Bad Hasbara - The World's Most Moral Podcast

Matt and Daniel are joined by anti-zionist Jewish influencer and author Sim Kern to discuss the online hasbara sock puppet brigades, whether feeding prisoners of war is a trick, and to ask whether you can still call a perplexing assemblage of words a joke if it’s not funny in any language.Please donate to Medical Aid for Palestinians: https://www.map.org.uk/ Pre-order Sim’s upcoming book GENOCIDE BAD: https://www.interlinkbooks.com/product/genocide-bad/ Find all Sim’s links at https://www.simkern.com/ Subscribe to the Patreon https://www.patreon.com/badhasbara Subscribe/listen to Bad Hasbara wherever you get your podcasts.Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5RDvo87OzNLA78UH82MI55 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-hasbara-the-worlds-most-moral-podcast/id1721813926Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bad-hasbara/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Eli Valley, a political artist and satirist known for his sharp commentary in Diaspora Boy, dives into pressing topics like the evolving ceasefire and the reactions of American Jewish entertainers. He discusses utilizing humor as a means of coping with sociopolitical tensions, while also reflecting on the complexities of Jewish identity in relation to political satire. The conversation touches on the intersections of empathy and dehumanization within the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, making a case for deeper understanding amidst polarized narratives.

Matt and Daniel are joined by comedian and musician Reggie Watts, who shares his skepticism of large systems, the Palestinian solidarity of an Irish game show audience, and a surefire way to freak out a nervous fascist. Also, ceasefire.Please consider donating to the GoFundMe campaigns for Matt’s sister Diana, and Altadena’s Displaced Black Families.bit.ly/yondianabit.ly/altadenadbfFind Reggie Watts at https://www.instagram.com/reggiewatts/ and https://www.tiktok.com/@reggiewattsSubscribe to the Patreon https://www.patreon.com/badhasbaraSubscribe/listen to Bad Hasbara wherever you get  your podcasts.Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5RDvo87OzNLA78UH82MI55Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-hasbara-the-worlds-most-moral-podcast/id1721813926Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bad-hasbara/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a gripping conversation, Bad Empanada, a popular YouTuber known for his sharp critique of Zionism and American imperialism, shares personal hardships after his twin sister's house was ravaged by fire. He discusses the emotional fallout and the importance of community support while critiquing media disparities in disaster coverage. The dialogue deepens into the socio-political implications of the incident, addressing colonialism, narratives in the Gaza conflict, and the complexities of Jewish identity amidst ongoing global discussions.

Here's a teaser for this week's patreon only episode with the YouTuber Bad Empanada. Subscribe to hear the whole thing. However most of this teaser is about Matt's family being evacuated from their home and how his sister's house burned down. Ii you can, please help my sister and her husband and 2 kids by donating whatever you can to their GoFundMe. This would me so much to me.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bad-hasbara/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Matt and Daniel are joined by comedian Gianmarco Soresi to talk the IDF’s “most moral army” moniker, whether Wicked has zionist implications, and a travel guide for evading prosecution when traveling as a war criminal.Please donate to ANERA at https://www.anera.org/Keep up with Gianmarco Soresi at https://www.gianmarcosoresi.com/Subscribe to the Patreon https://www.patreon.com/badhasbaraSubscribe/listen to Bad Hasbara wherever you get your podcasts.Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5RDvo87OzNLA78UH82MI55Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-hasbara-the-worlds-most-moral-podcast/id1721813926Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bad-hasbara/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Matt and Daniel are joined by three-time Academy Award nominee, actor Debra Winger to discuss Israel in the 1970s, the only time she ever felt anti-semitism in Hollywood, and an unforgivable latke topping.Please donate to Medical Aid for Palestinians https://www.map.org.uk/Subscribe to the Patreon https://www.patreon.com/badhasbaraSubscribe/listen to Bad Hasbara wherever you get your podcasts.Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5RDvo87OzNLA78UH82MI55Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-hasbara-the-worlds-most-moral-podcast/id1721813926Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bad-hasbara/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In place of our regularly scheduled episode we have a short Bad Hasbara Holiday special for all of you. We will be getting back at it next week but until then, Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, and the happiest new year to all.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bad-hasbara/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Noah Kulwin, a contributor to the Blowback podcast, joins the conversation with insights on political issues around media representation and public discourse. The hosts discuss the challenges of naming art in the context of global crises, along with the rising tensions of anti-Semitism in the music industry. They reflect on their personal journeys with Zionism, exploring the complexity of American Jewish identity and the intricacies of U.S.-Israel relations. The dialogue highlights humor, heartbreak, and the intricacies of political expression in modern media.

In this engaging conversation, Maura Finkelstein, a former tenured anthropology professor known for her pro-Palestine views, shares her insights on the implications of her dismissal from Muhlenberg College. She discusses who truly owns the phrase "never again" in cultural memory and reflects on navigating academic freedom in politically charged environments. The dialogue also touches on the complexities of culinary identities and the importance of Palestinian narratives, offering a thoughtful critique of nationalism and identity in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.