Discussions on May Day, Marx's birthday, and Soviet Victory day are linked to the workers movement and student encampments for Free Palestine. Haz's speech drama at Emory University, Fetterman's lies, NYPD's first library visit, and Biden's stance on Israel are highlighted. Toronto May Day unity, Black Hammer controversy, reflections on global movements, Jackson Hinkle's controversies, Israel's role, Marxist principles, John Federman's advocacy for Palestinian rights, and bike lock security in NYC are covered.
Students at MIT advocate for ethical divestment in support of Palestine.
John Fetterman spreads misinformation to discredit student protests for peace.
Critics like Fetterman undermine concerns over human rights violations in Palestine.
Deep dives
Students Protesting Campus Investments in Israel Trigger Controversy
Students at MIT are advocating for full disclosure of financial investments by their university and demand for divestment from arms manufacturing companies involved in conflicts worldwide, along with entities complicit in Israeli occupation and human rights violations. They also call for a boycott of companies supporting Israeli apartheid and request the university to commit to a Palestinian-led rebuilding of Gaza's higher education sector.
John Fetterman Criticizes Students for Campus Protests on Fox News
On Fox News, John Fetterman dismisses students protesting campus investments in Israel, claiming that they lack knowledge about the situation, suggesting that they are being paid to protest. He contends that the protests are working against peace and wrongly states that Hamas has rejected ceasefire proposals, while in reality, it is Israel that has rejected ceasefires and escalated military actions in Gaza.
Misinformation Spread on Protests Gets Attention from Politicians
John Fetterman echoes debunked claims about protesters being paid and criticizes student protests for peace in Palestine. He references false information regarding ceasefires and attempts to discredit the legitimate demands made by protesters. This spread of misinformation is used to undermine the student-led efforts for justice and accountability regarding investments involving Israel.
Inflammatory Rhetoric and Baseless Accusations by John Fetterman
John Fetterman perpetuates inflammatory rhetoric and baseless accusations regarding student protests, accusing them of being paid to protest and misrepresenting their demands. By diminishing the students' efforts for transparency and accountability regarding university investments, Fetterman aligns himself with false narratives to delegitimize the students' calls for ethical divestment practices.
The Complexity of Hostage Testimonies
Hostages who returned home refrained from criticizing their captors, reporting positive treatment, good food, medical care, and personal relationships. This led to media restrictions in Israel and violence against families of current captives. Critics like John Federman question the authenticity of outrage towards such treatment, despite severe casualties and human rights violations in Palestine.
Debunking Misinformation Towards Palestine
In light of ongoing conflicts, misinformation prevails in justifying Israeli military actions, including disproven claims of mass rape and atrocities. The lack of formal military structure in Palestine complicates responses to occupation, leading to violent repercussions. Criticism towards US political alignment underscores the consequences of bipartisan support for Israeli policies, despite increasing public dissent.
Support the podcast on Patreon! $5 goes a long way for us.
https://www.patreon.com/theleftop/membership
Haz and Hinkle kicked off campus and whine about it. Fetterman and the NYPD are liars.
Chris and Aaron back with a news episode, discussing May Day, Marx's birthday, and Soviet Victory day, and connecting the workers movement with the student encampments for a Free Palestine and the qualitative differences the new movement has from older events like Occupy and the George Floyd uprising. Needless to say, the kids are alright.
Next we look at the incident at Emory University where Haz gave a dumb speech capped by screaming at students booing him for defending Jackson Hinkle. Jon Fetterman lies about students demands while the NYPD goes to a library for the first time. Biden says there is no red line for Israel.
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
