# Former Muslim Speaks Out On Why The West Misunderstands Islam

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Published: 2026-09-20T08:30:00+00:00
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Danny Burmawi, a former Muslim who converted to Christianity and founded the Ideological Defense Institute, joins Morning Wire to discuss Islam’s role in Western politics, the origins of his organization, and his push to educate Americans about Islamic ideology. Bermawi addresses the response to October 7, the relationship between Islam and the political left, and why he believes Washington needs to rethink its approach to Islam and religious freedom. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 3100- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text WIRE to 83848 to make TWICE the impact for freedom today. Fabletics - Shop now at https://Fabletics.com/wire to get 70- 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP.- - -Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacymorning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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