Islamism in Britain: what is the threat?
Summary
This episode examines the rise of anti-Muslim sentiment in Britain, featuring correspondent Sonny Lokran who distinguishes between the religion of Islam and the political ideology of Islamism. The discussion highlights how conflating the two fuels far-right narratives and complicates government responses to extremism, including the impact on free speech and local policy. The show also covers the US government’s intensified efforts to combat corporate transfer pricing, focusing on the landmark IRS case against Coca-Cola and the broader challenge of taxing intangible assets. Finally, the segm…
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Introduction and episode topics
Rise of anti-Muslim sentiment in Britain
Defining Islamism vs. Islam
Sympathy for Islamist ideas among British Muslims
Islamist entryism and local authority responses
Policy debates, Prevent program, and free speech
Segregation, Muslim MPs, and internal victims
Breaking the cycle of incompatibility narratives
Sponsors: Scribe and Superhuman
US crackdown on corporate transfer pricing
History of IRS enforcement and the Coca-Cola case
Coca-Cola tax dispute details and stakes
Corporate confidence and IRS resource constraints
Future of tax enforcement on intangible assets
Transition to corporate training video segment
The aesthetic and formula of corporate training videos
Examples: Harassment and slips/trips/falls
Cybersecurity training and obvious scenarios
Gamification, quizzes, and the 'childish' experience
Closing and sponsors: Creative Planning and Alpha Brain
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