#909: Hasbara With Michael Schirtzer

Jul 30, 2025

Michael Schirter, a Jewish anti-Zionist comedian and co-host of The Palestine Pod, dives deep into the realities of the Israel-Palestine conflict. He shares his personal journey from Zionism to anti-Zionism, revealing how societal pressures and censorship shaped his views. The conversation highlights media manipulation, the suppression of Palestinian voices, and the alarming truths about U.S. foreign policy and its effects on terrorism. Schirter also discusses the unique challenges comedians face regarding controversial topics in today’s climate.

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Fraternity Hazing Exposes Harsh Reality

Michael Schirter shares a hazing ritual involving sensory deprivation torture by fraternity members including Israeli occupation soldiers.
This experience shifted his perspective, revealing harsh realities of Israeli treatment of Palestinians.

INSIGHT

Hasbara Controls Online Narratives

Israel runs an extensive informational warfare project called Hasbara to dominate online narratives.
These efforts include controlling content on Meta platforms and manipulating search engine results.

ANECDOTE

Viral Comedy Led to Instagram Ban

Michael Schirter's viral stand-up criticizing Israeli soldiers led to hostile walkouts and subsequent deletion of his Instagram by Meta's Israel policy chief.
This censorship symbolizes suppression of dissent supporting Palestinian resistance.

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In this explosive episode, Jewish anti-Zionist comedian Michael Schirtzer unpacks the realities of Zionism, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and media censorship. He shares personal stories of backlash—from a viral stand-up clip that sparked walkouts to having his Instagram deleted after being viewed by Meta’s Israel policy chief. A former AEPi member, Schirtzer also exposes hazing abuse and efforts to blacklist him from LA comedy clubs. With references to Canary Mission, Hasbara propaganda, and Meta’s censorship of Palestinian content, this episode highlights growing resistance to Zionist narratives—especially among younger Americans.

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