Voter Ignorance on Israel Is Tearing Democrats Apart | Brian Kilmeade
Nov 30, 2023
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Brian Kilmeade, Co-anchor on Fox and Friends, discusses his new book on the friendship between Theodore Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington. They also talk about voter ignorance on Israel, the divide within the Democratic Party, protests on college campuses, and the importance of understanding history for gaining perspective on current events.
The Middle East issues are solvable, but one specific nation's actions have hindered progress, while others are willing to align with the rest of the world.
The increasing number of protests related to the Palestinian cause on college campuses highlights a lack of in-depth knowledge on the complex history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Deep dives
The Middle East situation and the role of one nation
The podcast discusses the complexity of the Middle East situation and highlights the role of one specific nation as a problem. The host emphasizes that while the Middle East issues are solvable, one nation's actions have hindered progress. He points out that other nations in the region are actually willing to align with the rest of the world. The host also mentions the marginalization of groups like al Qaeda and ISIS over the years.
Protesters and college campuses
The podcast explores the phenomenon of protests, specifically on college campuses. The host expresses surprise at the increasing number of protests related to the Palestinian cause. He finds it difficult to understand the rationale behind these protests and questions the lack of in-depth knowledge on the complex history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The host highlights the unique dynamics and perplexing nature of the current college protests and mentions recent incidents, including the Manhattan Bridge being shut down by protesters.
Covering news, politics, and audience preferences
The podcast delves into the challenges of covering news and politics, particularly on a morning show. The host emphasizes the need to strike a balance between light and serious topics in the news cycle. He mentions the importance of having a well-researched background while expressing personal opinions. The host also discusses being cognizant of the preferences and expectations of the audience, but not solely relying on them. He acknowledges the depth of the Republican bench in politics but also highlights that different hosts on Fox may have differing perspectives.
Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to "Fox and Friends" co-anchor Brian Kilmeade about his new book, "Teddy and Booker T.: How Two American Icons Blazed a Path for Racial Equality," which explores the friendship between President Theodore Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington; young Democrats' ignorance of Middle Eastern history; how differing opinions on Israel are tearing the Democratic Party apart; the protests on college campuses; the importance of understanding history to gain perspective on current events; and much more.