In this episode of The Jenny Beth Show, Jenny Beth Martin sits down with Chris Holton, Senior Analyst and Director of State Outreach at the Center for Security Policy, for a wide-ranging conversation on Sharia law, Islamist ideology, and the growing threat of “civilization jihad” facing the United States and the West.

Chris explains why understanding Islamic source texts is critical to understanding modern jihadist movements, breaking down the Islamic trilogy—the Quran, Hadith, and Sirah—and how they form the basis of Sharia. He outlines the distinction between violent jihad and political or “civilization” jihad, warning that non-violent efforts to impose Sharia through law, culture, and institutions often pose the greatest long-term danger to constitutional freedoms.

The discussion explores:

• How Sharia law differs fundamentally from the U.S. Constitution
• Why Europe serves as a warning for what happens when assimilation fails
• The role of the Muslim Brotherhood as the political wing of global jihad
• Iran’s influence on terrorist organizations and Islamist movements
• The radicalization of college campuses and the “red-green axis” between Marxists and Islamists
• Lessons from the October 7 Hamas attacks and the global reaction that followed
• What state and local law enforcement need to combat violent jihad
• Legislative tools, including “American Laws for American Courts” and Andy’s Law

Chris emphasizes that defending freedom is not passive and that preserving constitutional rights requires vigilance, education, and cultural engagement. This episode offers a sobering but essential look at the ideological and legal challenges confronting America—and what citizens can do to protect the republic.

Guest: Chris Holton, Senior Analyst and Director of State Outreach at the Center for Security Policy | X: @CHoltonCSP
Host: Jenny Beth Martin, Honorary Chairman, Tea Party Patriots Action | X: @jennybethm