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Islamophobia Part I

Feb 16, 201555 min
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Episode description

In this episode, Eli talks to Edina Lekovic, Director of Policy and Programming at the Muslim Public Affairs Council. They talk about the recent murders in Chapel Hill, the definition of Islamophobia, President Obama's relationship to the American Muslim community, the 2011 study by the Center for American Progress, and antisemitism that is couched in Islamic language.

Show Notes:

For a nice introduction to Islamophobia click here.  

To learn more about Edina's organization click here.

For some background on New Ground click here.

To read "Fear Inc." click here.

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