We are now standing on the precipice of history. Powerful political and cultural forces are seeking to upend western liberal democracies and the freedoms we so ...
The origins of Luxury Beliefs | Rob Henderson | EP09
Courage Media: https://courage.media/X: https://x.com/CourageMedia___Instagram: / courage_media__ Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Rob Henderson discuss the origins of luxury beliefs. As the writer who coined the now widely-used term, Rob presents a sharp case for how this ideology harms the working classes in Western nations. Together, they cover the campus protests, the future of universities and mass migration, as they delve into Rob's personal history of escaping poverty and maintaining moral courage throughout his career.Rob Henderson:X: @robkhendersonSubstack: https://www.robkhenderson.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The 'Woke-ification' of Science | Michael Shermer | EP08
“No scientist ten years ago would have ever gone along with this”“People don’t trust these science magazines anymore, they don’t trust medical institutions”“Everything we’ve seen on college campuses has infiltrated all the sciences now”In this episode, Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Michael Shermer delve into the importance of scepticism and transparency. They discuss Michael’s own work in this field, both as prolific science writer and publisher of Skeptic Magazine. From woke-ism in science, to freedom of the press, to ‘blank slate’ theory, they cover all the bases to give a sharp analysis of contemporary Western culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Exposing the dark side of ESG | Desiree Fixler | EP07
Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Desiree Fixler, the famous ESG whistle-blower, discuss the ways in which this slippery term has been used to undermine free-market Capitalism. During her time as the Chief Sustainability Officer at DWS, a key subsidiary of Deutsche Bank, Desiree uncovered that ESG was being used to deliberately mislead customers into purchasing products with unwarranted premiums. With Ayaan, they discuss the nefarious nature of this ideology, and how the corporate embrace of it has given rise to the implementation of devastating ‘Net Zero’ policies across the West.Desiree Fixler: X: @desireefixler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Unwavering Unity of Islam and the Left | Elica Le Bon | EP05
“It’s very clear that we’re now stepping into a leftist-Islamist alliance.”Ayaan Hirsi Ali sits down with Iranian-born, London-raised Elica Le Bon. Elica is an attorney, artist and one of the leading voices in anti-terrorist activism. Her work online has reached millions worldwide, as she uses her platform to expose the brutal realities of the tyrannical Iranian regime and radical Islam. Drawing on personal experiences candidly, she and Ayaan discuss the dangerous alliance between the Left and Islamism which has captured the minds of Western youth.Elica Le Bon:X: https://x.com/elicalebonInstagram: / elicalebon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Preserving Western Civilisation Through Free Speech | Konstantin Kisin | EP 05
Konstantin Kisin is a Russian-British comedian, author, and co-host of the Triggernometry podcast; a growing, yet highly established platform that’s amassed well over a million subscribers.Ayaan’s new platform:Courage Media: https://courage.media/X: https://x.com/CourageMedia___Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courage_media__/Konstantin Kisin:X: https://x.com/KonstantinKisinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/konstantinkisin/Triggernometry:X: https://x.com/triggerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/triggerpod/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Triggerpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are now standing on the precipice of history. Powerful political and cultural forces are seeking to upend western liberal democracies and the freedoms we so often take for granted. Few people understand what’s at stake quite like Ayaan Hirsi Ali.After a dramatic escape from a strict Islamic upbringing in Somalia, she found refuge in the Netherlands where she became an elected member of the Dutch Parliament. Now a celebrated author and activist, Ayaan has devoted her life to defending western values against threats from Islamic fundamentalism and more recently, far left progressive ideology. Part of her Courage.Media platform, The Ayaan Hirsi Ali podcast explores how anti-western, anti-liberal movements are taking root in our politics, our schools, and our communities. On this podcast, Ayaan invites a variety of world-renowned guests to discuss these issues in great depth with her, and we hope you enjoy listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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