The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table

Candace, Rogan, D’Souza — Normalizing Antisemitism with Ami Kozak

Jan 7, 2026
Ami Kozak, a comedian and impressionist, joins the hosts to tackle the alarming issue of antisemitism normalization. They delve into the roles of figures like Joe Rogan and the responsibility of platforms in spreading hate. Ami discusses engaging with fringe groups rather than outright shaming, while the conversation shifts to the slippery semantics surrounding Holocaust denial. As calls from listeners reveal societal fears, the group stresses the importance of clear condemnation and strategic action against the spread of dangerous ideologies.
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INSIGHT

Mainstreaming Normalizes Extremism

  • Podcast hosts argue that platforms and big podcasters normalize extremist ideas by giving them respectability.
  • Noam Dworman warns that hosting such figures spreads dangerous falsehoods into mainstream culture.
ADVICE

Counter Extremism With Expert Pushback

  • If a host entertains extremist claims, immediately bring credible experts to contest those claims.
  • Don't let controversial assertions stand unchallenged on large platforms.
ADVICE

Judge Platforms By Their Output

  • When a media figure enables harmful narratives, treat their platform as the product and judge its impact.
  • Demand accountability from hosts and platforms, not just from individual guests.
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