Norman Finkelstein On Gaza & Chuck Schumer, Whitney Webb On Diddy & Epstein,

Apr 10, 2025

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Ashley Bishop

Norman Finkelstein, a political scientist and son of Holocaust survivors, delves into Gaza's current struggles, critiquing Chuck Schumer's views on anti-Semitism. Whitney Webb unveils shocking connections between Diddy and Epstein, probing the intersections of fame and crime in the entertainment world. Ashley Bishop shares intense moments from the Global Strike for Gaza, including a hostile encounter at a protest, shedding light on the tensions surrounding activism for Palestine. These conversations examine the ethical complexities of language and identity in today's political climate.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Critique of Political Narratives

01:54 • 12min

Reflections on Jewish Identity and History

14:15 • 25min

Debating Historical Accuracy and Media Representation

39:34 • 3min

Engagement, Anti-Semitism, and Language Critique

42:05 • 2min

Youth Perspectives on Holocaust Reality

44:10 • 7min

Exploring Anti-Semitism and Identity

50:52 • 23min

The Ethical Complexity of Gaza Politics

01:14:00 • 21min

Unraveling the Toll of Conflict in Gaza

01:34:53 • 21min

Unmasking Power: Diddy, Epstein, and the Entertainment Underworld

01:55:29 • 20min

Unraveling the Iran-Contra Scandal

02:15:16 • 7min

Shadows of Fame: Crime and Celebrity Connections

02:22:15 • 7min

Investigating Connections and Protest Incidents

02:29:30 • 2min

Tensions at the Gaza Rally

02:31:36 • 5min

Chaos and Injustice: A Protest Incident

02:36:20 • 14min

Voices of Resistance and Injustice

02:50:26 • 17min

Exploring Personal Affection Amid Political Discourse

03:07:39 • 3min

Patreon-only chat with Whitney Webb is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-podcast-126403115 Norman Finkelstein talks about Gaza, the attack on free speech, and Chuck Schumer's book 'Antisemitism In America: A Warning.' Whitney Webb talks about her latest investigation into Sean “Diddy” Combs. Ashley Bishop plays some tape she recorded at the Global Strike For Gaza protest in NYC where a pro-Israeli threw bleach and feces on the Norman Finkelstein is a political scientist, prolific author, and son of Holocaust survivors. He received his PhD from the Princeton University Politics Department in 1987. He is the author of many books that have been translated into 60 foreign editions, including THE HOLOCAUST INDUSTRY: Reflections on the exploitation of Jewish suffering, and GAZA: An inquest into its martyrdom, I'LL BURN THAT BRIDGE WHEN I GET TO IT! Heretical Thoughts on Identity Politics, Cancel Culture, and Academic Freedom. In the year 2020, Norman Finkelstein was named the fifth most influential political scientist in the world. Whitney Webb has been a professional writer, researcher and journalist since 2016. She has written for several websites and, from 2017 to 2020, was a staff writer and senior investigative reporter for Mint Press News. She currently writes for Unlimited Hangout. She is the author of the book One Nation Under Blackmail. Recently her work was referenced by Ian Carroll on the Joe Rogan Podcast. Follow Whitney on X https://x.com/_whitneywebb Ashley Bishop is a New York-based reporter and documentary filmmaker covering labor, climate, and social movements. ***Please support The Katie Halper Show *** For bonus content, exclusive interviews, to support independent media & to help make this program possible, please join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thekatiehalpershow Get your Katie Halper Show Merch here! https://katiehalper.myspreadshop.com/all Follow Katie on Twitter: https://x.com/kthalps Follow Katie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kthalps/