CANADALAND Introducing: What Is Happening Here
Nov 20, 2025
This deep dive explores the alarming rise of anti-Semitism in Canada, revealing that Jews face significantly higher hate crime rates than their U.S. counterparts. Host Jesse Brown engages with personal accounts of discrimination, including shocking street assaults and harassment faced by young Jewish individuals. The discussion also questions the conflation of anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism, the validity of reported data, and the broader implications for communities. With emotional testimonials and hard-hitting statistics, this series promises a thought-provoking exploration of a critical issue.
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Using Inversion To Test The Narrative
- Jesse Brown used inversion to test whether protests are being misclassified as anti-Semitism or whether Jews face real danger.
- He concludes answering that requires listening to everyday Jewish experiences across Canada.
Drive-Thru Abuse Against A Young Worker
- Panda, an 18-year-old McDonald's worker, was told "I love that you're Chinese, but free Palestine" after revealing she is Jewish.
- The encounter left her disappointed and highlighted casual misdirected hostility toward Jews.
Family Harassed At The Zoo
- Sam Ashkenazi and his family were harassed at a zoo after their sons wore kippot and were called "disgusting genociders."
- His eight-year-old cried and the family felt targeted solely for being visibly Jewish.