Obaid Omer

Dangerous Speech

Society EN ↓ 181 episodes

I'm trying to discuss hot button topics in a reasonable manner. I'm also trying to figure out first principles and how we come by them and decide which are best. I'm speaking with academics, authors, journalists and activists in hopes of trying to find answers.

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Obaid Omer

Episodes

EP 6: Lalo Dagach 13.03.2019 2:00:43

I had a fun talk with @LaloDagach we spoke about Islam, Venezuela, DC Vs Marvel have a listen Follow me: @obaidomer Follow Lalo: @LaloDagach You can find his podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeyqdojkV4HrucUTJ8jer4A And on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/lalodagachpodcast

Ep 5: Ali Rizvi 06.03.2019 57:56

I speak with Ali Rizvi about the difficulties in talking about Islam and topics associated with it such as the hijab. Follow me: @obaidomer Follow Ali: @aliamjadrizvi You can get his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Atheist-MuslimJourney-Religion-Reason-ebook/dp/B01F1YC64M/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+atheist+Muslim&qid=1551893319&s=gateway&sr=8-1 Follow the Secular Jihadist podcast: @SecularJihadis...

EP 4: Sara Ragsdale 27.02.2019 52:59

I spoke with Sarah about being an ex-pentecostal, her decision to speak about Islam. Follow me: @obaidomer Follow Sarah: @sarahrocksdale Check out her work: https://www.youtube.com/user/FierceFelineChic http://sarahrocksdale.wixsite.com/blog

EP 3: Jay Shapiro 20.02.2019 1:25:27

I talk with documentary filmmaker Jay Shapiro, about having difficult conversations and how that relates to his newest film Islam and the Future of Tolerance. Follow me: @obaidomer Follow Jay: @jay_shapiro Check out his work: http://www.islamandthefutureoftolerance.com http://allrisemovie.com/home/ http://www.opposite-field.com

Ep 2: Waleed AKA Veedu Vidz 13.02.2019 1:07:24

I Speak with Waleed about using humour to point out issues in Islam and we cover a lot of topics pertaining to Islam. Follow me: @obaidomer Follow Waleed: @waleedwain Check out his work: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mind-of-veedu/id1450099230?mt=2 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ11LYqiqsaqfhJxprOa_ZA

EP 1: Lucas Lynch 06.02.2019 1:20:33

I had a great conversation with Lucas Lynch, he let his journalistic instincts take over and interviewed me at parts. Follow me: @obaidomer Follow Lucas: @lucasjlynch Check out his work: https://areomagazine.com http://lucaslynch.org