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Katie and Assal Rad examine the double standards in free speech, comparing mainstream media outrage over Bob Vylan's chant, Kneecap, and Zohran Mamdani's criticism of Israel with its reaction to genocide against Palestinians.

Timestamps:

1. 00:00 Media IGNORES starving babies to focus on Kneecap and Bob Vylan’s chants at Glastonbury
2. 02:48 Double standards: Zohran Mamdani grilled on “globalize the intifda,” no outcry for settlers’ “death to arbs”
3. 04:40 Clip: Israeli soldiers chant “there are no innocent civilians”
4. 06:41 Assal Rad exposes hypocrisy of U.S. government celebration of Netanyahu
5. 08:40 “Palestinian, Muslim, Arab lives do not matter… only Israeli” in Western narrative
6. 09:32 Clip: Bobby Vylan on US and UK complicit in genocide in Palestine
7. 12:32 “The majority of the world is against what Israel is doing” - Assal Rad

Dr. Assal Rad is a scholar of Middle East history and nonresident fellow at Arab Center Washington DC. She works on research and writing related to U.S. foreign policy issues, the Middle East, and contemporary Iran. Her writing can be seen in Newsweek, The National Interest, The Independent, Foreign Policy and more, and she has appeared as a commentator on BBC World, Al Jazeera, CNN, and NPR. She completed a PhD in History from the University of California, Irvine in 2018 and is the author of The State of Resistance: Politics, Culture, and Identity in Modern Iran (Cambridge University Press, 2022).

Generated Summary:

Main Topic: The video discusses the double standards in media coverage and political reactions regarding free speech related to Israel and Palestine, particularly focusing on the contrasting responses to pro-Palestinian expressions versus anti-Arab sentiments and Israeli actions.

Key Points:

• Media Bias: The presenters highlight the disparity in coverage between the starvation of babies in Gaza due to Israeli blockades and the outrage over chants made by musicians like Bob Vylan at Glastonbury.
• Censorship and Double Standards: The BBC's decision to censor Kneecap (due to their pro-Palestine stance) while airing Bob Vylan's performance (including a "death to the IDF" chant) is presented as an example of censorship and double standards. The presenters note the subsequent investigation and visa revocations faced by the artists.
• "Death to Arabs" Chants: The video contrasts the outrage over chants against the IDF with the lack of condemnation and media attention given to Israelis chanting "death to Arabs" during Flag Day celebrations in Jerusalem.
• Zohran Mamdani and "Globalize the Intifada": The presenters discuss how politician Zohran Mamdani was repeatedly asked to condemn calls to "globalize the intifada" (a statement he never made), while similar demands are not made regarding anti-Arab statements.
• Israeli Soldiers' Chants: A clip is shown of Israeli soldiers chanting about wiping out the seed of Amalek and stating "there are no innocent civilians" in Gaza, highlighting the dehumanization of Palestinians.
• US Support for Israel: The video criticizes the US government's unwavering support for Israel, even for leaders like Netanyahu who face ICC arrest warrants, while simultaneously revoking visas for artists expressing anti-IDF sentiments.
• Dehumanization of Palestinian Lives: The speakers argue that Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim lives are devalued in Western narratives, contributing to the logic of genocide.
• Bob Vylan's Statement: A clip of Bob Vylan is shown where theybdedicatena song to artists supporting Palestine and condemns the UK and US complicity in the "genocide" of the Palestinian people.
• Global Opinion: Despite Western narratives, the video asserts that the majority of the world opposes Israel's actions, as evidenced by UN votes and shifting public opinion, even in highly propagandized countries like the US.

Highlights:

• The stark contrast between the media's focus on controversial chants versus the lack of attention given to the starvation of babies in Gaza.
• The comparison of the treatment of Bob Vylan and Kneecap with the reception of Netanyahu in the US Congress.
• The emphasis on the dehumanization of Palestinians in Western media and political discourse.

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Video Description:

Katie Halper and Aaron Maté go over the worst moments of the Sunday morning news shows that they watch so you don’t have to.

If it's Monday Morning, it's #mondaymourning

About Rania Khalek:

Rania Khalek is an award-winning Lebanese-American journalist and host of Dispatches on Breakthrough News, where she investigates the global consequences of imperialism, war, and systemic oppression. With over a decade of frontline reporting from conflict zones and marginalized communities, her work has been featured in The Nation, The Intercept, Al Jazeera, FAIR, and The Electronic Intifada, where she served on the editorial board.

Key themes of her work:

• Exposing the human cost of U.S. militarism and corporate power in the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, and beyond.
• Challenging dehumanizing narratives about occupied and sanctioned populations.
• Amplifying grassroots movements for racial, economic, and carceral justice in the U.S.

As host of Dispatches, Khalek convenes critical voices often excluded from mainstream discourse, including Mexico’s first woman president, Claudia Sheinbaum, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil Pinto, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez, and regional leaders such as Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem. These conversations dissect geopolitics through the lens of anti-imperialism and global solidarity. Khalek’s reporting has shaped public debate on issues ranging from police violence to sanctions regimes, earning recognition for its rigor and unflinching focus on silenced perspectives. Based in Beirut, she continues to report from the frontlines of resistance to war and inequality.^[[1] https://archive.ph/ekPi7]

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Main Topic: The video analyzes the potential for escalating conflict between the US and Iran, focusing on recent US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and the rhetoric surrounding these actions.

Key Points:

• US Strikes on Iran: The video discusses the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, questioning the justification and potential consequences of these actions.
• Rhetoric and Propaganda: The hosts dissect the language used by US officials (Trump, Vance, Rubio, Graham) to frame the situation, highlighting what they perceive as lies, exaggerations, and manipulative talking points.
• Double Standards: The video points out the hypocrisy of the US and Israel accusing Iran of being a state sponsor of terror and pursuing nuclear weapons while ignoring Israel's own nuclear arsenal and aggressive actions.
• Lack of Congressional Approval: The hosts emphasize that the US military actions against Iran were not authorized by Congress, continuing a trend of presidential overreach in foreign policy.
• Impact on the Region: The discussion covers the broader impact of the conflict on the Middle East, including the weakening of Iran's allies and the ongoing violence in Gaza and Lebanon.
• Negotiations as a Ruse: The video suggests that diplomatic efforts with Iran were a sham, used as a cover for planned military action.
• Regime Change: Despite official denials, the hosts argue that the US and Israel are ultimately seeking regime change in Iran.
• War Fatigue: The speakers express weariness with endless wars and the lack of opposition to US military interventions.

Highlights:

• Guest Rana Khan's Perspective: Rana Khan, a journalist based in Beirut, provides firsthand insights into the situation in the region and the impact of Israeli aggression.
• Analysis of US Officials' Statements: The hosts meticulously deconstruct statements by Trump, Vance, Rubio, and Graham, exposing what they see as inconsistencies and falsehoods.
• Comparison to Abusive Relationships: The video draws a parallel between the US's actions towards Iran and an abusive relationship, where the abuser blames the victim for their own aggression.
• Comparison to Nazi Tactics: The hosts draw a parallel between the humanitarian aid zones in Gaza and Nazi gas chambers.
• Discussion of AIPAC's Influence: The video mentions the influence of AIPAC on US politicians and the lack of genuine debate on foreign policy.

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1. Title edit: word, Us -> US

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Video Description:

On this week’s show, you’re getting two scoops.

It’s a Useful Idiots double header, with former CIA Agent Barry Eisler, who left the CIA to become a spy-thriller novelist (get his latest book The System at barryeisler.com), and Ben & Jerry’s Cofounder Ben Cohen, who was arrested recently for interrupting RFK Jr.’s congressional testimony to protest US funding of Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

First, Barry Eisler explains his role as a covert operative in the CIA, and the truth it taught him about American tribalist politics.

I spent three years in a covert position in the CIA. It taught me a lot about the culture and machinations of the U.S. government and what some call the deep state. And it became great fodder for a guy who then went on to become a full-time thriller writer.

What I found there is in some ways a microcosm of tribalism politics in America. And it's this.

A lot of people think, ‘oh, is it a bunch of liberals there? Or is it a bunch of conservatives?’ But the fundamental, underlying, and much more meaningful political culture in the CIA is the belief that ‘Hey, America is a force for good in the world. And everything we do, whether it's traditional espionage or shading off into coups or even invasions and occupations, that's all just to make the world a better place.’

It's that more fundamental thing where they really believe that America is a force for good in the world and that our mistakes are just innocent mistakes, rather than something much more nefarious.

Subscribe for the full interview with Barry Eisler, where we discuss Russiagate from a CIA perspective, watch Palantir’s Alex Karp let slip that his AI kills people, and the connection Barry’s spy thrillers have to Aaron’s nonfiction writing.

Next we talk to Ben Cohen, cofounder of Ben & Jerry’s.

After disrupting a Senate testimony from RFK Jr. to protest US funding of weapons for Israel’s mass assault on Gaza, he was hauled out by police and arrested. He explains why he did it:

Everybody has their breaking point. I was reading about the slaughter of all these innocent children in Gaza. And then I read another article in the paper about another outbreak of lead poisoning in Milwaukee. Lead poisoning creates irreversible brain damage and there's nothing you can do about it.

And we know how to prevent it! It's chipping lead paint and lead in plumbing pipes and we could fix it, for a minuscule five percent of the Pentagon budget!

And so those two things: we’re making a conscious decision to provide the bombs as a gift to Israel that they use to kill kids in Gaza. And we're kicking kids off Medicaid and not preventing lead poisoning, an easily preventable permanent disease.

So I said, I’ve got to make my voice heard. I’ve got to take the most serious action that a citizen can take, which is an act of civil disobedience. And so that's what I did.

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Timestamps:

1. 00:00 Intro
2. 01:06 Matthew Miller FLIPS
3. 04:30 Musk and Trump break up over Epstein
4. 08:20 Indian Lt Gov's CRAZY evolution take
5. 12:57 Israel runs NYC mayor debate
6. 17:50 Barry Eisler interview
7. 33:57 Ben Cohen interview

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Main Topic: This episode of the "Useful Idiots" podcast features discussions on current political events, including Matt Miller's changing stance on Israeli war crimes, Elon Musk's feud with Donald Trump, controversial statements by Indiana's Lieutenant Governor, and criticism of New York City mayoral candidate Zoran Mandani's views on Israel. It also includes interviews with Barry Eisler, a former CIA operative turned novelist, about his new book "The System," and Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, about his activism.

Key Points:

• Matt Miller's Shift on Israeli War Crimes: The hosts discuss how former State Department spokesperson Matt Miller admitted that Israel committed war crimes after leaving his government position, contradicting his previous statements.
• Elon Musk vs. Donald Trump: Elon Musk accused Donald Trump of being in the Epstein files, sparking a feud. The hosts and Newsmax discuss the implications and potential motivations behind Musk's claim.
• Indiana Lieutenant Governor's Controversial Statement: The hosts criticize Indiana's Lieutenant Governor for suggesting that belief in evolution implies indifference to suicide.
• Zoran Mandani's Views on Israel: The hosts discuss the controversy surrounding New York City mayoral candidate Zoran Mandani's refusal to prioritize a visit to Israel and his support for equal rights for all states, including Israel.
• Barry Eisler Interview: Eisler discusses his background, his new political thriller "The System," and the compromising positions the system puts people in. He also touches on the culture within the CIA and the incentives for conformity.
• Ben Cohen Interview: Cohen discusses his recent arrest for protesting US policy on Israel, his past activism, and his views on government spending priorities, particularly the military budget.

Highlights:

• Matt Miller's admission of lying about Israeli war crimes while in office.
• Elon Musk's accusation against Donald Trump regarding the Epstein files.
• The Indiana Lieutenant Governor's misunderstanding of evolutionary theory.
• Zoran Mandani's stance on equal rights and his refusal to prioritize visiting Israel.
• Barry Eisler's insights into the CIA's culture and the pressures of political power.
• Ben Cohen's passionate advocacy and civil disobedience against perceived injustices.

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Joining forces with Palestinians and allies in the struggle against Zionism

Vienna, June 13-15th, 2025

Support the Call: https://www.juedisch-antizionistisch.at/en/congress

Get your Ticket: https://www.juedisch-antizionistisch.at/en/tickets

The world watches in horror the unfolding genocide against the Palestinian people committed by Zionism in partnership with the West. It is our duty to take action, as this is done in our name. We must join our Palestinian brothers and sisters in their darkest hour, and work for freeing and decolonising Palestine! To achieve this just aim, we must have progressive organisations and individuals across the world with us, working against Zionist Apartheid, ethnic cleansing and genocide as the last devastating evidence of colonialism which must be terminated.

Jews and people of Jewish descent everywhere - those whom the Zionist state claims to speak for – are uniting to declare their unwavering opposition to Zionism.

Since the First Zionist Congress over a century ago, Zionism claimed to speak on behalf of all Jews, while permanently attempting to silence our opposition to its constant crimes. Jewish tradition, history and culture is totally opposed to genocide.

The impressive history of Jewish resistance to Zionism is as long as Zionism – it included religious communities as well as secular movements of Jewish descent, and the vehement Jewish opposition to the creation of the Zionist state in Palestine itself.

Zionism is a crime against Judaism and the indigenous people of Palestine, and we are committed to putting an end to it. Over the years, it became clear that Zionism, instead of protecting Jews, placed them in great danger by committing atrocious acts in their name. Zionism is based on racial supremacy, adopting the very racist assumptions which are inherent to antisemitism – describing Jews as belonging to some chosen race – a notion which is fundamentally racist and which has no relation to Judaism.

The Zionist settler-colonial entity denies Palestinians their most basic rights. Zionism operates through colonialism, apartheid, ethnic-cleansing and genocide in Palestine Even before 1948. Fourteen million Palestinians worldwide are its direct victims. To Israel we firmly declare “Not in Our Name!” We are devoted to terminating Zionism and we are devoted to the decolonisation of Palestine under Palestinian leadership!

Above all, Zionism is a crime against humanity. Dedicated to the oath of the survivors of Mauthausen concentration camp, handed down to us as testimony of resistance against Nazi fascism, we follow their universal legacy and reiterate their message: “The permanence in the camp, lasting years, has reinforced in our minds the knowledge of the value of brotherhood among the people of all nations. True to these ideals, we make a solemn oath to continue to fight, firm and united, against imperialism and against the instigation of hatred between peoples.”

Together we will join forces at the first Jewish Anti-Zionist Congress and united we will join the Palestinians in liberating Palestine, and building a democratic, just and equal society for all!

People of all backgrounds are invited.^[[1] https://www.juedisch-antizionistisch.at/en]

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Video Description:

Two Israeli Embassy staffers were shot and killed on Wednesday evening by a man who yelled “Free Palestine.” The man allegedly wrote a manifesto, and it isn’t clear yet what his motives are, his mental state, if he was a lone actor, or as our guest today puts it: “crazy.”

Useful Idiots: Let's start with the top news in the US: the shooting of two Israeli embassy officials outside an event in Washington, DC. What we know so far is that the alleged shooter chanted Free Palestine. There's also a manifesto that's been purported to be written by him, although we haven't confirmed that. With so much going on in Gaza, atrocities day by day, it feels a little inhuman to talk about two deaths in Washington when there's thousands of deaths going on in Gaza. But what is your reaction?

Norman Finkelstein: Well, my first reaction is that you have to have the facts and make a careful evaluation on the basis of the facts. When I first read about it this morning, I thought it had occurred at the Israeli consulate. And I assumed it was a Palestinian who had committed the action. And my first reaction was to remember the [Polish Jewish] fellow Herschel Grynszpan, who assassinated the second-level diplomat in the German legation in Paris in 1938.

He reacted in sheer horror at what was being done to the Jews. And he did an act. Of course, the Germans called it an act of terrorism, and that's what triggered Kristallnacht. I'm not aware of any [historians] who condemned him for the act, even though you could say it was not a very smart thing to do because it triggered Kristallnacht.

So that was my initial reaction. But then that turned out to be wrong because of two things. It didn't occur in the Israeli consulate. It occurred in front of a Jewish museum in Washington. And secondly, it's unclear at this point whether the alleged perpetrator was even aware that these two people worked in the Israeli consulate. So that throws a large number of variables into the equation. There seems to be this big disconnect between a sophisticated manifesto and a fellow just going randomly in front of a Jewish museum in Washington and attempting to assassinate two people who presumably he thought were Jewish.

So everything remains foggy now. I would say for me, the bottom line is it could have been a nutty guy. That's always possible. It could be a smart guy with a crazy project. It could be a crazy guy with a crazy project.

Subscribe to hear the full interview with Norman Finkelstein – 50 MINUTES longer. Norman reveals the “main enabler” of the genocide, calls out the New York Times for its coverage of the Israeli embassy shooting, discusses his debate with “that thing called Destiny,” and gives his prediction for how quickly Israeli crimes will be forgotten.

Timestamps:

1. 00:00 Intro
2. 01:14 Dems want power until death
3. 03:20 Trump's Big Beautiful Bill
4. 08:10 MSM coverage of Israeli embassy shooting
5. 10:26 ADL's Jonathan Greenblatt on the shooting
6. 14:31 Norman Finkelstein interview preview
7. 15:50 Israeli Embassy Shooting: Norm's Initial Reaction
8. 21:58 GOP Congressman wants to NUKE Arab countries
9. 25:05 Norm's Take on Israel
10. 38:56 The "Main Enabler" of the Genocide

Generated Summary:

Main Topic: The video features Norman Finkelstein discussing the shooting of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington D.C., the media coverage surrounding it, and the broader context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly the situation in Gaza.

Key Points:

• Initial Reaction to Shooting: Finkelstein initially thought the shooting occurred at the Israeli consulate and was perpetrated by a Palestinian, drawing a parallel to Herschel Grynszpan. However, he later learned it occurred at a Jewish museum and the shooter's motives were unclear.
• Shooter's Motives and Manifesto: The shooter allegedly chanted "Free Palestine" and may have written a sophisticated manifesto, creating a disconnect with the seemingly random nature of the attack.
• Media Coverage Disparity: The hosts and Finkelstein criticize the disproportionate media coverage of the embassy shooting compared to the ongoing deaths and atrocities in Gaza, including malnutrition deaths and Israeli attacks.
• ADL and Jonathan Greenblatt: The discussion touches on Jonathan Greenblatt of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and his attempt to link the shooting to Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, accusing him of using "genocidal rhetoric."
• Israeli Government's Response: The video highlights the Israeli government's blaming of Israeli Democratic Party leader Yair Golan for the shooting, due to his criticism of Israel's actions.
• Broader Context of Israeli Society: Finkelstein discusses the current state of Israeli society, suggesting that the events of October 7th have unleashed previously repressed "demons" and allowed for the public espousal of hateful views. He contrasts this with Nazi Germany, noting that while Germans may have had some ignorance, Israelis are fully aware of the situation in Gaza.
• Legitimacy of Israel: The discussion raises the question of whether Israel loses its legitimacy as a state due to its actions over the past 19 months.

Highlights:

• Finkelstein's historical perspective, drawing parallels to Herschel Grynszpan and the US war with Japan.
• The critique of media bias and the selective valuing of lives.
• The discussion of the internal dynamics within Israeli society and the extent of public support for the actions in Gaza.
• Randy Fine, a Florida congressman, suggesting nuking the whole Arab world.

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Video Description:

In this special livestream Katie and guest co-host Najla Said anchor a seder in the streets organized by IfNotNow, a movement of American groups working to decrease American support for Israeli apartheid, Shoresh, a movement of anti-Zionist Israelis, Jews for Racial and Economic Justice, a progressive Jewish group working on issues local to NYC and Rabbis For Ceasefire.

Katie interviews Shezza Abboushi Dallal, staff attorney with the Creating Law Enforcement Accountability and Responsibility project, or CLEAR and one of Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers, Antizionist Rabbi Brant Rosen, Columbia Professor Joshua Howley and Rihem Barghouti, a founder of the Boycott Divest Sanctions (BDS) movement.

Timestamps:

1. 00:00:00 Antizionist Rabbi Brant Rosen
2. 00:12:40 Najla Said, writer, actor, Edward Said's daughter
3. 00:20:54 Mahmoud Khalil update with Shezza Abboushi Dallal, one of his lawyers, and staff attorney with the Creating Law Enforcement Accountability and Responsibility project [CLEAR]
4. 00:30:17 Katie and Najla
5. 00:43:09 Liberation Seder
6. 00:44:29 Najla and Katie
7. 00:57:38 Indya Moore
8. 01:08:47 Katie and Najla
9. 01:14:47 Palestinian Jewish activist and author Esther Farmer
10. 01:47:33 Katie and Najla
11. 01:58:11 Columbia professor Josh Howley on Mahmoud Khalil and recently arrested Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi
12. 02:14:12 Riham Bargouti, co-founder of BDS (Boycott Divest Sanctions Movement)

Generated Summary:

Main Topic:

The video is a livestream of a "Seder in the Streets" event organized by Jewish Voice for Peace and other groups, focusing on solidarity with Palestine, protesting the Israeli occupation and genocide in Gaza, and addressing related issues of state oppression and injustice in the US.

Key Points:

• Passover and Liberation: The speakers draw parallels between the Exodus story and contemporary struggles for liberation, particularly for Palestinians. They emphasize that the Passover story is a universal story of liberation for all oppressed people, not just Jews.
• Anti-Zionism and Judaism: The speakers strongly differentiate between Judaism and Zionism, arguing that Zionism has hijacked the Jewish religion and is being used to justify the oppression of Palestinians. They affirm a Judaism rooted in anti-Zionism and social justice.
• State Oppression in the US: The video highlights the targeting of pro-Palestine activists, particularly students and immigrants, in the US. They discuss the cases of Mahmoud Khalil and Mohsen Madawi, Palestinian students who were detained and targeted for deportation due to their activism.
• Role of Columbia University: The speakers criticize Columbia University's administration for its lack of support for pro-Palestine students and its potential complicity in the targeting of activists.
• Media Misrepresentation: The speakers discuss the corporate media's biased coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the pro-Palestine movement, accusing them of misrepresenting the situation and promoting anti-Palestinian sentiment.
• Call to Action: The speakers urge viewers to take action in support of Palestine, including supporting the BDS movement, participating in protests, and challenging the narrative that equates criticism of Israel with anti-Semitism.

Highlights:

• Rabbi Brant Rosen's perspective: Rabbi Rosen highlights the parallels between the Passover story and today's political moment, emphasizing that Pharaoh used fear to excuse violence, and today's pharaohs still rule through occupation, deportation, and incarceration.
• Najla Said's personal connection: Najla Said, daughter of Edward Said, shares her personal experiences and feelings about the situation at Columbia University, where her father was a professor and a prominent voice for Palestinian liberation.
• Interview with Shezza Abboushi Dallal: The interview with Mahmoud Khalil's lawyer provides an overview of his case and the legal challenges he faces.
• Liberation Seder in the Streets: The video features clips from the Liberation Seder event, including speeches, chants, and musical performances.
• Interview with Joshua Howley: The interview with Joshua Howley, a professor at Columbia University, discusses the atmosphere at Columbia, the role of Betar and Canary Mission, and the claims of anti-semitism on campus.
• Interview with Riham Bargouti: The interview with Riham Bargouti, a founding member of the BDS movement, discusses the relevance and impact of BDS in the present moment.
• Indya Moore's speech: Indya Moore's speech at Foley Square emphasizes the importance of love, unity, and solidarity in the face of oppression.

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Introduction to Tony Greenstein

• Tony Greenstein is introduced as the son of an orthodox Rabbi and a writer for various publications including The Guardian and Electronic Intifada.
• He has authored significant works such as "Fighting Fascism in Brighton and the South Coast," and contributed to books on philosophy and ethics.
• His notable book, "Zionism During the Holocaust: The Weaponization of Memory in the Service of State and Nation," is highly recommended by the host.

Recent Arrest and Political Climate

• Tony discusses his recent arrest on December 20th, which was prompted by a tweet he posted that allegedly supported the prescribed organization Hamas.
• He notes that the charges have since been adjusted but emphasize the use of anti-terrorism laws to suppress Palestinian support.
• Tony highlights that this trend of using anti-terrorism laws is affecting many individuals who express solidarity with Palestinians, equating such support to terrorism.
• He references a fellow activist, Haim Bashid Zubir, who faced similar consequences for his comments at a protest against the Israeli ambassador.

Details of Arrest and Charges

• Tony reveals that he was arrested based on a tweet where he expressed support for Palestinians and mentioned Hamas as part of the Palestinian resistance.
• He recalls making a controversial comparison between Israel and Nazi Germany during a protest, which led to accusations of racially aggravated offenses.
• After eight hours in custody, he was released, and the police later informed him that they would not pursue charges related to the racially aggravated offense.
• Tony is currently facing serious anti-terrorism charges, which could lead to a lengthy prison sentence, and he is awaiting further court proceedings.

Legal Context and Freedom of Speech

• The conversation shifts to the legal context of free speech in the UK, where Tony notes the absence of a First Amendment equivalent.
• He argues that even in the US, free speech is not absolute and is being increasingly restricted by court rulings.
• Tony cites Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights as a supposed protection for free speech, but expresses skepticism about its enforcement in practice.
• He critiques the role of police and courts in the UK, suggesting that they often act in alignment with the interests of those in power rather than upholding justice.

Discussion on Palestinian Treatment and Anti-Semitism

• The discussion touches upon the treatment of Palestinians, particularly those without prominent platforms, and the challenges faced by Palestinian and Arab British individuals.
• Tony mentions that in Germany, a significant number of individuals arrested under anti-Semitism laws are Jewish, highlighting the irony in the situation.
• He argues that Jewish identity is often politicized, where those who do not support the state of Israel are rendered invisible and accused of contributing to anti-Semitism.
• Tony concludes by asserting that Jews are often used as a moral cover for imperialist actions in the Middle East, which complicates their identity in political discourse.

Tony Greenstein is the co-founder of Britain's Palestine solidarity campaign and the author of "Zionism During the Holocaust: The Weaponisation of Memory in the Service of State and Nation."

1. 00:00:00 Tony's bio
2. 00:00:50 Tony's arrest over comments about Hamas
3. 00:02:12 arrest of Haim Bresheeth
4. 00:02:42 Tony's arrest-worthy words
5. 00:03:20 Tony said "Israel is Hitler's bastard offspring"
6. 00:04:20 Tony's two different charges
7. 00:06:04 Is it fair to arrest people for speech if there's no guaranteed freedom of speech?
8. 00:06:56 Germany violating its own laws in order to punish criticism of Israel
9. 00:07:25 justice under capitalism is justice for those who rule not those who are ruled
10. 00:07:28 more Jews are being disproportionately punished under antisemitism laws
11. 00:08:20 Zionist Jews don't see antizionist Jews as really Jewish
12. 00:08:22 "for them being Jewish means supporting a racist and apartheid state which serves imperialism's purposes 00:08:44 "Jews are the moral alibi for imperialism in the Middle East"

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