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John McWhorter, Daniel Bessner & Tyler Austin Harper – The Gaza War and the Crisis of Liberalism

Nov 24, 2023
John McWhorter, Daniel Bessner & Tyler Austin Harper discuss the Gaza War, cancel culture silence on Israel, safety concerns of American Jewish students, DEI vs antisemitism response teams, linguistic ambiguity of 'From the river to the sea', conflict between campus social justice and donor funding, and the crisis of liberalism.
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Quick takeaways

  • The tension between donor interests and social justice missions in universities is a significant challenge that needs to be addressed.
  • The erosion of Western values and the rise of capitalism have formed an unholy alliance with detrimental effects on society and political discourse.

Deep dives

The tension between pro-Israel and anti-racism on college campuses

The podcast episode explores the tension and conflicts that arise on college campuses when discussing the Israel-Palestinian conflict. The episode highlights concerns about free speech, backlash against cancel culture, and the rise of safetyism. It delves into the challenges faced by Jewish students who feel their support for Israel is not taken seriously, and the impact of donor influence on university responses. The conversation also touches on the complexities of language and the different interpretations of phrases used by different sides of the conflict. It ends by discussing broader issues like liberalism, the future of the West, and the urgency of addressing climate change.

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