The Glenn Show John McWhorter – Thinking Through the Gaza War
Nov 3, 2023
Linguist and commentator John McWhorter joins the show to discuss the pro-Hamas sentiment on the American left, distinguishing between anti-colonialism and antisemitism. They also explore the complexities of the Gaza War, question horrific acts and their historical context, and discuss the historical presence and complexity of Jews. The episode concludes with upcoming guests and a conversation about cancel culture.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Reacting to Support for Israeli Dancing Video and Condemning Hamas
03:03 • 2min
Questioning Horrific Acts: Understanding Historical Context
05:03 • 12min
The Complexities of the Gaza War
17:08 • 32min
Exploring the Historical Presence and Complexity of Jews
49:22 • 2min
Upcoming guests and book discussion
51:15 • 2min