The Ayaan Hirsi Ali Podcast

About 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Courage.Media

Category

government · news · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Oct 2024

Latest episode

11 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

3 of 18 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   11 Apr 2025

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

   Luke Daniel and Connor Tomlinson discuss the urgent need for a national grooming gang inquiry and explore trends in protectionism, migration, and church attendance.

2. 

   9 Apr 2025

   Combatting Antisemitism 2025 | Bonus EP

   Ayaan Hirsi Ali delivers a powerful speech at the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism 2025, offering insights into confronting this pervasive issue.

3. 

   4 Apr 2025

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

   Luke Daniel and Connor Tomlinson analyze France's elections, Britain's sentencing guidelines, and the Chagos Islands deal, offering insights into current political and legal landscapes.

4. 

   17 Mar 2025

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

   Luke Daniel and Connor Tomlinson analyze Nigel Farage's impact on Reform UK and discuss the future of the British right.

5. 

   17 Mar 2025

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

   Ayaan Hirsi Ali interviews Natalie Ecanow, senior research analyst, about Qatar's influence on American public opinion and foreign policy.

6. 

   12 Mar 2025

   America and the Global Stage | Mike Pompeo | EP11

   Former CIA Director and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discusses the breakdown of the world order and the necessity of American leadership with host Ayaan Hirsi Ali.

7. 

   9 Mar 2025

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

   Luke Daniel, Connor Tomlinson, and Harrison Pitt analyze the Mannheim attack's horror and Trump's Ukraine response in this interview.

8. 

   9 Mar 2025

   South Africa in Decline | Mark Oppenheimer | EP10

   Ayaan Hirsi Ali interviews South African human rights lawyer Mark Oppenheimer about the nation's decline, exploring DEI, corruption, and political extremism.

9. 

   5 Feb 2025

   The origins of Luxury Beliefs | Rob Henderson | EP09

   Ayaan Hirsi Ali interviews Rob Henderson, author and sociologist, exploring the origins and detrimental effects of luxury beliefs on working classes.

10. 

    29 Jan 2025

    The 'Woke-ification' of Science | Michael Shermer | EP08

    Ayaan Hirsi Ali interviews Michael Shermer, exploring how 'woke-ification' impacts scientific integrity and public trust in institutions.

11. 

    22 Jan 2025

    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 (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

12. 

    15 Jan 2025

    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 Islamism which has captured the minds of Western youth. Elica Le Bon: X: https://x.com/elicalebon Instagram: / elicalebon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

13. 

    8 Jan 2025

    Preserving Western Civilisation Through Free Speech | Konstantin Kisin | EP 05

    Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Konstantin Kisin explore how preserving Western civilization requires defending free speech and open inquiry to foster a culture of critical thinking and intellectual honesty.

14. 

    9 Dec 2024TRANSCRIPT

    Anti-Zionism is Antisemitism | Natasha Hausdorff | EP 04

    Natasha Hausdorff, a prominent barrister and international law expert, explains why anti-Zionism is a form of antisemitism with far-reaching implications for global politics and society.

15. 

    28 Nov 2024TRANSCRIPT

    Weekly Wrap | EP 02

    Ayaan Hirsi Ali explores the intersection of politics and human rights with contributors Luke Daniel and Connor Tomlinson, discussing the scourge of honour killings and the implications of Trump's administration picks.

16. 

    16 Nov 2024

    Weekly Wrap | EP 01

    Ayaan Hirsi Ali discusses the US Presidential Elections with Courage Media contributors Luke Daniel and Connor Tomlinson, revealing the pundits' mistakes and Elon Musk's impact on free speech.

17. 

    8 Nov 2024TRANSCRIPT

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

    Dr Gad Saad, a renowned evolutionary psychologist, explores the misfiring of empathy and the decline of the West, revealing the liberating power of science to overcome wokeism and societal tensions.

18. 

    22 Oct 2024

    1. Douglas Murray - Great Men Will Save the West

    Best-selling author Douglas Murray shares his prescient insights on the West's greatest threats and offers hope for its future with his signature blend of analysis and optimism.

Inside a recent episode

Anti-Zionism is Antisemitism | Natasha Hausdorff | EP 04

Published 9 Dec 2024 · Transcript excerpt

[…] We've heard over the last year about UNRWA's complicity in terrorism, about Hamas using UNRWA as a cover for its terror operations, relying on their electricity supply, on their humanitarian aid provisions, that UNRWA employees actually participated in the 7th of October atrocities and have had senior Hamas positions throughout this last year. All of that information has been coming out. UN watch in particular has been at the forefront of holding them to account but what people don't seem to understand is that UNRWA has been central to perpetuating this conflict for decades since it was established because It runs schools in which Palestinian children have been indoctrinated from kindergarten to believe that the highest calling in life is to slaughter as many Jews as possible and pursue martyrdom. […]

Who has been a guest on The Ayaan Hirsi Ali Podcast

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• Natalie Ecanow
• Mike Pompeo
• Mark Oppenheimer
• Rob Henderson
• Michael Shermer

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

913,113

Score snapshot 6 Jan 2026

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

25 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

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Quality

0

Social presence

0

YouTube

63

Engagement

26

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