Rapper Kanye West’s recent antisemitic outbursts during a primetime Fox News interview and on social media to his over 31 million followers have provided another example of the normalization of Jew-hatred in the American public sphere. While his comments elevating antisemitic conspiracy theories, Jewish stereotypes, and threats of violence have been met with outrage and condemnation, they demonstrate the continuing challenge of combating the world’s oldest hatred in the media and online. AJC’s U.S. Director for Combating Antisemitism Holly Huffnagle joins us to break down his vile statements and explain how they are part of longstanding rhetoric that targets Jews.
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Episode Lineup:
(0:40) Holly Huffnagle
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Show Notes:
AJC resources:
- 5 of Kanye West’s Antisemitic Remarks, Explained
- Call to Action Against Antisemitism: A Society-Wide Nonpartisan Guide for America
- Translate Hate Glossary
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