FDD Events Podcast FDD Morning Brief | feat. Olivia Reingold (Dec. 13)
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Dec 13, 2024 
Olivia Reingold, a staff writer for The Free Press, dives into the complexities of anti-Israel activism on U.S. campuses. She discusses how media bias affects narratives surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict and shares her experiences with hostility in academic settings. The conversation also touches on the implications of extreme rhetoric, the financial backing of campus activism, and the shift away from traditional media in reporting conflicts. Reingold's insights reveal the challenging landscape of activism and antisemitism in contemporary society.
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Reingold's NPR Experience
- Olivia Reingold worked at NPR, reporting on the Crow Tribe.
- An editor inserted "racist" into a headline about Trump's tweets, leading her to question NPR's objectivity.
Media Bias
- Mainstream outlets lack scrutiny when reporting on Hamas, often portraying them sympathetically.
- They present individuals linked to Hamas as everyday Gazans while highlighting any Israeli connection.
Accidental Antisemitism
- Reingold interviewed a Columbia student who initially condemned antisemitism but didn't recognize it in anti-Israel rhetoric.
- The student's views, like many others, unintentionally became antisemitic due to the extreme rhetoric they absorbed.