Quillette Podcast A Crisis of Tolerance
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Nov 5, 2025 In this discussion, Harry Saul Markham, author of The Melted Pot, dives into the troubling rise of Islamism and antisemitism in the UK. He shares insights from a Parliament event where diverse voices united in defense of liberal democracy. Markham stresses the need for cultural reckoning, combating denial, and the dangers of an overly assimilated society. He recounts his firsthand experiences during a violent pro-Israel counter-protest, highlighting the silencing effects of fear among communities. The conversation blends personal narrative with urgent social critique.
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Cross-Community Solidarity In Parliament
- A sold-out parliamentary event brought diverse political and religious figures together to oppose threats to liberal democracy.
- Devout Muslim speakers publicly expressed solidarity with Jews and the integrity of liberal democracy.
Cultural Root Of Political Failure
- Markham diagnoses a cultural and philosophical crisis at the heart of political failures to address illiberalism.
- He argues a cultural reckoning and paradigm shift in discourse are required to restore a fit-for-purpose liberal centre.
Name The Problem And Protect Voices
- Disrupt the 'Voldemort effect' by naming and confronting problems rather than denying them.
- Amplify and protect troubled Muslim voices willing to challenge Islamist normalization within their communities.
