Muslim 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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Oh, 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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Free 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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The 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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Where 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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This 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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If 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 councilmember Omar Ahmad.

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We'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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The 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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What 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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Bringing you a personal account of the spiritual journey of a lifetime. Plus: the emerging stories of Muslims who fought fascism and helped to rescue Jews from the Holocaust.

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In this episode, we explore the expansion of Muslim artists into the mainstream. Plus, an interview with Yahya Birt, the new director of the UK's newly expanded City Circle group.

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What does Ramadan mean to you? Also: Muslims getting blamed for what Muslims didn't do, and a look at (inshallah) the first Muslim congressperson in the US.

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The ghosts of 9/11 are still with us, and we talk about what that means for Muslims in America. Also, a discussion on the Sunni/Shia divide with Zahir Janmohamed.

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In this podcast, we explore the world of Muslim schools in the West - it's not your father's madrassa. Also, a talk with Q-News editor Fareena Alam on the right way to fight terror.

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Our take on the ongoing violence in the Middle East. Plus - it's not your grandmother's youth camp - or maybe it is? Find out more about America's oldest Muslim summer camp.

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In this episode, we discuss the politics of gender - from Hassan Al-Turabi to Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Also, what do our busy lives mean for our podcast schedule and the future of altmuslim?

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Our fifteeth podcast explores the ramifications of Muslims losing their religion - do people who leave Islam really deserve death? Also, first hand experience with a "no-fly list".

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The Arabs are coming - and they're bringing out the worst in American politicians. Also: taking a look at Danish cartoons (so you don't have to).

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This week, we look for a "New Mecca" in the wake of a growing hajj. Also, we debate the effectiveness of the Muslim Council of Britain (and our criticism of it).

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Muslims selling liquor in the inner city? Say it isn't so! We also talk about why the Bush administration's terrorist fishing net keeps coming up empty.

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The media coverage of the lawlessness in France just makes us want to, uh, riot. So does the murder by suicide bombing of Muslim American filmmaker Moustapha Akkad.

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This week, we look at Muslim lifestyle magazines in the UK, and how they reflect Western Muslim culture. Also, Pakistani rape survivor Muktharan Mai brings her anti-violence campaign to America.

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We open Ramadan with our ninth podcast, where we discuss the politics of nuclear proliferation. Also, Muslim lawyers organize in response to legal challenges for the Muslim community.

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Podcast eight analyzes the Muslim response to the Katrina hurricane, and gets inside the head of journalist Farhan Memon. So just how much self-criticism is too much self criticism?

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Podcast seven includes a report from the largest Muslim conference in North America. Also, a closer look at Islam in the US prison system. (Warning: "Get Out of Jail Free" card not included.)

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Podcast six explores ongoing PR efforts by both Muslims and the West to promote understanding, and provides some background on the hundreds of small bombs that rocked Bangladesh this week.

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Podcast five covers Muslim voices in the media - including ours. Who speaks for us? Also, an interview with altmuslim legal correspondent Junaid Afeef on the renewed call for profiling.

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Our fourth podcast features a discussion of recently proposed anti-terror legislation in Britain and Muslim reaction, along with an analysis of Muslims in movies and television.

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Podcast three features another London update, Professor Asifa Quraishi on the lessons of the Mukhtar Mai case, and some background on the US Muslim fatwa against terror.

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Our second podcast features an update on the continuing London attacks, the latest on Mukhtar Mai, and a discussion about the new Muslim-American play 'The Domestic Crusaders.'

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Our inaugural podcast features a frank discussion about the London attacks: how they happened, the emerging backlash, and what Muslims can do to stop extremism.

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