Blasphemy Laws in Pakistan and Indonesia and Global Notes: Bassel & The Supernaturals

By Worldview

Jan. 4, 2017, 3:30 p.m. CT

Police arrest supporters of a Pakistani religious group trying to rally in support of blasphemy laws, on the anniversary of the death of Salman Taseer, Pakistani governor of Pakistan's Punjab province, who was killed by his bodyguard in 2011 for opposing the country's harsh blasphemy laws, in Lahore, Pakistan on Jan. 4, 2017. K.M. Chaudhry / Associated Press

Blasphemy Laws in Pakistan and Indonesia and Global Notes: Bassel & The Supernaturals

By Worldview

Jan. 4, 2017, 3:30 p.m. CT

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On today’s show:

In Pakistani law, blasphemy can carry the death penalty. We discuss the controversial law with Saroop Ijaz of Human Rights Watch.
Indonesia has its own blasphemy laws. We speak with journalist Ted Fishman about a blasphemy law that is threatening the governor of Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta.
Chicago’s Bassel & The Supernaturals is a nine-member group whose music combines neo-soul and funk to address issues like the war in Syria.