Episode

11/17 ISIS, Terror & The Many Meanings of Islamism

November 17, 2015

What are the different types of Islamist politics. Saudi and Iranian politics. The distinctions between Sunni and Shia Islamic movements and the flaws in Western foreign policy.

On The Fun Half: Sam Harris responds to the Paris attacks and we respond to him, Louie Gohmert says that the ISIS leader has a PHD in Islam so he knows what Islam is and your calls and IMs.

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