

42. Sayeeda Warsi: Britain and the Muslim World
5 snips Oct 26, 2023
Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, the first Muslim woman Chair of the Conservative Party, discusses islamophobia in the UK, helping Jewish and Muslim communities, the failure of the Oslo Accords, growing up in an immigrant family, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Trojan Horse scandal, discomfort with the Conservative Party, the importance of effective communication in politics, and the tribalization of pain in the Israel and Gaza conflict.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Rise of Pakistani Muslims in British Politics and the Importance of Education
04:14 • 2min
Growing up multilingual, facing racism, and the challenges of multiculturalism
05:51 • 4min
The Trojan Horse Scandal and its Impact on Schools
10:19 • 2min
Growing Discomfort with the Conservative Party and Concerns for British Muslims
12:08 • 4min
Importance of Effective Communication in Politics and Challenging the Status Quo
16:16 • 10min
The Tribalization of Pain and the Difficulty of Empathy
26:00 • 27min