The Megyn Kelly Show

Free Speech for Jew Haters, and Britney's Must-Read Memoir, with Gad Saad, Evita Duffy-Alfonso, and Will Witt | Ep. 655

Oct 25, 2023
Gad Saad, a marketing professor and cultural commentator, tackles the troubling rise of anti-Semitism and moral inconsistencies in attitudes toward the Israel-Hamas conflict. He discusses chilling support for Hamas in Europe and the troubling implications for Jewish students in universities. Evita Duffy-Alfonso and Will Witt join him to debate Ron DeSantis's controversial actions against pro-Hamas college groups, exploring the balance between free speech and safety on campuses. They also reflect on the cultural impacts of Britney Spears' memoir and contemporary political dynamics.
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ANECDOTE

Childhood Experiences of Antisemitism

  • At age 5, Gad Saad witnessed protests mourning an Egyptian president's death with chants of "Death to Jews".
  • At age 8, a classmate expressed a desire to be a "Jew killer", highlighting endemic Jew hatred.
INSIGHT

The Unexpected Rise of Jew Hatred

  • The October 7th attack, instead of garnering global support for Jews, has fueled Jew hatred.
  • This unexpected outcome reveals a disconnect between expected human empathy and reality.
ANECDOTE

From Safety to Fear

  • Saad's mother placed a Star of David around his neck upon leaving Lebanon, symbolizing freedom to express his Jewish identity.
  • 45 years later, his son warned him against wearing it in Montreal, fearing for his safety.
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