The Commentary Magazine Podcast Amsterdammerung
Nov 8, 2024
Eliana Johnson, Editor of the Washington Free Beacon and co-host of Ink Stained Wretches, sheds light on recent anti-Semitic violence in Amsterdam and its frightening parallels to the rise of intolerance in the U.S. She discusses immigration's role in these unfolding events and the broader implications for foreign policy, particularly regarding Iran. The podcast also delves into media's response to electoral shifts and highlights how to address the changing dynamics among Jewish voters. A must-listen for those concerned about current political climate!
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Immigration Fuels Populist Backlash
- Immigration, terrorism, and anti-Semitism form a linked dynamic fueling national-populist backlash in Europe and emerging in the U.S.
- The hosts argue migration and integration failures help explain rising organized anti-Jewish violence.
U.S. Incidents Mirror Amsterdam Violence
- John recounts multiple U.S. incidents: an Orthodox boy assaulted, campus encampments, and the DePaul beating of Israeli reservists.
- These episodes show the same anti-Jewish violence and intimidation appearing domestically in parallel with Amsterdam.
Bergenfield Protest Outside Jewish Home
- Seth describes a protest outside a private Jewish home in Bergenfield, NJ, where demonstrators displayed a Palestinian flag and an image of Hitler.
- Neighbors counter-protested by coming out with food and community solidarity.