The Jordan Harbinger Show 1208: Antisemitism | Skeptical Sunday
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Sep 14, 2025 
Join writer and researcher Nick Pell as he dives into the disturbing evolution of modern antisemitism. Pell reveals how today's intellectuals wield sophisticated arguments masked as scholarship, making them more insidious than traditional extremists. He challenges the myth of Jewish overrepresentation and critiques damaging stereotypes linking Jewish identity to negative societal impacts. Engaging in open dialogue and confronting these harmful narratives, Pell advocates for combating antisemitism with facts rather than silence, fostering deeper understanding.
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Sophisticated Antisemitism Is Hidden
- Modern antisemitism often comes from well-dressed, well-read people using charts and citations to persuade.
- Ignoring it lets these sophisticated narratives spread and become more dangerous.
The '109 Countries' Claim Misleads
- The oft-cited claim that Jews were expelled from 109 countries is false and misleading.
- A more accurate count is closer to a dozen, and the inflated number masks historical nuance.
Medieval Moneylending Explains Expulsions
- Medieval Christians were often banned from interest lending, so Jews filled a necessary economic role as moneylenders.
- That role produced resentment and made Jews convenient scapegoats when rulers defaulted on debts.
