11.03.2023 - By Glenn Loury
0:00 Why John thinks pro-Hamas sentiment on the American left is racist 6:11 Distinguishing between anti-colonialism and antisemitism 12:46 There are great crimes in America’s past. But we shouldn’t let them define us. 17:08 Glenn: We’re standing on the precipice of something catastrophic 27:57 John’s proposal for the US’s role in Israel’s domestic conflict 34:59 Is it right for people to lose their jobs over opposing Israel? 42:07 Why are pro-Hamas leftists supporting an anti-liberal regime? 47:01 Glenn and John’s responsibilities as teachers 52:26 What’s next on TGS Recorded October 28, 2023 Links and Readings John’s Free Press piece, “The Ultimate Condescension Toward Palestinians” Adam Shatz’s LRB essay, “Vengeful Pathologies” Joe Biden’s Oval Office address on Israel and Ukraine Reza Aslan’s book, Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth Reza Aslan’s new book, An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskerville
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