Nelson speaks an impassioned essay about, for, in defence of, Salman Rushdie, his life, and his prose. And — it can never be argued for often enough — enlightenment, and freedom of expression. It is dedicated to Rushdie, and to his family. May he and they live long.

 

You can buy ‘The Satanic Verses’ here:

https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/the-satanic-verses-salman-rushdie/p/9780963270702?gclid=CjwKCAjwyaWZBhBGEiwACslQo22fy26-ZdDykLTR4maJcRj4-cwRBruKmwOd74DjqSDUj9eOUa6SixoCbuEQAvD_BwE

 

What Are the Satanic Verses

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlalmIjDhr8

 

The Robertson-Islam Interview: 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-05-31/34730

 

This episode was produced by Johnathan Craig. The theme song is 'Zaftik' and was composed and performed by Nelson Rufatt.