Deep Dives with ISPU

About Deep Dives with ISPU

Deep Dives with ISPU expands on the latest research about American Muslim communities through accessible conversations with experts, scholars, and other prolific community leaders about topics ranging from the current state of American mosques, to what makes humor "Muslim". By tuning into our audio deep dives, you'll stay up to date and informed about the most pressing issues facing American Muslim communities today. Learn more about our work: ispu.org

Publisher

Institute for Social Policy and Understanding

Category

business · religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Nov 2021

Latest episode

29 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

48 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Jun 2026

   Book Bans and the Fight for Muslim Representation

   Books do more than tell stories. They help shape how children understand themselves and the world around them. For generations, many Muslim children grew up without ever seeing their lives, families, or communities reflected in the books they read. Today, as more diverse stories have found their way onto library shelves and classroom reading lists, those same books are increasingly becoming the target of bans and challenges across the country. In this episode of Deep Dives with ISPU, a...

2. 

   28 Apr 2026

   A Stat That Stuck: Three Data Points, One Story

   When we asked our team a simple question — what’s one ISPU data point that has stayed with you — we expected a range of answers. Instead, a clear pattern emerged. Across data on civic engagement, discrimination, and persistent stereotypes, one throughline connected them all: the gap between how American Muslims show up and how they are still perceived. In this episode of Deep Dives with ISPU, we hear from ISPU Executive Director Tuqa Nusairat, Director of Research Dr. Saher Selod, and Senior ...

3. 

   25 Feb 2026

   From Screen to Policy: The Real-World Impact of Stereotypical Muslim Portrayals on TV

   Entertainment media portrayals don’t just shape culture—they shape policy. For decades, Muslims in film and television have often been depicted through narrow and harmful stereotypes. New research from ISPU shows those portrayals have measurable consequences, influencing public attitudes toward Muslims and shaping support for policies that restrict civil liberties for everyone. In this episode of Deep Dives with ISPU, Dr. Sohad Murrar, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University...

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