The Commentary Magazine Podcast Antisemitic Times
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May 12, 2026 They dissect three New York Times pieces that the panel argues show biased coverage of Israel. Topics include the omission of Israeli restaurants from a best-of list, a claim about Israeli manipulation of Eurovision, and a controversial column alleging abuses in Israeli prisons. The conversation also covers doctored videos, leaked phones, and how media narratives affect public opinion and Jewish safety.
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NYT Restaurant List Excludes Israeli Cuisine
- The New York Times' "100 Best Restaurants in New York City" list omitted any Israeli-inflected restaurants despite dozens of notable Israeli spots in the city.
- John Podhoretz pointed to multiple acclaimed Israeli chefs and venues (Fort Said, Eyal Shani's restaurants, Miznon) as proof the exclusion is unlikely accidental.
Eurovision Piece Framed As Geopolitical Manipulation
- The Times ran a long exposé suggesting Israel secretly organized to influence Eurovision, framing a trivial pop contest as evidence of nefarious manipulation.
- John Podhoretz described the piece as 3,000 words treating Eurovision like a major geopolitical scandal.
Kristof Column Compared To A Modern Blood Libel
- Nicholas Kristof's piece alleged systemic sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners, including grotesque claims, which Podhoretz called a modern blood libel.
- He argued this flips victim/perp narratives and echoes classic antisemitic tropes used to justify violence.