36 Minutes on Antisemitism

In the final episode of 36 Minutes on Antisemitism, the podcast concludes with a critical conversation that reflects on one of the most contested and unresolved issues in higher education today: the intersection of antisemitism and campus-based intersectional politics.

Dr. Bruce Hoffman—Senior Fellow for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security at the Council on Foreign Relations and Professor at Georgetown University—joins Omar Mohammed, Director of the Antisemitism Research Initiative, to explore how contemporary frameworks of inclusion and identity often overlook or marginalize Jewish experience. As antisemitism rises across university campuses, Jewish students increasingly find themselves excluded from the spaces that claim to champion justice and equity.

Drawing from his decades of research into ideological movements, extremism, and societal fractures, Hoffman examines how antisemitism adapts within progressive discourse, and the implications this has for civic cohesion, academic responsibility, and the future of pluralism in education.

This episode brings the podcast series to a close with clarity, urgency, and intellectual honesty—inviting listeners to reflect deeply on what it means to confront antisemitism in our most trusted institutions.

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Featuring Dr. David Hirsh, Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London, and Founding Director of the London Centre for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism.

What does it really mean to educate against antisemitism in a polarized, ideologically charged academic environment?

In this episode, Dr. David Hirsh joins Omar Mohammed to explore how antisemitism manifests in intellectual and activist spaces—often cloaked in the language of human rights and anti-racism. Drawing on his scholarship and practical experience, Hirsh unpacks the challenges of confronting antisemitism that is embedded in elite discourse, campus culture, and political activism.

From the misuse of academic freedom to the erasure of Jewish narratives, this conversation explores how education can serve as both a tool for understanding—and, at times, a shield for denial. Dr. Hirsh calls for a courageous pedagogy that refuses to compromise on moral clarity, and challenges educators to confront antisemitism even when it's unpopular to do so.

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Featuring Michael J. Feuer, Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development at The George Washington University.

What happens when campus protest slogans cross into hate speech? Where is the boundary between legitimate criticism of Israel and antisemitism? And what role should educators play when misinformation and historical distortion fuel dangerous rhetoric?

In this episode, Michael J. Feuer tackles the core tensions surrounding free speech, antisemitism, and higher education in the wake of October 7. Drawing from his extensive experience in education policy and moral philosophy, he explores the practical challenges university leaders face when antisemitic expressions emerge under the guise of pro-Palestinian advocacy.

Feuer unpacks the utility and limits of formal definitions like the IHRA working definition of antisemitism and offers a nuanced framework grounded in Natan Sharansky’s “Three Ds” — demonization, delegitimization, and double standards. He also reflects on recent events at GW and other campuses, emphasizing the educator’s responsibility to confront harmful narratives with evidence, integrity, and intellectual rigor.

This episode offers clarity in a moment of confusion and challenges educators and students to rethink the responsibilities of freedom of expression.

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Episode 2: The Role of Administrations and Policies in Combating Campus Antisemitism

Season 5 Finale – Episode 2

In this second installment of our Season 5 finale series, we speak with Elizabeth Neumann — Former DHS Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism — about the growing challenge of antisemitism on university campuses and the role of administrations and public policy in addressing it.

Drawing from her senior roles in the Bush and Trump administrations, Neumann provides a critical insider’s view on how governmental and academic institutions identify and respond to threats. We examine campus security, the limits and potential of policing antisemitism, and how federal counterterrorism strategies can inform prevention efforts at the university level.

This episode explores the intersection of national security, campus safety, and the urgent need for leadership in confronting antisemitism in all its forms.

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Season Finale | 36 Minutes on Antisemitism

Season 5, Episode 1:

Campus Climate Report: Assessing Antisemitism in Higher Education

Join us for the highly anticipated season finale of 36 Minutes on Antisemitism, featuring Professor John Strawson, a leading expert on Middle East policy, particularly the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Islamism, and security. Professor Strawson, associated with the Centre of Justice, Law and Society at the University of East London and serving as a Senior Research Fellow at the London Centre for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism, provides an insightful analysis of antisemitism within higher education.

Drawing from his extensive experience in Middle East studies and international law, Professor Strawson examines recent trends, challenges, and institutional responses to antisemitism on campuses globally. From subtle biases to overt hostility, this discussion highlights the experiences of Jewish students and educators while proposing effective policies and strategies to foster inclusive academic environments.

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Featuring Guilherme Canela Godoi, Chief of the Section of Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists at UNESCO, and Canela De Souza Godoi

Join a nuanced discussion on navigating free speech while addressing hate speech online.

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Featuring Dave Rich, Head of Policy at the Community Security Trust

Delve into the complexities of balancing anonymity and accountability in the fight against antisemitism.

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Featuring Oren Segal, Vice President of the Center on Extremism.

Release Date: Monday, January 6th

Social media platforms have become powerful tools for communication but also breeding grounds for harmful ideologies, including antisemitism. In this episode, Oren Segal delves into how antisemitic content proliferates online, the algorithms that amplify it, and what strategies are being implemented to curb its spread.

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