Host reza aslan, where does the phrase no god but god come guest ing there is no god but god, and muhammad is gods messenger. Its, essentially, the phrase that initiates a convert into the muslim faith. Convert into the muslim faith. Host you also write it not look that now, islam is available to all muslims and every muslim can speak for islam. Guest of scholars, the learned ones as theyre known who have maintained a monopoly over the meaning and message of islam for most of the last 14 centuries. Host how did that evolve from muhammad into the freedom to interpret . Guest you know, its interesting. This, in many ways, is the same process that all great religions go through. You have a prophet who is primarily a reformer, not a creator of a religion. I think thats the very important thing for people to understand. We have this misperception that what a rough fete is, is prophet is, is somebody who invents a new religion, but thats not what a prophet is. A prophet forms the religion. J
With the cia and ops outside the u. S. At 7 45, comedian turned mayor of reykjavik, iceland, john gnarr, discusses efforts to stop the u. S. And nato for using reykjavik for military purposes. Then Daniel Halper discusses clinton, inc. And at 10 p. M. , beth macy reports on the Bassett Furniture companys decision to not move production offshore. And well wrap up at 11 30 ian with paul kengor and his recent book, 11 principles of a reagan conservative. Next on booktv, from the 2014 harlem book fair, Tracey Syphax discusses her memoir, from the block today boardroom. Its an hour. [inaudible conversations] good afternoon, everyone, and welcome once more to another panel by the harlem book fair. T i want to thank Max Rodriguez once again for putting on this event year after year. The Television Audience cannot see outside of this auditorium, but if they could, they would see the street is filled with people, books, theres enthusiasm, its just a wonderful day, and thank god thf sun is out.
And well rap up at 11 30 eastern with paul kengor and his book, 11 principles of a ray garre kin. Reagan conservative. Coming up next, jack devine, coauthor of good hunting, talks about his 32year career with the Central Intelligence agency. He headed up the cias efforts to arm the mujahideen in afghanistan and was involved in the iran contra affair. He also helped to track down fbi mole robert hanson. This event was hosted by the association of former intelligence officers. Its just over an hour. Good afternoon, everybody. For those of you who have not purchased the book, you need to go out and buy the book. For those of you who already have a book in your possession, you need to turn to the photographs. [laughter] and find a wonderful photo of jack devine, a much younger, slimmer, longerhaired jack devine undercover in santiago, chile. Not for the inhouse audience, but for the athome audience, i am going to read just a little bit from the handbill so those at home can follow along wi
Republicans. What she apparently cannot do is get the fbi investigation that her lawyers are insisting on or delay the process beyond monday. Lets go to capitol hill where the sentiment, sunlen, seems to be turning a little bit. Or a lot, really. If you listen to the words of Lindsey Graham or senator corker or senator flake, what are you hearing . Thats right, poppy. Those voices for many key republicans are so important, as essentially this turns into a waiting game at this moment. As you noted, from now until tomorrow, 24 hours, that dr. Ford has to make her intentions known to the Senate Judiciary committee whether she intends to show up on monday or not. Shes supposed to submit a prepared statement, a biography. Those making it clear whether to the committee whether she shows up or not. Chairman grassley laying down that very firm marker in a letter yesterday where he flatly rejected called to delay this hearing. He flatly rejected calls for there to be an fbi investigation before
Makes its way northwest through the caribbean toward florida. All signs showing dorian could now become a monster category 4 hurricane by the time it makes landfall again in the United States sunday evening. At this hour dorian is moving through the atlantic with maximum sustained winds of 85 Miles Per Hour and is expected to strengthen over the next few days. Florida governor Rhonda Sanchez declaring a state of emergency for 26 counties in the possible path of the hurricane leaving floridians preparing for the worst. Earlier, Southwest Airlines warning flights in and out of florida and the caribbean islands could be disrupted through next wednesday. Joining me with the latest on the storm path and potential destruction is msnbc meteorologist michelle grossman. Where is the storm now, where is it headed, how bad could it get . Hi there. I love talking to you about these storms because i know youve covered a lot of them. This is a storm that has been unexpected from day one. It has done