The Culture War Podcast with Tim Pool DEBATE: Islam Is TAKING OVER the West, America Is A CHRISTIAN NATION w/ Alex Stein, Sulaiman Ahmed, Shabbos Kestenbaum, Bo French
Jan 16, 2026
In this engaging debate, Sulaiman Ahmed, a Muslim commentator, explores Islamic texts and defends against media narratives. Shabbos Kestenbaum, an Orthodox Jewish voice, critiques Islamic culture while advocating for American values. Bo French, a political candidate, emphasizes an America First stance on immigration and cultural security. They dive into topics like assimilation, media biases, and historical conflicts, with lively exchanges on the radicalization of youth and the complexities of religious texts across faiths.
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Media Shapes Anti-Muslim Narratives
- Sulaiman Ahmed argues anti-Muslim sentiment is largely manufactured by media narratives tied to geopolitics.
- He contends criticisms of Islam often mirror criticisms valid for Christianity and Judaism, so singling out Islam is strategic.
Listing Post‑9/11 Terror Attacks
- Shabbos Kestenbaum lists many historical Islamist terrorist attacks since 9/11 to explain public fear of Islam.
- He frames concern as focused on radical Islam rather than the religion's theology.
Numbers Undermine 'Takeover' Claims
- Sulaiman Ahmed emphasizes Muslims are a small percentage in U.S. power positions, so claims of takeover are numerically false.
- He argues extreme voices exist in every religion and shouldn't define the whole faith.