System Update with Glenn Greenwald UK Criminally Investigates Band for 'Death to the IDF' Chant; Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Pentagon Budget Boom
Jul 1, 2025
A rap duo sparks outrage in the UK after chanting 'Death to the IDF', raising vital questions about free speech and artistic expression. The podcast delves into contrasting media reactions and public sentiment surrounding this controversial performance. Additionally, the conversation critiques a substantial boost in the military budget, promoting a discussion about its effects on daily Americans versus defense industry benefits. The complexities of navigating free speech and political loyalty in times of conflict come under sharp scrutiny.
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Unique Outrage Over "Death to IDF"
- The chant "Death to the IDF" sparked unprecedented outrage and legal action in the UK and US.
- Such calls against militaries in war zones are common elsewhere but uniquely condemned when directed at Israel.
Distinguishing Military from Ethnicity
- "Death to the IDF" targets an institution at war, not all Jews.
- Calls for death to militaries in conflict zones are normal in many contexts and often go unpunished.
BBC's Selective Censorship
- BBC censored one Palestinian-supporting band but broadcast Bob Villain who chanted death to IDF.
- This reveals inconsistent censorship shaped by political sensitivities around Israel.