Podcast appearances and mentions of Reza Aslan

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/14/25), Hank discusses the origins of Valentine's Day, looking at the Orthodox Church's veneration of Saint Valentine, the Presbyter from Rome, for his martyrdom and as for all its saints, honors St. Valentine as a model of the life in Christ. According to The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, the traditional association of St. Valentine's Day with courtship is likely connected with certain customs of the pagan festival Lupercalia. If so, this would be another example of Christians usurping a pagan holiday and Christianizing it for the glory of Christ.Hank also answers the following questions:Can you comment on Reza Aslan's book, Zealot, and his claim that there was no census at the time of Jesus' birth? Tom - Kansas City, MO (15:12)How do we understand Matthew 6:15 in light of salvation and the forgiveness we have in Christ? Mark - Wichita, KS (18:35)My wife says you don't need to attend church to be a Christian. Can you address this according to Hebrews 10:25? Ronald - Garland, TX (22:42)

Today I'm publishing an archival episode with Reza Aslan, who called my book Exvangelical & Beyond "[a]n insightful exploration of faith, identity, and activism in a nation at the crossroads of religious fervor and social change…At once alarming and hopeful, this is a book that every American must read, regardless of religious affiliation.” Exvangelical & Beyond is available in stores now! Check out my newsletter, which links to all my recent appearances. In the season 1 finale of Powers & Principalities (originally published on 11/30/2020), I spoke with Reza Aslan about what we've learned about the United States during the Trump administration. In particular, we discussed what it means that 70 million Americans voted for Trump to be re-elected, the cult-like characteristics of Trumpism, the 'geography of identity' of Trumpism, the role of the media, and much more. Reza Aslan is author of several books, including God: A Human History, Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth, and Beyond Fundamentalism. He is also Professor of Creative Writing at the University of California, Riverside and executive producer of Rough Draft with Reza Aslan and the CNN documentary series, Believer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://www.postevangelicalpost.com/about

Reza Aslan came to the US when his family fled from Iran when he was 7 years old. He was raised in the Muslim religion, but converted to Christianity in college, then found his way back to his Muslim/Islam roots in his twenties. He has studied religion deeply for years, has written books, has been on podcasts and documentaries about religion and has incredible insights into the purpose and role of religion in our society. His journey is fascinating and he doesn't hold back from sharing with incredible compassion, vulnerability and a true desire to help others find their path. Don't miss this incredible conversation!Find out more about Reza and get his books at his website! www.rezaaslan.com Listen to his podcast with Rainn Wilson, Metaphysical Milkshake, here!********************Sign up for Leslie's next Religious Rehab Group Coaching Experience here!Register for Theology Beer Camp, using code JOURNEY2024 to save $50 here!  Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease.Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comIf you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Timecodes - 0:00 - Intro | Taj says Kendricks diss is trash | Danza's take on Kendrick vs Drake + Takes shots @ Kato 7:00 - Taj on taking sides in Hiphop & it dividing people 11:45 - Kanye's body of work | Lauren Hill | Taj speaks on lyricism & being a elder statesman | Do we need to compare Drake to Michael Jackson? 16:25 - Kendrick hasn't had a solo #1 record as dope as he's been | Danza makes the comparison that Kendrick is Katt Williams & Drake is Kevin Hart 20:00 - Taj doesn't like Drake | Is all this good for Hiphop? | Kato drops gems about the affects of this battle 27:00 - Taj asks why everyone is upset with Drake | Drake Dm-ing 14yr old girl from Stranger Things | Taj getting accused for statutory r*pe 34:37 - Drake, Nikki & Lil Wayne | Danza on stratagies for winning beefs | Taj breaks down certain stratagies & tactics 45:00 - Danza trolls Orlando & Kendrick fans 49:38 - Maj Toure explains who he is | Black guns matter | How did Maj come about? | Maj fires shots at Charleston White & speaks on Philly 1:04:02 - Maj speaks on Donald Trump Jr | Drops gems on Crisis & Opportunity | Conflict resolution & situational awareness | Women 1:12:12 - Maj speaks on The Planck Scale & brings it to peoples realities | Psychological operations | Maj speaks on Hiphop artists & their messages + believability 1:21:55 - Benny The Butcher | RFK Jr | Why should the world believe Maj Toure? What made him brave & like this | Family | Buying his 1st Benz off DVDs & Trees 1:39:02 - Who was Maj's inspiration into how is becoming today? | Doing sales at Footlocker | Drops advice on walking forward | Canibus being outlawed & History of the USA 1:47:19 - What is Maj doing to really translate? | The Blueprints & The Matrix | Katt Williams | The government is a mafia | Inflation & The Biden Administration | Paying taxes 2:10:45 - Maj on the importance of looking into politics, & independent or libertarian candidates 2:15:35 - Kato gives great analogy of what makes Maj dope | Reza Aslan, Dr Umar & Ish 2:24:53 - Danza asks Maj we vote for | RFK jr | Vaccines | Anti guns | Angela Mcardle 2:39:13 - J Cole is a smart man | Dr Umar not coing on the podcast with Charleston White 2:43:52 - Danza gives Maj his flowers & asks the reasoning why he isn't on more podcasts + Platforms | Hiphop being the most powerful form of expression in the world 2:51:05 - Covid, the vax & jabs | The Media lying | Maj getting a coin to the city | Danza & Kato speak on covid symptoms & moving forward after | Danza's neighbour 3:05:00 - Scaring the whole world with covid | Fauci 3:09:49 - The power of politics: Maj drops a gem about Hiphop | Kato asks how Maj finds the perception of being a narcissist & finding the negative everytime 3:12:15 - Danza speaks on being an asshole & if $100,000 can get you to the #1 spot | BBL Drizzy & if he payed for abdominals | Danza's top 5 rappers + backlash 3:17:43 - Maj on the importance of focusing on things that matter | The Solutionary Centre 3:21:43 - On a scale of 1-100 where does Maj feel like he is at in his path | 1st Phorm | Fighting a gun case | Snoop Dogg #interview #live #thedanzaproject #MajToure ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

00:08 – Reza Aslan, scholar of religion,  Distinguished Professor of Creative Writing at the University of California, Riverside. His latest book is A Kids Book About Israel & Palestine. The post Reza Aslan on Explaining Palestine/Israel to kids appeared first on KPFA.

Georgia's future is hanging in the balance. The former Soviet republic has seen mass protests for weeks, coming to a head today as riot police clashed with pro-European demonstrators after its parliament passed a controversial "foreign agents" bill which critics say mirrors a law in Russia used to crack down on any opposition, dissent, and NGOs. Georgia's president Salome Zourabichvili joins the program from Tbilisi.  Also on today's show: Andriy Zagorodnyuk, former Ukrainian Defense Minister; David Herszenhorn, Russia, Ukraine Editor, The Washington Post; Reza Aslan; Author, "A Kids Book About Israel & Palestine"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this day in 2015, President Obama calls out Fox News for misleading coverage of America's poor being 'sponges' and 'leeches' and Jon Stewart brings the receipts. Plus, Jordan Klepper travels to the U.K. and finds in their recent election that only the least successful candidates campaigned on the fringe platform of xenophobia and breaking from the European Union. And religious scholar, Reza Aslan, discusses the state of Islam and how the interpretation of religion relies comes down to the character of the individual.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Piers Morgan is joined by American talk show host Dennis Prager and Iranian-American scholar Reza Aslan for an epic clash over the conflict between Israel and Hamas. And they discuss the potential second term, of Donald Trump.YouTube: @PiersMorganUncensoredX: @PiersUncensoredTikTok: @piersmorganuncensoredInsta: @piersmorganuncensored Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryan sits down with Religious Scholar Reza Aslan to talk about our misinterpretations of countries outside of the west, the current conflict in the Middle East, what it means to be American, the incredible story of Howard Baskerville and more.Get Reza's new book here - https://www.amazon.com/American-Martyr-Persia-Tragic-Baskerville/dp/1324004479Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.com/liveYou can listen to the full episode here:APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3eXvC9wSPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3LpqlnpWant to look as good as The Kid?Get your merch here: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch #islam #israel #palestine #america #debate

New York Times Bestsellling Author Reza Aslan joins us this week on ABR to discuss his new book "An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskerville"Reza is an Iranian-American scholar of sociology of religion, he is the author of three internationally best-selling books, including the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth. Aslan's first book, the International Bestseller No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam, has been translated into twenty languages, and was named one of the 100 most important books of the last decade by Blackwell Publishers. He is also the author of Beyond Fundamentalism: Confronting Religious Extremism in a Globalized Age (originally titled How to Win a Cosmic War), as well as editor of two volumes: Tablet and Pen: Literary Landscapes from the Modern Middle East, and Muslims and Jews in America: Commonalties, Contentions, and Complexities.Stay Connectedhttps://www.rezaaslan.com

Persia at the turn of the twentieth century … Woodrow Wilson's contradictions … Did Howard Baskerville escape the prejudices of his time? … How Baskerville got involved in Persia's democratic revolution … How Tsar Nicholas II aided the counter-revolution … The erasure of Baskerville in post-1979 Iran … The theological origin of the Islamic Republic […]

Persia at the turn of the twentieth century ... Woodrow Wilson's contradictions ... Did Howard Baskerville escape the prejudices of his time? ... How Baskerville got involved in Persia's democratic revolution ... How Tsar Nicholas II aided the counter-revolution ... The erasure of Baskerville in post-1979 Iran ... The theological origin of the Islamic Republic of Iran ... Reza: Ordinary Iranians actually love American culture ... The internal and external pressures on Iran ... The amorality of foreign policy ...

Persia at the turn of the twentieth century ... Woodrow Wilson's contradictions ... Did Howard Baskerville escape the prejudices of his time? ... How Baskerville got involved in Persia's democratic revolution ... How Tsar Nicholas II aided the counter-revolution ... The erasure of Baskerville in post-1979 Iran ... The theological origin of the Islamic Republic of Iran ... Reza: Ordinary Iranians actually love American culture ... The internal and external pressures on Iran ... The amorality of foreign policy ...

In this week's show out guest is Raphael, a religious Jew who lives in Israel near the West Bank. As students of history we are looking for answers to the ethical as well as moral concerns about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In the latest episode of the Jimmy Dore Show Dr. Norman Finkelstein displayed many inconsistencies in his approach to the issue. Although, I respect his work I also feel that it is important to hold people accountable for their rhetoric. He justifies Hamas' incursion as a last ditch effort for freedom. However, in 2012 I contacted him and asked him the following questions:1.      What do you think would be a national solution for the Palestinian people since they have two territories controlled by two different parties. Is there a three state solution that is possible?2.      If the people living in the Palestinian territories have not been able to create a sustainable government in order for them to achieve their aspirations for a nation including seccesion, what is the international community to do to help them become independent?3.      What rules of war should be used when the two opposing parties do not agree on any type of conventional norms such as the treatment of captives fairly, not shooting at civilian targets and not using certain weapons which are indiscriminate while hitting targets and the area around them?4. Israeli supporters of the occupation of Gaza and the West Bank claim that the checkpoints are necessary for security. 5. Lately Palestinian writers and supporters have been calling Gaza a ghetto, calling the offence against Gaza worse than the Holocaust and saying that the attacks on civilians are similar to pogroms. Is it really fair to use terms that are painful to the Jewish people to compare current events with Jewish persecution throughout history?6. According to Reza Aslan's dissertation on Muslim Nationalist groups there is a difference between Islamist (Muslim Nationalist groups), Jihadists ( who want global domination) and moderate Muslims who are the majority. Do you feel that Hamas has changed the debate since they would fall under an Islamist framework?7. According to Democracy now, Egypt is also blowing up the tunnels that connect Gaza with the outside. Is there any legitimate concern about weapons being smuggled into Gaza to support militant groups instead of a legitimate military?9. Do you stand against all forms of military wars, both of aggression and defense?10. Do you think Israel is racist and imperialistic like some of the other critics say? Do you differentiate between the hackish current leaders and some racist Ultra-orthodox taking over the political parties in Israel and the population of Israel and other Jews in America?We left conversation there after he shared being unavailable to address these concerns in full. In my opinion people's minds are being poisoned by two conflictive narratives which are neither fully true nor absolute and in a binary world we will never find a common ground if we compare people to nazis, the most hated evil group in human history. Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

Reza Aslan discusses his latest book, An American Martyr in Persia, Howard Baskerville, and Iranian history with Andrew Proctor at #PDXBookFest.

Overview: Today, we're going to talk about FairMoney, the credit-led Neobank in emerging markets.  we'll explore the FairMoney story across the following areas African lending & consumer credit FairMoney's founding & early history Product & monetization strategy Competitive positioning & potential exit options Overall outlook This episode was recorded on Oct 1, 2023 Companies discussed: FairMoney, Branch, PalmPay, Kuda Bank, Carbon, 54Gene, GTBank, Access Bank, Ecobank, PalmPay, Carbon, PiggyVest, Upstart, Tala, Visa, Mastercard Safaricom (M-Pesa), PayForce & Chipper Cash Business concepts discussed: Smartphone credit assessment, African customer segmentation strategy, Consumer lending, unbanked population, smartphone credit assessment, Neobank strategy & Personal Finance OS Conversation highlights: (03:01) - Intro (07:19) - African consumer lending & neobank context  (18:35) - Neobanking context and background (20:00) - FairMoney founding story and Founders' background (39:40) - Fundraising (45:46) - Geographical expansion (49:05) - Partnerships (50:16) - Acquisitions (55:42) - Team & Location strategy (58:03) - User metrics and traction (1:04:27) - Product and monetization strategy (1:24:04) - Competition and options for exit (1:35:44) - Bankole's overall thoughts and outlook (1:47:30) - Olumide's overall thoughts and outlook (1:55:17) - Recommendations and small wins Olumide's recommendations & small wins: Interested in investing in Africa Tech with Olumide: Read about Adamantium fund & contact me at olumide@afrobility.com. Founders looking for funding: If you're a B2B founder working on Education, Health, Finance or food, please contact me for funding at olumide@afrobility.com Checkout my FIREDOM book = FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) + Freedom = personal finance and financial independence book. Website, Read: Substack Newsletter & Buy: Print, eBook or Audiobook) Recommendation 1: Arnold Schwarzenegger book 1: The Education of a Bodybuilder   Recommendation 2: Arnold Schwarzenegger book 2: Total Recall - My Unbelievably True Life Story Recommendation 3: Richard Feynman's book: What Do You Care What Other People Think?": Further Adventures of a Curious Character (Feynman Book 2). I already read and recommended "Surely, you're joking Mr Feynman which was extraordinary) Recommendation 4: Finnaus YT channel tells stories about financial companies and investors. Awesome. I watched the history of JP Morgan, Howard Marks, Jamie Dimon, Goldman Sachs, Fidelity, Vanguard and on and on. I must have spent over 10 hours in the past week on it Small win: Hanging out in Rio de Janeiro. It was fun! Bankole's recommendations & small wins: Recommendation: Zealot by Reza Aslan, Remember Me - Fireboy (FAEM remix) & Lonely At The Top - Asake (FAEM Remix) Small win: Exercising after recovering from an injury Other content: Laurin Hainy on TechPoint Africa, We Rich People Will Not Tell You How We Make Our Money - IG Reel, Moneylender licensing in Nigeria , Examples of spurious correlations & Titan: A Golden Case in Indian Retail Listeners: We'd love to hear from you. Email info@afrobility.com with feedback! Founders & Operators: We'd love to hear about what you're working on, email us at info@afrobility.com Investors: It would be great to link up with you. Contact us at info@afrobility.com Join our insider mailing list where we get feedback on new episodes & find all episodes on Afrobility.com

Special thanks to Birch Gold Group for sponsoring today's episode. Text "PETER" to 989898 for your FREE info kit on gold. Glenn Loury, one of the leading public intellectuals in the Anglosphere, is known for his astute observations and forthright delivery. He does not disappoint in this conversation with Peter Boghossian during the University of Austin's Forbidden Courses program. Glenn and Peter discuss pressing social, racial, and economic topics of our era, including affirmative action, student debt relief, and criminal justice reform. Glenn explains his distrust of public policy to remedy social ills that should be managed through individual responsibility. He discusses disempowering narratives promoted by progressives and shudders at the “infantile, unserious arguments” of Ibram X. Kendi. Glenn also talks about how he derives meaning in life and his religious ambivalence. He shares his deep love for his wife in spite of political differences between them. When Peter asks Glenn about his hopes for his grandchildren, Glenn shares words of wisdom that reveal his deepest values. He also describes his favorite recent books: "A Certain Ambiguity" by Guarav Suri and "Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth" by Reza Aslan. Author, economist, and social critic Glenn Loury is the Merton P. Stoltz Professor of the Social Sciences and Professor of Economics at Brown University. He is the recipient of many honors, including a Guggenheim Fellowship and a Carnegie Scholarship. He hosts The Glenn Show, frequently joined by another friend of the show, linguist John McWhorter. Glenn's publications include, “The Anatomy of Racial Inequality,” “Race, Incarceration, and American Values,” “One by One from the Inside Out,” and “Ethnicity, Social Mobility and Public Policy.” His memoir, “Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative,” is forthcoming.Glenn's Substack: https://glennloury.substack.com/Watch this episode on YouTube. 

Today, on Here's Where It Gets Interesting, we welcome a very special guest: Rainn Wilson. You may know him best as Dwight from The Office, or maybe you've listened to his podcast with author Reza Aslan, Metaphysical Milkshake. Rainn and Sharon discuss the majesty of Spirit Bears ocean, travel, and starting a spiritual revolution as a way to help heal our worldwide, modern pandemics. They also get real with death, religion, and the temporary nature of materialism.Special thanks to our guest, Rainn Wilson, for joining us today. You can order Soul Boom here and watch The Geography of Bliss here. ***Please note that Rainn Wilson joined us for the recording of this podcast episode prior to the SAG strike.Hosted by: Sharon McMahonGuest: Rainn WilsonExecutive Producer: Heather JacksonAudio Producer: Jenny Snyder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reza Aslan is not just a creative writing professor at the University of California, Riverside. He is also an internationally renowned writer, scholar of religions, an Emmy- and Peabody-nominated producer, and the recipient of the prestigious James Joyce Award.rnrnIn his latest book, An American Martyr in Persia, Reza Aslan traces the extraordinary journey of Howard Baskerville from the halls of Princeton to the middle of a democratic revolution in Persia (modern-day Iran). After graduating from university, Baskerville traveled to Tabriz in 1907 to teach at a missionary school. While there, he became immersed in the lives of his students who were dedicated to fighting for freedom in the Constitutional Revolution of Iran. Baskerville, who died during the Battle of Ghazan, is often remembered as the "American Lafayette of Iran" and an "American martyr" for the country. Using Baskerville's life as a touchpoint, Aslan examines the power and allure of freedom and democracy and how Americans view these ideals outside of their own country.rnrnJoin us at the City Club as we hear from Professor Aslan for the inaugural Siddiq Forum on the Islamic World.

Reza Aslan - renown Emmy and Peabody-nominated scholar and best-selling author - joins Tavis for a conversation about his text "An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskerville" (Oct 2022) and to explore the parallels we can draw between Baskerville's journey and the experiences of Black people in America.

We feel our way through The Hughes Brothers’ “The Book of Eli” and discuss: Visual style; Story & Writing, theme, outline; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “There is no saint without a past, no sinner without a future.“ – Saint Augustine Notes & References: CNN clip Reza Aslan discussing religion (YouTube) other films […] The post Ep 233: “The Book of Eli” appeared first on The Pestle.

Author of An American Martyr in Persia, Reza Aslan, and founder of Abortion Access Front and co-creator of The Daily Show, Lizz Winstead, join Negin in conversation this week to discuss what's happening in Brazil, Orlando, & Iran. We're also talking about making a case for social climbing and we elevate the discourse on "poop." ——Thank you to this week's sponsors: Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/FAKETHENATION. Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars on subscription scams. Start cancelling today! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon  ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Engineer - Stepfanie Aguilar  ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protect and secure your retirement savings now with this complimentary precious metals guide. Go to http://goldco.com/pbd 855-594-2758 FaceTime or Ask Patrick any questions on https://minnect.com/ Want to get clear on your next 5 business moves? https://valuetainment.com/academy/ PBD Podcast Episode 222. In this episode, Patrick Bet-David is joined by Adam Sosnick & Reza Aslan. He is an Iranian-American scholar of sociology of religion, writer, and television host. In this episode they discuss America, the constitution & much more Purchase Reza's book An American Martyr in Persia: https://bit.ly/3VEPYUY For more info, go to RezaAslan.com: https://bit.ly/3VEPYUY Join the channel to get exclusive access to perks: https://bit.ly/3Q9rSQL Download the podcasts on all your favorite platforms https://bit.ly/3sFAW4N Text: PODCAST to 310.340.1132 to get added to the distribution list Patrick Bet-David is the founder and CEO of Valuetainment Media. He is the author of the #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller Your Next Five Moves (Simon & Schuster) and a father of 2 boys and 2 girls. He currently resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pbdpodcast/support

This year's protests in Iran, sparked by the death of Mahsa Jina Amini, are not the first time Iranians have united in the struggle for freedom. Writer, scholar and television star Reza Aslan tells Ray the epic story of an American named Howard Baskerville, who joined Iran's first fight for democracy nearly 100 years ago.   Guest:   Reza Aslan, writer, religious scholar, and author of a new book, “An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskerville.”    Host:     Ray Suarez   If you appreciate this episode and want to support the work we do, please consider making a donation to World Affairs. We cannot do this work without your help. Thank you

Iranian-American scholar Reza Aslan talks about his article for The Atlantic, "How to Avoid the White Savior Industrial Complex," which tells the story of his childhood hero, missionary Howard Baskerville. Reza argues that the world needs more good, white saviors like Baskerville. Joel wants nothing to do with trying to be a good, white anything in today's political climate. Reza tries to convince him anyway. You can read the full story here: https://www.theatlantic.com/books/archive/2022/10/howard-baskerville-persian-constitutional-revolution/671787/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reza Aslan is a religious scholar and the author of several books including the #1 New York Times Best Seller "Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth," "No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam," and now a new book "An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskerville." Aslan is also a TV and film producer whose projects have included executive producing "Of Kings and Prophets" on ABC and the documentary series "The Secret Life of Muslims." Some Iranian Americans have criticized Aslan and even suggested he is pro-regime when it comes to the fundamentalist regime that rules the nation. Aslan denies the allegation and recently told the Los Angeles Times that he's the target of a disinformation campaign. “The only one who benefits is the regime,” he told the Times. “They have to have the diaspora in disunity and chaos, especially among people with a public voice like mine.”During this podcast, Aslan discusses protests underway in Iran, his hopes for Iran, and the parallels between current events in Iran and the revolution he describes in his new book.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reza Aslan discusses his latest book, An American Martyr in Persia, Howard Baskerville, and Iranian history with Andrew Proctor at #PDXBookFest.

Who would think that a religious scholar would become a media entrepreneur and become an Emmy-nominated producer? That's what happens when you become an unexpected entrepreneur. But it doesn't come without costs - as Reza knows well from having his TV show canceled by CNN due to some controversial comments he made on social media about politics. On today's episode, we meet a fascinating example of what you can achieve when you think outside of what you're supposed to do, harness your inner entrepreneur, and build outside the box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Velshi is joined by Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Professor of History at NYU,  Jocelyn Benson, (D) Michigan Secretary of State, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes (D- Wisconsin), Ernest Moniz, Co-Chair & CEO of Nuclear Threat Initiative, Michael Steele, Fmr. RNC Chairman, Joe Walsh, Fmr. Rep. Republican Congressman, Lt. Col. (Ret) Alexander Vindman, Fmr. NSC Director for European Affairs, Eddie Glaude, Jr., Professor and Chair, Dept. of African American Studies, Princeton University, and Reza Aslan, NYT Best-selling Author, ‘Beyond Fundamentalism: Confronting Religious Extremism in the Age of Globalism'.  

Is the world's energy situation as bad as we think? What's going on with student debt relief? And why aren't we paying more attention to Iran? We're joined by Reza Aslan, leading expert in world religions, writer, and professor, to talk about the current, and former, Iranian struggles for freedom. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progress Network and The Podglomerate.

Reza Aslan is a leading expert in world religions and his bestselling books have touched on a range of issues related to history, extremism and spirituality. His latest work, An American Martyr in Persia, challenges us to look at how seriously we take our ideals of constitutional democracy and whose freedom do we support. Aslan illuminates these issues by exploring the real-story of Howard Baskerville, a 22-year-old Christian missionary from South Dakota who traveled to Persia (modern-day Iran) in 1907 for a two-year stint teaching English and preaching the gospel. Baskerville arrived in the midst of a democratic revolution led by a group of brilliant young firebrands committed to transforming their country into a fully self-determining, constitutional monarchy, one with free elections and an independent parliament. In death, Baskerville became a martyr who spurred the revolutionaries to remove the shah from power, signing a new constitution and rebuilding parliament in Tehran. At this critical time when many people are questioning it, Aslan's new work offers a powerful parable about the universal ideals of democracy―and to what degree Americans are willing to support those ideals in a foreign land, Iran, a country frequently demonized and misunderstood in the West. Aslan along with Ray Suarez will explore how one person can still make a difference when freedom is at stake. NOTES In association with World Affairs. SPEAKERS Reza Aslan Author, An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskerville; Twitter @rezaaslan In Conversation with Ray Suarez Host, "World Affairs" on KQED In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on October 24th, 2022 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran is in upheaval. The death of a young woman, Mahsa Amini, in the custody of Iran's “morality police” has sparked an uprising throughout the country. Protesters have turned the current regime's revolutionary iconography against it. Faced with what might be the biggest test to its legitimacy since 1979, the Iranian government has imposed a brutal crackdown on dissent.  Countries and human rights organizations around the world condemn the government's violence. In the United States, President Biden has paused nuclear negotiations and expressed his administration's support for the protesters. But there is little consensus on how and whether this support should transform into official U.S. policy. This week on None Of The Above, EGF's Mark Hannah speaks with Assal Rad and Reza Aslan, two experts on Iranian politics and culture. They discuss Iran's history of uprisings and revolutions, the importance of international solidarity, and why  Iran's future is ultimately in Iranian hands.  To listen to more episodes or learn more about None Of The Above, go to www.noneoftheabovepodcast.org. To learn more about the Eurasia Group Foundation, please visit www.egfound.org and subscribe to our newsletter. Assal Rad is the research director at the National Iranian American Council and the author of The State of Resistance: Politics, Culture, and Identity in Modern Iran (2022). Reza Aslan is a scholar, writer, and television producer. He is the author of numerous books including his most recent, An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskerville (2022). Reza is a Professor of Creative Writing at the University of California, Riverside.

Ali Velshi is joined by Barbara McQuade, Fmr. U.S. Attorney for Michigan, Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Michigan), Reza Aslan, Author of ‘An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Bakersville', Sen. Debbie Stabenow, (D- Michigan), Kym L. Worthy, Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney, and Dr. Gregory Goyert, OBGYN based in Detroit.

Sean Illing talks with Reza Aslan, scholar of religions and author of multiple bestselling nonfiction works, to discuss the state of religion in America today. Sean and Reza discuss the relationship between politics and religion, why it can be hard to separate the emotional experiences of faith from the symbolic language of organized religion, and how new religious identities are being forged along principles of Christian nationalism. Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), host, The Gray Area Guest: Reza Aslan (@rezaaslan), author References:  An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskerville by Reza Aslan (Norton; 2022) The Leftovers TV series (HBO; 2014–2017)   Enjoyed this episode? Rate The Gray Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of The Gray Area. Subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Support Vox Conversations by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts This episode was made by:  Producer: Erikk Geannikis Editor: Amy Drozdowska Engineer: Patrick Boyd Editorial Director, Vox Talk: A.M. Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Iranian Islamic regime is currently up against the biggest threat in more than 40 years. Can the coalition of Iranian protesters succeed in bringing down the dictatorship?  Mosheh recently spoke to Iran expert and NY Times bestselling author, Reza Aslan, who has a new book out:  An American Martyr in Persia. Aslan was born in Iran and his family escaped the rise of the Islamic regime in 1979. We discuss his family history, what led us to the current revolution and what is next. We go through various scenarios on why this revolution might succeed as well as what might cause it to fail. We also discuss his book, which tells the extraordinarily compelling, true story of Howard Baskerville, 22-year old Christian missionary from Nebraska who became a commander in the 1906 Iranian Revolution. Baskerville's story has lessons for the latest revolution, more than a century later. And finally, Aslan talks about the evolution Islam is currently going through and how it compares to how Christianity and Judaism changed over time. – Please remember to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. – Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022. Follow Mo News on all platforms: Newsletter: https://monews.bulletin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mosheh/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mosheh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoshehNews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/moshehnews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mosheh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Iranian Islamic regime is currently up against the biggest threat in more than 40 years. Can this coalition of protesters succeed in bringing down the dictatorship?  Mosheh recently spoke to Iran expert and NY Times bestselling author, Reza Aslan, who has a new book out:  An American Martyr in Persia. Aslan was born in Iran and his family escaped the rise of the Islamic regime in 1979. We discuss his family history, what led us to the current revolution and what is next. We go through various scenarios on why this revolution might succeed as well as what might cause it to fail. We also discuss his book, which tells the extraordinarily compelling, true story of Howard Baskerville, 22-year old Christian missionary from Nebraska who became a commander in the 1906 Iranian Revolution. Baskerville's story has lessons for the latest revolution, more than a century later. And finally, Aslan talks about the evolution Islam is currently going through and how it compares to how Christianity and Judaism changed over time. – Please remember to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. – Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022. Follow Mo News on all platforms: Newsletter: https://monews.bulletin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mosheh/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mosheh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoshehNews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/moshehnews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mosheh

Reza Aslan believes a 22-year-old Presbyterian missionary from North Dakota offers a spiritual lesson for those losing hope in democratic institutions and liberal values.  In a new biography, Aslan introduces the events surrounding the 1906 revolution in Iran that sparked aspirations of self-determination and hope in empires subjected to oppressive and arbitrary leaders. 

Reza Aslan doesn't mind being called a pantheist. In his own “roundabout spiritual journey” and study of the world's religions, which has led him to write books on Islam, the life of Jesus Christ, God, and most recently an American martyr in Persia, he has come to believe the Sufi notion that religion is just a shell one must break through to truly understand God—and that if God is anything at all, then all is God. He joined Tyler to discuss Shi'a and Christian notions of martyrdom, the heroism of Howard Baskerville, the differences between Sunni and Shi'a Islam, esoteric vs. exoteric expressions of religion, how mystical movements arise more organically than religion, the conflicts over Imams in the Islamic world, how his upbringing as an Iranian immigrant shaped his view of religion, his roundabout spiritual journey, the synthesis of Spinoza and Sufism, the origins of Wahhabism, the relationship (or lackthereof) between religion and political philosophy, the sad repetition of history in Iran, his favorite Iranian movie, and more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video. Recorded October 12th, 2022 Other ways to connect Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Follow Tyler on Twitter Follow Reza on Twitter Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Subscribe at our newsletter page to have the latest Conversations with Tyler news sent straight to your inbox. 

It's been more than a month since 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died after being detained by Iran's morality police – allegedly for breaking the rule requiring women to wear a hijab. Her death sparked protests that continue to this day.Women and girls have been at the forefront of the demonstrations, often removing and burning their hijabs in defiance of the authorities.We hear from some of the protesters themselves. And we talk to Iranian-American writer Reza Aslan, who tells us that what we are seeing today echoes a revolution that took place in Iran more than a century ago.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

For four decades, Democrats have had a tight grip on the governor's office in Oregon. But the seat may soon slip from their grasp as Republican candidate Christine Drazan has a viable path to victory. Oregon Public Broadcasting's Lauren Dake joins us. And, Iran scholar Reza Aslan discusses anti-government protests in Iran and how it reminds him of the first democratic revolution in the Middle East in Iran in 1906. Then, the NBA season starts Tuesday night following a busier off-season than usual. Michael Pina, senior staff writer for The Ringer, brings down all the storylines swirling around the upcoming NBA season.

22-year-old Iranian Mahsa Amini's death in police custody sparked protests throughout the country. If this unrest leads to revolution, author Reza Aslan says it would be the fourth time in Iran's recent history.

Reza Aslan is an author and expert on world religions. Reza joins the Armchair Expert to discuss where the idea of Christianity came from, the history of religious conversion in Iran and Persia, and what part religion plays in global conflicts. Reza and Dax talk about whether or not people are born believing in a higher power, who the historical Jesus Christ actually was, and how religion is really a form of emotional language. Reza explains why he converted from Islam to Christianity and then back to Islam, if it's possible to recreate the idea of faith in Artificial Intelligence, and how people often insert their own beliefs into scripture. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Iranian American scholar Reza Aslan and Amnesty International’s Raha Bahreini on the escalating protests in Iran; an exiled Russian activist and Ukrainian activist discuss the war. Get Democracy Now! delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for the Daily Digest: democracynow.org/subscribe

Subscribe to The Realignment to access our exclusive Q&A episodes and support the show: https://realignment.supercast.com/.REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignmentEmail us at: realignmentpod@gmail.comReza Aslan, author of An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskerville, joins The Realignment to discuss the ongoing protests against the Iranian regime, the role Americans such as Howard Baskerville have played in Iran's century of revolutionary movements and protests, and the long-running debate about whether America has a responsibility to spread a Wilsonian democracy and human rights agenda? 

The midterms are four weeks away, with the economy and abortion rights at the top of people's minds as they prepare to vote. In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe, polls show confidence is at an historic low, with over half of Americans disapproving of the court's performance. And as its new term gets underway, a raft of cases could drastically impact huge swathes of life in America, including voting, LGBT rights, and climate regulation. Joining us to discuss is former US Attorney General Eric Holder.  Also on today's show: Reza Aslan, author of An American Martyr in Persia; Richard Reeves, author of Of Boys and Men.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

This episode is part of an interview series for Miami Book Fair, where members of Team Micro interview authors appearing at the fair about their work. For more information about their programming and to check out the incredible roster of authors appearing this year, visit miamibookfair.com. And be sure to follow them at @miamibookfair and #MiamiBookFair2022 for more updates. Reza Aslan is a leading expert in world religions. He is also a renowned writer, professor, and an Emmy- and Peabody-nominated producer. A recipient of the prestigious James Joyce Award, Aslan is the author of three internationally best-selling books, including the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth. Drew Hawkins is a writer and journalist in New Orleans. His work has appeared in The Guardian, The Daily Beast, Scalawag Magazine, Southerly, No Contact, Rejection Letters, HAD, and other publications. You can follow him on Twitter at @WAdrewhawkins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Reza Aslan is an internationally acclaimed writer, producer, and scholar of religions. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Zealot, and editor of Tablet & Pen: Literary Landscapes from the Modern Middle East.  His latest book is An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskerville. The post KPFA Special: Reza Aslan on Howard Baskerville & The Persian Revolution of 1906 appeared first on KPFA.

Iran is currently being rocked by protests against the oppressive theocratic regime that rules the country. What is happening there, and what brought us to this point? Writer and scholar Reza Aslan joins Adam to explain how decades of bad American foreign policy created the Iran we know today, dispel media myths about the country and its people, and tell us the amazing story of martyr Howard Baskerville, an American missionary who joined the fight for freedom in Iran.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Iran is currently being rocked by protests against the oppressive theocratic regime that rules the country. What is happening there, and what brought us to this point? Writer and scholar Reza Aslan joins Adam to explain how decades of bad American foreign policy created the Iran we know today, dispel media myths about the country and its people, and tell us the amazing story of martyr Howard Baskerville, an American missionary who joined the fight for freedom in Iran.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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