# Ep 392 | Sharia’s Rise and Western Freedom

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Podcast: [Economic War Room](https://stenobird.com/podcast/economic-war-room-5268395)
Published: 2026-04-16T18:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1497

## Resource

Explore the historical roots and global spread of Sharia as author-historian William J. Federer outlines its legal framework, political ambitions, and cultural impacts. Kevin Freeman connects past patterns to present-day trends in Europe and the United States, examining immigration, governance, and social cohesion. The discussion contrasts Sharia principles with Western constitutional norms and human rights. Learn where to access Federer’s research, including “What Every American Needs to Know About the Quran.”

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