<p>Humza Yousaf, who resigned as Scotland's First Minister in May, was the first Muslim to lead a Western democracy. Sayeeda and David talk to him about his faith, his identity and growing up in a Jewish neighbourhood. He talks movingly about his in-laws in Gaza, and how knowing that condemning Hamas's actions on October 7th could have had fatal repercussions for his family. Also - his views on other more right-wing politicians with South Asian heritage, Sunak and Braverman, and on the need for more empathy in politics.</p><br><p>This podcast is produced by <a href="https://instinctproductions.com/a-muslim-a-jew-go-there/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instinct Productions </a></p><br><p>Executive Producers: Jemima Khan Goldsmith and Sarah Linton</p><br><p>Series Producer: Rachel Balmer</p><br><p>Production Manager: Sangeetha Veluru</p><br><p>Research, Fact check and Social Media Production: Philip Berman</p><br><p>Send in your questions via email: <a href="mailto:podcast@instinctproductions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@instinctproductions.com</a> or via X: @<a href="https://twitter.com/amuslimandajew" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">amuslimandajew</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

A Muslim & A Jew Go There

Instinct Productions

19. A Muslim & a Jew & a First Muslim First Minister of Scotland Go There

JUN 27, 202453 MIN
A Muslim & A Jew Go There

19. A Muslim & a Jew & a First Muslim First Minister of Scotland Go There

JUN 27, 202453 MIN

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<p>Humza Yousaf, who resigned as Scotland's First Minister in May, was the first Muslim to lead a Western democracy. Sayeeda and David talk to him about his faith, his identity and growing up in a Jewish neighbourhood. He talks movingly about his in-laws in Gaza, and how knowing that condemning Hamas's actions on October 7th could have had fatal repercussions for his family. Also - his views on other more right-wing politicians with South Asian heritage, Sunak and Braverman, and on the need for more empathy in politics.</p><br><p>This podcast is produced by <a href="https://instinctproductions.com/a-muslim-a-jew-go-there/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instinct Productions </a></p><br><p>Executive Producers: Jemima Khan Goldsmith and Sarah Linton</p><br><p>Series Producer: Rachel Balmer</p><br><p>Production Manager: Sangeetha Veluru</p><br><p>Research, Fact check and Social Media Production: Philip Berman</p><br><p>Send in your questions via email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a> or via X: @<a href="https://twitter.com/amuslimandajew" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">amuslimandajew</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>