

Live from the Table: Political Writer Brendan O'Neill on October 7, Israel and the Crisis of Civilisation
Oct 25, 2024
Brendan O'Neill, a political writer and author of "After the Pogrom: 7 October", joins the conversation to analyze the West's response to Hamas's actions. He discusses the illusion of intellectual honesty in political debate and challenges prevailing narratives surrounding radical Islam. O'Neill also confronts the resurgence of antisemitism following the October 7 conflict in Israel. He emphasizes the need for critical engagement with free speech and the dangers of far-right ideologies, urging listeners to navigate these complex issues with nuance.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Intro
00:00 • 2min
Shifting Perspectives on Radical Islam and Politics
01:41 • 12min
Reflections on War and Antisemitism
13:36 • 28min
Exploring Dangerous Narratives in Far-Right Discourse
41:34 • 4min
Navigating Free Speech and Anti-Semitism
45:09 • 35min
Exploring Political Perspectives on Israel: Understanding Support and Advocacy
01:20:22 • 2min
The Illusion of Intellectual Honesty in Political Discourse
01:22:43 • 2min
Engaging with Opposing Viewpoints in Public Discourse
01:24:23 • 4min