True Scope of Atrocities in Israel, and Erasure of Women, with Gov. Ron DeSantis, Josh Hammer, and Britt Mayer | Ep. 649
Oct 17, 2023
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Gov. Ron DeSantis, the 46th governor of Florida and 2024 presidential candidate, discusses America's stance on Gaza refugees and condemns rising anti-Semitism on campuses. Josh Hammer, a Newsweek editor, emphasizes the horrific atrocities by Hamas and critiques the normalization of pro-Hamas sentiments in academia. Britt Mayer, founder of Rooted Wings, shares her concerns on the evolving definition of womanhood and the impact of current cultural narratives, including critiques of celebrity endorsements in women's rights.
Clear and unequivocal condemnation of Hamas and its brutal acts of violence and terrorism is crucial.
Calls for a premature ceasefire can embolden radical Islamic terrorist groups like Hamas and hinder the defense of Israel.
Extreme anti-Semitic sentiments and bias against Israel exist within Ivy League universities, requiring action such as defunding associated departments.
Defunding universities that promote anti-Semitism and anti-Israel sentiment is not cancel culture, but a market response to objectionable speech and behavior.
Deep dives
The Atrocities Committed by Hamas
The podcast episode discusses the brutal and horrific atrocities committed by Hamas against Israeli citizens, including the murder and mutilation of babies and children. These acts of violence and terrorism are condemned and are described as evil incarnate that must be stopped. The summary highlights the need for a clear and unequivocal condemnation of Hamas and its barbaric actions.
The Call for a Premature Ceasefire
The podcast addresses the call for a premature ceasefire, particularly by individuals like AOC, arguing that such calls are misguided and actually embolden radical Islamic terrorist groups like Hamas. The summary emphasizes the importance of allowing Israel to defend itself and eliminate Hamas as a necessary step to safeguard both Israeli and global security.
The Disturbing Views of Certain Professors
The podcast highlights the disturbing views expressed by professors at Ivy League universities like Cornell and Columbia in relation to Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The summary discusses instances where professors openly express anti-Semitic sentiments, celebrate Hamas attacks, and engage in extreme bias against Israel. It points to the need for action, such as defunding departments associated with such rhetoric, to address this deeply rooted problem within higher education.
Defunding Universities and Market Force at Work
The podcast argues for defunding universities, particularly departments promoting anti-Semitism and anti-Israel sentiment. It highlights recent examples of individuals withdrawing financial support from universities and businesses refusing to hire individuals who endorse pro-Hamas sentiments. The summary emphasizes that this is not cancel culture, but rather the market responding to objectionable speech and behavior.
San Diego County Allocates Funds for Welcome Center for Illegal Immigrants
San Diego County has unanimously declared a humanitarian crisis at the border and has reallocated $3 million of taxpayer funds to create a welcome center for illegal immigrants in the heart of the county. This move has raised concerns about the overwhelming number of illegal immigrants coming to the area and the lack of resources available to handle the influx. The county is expecting an estimated 52,000 to 56,000 illegal immigrants to arrive by the end of the year, straining existing facilities and resources. Critics argue that the move only encourages more illegal immigration and undermines the rule of law.
Concerns Over Immigration Processing Center at Not Scary Farm
Not Scary Farm, a popular Halloween event at Knott's Berry Farm in San Diego, has sparked controversy after videos showed performers in hypersexualized and demonic costumes. Critics argue that the event, which attracts families and children, is inappropriate and goes against the family-friendly image of the theme park. Some are concerned that these types of events can normalize and promote harmful behavior, particularly in front of impressionable young minds. The incident highlights the need for families to be cautious when attending such events and to be aware of the content and messages being promoted.
A transgender activist named Artemis Langford has joined a sorority at the University of Wyoming, sparking controversy among members. Langford's admission has raised concerns about the definition of sisterhood and the inclusion of transgender individuals in traditionally female spaces. Some members of the sorority have filed a lawsuit against the national chapter, claiming that their rights as women were violated by admitting Langford. The case raises questions about the balancing of transgender rights and the preservation of women-only spaces within educational institutions.
Misuse and Abuse of Language in Current Events
The current events discussed in the podcast episode highlight the misuse and abuse of language in various contexts. The summaries above touch on issues related to immigration, the impact of events on local communities, concerns over gender identity and inclusion, and the erosion of women-only spaces. The examples showcase how language plays a crucial role in shaping narratives and how its manipulation can influence public perception and debate. It underscores the importance of using language with precision and maintaining clarity and fairness in discussions around complex topics.
Megyn Kelly is joined by Gov. Ron DeSantis, GOP presidential candidate, to talk about the issue of whether America should allow Gaza refugees into America, Nikki Haley's comments about it and why he believes she's wrong, the outrageous anti-Semitism we're seeing on college campuses now, Vivek Ramaswamy's comments about "cancel culture," how he's personally helping get Americans out of Israel, what America should do to help Israel, and more. Then Newsweek's Josh Hammer joins to talk about the true scope of the atrocities committed by Hamas on innocent Israelis, why we must not turn away even though some want to pretend it didn't happen, The Squad and AOC pushing a ceasefire, "collective punishment" criticism as a cover for Jew hatred, the Cornell professor who says the Hamas terror attack was "exhilarating," why we must "defund" these colleges, the Islamic terror attack in Belgium, what Biden should do as he begins his foreign trip to the Middle East, and more. Then Britt Mayer, founder of Rooted Wings, joins to discuss Britney Spears revealing in a new book the grief she felt after she had an abortion with Justin Timberlake, Dylan Mulvaney winning a "woman of the year" award, the outrageous anti-woman position in our culture today, the Washington Post writing a puff profile of "Artemis" the trans sorority sister, how it's never enough to just allow people to live their lives, the use of "autism" as an explanation for "Artemis" actions, the decline of journalism, the latest trans cyclists beating women, a new illegal immigration center in San Diego, and more.
