Part Of The Problem Pollard the Spy
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Nov 22, 2025 Jonathan Pollard's controversial visit to the White House sparks a debate on U.S.-Israel relations. A dive into the ramifications of Epstein's influence on politics reveals internal MAGA tensions. Former Obama speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz's take on Holocaust education stirs discussion about social media's impact on youth views of Israel. The team critiques hypocrisy in public reactions to geopolitical events, while Jasmine Crockett's claims about Epstein's donations are scrutinized. The episode highlights the persistent mistrust surrounding the Epstein scandal.
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Pollard Reveals Longstanding Alliance Contradictions
- Dave Smith connects Jonathan Pollard's White House visit to long-standing U.S.-Israel security contradictions.
- He argues Pollard's espionage exposed hypocrisy in unconditional U.S. support for Israel during the Cold War.
Visuals Trump Traditional Media In Shaping Views
- Sarah Hurwitz warns social media reshapes how young people perceive Jews and Israel through global algorithms and video imagery.
- Dave Smith counters that visual evidence of suffering drives opposition more than foreign influence or algorithms.
Holocaust Lessons Undermine Current Credibility
- Dave Smith highlights the hypocrisy of invoking Holocaust education while dismissing visual evidence of current suffering.
- He says that refusal to empathize with Palestinians undermines moral credibility and fuels opposition.