Biden Ties Israel To Ukraine, and Anti-Semitic Campus "Crying Bully," with Dave Marcus and Noah Pollak | Ep. 652
Oct 20, 2023
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Join Dave Marcus, a Daily Mail columnist, and Noah Pollak, a contributor to the Washington Free Beacon, as they delve into President Biden's controversial connection between Israel and Ukraine. They dissect the implications of his foreign policy, including his handling of hostages. The duo also tackles the troubling rise of anti-Semitism on campuses and critiques media bias in covering the Israel-Palestine conflict. Expect insightful commentary on the intersection of progressivism and anti-Semitism, as well as the challenges faced by institutions in upholding free speech.
President Biden's speech linking Israel and Ukraine raised questions about the smartness of the move and failed to adequately address the Iranian threat and the hostage situation.
The rise of anti-Semitism and anti-Israel sentiments on college campuses is alarming, with universities failing to address and protect Jewish students from pro-terrorist influences.
The podcast highlights the issue of disinformation in the media, emphasizing the need for accurate reporting and a major overhaul of the news industry to restore public trust.
Deep dives
Hamas terror attacks and potential Israeli ground invasion
There is speculation about Israel's potential ground invasion in response to terror attacks launched by Hamas. The Israeli military indicates that most of the hostages are still alive, including children. President Biden's recent speech tied Israel to Ukraine, which raised questions about the smartness of the move. While there are some connections between the two conflicts, blatantly tying them together did not sit well with many. The speech lacked subtlety and came across as cynical. The threat posed by Iran in the region was not adequately addressed, and the hostages were seemingly ignored, causing frustration for Israel supporters.
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President Biden's speech linking Israel and Ukraine
President Biden's recent speech attempted to connect Israel and Ukraine, calling for funding for both countries. While there are some connections between the two conflicts, the speech received mixed responses. Some questioned the wisdom of such a move, as Israel has high support among Americans, while Ukraine's popularity for US funding is decreasing. The speech lacked subtlety and seemed cynical. It is crucial to consider the differences in goals and threats between Hamas' genocidal intentions towards Israel and Putin's territorial objectives in Ukraine. The speech also raised concerns about the President's unwillingness to address Iran's involvement in the region and the handling of the hostage situation.
The troubling rise of anti-Semitism and anti-Israel sentiments on college campuses
The rise of anti-Semitism and anti-Israel sentiments on college campuses is a cause for concern. Students and professors openly supporting terrorist organizations like Hamas create a hostile environment for Jewish students. Universities' lack of action in addressing this issue is alarming. The recent viral video by a Columbia University professor warning students and parents not to attend certain universities due to pro-terrorist influences exposes the need for change. It is crucial for parents and donors to reconsider their support for institutions that fail to protect Jewish students and uphold academic freedom.
Disinformation and media credibility
The podcast episode discusses the issue of disinformation in the media and the impact it has on public trust. It highlights the recent case of misreporting on a hospital bombing in Gaza, where many media outlets jumped to conclusions without proper evidence, resulting in false narratives being spread. The episode also criticizes the role of fact-checkers and disinformation reporters, arguing that they often contribute to the problem by promoting their own biased agendas. The hosts emphasize the need for a major overhaul of the news industry to restore trust and ensure accurate reporting.
John Stewart's failed show and media influence
The podcast briefly mentions the cancellation of John Stewart's show, 'The Problem with John Stewart,' after only two seasons. While acknowledging the show's comedic value, the hosts argue that Stewart played a role in perpetuating a biased media landscape with his previous work on 'The Daily Show.' They claim that Stewart presented a single viewpoint as the only acceptable one, ultimately contributing to the polarization and lack of genuine debate in the media. The hosts do not express any sorrow over the show's cancellation on Apple TV and highlight their skepticism towards Stewart's role in shaping public opinion.
Megyn Kelly is joined by Dave Marcus, Daily Mail columnist, and Noah Pollak, contributor to the Washington Free Beacon, to talk about President Biden’s Oval Office address on the Israel-Hamas war, why he appears to be downplaying the American hostages in Israel, the connection Biden made between Israel and Ukraine, the Iran foreign policy mistakes the Obama administration made, the DEI “wake-up call” within universities and high schools, woke liberals drifting toward anti-Semitism even without thinking it through, the reality of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia in America, Megyn's memorable interview with Ward Churchill about his hatred of America after 9/11, how the drift on campuses has grown over the decades, the consistent hatred of Jews shown in America and college campuses, how "crying bully" is happening on campuses among professors and students, whether these Ivy League schools really care about free speech, the Washington Post and more media outlets embarrassing themselves while covering Israel and Gaza, how the lies in the media about the Gaza hospital could ruin lives in America and abroad, Western outlets taking Hamas propaganda as fact, and more.
