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Islamism in Britain: what is the threat?

Sep 15, 2026 · 23m

Summary

Rosie Blore and Jason Palmer discuss the rise of anti-Muslim sentiment in Britain, featuring correspondent Sonny Locran on the distinction between Islam and Islamism. The episode also examines the US government's crackdown on corporate transfer pricing, highlighting the IRS’s high-stakes legal battle with Coca-Cola over billions in offshore profits. Finally, the hosts explore the absurdity and cultural timelessness of modern corporate training videos.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Perk and Hotels.com Introduction and episode overview 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, free speech, and the Prevent program Political representation and internal Muslim conflicts Breaking the cycle: rejecting incompatibility narratives Sponsor: Scribe Sponsor: Superhuman AI US crackdown on corporate transfer pricing History of IRS efforts and the Coca-Cola case Coca-Cola tax dispute details and stakes Corporate confidence and IRS resource challenges Future of tax enforcement on intangible assets The absurdity of corporate training videos Examples of poor training content and quizzes Gamification and the psychology of compliance Sponsor: Alpha Brain
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