65. Ryan Grim on The Squad vs. the Israel Lobby and Students for Justice In Palestine vs. Columbia University

Dec 21, 2023

Ryan Grim, author of 'The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution,' discusses the fight between progressive Democrats and Israel lobby organizations. Later, a student organizer from Columbia University talks about the wave of McCarthyism targeting pro-Palestine groups on campus, including suspensions of Students for Justice in Palestine chapters. The episode highlights the challenges faced by progressive candidates in balancing their support for Palestinian rights and the discrimination faced by Palestinian activists at Columbia University.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Assessing Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Approach to the Israel-Palestine Issue

02:51 • 2min

The Influence of Lobbying Groups on the Democratic Party

05:07 • 12min

Targeting Palestine Activism on College Campuses

16:42 • 14min

Challenges Faced by Palestinian Activists at Columbia University

31:06 • 6min