Oct 7
149: I'm Gonna Git You Sukkah, with Peter Beinart
Matt and Daniel are joined by author Peter Beinart to examine the toll taken by supremacist ideology, the curious demographics of the various “top anti-semites” lists, and Van Jones’ trajectory through the Activist-To-Embarrassing One’s Self On Real Time With Bill Maher pipeline. ... Show More
1h 23m
Oct 5
148: Dispatch From Gaza, with Ahmed Sarsour
Matt and Daniel are joined by poet Ahmed Sarsour live from Deir al Balah in Gaza to hold forth on the reality of daily life in a war zone, hopes for the future, and making art in the midst of chaos.We had a few technical issues given the precarity of the connection, and you’ll no ... Show More
1h 10m
Sep 30
147: Do The Reich Thing, with Rolla Selbak
Matt and Daniel are joined by filmmaker Rolla Selbak to consider Netantahu’s social media strategy, anti-zionists’ purported mustiness, and the most epic team-up in JCU history.Please donate to Middle East Children’s Alliance: https://www.mecaforpeace.org/Send us an email or leav ... Show More
1h 48m
Oct 2023
REVISITING SOME NEWS: Uncomplicating The "Complicated" Palestine/Israel Conflict
Today, we're re-releasing our Some More News episode from May 31, 2021, on Palestine and Israel, featuring new commentary from Cody, Katy, and the episode's writer, Katie Goldin. On Friday, we'll be re-releasing the audio of our episode from June 11, 2019, titled "How to Maybe Cr ... Show More
32 m
Oct 2023
David Baddiel on Israel and Antisemitism
As Israel’s siege of Gaza continues, the UN has warned that Gaza is in a ‘dire situation’. Joining us in the studio is the writer and comedian, David Baddiel, who talks about what the past week has been like for British Jews.Following the end of their party conference, Pat McFadd ... Show More
35m 46s
Oct 2023
Palestine, Israel, Bloodlust, and Where We Go From Here
Hi. In today's episode, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss the aftermath of Hamas' attack in Israel, the violent retribution taking place in Gaza, and the scary post-9/11 vibes of it all.
Here are two previous episodes of "Some More News" we reference during the podcast:
Uncomplica ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2023
In Israel, Biden Affirms Support, Warns Against Acting Out Of Rage
The president delivered the remarks during his trip to Israel. An additional stop in Jordan to meet with Egypt's leader and the head of the Palestinian Authority was cancelled.
Majorities of both parties in the U.S. favor American support for Israel. And, despite an ascendant iso ... Show More
11m 13s