Israel Lost The PR War. Melanie Phillips May Know How Win It Back
Why has Israel failed to win the PR war ā and what can be done to change that? In this gripping episode, British journalist and thinker Melanie Phillips lays out a bold new strategy: stop apologizing, stop defending, and start exposing the moral inversion at the heart of modern anti-Zionism.We cover:ā The roots of Western antisemitism in intersectional ideologyā Why calling Israel a "colonizer" is a complete inversion of historyā The truth about Palestinian nationalism and the myth of the Nakbaā How to flip the moral script and go on offense in the information warā The missing link between Jewish survival and saving Western civilizationWhether you support Israel, are on the fence, or just want to understand the core arguments, this is an essential conversation for our moment.Hosted by Ami Kozak and Michael Weber. šš¼Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts00:00 ā āZionism is decolonizationā03:10 ā What actually happened in 1948: war, not displacement05:36 ā The invention of Palestinian identity and Soviet propaganda10:22 ā Why Israelās morality has made it more vulnerable16:15 ā Western weakness and the survival mindset in Israel21:00 ā How left-wing āintersectionalityā fuels antisemitism24:20 ā Why anti-Zionism quickly turns into antisemitism32:45 ā The real reason October 7th broke Western moral logic38:10 ā The Westās refusal to pressure Qatar or end the hostage crisis45:50 ā Melanieās plan: shame, clarity, and moral offense#israel #podcast #jewish #politics #dailywire
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Haviv Rettig Gur Uncensored: Trump's Middle East Plan, Netanyahu's Cowardice, and Reactions to Kanye's New Song
Israeli journalist, history teacher, and commentator Haviv Rettig Gur joins Ami Kozak and Michael Weber to break down the real story behind Israel's PR crisis, Trumpās Middle East strategy, and the viral rise of antisemitism in American culture. We cover everything from:The four major axes of power in the Middle East šWhy Trumpās foreign policy workedāand Obamaās didnāt š§ What Kanyeās new song reveals about American decay šŗšøHow American Jews are losing the battle of ideas š¬Whether Israel can survive without U.S. support š®š±Check out Haviv's brand new podcast, here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lM71vn6aMhr3K7Fgytq7J00:00 - Intro01:51 - Trumpās Middle East Strategy: Genius or Guesswork?02:46 - Saudi Arabia, Iran, and 4D Chess in the Middle East10:48 - Does Trump Intuit the Region Better Than Obama?19:11 - Why the U.S. is Sidelining Israelāand What It Means21:16 - How U.S. Military Aid Helps Israel (Iron Dome & F-35s)24:01 - The Case for Israeli Independence from U.S. Dependency26:24 - Kanye Westās āHeil Hitlerā Lyrics and Cultural Rot29:18 - Joe Rogan, Tom Segura, and Playing with Antisemitism30:32 - American Cultureās Obsession with Tearing Things Down33:59 - Are Jews Overreacting, or Is This Pre-Holocaust Germany?38:39 - Whatās the Right Response to Kanyeās Antisemitism?41:45 - The Crisis of Community in American Life47:13 - What Counts as āFair Criticismā of Israel?52:59 - Rise of Christian Antisemitism on the American Right55:11 - Rogan, Ian Carroll, and the Spread of Talmud Blood Libels56:18 - Netanyahuās Cowardice and PR Incompetence57:11 - Why Biden Pressured Bibi on Rafahāand How It Backfired58:02 - Bibiās PR Vacuum and the Global Messaging War59:02 - Tribal Loyalty in Likud: Why Bibi Survives62:15 - Jews Must Learn Their StoryāOr Let Antisemites Write It63:06 - Why American Jews Are Losing the Narrative66:12 - Where Are Jews From? Ashkenazi Origins Explained70:27 - Final Thoughts: Jewish Community, American Loneliness
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James Lindsay Is Enemy #1 of the "Woke Right" āĀ He Explains What It Means and Why It Matters
James Lindsay has recently popularized the term "Woke Right" and has gone straight at podcasters like Dave Smith, Joe Rogan, Tucker Carlson, and many others, criticizing them for using the same tactics the Left used to silence opposition and construct their worldview. But Ami doesn't go easy on James here, either. He pushes back hard on whether James' tactics are any better.Listen to our conversation about the fracture inside the new conservative movement ā and he doesn't hold back. In this clip, James weighs in on Joe Roganās controversial interview with Ian Carroll, the rise of the āwoke right,ā how Candace Owens wants to be a cult leader, and the dangers of engaging conspiracy-driven influencers without pushback. š¹ Why did Roganās interview with Carroll spark backlash?š¹ Is the "woke right" just the alt-left in disguise?š¹ Is Andrew Tate the Right's form of queer?š¹ What does James think about free speech vs. propaganda?Watch as Lindsay connects the dots between online echo chambers, MAGAās fragile coalition, and the influence of foreign actors on American discourse.Find us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts Hosted by Ami Kozak and Michael Weber.00:00 James Lindsay on Woke, MAGA & Media Power00:47 The Origins of āWokeā and Its Evolution03:02 From Antifa to Groypers: The Rise of the Woke Right07:31 Andrew Tate, āBasedā Culture & Right-Wing Transgression12:19 Did Israel Break MAGA? The Tucker Carlson-Candace Owens Divide14:27 Candace Owens, āChrist Is King,ā and Anti-Israel Sentiment19:01 Foreign Influence? MAGA Infiltration and Bot Networks36:30 Joe Rogan, Ian Carroll, and Engaging with Extremism44:10 Daryl Cooper, Debate Bros & the Limits of Discourse59:07 ā Can the Right Avoid a Fascist Turn? Final Thoughts
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Winston Marshall: Right Wing Media Is Eating Itself
What happens when cancel culture comes from both sides?In this unfiltered conversation, Winston Marshall ā former Mumford & Sons banjoist turned political commentator ā opens up about the radicalization of the left, the growing antisemitism on the right, and what really happened after he was canceled for supporting a book critical of BLM and Antifa. We dive into the rise of the āwoke right,ā the cultural fracture post-October 7th, and why so many formerly sane voices are flirting with extremism.Check out Winston's show, The Winston Marshall Show: https://www.youtube.com/@winston_marshallFrom Joe Rogan and Dave Smith to Hamas support at Coachella, no topic is off limits. Whether you're here for the music, the media criticism, or the takedown of hypocrisy across the spectrum ā this episode delivers.š COMMENT: Do you think the "woke right" is a real phenomenon? Or just backlash to cancel culture gone too far?00:00 ā "Normal Finkelstein"01:28 ā Welcome Winston Marshall02:15 ā How he became a target of woke cancel culture03:50 ā Kneecap: The Irish band supporting Hamas at Coachella07:30 ā Why British law cracks down harder on speech than the U.S.09:45 ā Where has Oliver Antony gone?11:15 ā Antisemitism on the far right: Why it surprised Winston14:35 ā Is Joe Rogan losing credibility?17:50 ā Are critics of Israel crossing the line?21:40 ā The āwoke rightā vs. the āwoke leftā26:25 ā Revisiting the Rogan-Douglas Murray debate31:00 ā Are experts overrated in public discourse?34:30 ā Churchill, revisionist history, and Daryl Cooper39:10 ā The problem with "hurty words" laws in the UK42:55 ā What happened to comedy and artistic risk?47:20 ā Why cancel culture is thriving post-October 751:05 ā Winston on Joe Roganās responsibilities now55:00 ā What success really feels like after Mumford & Sons58:45 ā Whatās next for Winston Marshall#dailywire #conservativepolitics #israel #podcast
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Weekly Roundup: Dave Portnoy Crisis, Douglas Murray Verdict, & Malcolm Gladwell's Rogan Take
Ami and Mike catch up on all the crazy (and disturbing news from the week). We review the antisemitic sign at Dave Portnoy's Barstool bar and how he responded, how toxic Twitter has become (you're kidding!), the reaction do the Dave Smith V. Douglas Murray debate with even more time to reflect, and a great podcast episode from Malclom Gladwell that nobody is talking about.Check out the Malcolm Gladwell episode on Joe Rogan:https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nX4nOsEPbsuEWMuIaX2JY?si=be3b14dbd7fd41b6Let us know what you think! Comment below.Join our Patreon Here - https://www.patreon.com/amishouse?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator00:00 Barstool drama20:30 Rogan's recent comment on Douglas Murray V. Dave Smith28:51 Has X gotten even worse?33:23 Malcom Gladwell's take on Rogan