Buzzsaw
Episode 230
Islam, Injustice + Going Behind the Myths of Power with Sean Stone
Sean Stone turns the tables on Buzzsaw, by being the interview subject in a discussion that explores his connection to Islam-as well as all the major religions-and shedding light on his personal politics and philosophy. We also discuss Donald Trump, the 2016 election, political and religious scapegoating, ISIS and the ‘shade of swords,’ all in this uncensored interview, guest-hosted by David Naizir.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcoming David Naizir to Buzzsaw.
01:01 Converting to Islam, and misguided perspective on ethnicity.
05:14 Defining spirituality-different paths to the top of the mountain.
11:26 ISIS and the shade of swords.
16:05 Religion, indoctrination, and the higher power.
20:48 Donald Trump, scapegoating, and challenging the power structure’s perception of criminals.
25:15 Injustice, privilege, and exporting elitism-from Africa to Bin Laden & jihadists.
30:39 Who is behind Donald Trump? Wildcards vs GOP hawks and transcending extremism.
35:50 A Muslim American, an American Muslim, or a citizen of the world?
38:18 Looking through the 2016 election, from grassroots to the executive.
39:40 What the future holds.
40:50 Thanks and Goodbye.
Guest Bio
David Naizir is a native of Flushing Queens, New York. His parents emigrated from Lebanon and Colombia in the 60’s. In 2011 he established a team of research based documentarist today known as “One EyeDea Films.” His current projects involve an analytical perspective documentary on the hip hop genre called “Hiphopnosis. “The Legend of the Linx Beach” a project in production covering the zymology and clothing line behind platinum recording artist “Raekwon” as he covers 20 years since the Wu Tang Clan dropped his first solo album “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx “. “Piecing the Puzzle, “The True Story Behind the Death of Trayvon Martin” which begins on reconciling and identifying the variances of the narrative of this national tragedy before it expanded beyond local news outlets of Orlando, Florida.
One EyeDea Films, is a nonprofit organization which utilizes a grassroots model of information gathering to gain a closer perspective on mainstream issues. He is an artistic activist, on various social issues.
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