The Dispatch Podcast The New Antisemitism | Roundtable
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Jun 6, 2025 
Megan McArdle, a Washington Post columnist known for her political and economic insights, and journalist Mike Warren engage in a compelling discussion about the alarming rise in antisemitic violence. They explore the complexities of the pro-Palestinian movement, the troubling behaviors of young activists, and the role of influencers like Tucker Carlson in today’s political landscape. Personal encounters with antisemitism are shared, highlighting a sense of insecurity in Jewish communities and the urgent need for respectful engagement in political discourse.
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Boulder Attack on Protesters
- An Egyptian man attacked anti-Hamas protesters in Boulder with a flamethrower and Molotov cocktails.
- He targeted Jewish people shouting pro-Palestinian slogans, injuring 15 at the event.
Respectability Politics and Movements
- Movements are unfairly blamed for the acts of radical individuals within their ranks.
- Respectability politics helps a movement curb violence and be more politically effective.
New Form of Anti-Semitism
- Modern anti-Semitism incorporates colonial and post-colonial oppressor narratives.
- Jews are uniquely targeted with structural arguments that are not applied to other groups or nations.
