CVE (Countering Violent Extremism) programs have been a source of controversy in the Muslim American community, yet there is a lack of clarity in the discussion as to what CVE is. Is it a black and white issue as both its proponents and critics make it seem? In this episode, Alejandro Beutel, a researcher in CVE, and Mohamed Ghilan, a critic of CVE, discuss both government and community-led initiatives in countering violent extremism and consider how to address this divisive issue constructively in the Muslim community.Check out additional articles on CVE from different perspectives on www.imanwire.com including:The Danger of Imams Being Involved in CVECVE, Afghanistan, and the Theological Castration of MuslimsThe Prophet Muhammad and Quraysh's CVE ProgramSend any questions or comments to @imanwired on Twitter or [email protected].