Tariq put scholars in his documentaries
for a reason.Having well educated conscious men (and women) speaking with authority about complex issues is what anchored the series.
Having tariq narrate the series and speaking between scenes of scholars talking might have confused his fans into thinking that he is also a scholar or historian. He clearly isn't.
Any one of the historians or academics who appeared would have dismantled whatever jt was trying to say. Tariq was just in over his head.
Speaking of those scholars, many of them came up doing college circuit lectures and speaking engagements. Often promoting a project they are attached to. At the end of the lectures, they often take questions. Fans, opponents holding opposite stances, and the random smart aleks all get to put these scholars on the spot.
Their academic work gets peer reviewed, and there is constant exchange and discussions of ideas.
They don't get to laugh off, brush off, or cop pleas when they are asked to defend their stances like tariq.
tariq leads an echo chamber where he speaks to people following his lead. He can cite a book he didn't fully read, make a generalization about history, or repeat inaccurate slogans to his fans all day without being challenged.
Try that in a debate with a person with an opposite stance, and you get what you saw in the video.
Sign up to fight with a person above your weight class, get K.O.d, and expect a Participation Trophy, Brohams !