Read more: Congressman Peter King's strange journey from Irish radical to Muslim inquisitor -- I no longer recognize the politician I have known for 25 years

Read more: Why not have Muslim congressman investigate Catholic Church scandals, ala Peter King?

Chris Matthew's "Hardball" on Wednesday featured IrishCentral founder Niall O'Dowd, speaking to Chris Matthews, along with Jack O'Reilly, Mayor of Dearborn, Michigan. Their discussion centered around Congressman Peter King's efforts to hold congressional hearings on the potential radicalization of Muslim Americans.

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Read more: Congressman Peter King's strange journey from Irish radical to Muslim inquisitor -- I no longer recognize the politician I have known for 25 years

Read more: Why not have Muslim congressman investigate Catholic Church scandals, ala Peter King?