In the first episode of Centre Stage, Dr. John Esposito explores Islam's influence on the US with Soraya Salam. They discuss a variety of topics ranging from the reasons behind Dr. Esposito's passionate interest in Islam, his time advising US President Joe Biden when he was a senator, the Muslim origins of some of the most common traditions in Europe and the US, and the globalisation of islamophobia.

Dr. John Esposito is a distinguished university professor at Georgetown University. He's a founding director of the Al-Waleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding. He's also authored over 50 books on religion, Islam, and Islamophobia.

Soraya Salam is an international journalist and the Manager of Al Jazeera English Online.
This episode is produced in partnership with the Islam and Muslims Initiative, an international platform that connects Muslims and non-Muslims in the realms of religion, politics, business, media, academia and civil society.

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Taking a closer look at Islam's impact on the US
In this episode of Centre Stage, we're taking a look at the influence of Islam in the United States. From mosques to Muslim athletes, we're exploring how Islam is changing America.

Join us as we explore the role of Islam in the United States, from its history to its present-day influence. In this episode, you'll learn about some of the most significant moments in Islam's influence on the United States. Don't miss out – take a look today!