the country. Is this an abuse of power? Former Homeland Security Secretaries Jeh Johnson and Janet Napolitano explain. Then, America's top counterintelligence official says it's not just Russia eyeing the 2020 election, China and Iran are too. What's in it for them? Nina Jankowicz and Laura Rosenberger tell Fareed what to expect as the election approaches. And, which economies will emerge stronger from Covid-19? Morgan Stanley's Ruchir Sharma says one winner will emerge. Finally, Turkey's Hagia Sophia has been reconverted to a mosque. What prompted this move amid the pandemic? Cato Institute's Mustafa Akyol explains.  GUESTS: Jeh Johnson, Janet Napolitano, Nina Jankowicz, Laura Rosenberger, Ruchir Sharma, Mustafa Akyol To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy