System Update with Glenn Greenwald Federal Court Dismisses & Mocks Lawsuit Brought by Pro-Israel UPenn Student; Dave Portnoy, Crusader Against Cancel Culture, Demands No More Jokes About Jews
Jun 11, 2025
A federal court hilariously dismissed a lawsuit from pro-Israel students at the University of Pennsylvania, critiquing its claims on antisemitism. The conversation dives into the contradictions within free speech advocacy as Dave Portnoy, previously a cancel culture opponent, reacts emotionally to jokes about Jewish people. The complexities surrounding Jewish students' victimhood in today's climate and the shifting narratives in political discourse are also laid bare, highlighting the nuanced debate over free expression versus sensitivity.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Court Mocks Pro-Israel Lawsuit
- The federal court dismissed a lawsuit by pro-Israel UPenn students claiming antisemitism on campus, mocking it as privileged entitlement.
- This ruling challenges the narrative that American Jewish students face unique threats on campuses requiring special protection.
Campus Protests Target Israel, Not Jews
- Protest movements against Israel's Gaza war were active on campuses with significant Jewish participation.
- These protests targeted Israeli policies rather than Jewish students, contradicting victimhood claims.
Discomfort Is Part of College
- College students experience ideas that make them uncomfortable; this is a standard part of adult education.
- The claim that pro-Israel students have a right not to hear criticism of Israel on campuses is unprecedented and flawed.
