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 ...
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=21Connor Tomlinson: https://x.com/Con_TomlinsonHarrison Pitt: https://x.com/harry_pitt?s=21 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 violenceAyaan 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 Julius Malema, the communist politician who endorses violence against white people, could very well become the next President of South Africa.Mark Oppenheimer:X: @AdvOppenheimerhttps://markoppenheimer.co.za/abouthttps://uct.ac.za/contacts/mark-oppenheimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 moral courage throughout his career.Rob Henderson:X: @robkhendersonSubstack: https://www.robkhenderson.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 of the press, to ‘blank slate’ theory, they cover all the bases to give a sharp analysis of contemporary Western culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 to the implementation of devastating ‘Net Zero’ policies across the West.Desiree Fixler: X: @desireefixler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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