Stephen Knight and Iram Ramzan discuss the controversies surrounding Renaissance art in French schools, the UK's diplomatic dispute with Greece over Parthenon marbles, American college presidents and free speech, the Italian carbonara row, Owen Jones' review of October 7th massacre footage, and the debate on whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie.
Controversial recipe for carbonara sparks outrage among Italians
Owen Jones scrutinizes Hamas footage, questioned claims of rape
Debate on the main source of anti-Semitism, highlighting the importance of free speech and fair reporting
Deep dives
Controversy over Original Carbonara Recipe in Italy
A food historian claims to have unveiled the original recipe for carbonara, which includes Swiss cheese and scrambled eggs. The claim sparked outrage among Italians who consider carbonara a carefully protected tradition. The historian received harsh comments on social media, with some people telling him to go to jail and others expressing their desire for him to die.
Owen Jones Questions Claims of Rape by Hamas
Journalist Owen Jones watched a package of Hamas footage, carefully selected by Israeli authorities, and questioned claims of rape by Hamas fighters. In a YouTube video, Jones analyzed the footage, expressing doubt about the evidence of rape, while acknowledging the killing of Israeli women and children. His skeptical approach drew criticism for giving Hamas the benefit of the doubt and attempting to undermine claims made by Israel.
Prominent Food Historian Claims to Reveal the Original Carbonara Recipe
A food historian claims to have discovered the original recipe for carbonara, a traditional Italian dish. The historian's recipe includes Swiss cheese and scrambled eggs, which sparked controversy among Italians who adhere to a strict set of rules for preparing carbonara. Social media users expressed strong opinions about the new recipe, with some even making aggressive remarks towards the historian.
Debate on Free Speech and Anti-Semitism
The podcast episode discusses a debate the speaker had at a public event regarding the main source of anti-Semitism. The speaker argued that the main source comes from Islamism, while another panel member disagreed, claiming Islamism is just the same as any form of identity politics. The discussion remained civil, but the speaker had to push back on this point. The episode also mentions a march against anti-Semitism, where many people who don't usually attend protests showed up, creating a somber and dignified atmosphere. The episode concludes with a discussion about the arrest of a controversial figure in a coffee shop and the implications this has on free speech.
Controversy Surrounding University President's Testimony
The podcast episode highlights a recent congressional hearing where a university president was questioned about the safety of Jewish students on college campuses. The president faced criticism for not clearly condemning calls for the genocide of Jews, stating that it would depend on the context. This sparked a debate about the double standards in academia when it comes to freedom of speech and the treatment of different minority groups. The episode also touches on the importance of credible journalism when reporting on sensitive topics and highlights the need for fair and unbiased reporting.
This week on Taking The Myth, Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) and Iram Ramzan of sedaa.org (@Iram_Ramzan) discuss all the big topics.
0:00 Intro 1:22 France 5:14 French school ‘row’ over renaissance art and Muslim pupils 18:20 The UK’s diplomatic spat with Greece over Parthenon marbles. 25:10 Stephen speaking at The Battle Of Ideas in Buxton 28:38 The march against antisemitism in London and the arrest of Tommy Robinson 34:00 American college presidents, free speech and antisemitism. 45:36 Italian carbonara row 48.14 Owen Jones reviews October 7th massacre footage 57:16 Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? 59:00 Audience questions
