The Brian Lehrer Show 30 Issues in 30 Days: Fighting Anti-Semitism and Anti-Muslim Bias
Oct 10, 2025
This discussion features Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, Daisy Khan, founder of WISE, and Cindy Gross, a conservative Jewish activist. They delve into rising anti-Semitism and Islamophobia in NYC, evaluating candidates' proposals for community safety. The conversation touches on the importance of rhetoric, potential impacts of the IHRA definition on advocacy, and the necessity of protecting civil liberties. They emphasize the need for shared values and mutual respect to reduce polarization and combat hate effectively.
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Linked Waves Of Hate
- Daisy Khan notes spikes in antisemitism often coincide with spikes in Islamophobia.
- She warns Islamophobia operates individually, socially, and institutionally, restricting participation and rights.
Build Trust Through Community Education
- Daisy Khan urges community-based education and trust-building as the most effective prevention against hate turning violent.
- She recommends programs that bring communities together rather than isolated grant-funded conferences.
Whole-Of-Government Response Needed
- Amy Spitalnick says fighting hate requires a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach across education, criminal justice, and public health.
- She highlights digital and media literacy as critical to prevent online radicalization.
