The spiked podcast Jew hatred, borders and censorship
Oct 20, 2025
Join Alison Pearson, a prominent columnist and co-host of Planet Normal, Andrew Doyle, a sharp-witted writer and comedian, and Connie Shaw, an advocate for free speech. They dig into the alarming rise of antisemitism and police responses that seem cowardly. The conversation touches on the cultural implications of naming children after militants and the failures of multiculturalism. They explore the overarching themes of free speech, cancel culture, and the need for clearer legal standards, all while questioning whether immigration is our defining political issue.
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Police Failures Exposed By Football Ban
- The banning of the Maccabee Tel Aviv football team exposed police inability to protect Jewish citizens in big cities.
- Speakers argue this reveals institutional cowardice and selective policing around community sensitivities.
Prioritise Protection Over Appeasement
- Pay for principled protection when public safety is threatened rather than appeasing threats.
- Authorities must prioritise protecting vulnerable citizens over avoiding community displeasure.
Cowardice, Not Strategy, Drives Police Choices
- Alison Pearson calls the response an epidemic of moral cowardice and accuses police of appeasing extremists to avoid unrest.
- She cites community impact assessments being used selectively instead of equal policing for all protected groups.
