Is it time for Islam to confront Islamists? On this week’s Spectator podcast, Qanta Ahmed discusses in the wake of the attack of Charlie Hebdo why this might happen — as well as how Egypt is leading the way on reforming the religion. Douglas Murray also looks explains why Islam needs to confront the facts of its own history if the terror threat is to be tackled.
Vincenzo Scarpetta and James Forsyth also look at the Greek elections on 25 January and the impact they could have on British politics. If the radical left party Syriza triumphs, could the general election in May take place against the backdrop of another a Eurozone crisis?
Plus, Isabel Hardman discusses her interview with John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, and why she found him an impressive figure, despite his knack for dodging tricky questions.
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