The Ayaan Hirsi Ali Podcast

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.

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Episodes

Weekly Wrap | Why Britain Needs a National Grooming Gang Inquiry Now | EP08

This week Luke Daniel and Connor Tomlinson discuss why a National Inquiry into the British grooming gangs scandal is urgently needed and highlight the ways in which vulnerable young girls have been let down at every institutional level, including by the Labour government. They also debate the logic behind protectionism in response to Trump’s blanket tariffs which have now been rolled back. Finally, Luke and Connor discuss updated migration figures as well as the significant increase in Church at...

Apr 11, 2025•57 min

Combatting Antisemitism 2025 | Bonus EP

Listen to Ayaan's speech at the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism 2025 in Jerusalem. X: https://x.com/Ayaan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 09, 2025•21 min

Weekly Wrap | Have France’s elections been rigged? | EP 7

This week, Luke Daniel and Connor Tomlinson discuss Marine Le Pen’s guilty verdict on embezzlement charges and the decision to bar her from holding public office; the overturning of the new two-tiered Sentencing Guidelines in Britain which demanded judges grant lenience on the basis of race and religion; as well as the seemingly absurd Chagos Islands deal. Luke Daniel: https://x.com/lukexdaniel?s=21 Connor Tomlinson: https://x.com/Con_Tomlinson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Apr 04, 2025•40 min

Has Ruthless Nigel Farage Ruined Reform UK | Weekly Wrap | EP 04

Luke Daniel and Connor Tomlinson discuss the fate of the Reform Party MP, Rupert Lowe; the destructive ego of Nigel Farage; and the future of the right in Britain. They also discuss quangos and proposals by the Sentencing Council to create a two-tiered system of justice, discriminating against ordinary white Britons. Courage Media:  https://courage.media/ X:  https://x.com/CourageMedia___ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/people/CourageMedia/61565871552530/ Luke Daniel: https://...

Mar 17, 2025•54 min

How Qatar is buying American public opinion | Natalie Ecanow | EP12

Ayaan is joined by Natalie Ecanow, senior research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to explain how Qatar is using their vast wealth to influence American foreign policy, sway public opinion about the Middle East, and whitewash their ties to terrorist groups like Hamas, the Taliban, and the Muslim Brotherhood. Courage Media: https://courage.media/ X: https://x.com/CourageMedia___ Instagram: / courage_media__  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Mar 17, 2025•40 min

America and the Global Stage | Mike Pompeo | EP11

Mike Pompeo is a former director of the CIA and was Secretary of State during President Trump’s first term in office. He joins Ayaan to talk about why the post-world war order is breaking down, the importance of American leadership on the world stage, and why the Muslim Brotherhood should be designated as a foreign terrorist organization. Courage Media: https://courage.media/ X: https://x.com/CourageMedia___ Instagram: / courage_media__  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

Mar 12, 2025•44 min

Weekly Wrap | Mannheim Attack Horror and Trump’s Ukraine Response | EP 03

Luke, Connor, and Harrison discuss the horror of the recent attack in Mannheim which left the image of a woman’s severed leg seared in the minds of many. They also discuss developments in Ukraine and the plans laid out in Trump's combative address to Congress. Courage Media:  https://courage.media/ X:  https://x.com/CourageMedia___ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/people/CourageMedia/61565871552530/ Luke Daniel: https://x.com/lukexdaniel?s=21 Connor Tomlinson: https://x.com/Con...

Mar 09, 2025•46 min

South Africa in Decline | Mark Oppenheimer | EP10

Courage Media: https://courage.media/ X: https://x.com/CourageMedia___ Instagram: / courage_media__   South Africa in decline: supercharged DEI, corrupt leadership, and broad support for racial violence Ayaan is joined by South African human rights lawyer Mark Oppenheimer to talk about why the government is threatening to take land away from white farmers, its ongoing dispute with Elon Musk, the ANC’s real motive behind bringing the genocide case against Israel at the ICJ, and why...

Mar 09, 2025•49 min

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 mora...

Feb 05, 2025•51 min

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...

Jan 29, 2025•45 min

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...

Jan 22, 2025•47 min

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 ...

Jan 15, 2025•54 min

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/KonstantinKisin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/konstantinkisin/ Triggernometry: X: https://x.com/triggerpod Instagram: htt...

Jan 08, 2025•52 min

Anti-Zionism is Antisemitism | Natasha Hausdorff | EP 04

A prominent barrister and expert in international law, Natasha Hausdorff is one of the most eloquent and distinguished voices to defend Israel’s position on the world stage. Regularly briefing politicians, Natasha has also spoken at the United Nations and across European Parliaments. Courage.Media: https://courage.media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 09, 2024•34 min

Weekly Wrap | EP 02

In this episode, Ayaan discusses her thoughts on European and US politics with Courage Media contributors Luke Daniel and Connor Tomlinson. Together, they discuss the farmers protest in Great Britain to investigate whether class warfare or crony capitalism will dispossess the farmers. Ayaan also explains the scourge of honour killings in response to a recent video of an alleged attempted murder outside a high school in Washington State. Finally, they discuss some of Trump’s picks for his new adm...

Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 9 min

Weekly Wrap | EP 01

In this episode, Ayaan discusses her thoughts on the US Presidential Elections with Courage Media contributors Luke Daniel and Connor Tomlinson. Together, they discuss the responses and reactions from the left/liberal media; why some pundits got things so wrong; why JD Vance is such an interesting figure; as well as Elon Musk's impact on the elections and his concern for free speech. At the end, the three discuss last week's horrifying pogroms of Jewish football supporters in Amsterdam. Courage ...

Nov 16, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 3

Suicidal Empathy and the Decline of the West | Gad Saad EP | 02

Dr Gad Saad is a Canadian professor and evolutionary psychologist who has written bestselling books including “The Consuming Instinct” and “The Parasitic Mind”. In this episode, Ayaan and Gad explore the misfiring of empathy, the domination of wokeism across politics and academic institutions, and the freeing beauty of science. Gad shares eye-opening stories and vulnerable experiences, such as how places of refuge for Jews have now become communities rife with tension. Courage Media:  https...

Nov 08, 2024•56 min•Ep. 2

1. Douglas Murray - Great Men Will Save the West

Douglas Murray is a best-selling author and prescient thinker. He has long been a leading defender of the West. In his books, The Strange Death of Europe (2017), The Madness of Crowds (2019), and The War on the West (2022), he identified the threats facing the West, both internal and external, and has suggested how we might defend ourselves. He is also a friend. It was a pleasure talking with him and it was encouraging to hear his message of hope for our society. Enjoy the discussion! P.S. After...

Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 1

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