Best of the Program | Guests: Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears & Edwin Black | 10/26/23
Oct 26, 2023
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Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears discusses the upcoming election in Virginia, while Edwin Black, author of 'IBM and the Holocaust', talks about the historical significance of Israel and the evil within Hamas. New York Post columnist Karol Markowicz shares her experiences raising Jewish children and the importance of self-defense. Topics covered include voter turnout, safety of Jewish students, rise of Jew hatred, importance of self-defense, and admiration for listeners' fearlessness in speaking the truth.
Jewish communities in the United States are facing increasing threats due to the spread of fake information and hatred, with college campuses becoming a breeding ground for anti-Semitic ideologies.
The history of violence against Jews, as seen in the Farhud in 1941 Baghdad, serves as a warning for the present, highlighting the importance of recognizing the potential for similar violence to occur in Israel and the United States.
Deep dives
Growing Threats Against Jewish Communities
The recent rise in anti-Semitic incidents, such as the trapping of Jewish students in a library and a home invasion targeting a Jewish man, highlights the increasing threats faced by Jewish communities. The root of these incidents often lies in fake information, history, and facts spread by groups promoting hatred and ignorance. College campuses have become a breeding ground for such ideologies. If left unaddressed, these threats could lead to the dispossession of Jewish people in the United States. It is crucial for Jews and their allies to recognize and confront this growing danger.
Echoes of Past Violence
History serves as a warning as we witness echoes of past violence against Jews. The horrific events of the Farhud in 1941 Baghdad showcased the brutal dispossession and killings of Jews, fueled by an Arab and Muslim alliance with Nazi ideology. The book 'The Farhud' sheds light on the similarities between historical events and the present. The progression of hatred, violence, and anti-Semitic beliefs must not be underestimated. It is vital to acknowledge the ever-present danger and the potential for similar violence to occur in Israel and the United States.
Combating Ignorance and Evil
The rise of anti-Semitism often aligns with various ideologies, including progressivism, socialism, and even Marxism. The dangers lie in a collective denuding of personal freedoms. However, the threat facing Jewish communities transcends these ideologies and can be attributed to a larger force of pure evil. Awakening from ignorance and malcontent is crucial to combat this geodesic dome of evil. Ignorance and lies enable the perpetuation of hatred and violence. It is paramount to remain vigilant, challenge misinformation, and confront the roots of this growing threat.
Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears joins Glenn to discuss the upcoming election in Virginia and the fear that the radical Left will take over the state. New York Post columnist Karol Markowicz joins to discuss raising children as a Jew today and the importance of arming yourself. “IBM and the Holocaust” author Edwin Black joins to discuss the historical significance of where we are relating to Israel and the evil within Hamas.