The Glenn Show TGS Live: Glenn and John on the Brown U shooting, Bondi Beach, Rob Reiner & Trump + Subscriber Q&A
Dec 22, 2025
A chilling conversation unfolds around recent shootings at Brown University and Bondi Beach. The hosts delve into the complexities of the Israel-Palestine conflict, exploring whether antisemitism is primarily about race. There's a poignant discussion about the tragic losses of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer. The health of Trump ignites speculation, while one host shares intriguing insights on why he refrains from writing a memoir. Engaging subscriber Q&A brings an interactive twist to the dialogue.
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Antisemitism Runs Deeper Than Racial Labels
- Anti-Semitism cannot be reduced simply to treating Jews as 'white' within American racial categories.
- John McWhorter argues Jew-hatred has deeper, older roots tied to Jewish distinctiveness rather than modern racial assimilation.
Israel Seen As A Western Colonial Project
- Public perception of Israel often frames it as a 'white' colonial project backed by Europe and the West.
- John McWhorter suggests that imagery and symbolism (like keffiyas worn by protesters) reflect that framing more than literal skin color.
Suspicion Stems From Historical Domination
- The suspicion directed at Western powers comes from historical domination and European influence rather than mere whiteness.
- Glenn Loury frames the criticism as rooted in post-colonial dynamics rather than simple racial classification.