Journalist Steve Kinzer: The folly of attacking Iran

Associate Editor Wajahat Ali interviews journalist Steve Kinzer, author of the best-selling book All the Shah’s Men, on America’s creeping military response to Iran.

Congressman Keith Ellison: “Do good works, engage politically, and get involved”

Associate Editor Wajahat Ali sits down for a rare interview with US Congressman Keith Ellison, who speaks about the challenges and opportunities of being the first Muslim elected to Congress.

Journalist Philip Shenon: Omissions of the commission

Four years after its release, the 9-11 Commission report still leaves some unanswered questions. We speak with New York Times investigative journalist Phillip Shenon, whose latest book finds flaws with the report.

Professor John Esposito: One billion Muslim voices

So what do a billion Muslims around the world really think? Georgetown professor John Esposito analyzed the data from a wide spectrum of Muslims from over 35 countries to find the answer.

Journalist Steve Coll: “Pakistan will realize its own potential”

Associate editor Wajahat Ali speaks to Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Steve Coll on the recent Pakistan elections, the future for President Musharraf, and life in the Northwest Frontier Province.

Pakistani Politician Imran Khan: “Unless we change strategy, the future is in danger”

Correspondent Wajahat Ali manages to speak to Pakistani opposition politician Imran Khan on Monday’s parliamentary elections, the first in a post-Benazir Bhutto age.

Authors Stephen Walt and John Mearsheimer: “We are not talking about a conspiracy”

Correspondent Wajahat Ali speaks with Stephen Walt and John Mearsheimer, authors of the book “The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy,” about how their groundbreaking book and ideas have been received.

Imam Zaid Shakir: “Radicalism is the realization of marginalization”

Imam Zaid Shakir might seem like a rock star, but he is one of America’s most influential Muslim scholars. He speaks to us at length about politics, extremism, and an emerging Muslim American identity.

Journalist Seymour Hersh: “We did more for Osama than he could do for himself”

The New Yorker’s Seymour Hersh is a busy man. But he has some convincing opinions about Iraq, Iran, and the “Re-direction.” Correspondent Wajahat Ali tracks Hersh down, corners him, and drags out an interview.

Author Asma Mobin-Uddin: The grinch who stole Eid ul-Adha

Contributor Andrea Useem interviews author Asma Mobin-Uddin, who’s latest children’s book The Best Eid Ever helped a new generation of young Muslims enjoy Eid in 2007.