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Tag: Media Critique

0 Antisemitism Politics

Amsterdammerung

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 8 Nov

This episode discusses a violent, organized anti-Semitic attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, likening it to a modern-day pogrom reminiscent of Kristallnacht.

0 Television/Film Politics

Why didn’t Netflix’s hot rabbi mention October 7?

Jewish Chronicle · 16 Oct

Netflix's new series "Nobody Wants This" is critiqued for omitting references to a significant recent event affecting many Jewish people: the October 7 attacks by Hamas.

0 Politics Culture

Why is the Guardian shocked that terrorists are portrayed as monsters?

Jewish Chronicle · 10 Oct

In this passionate critique, the author takes issue with a Guardian review by Stuart Jeffries of the Channel 4 documentary "One Day in October," which focuses on an attack on the Beeri kibbutz.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Where Are the Men?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 8 Oct

This episode discusses the alarming pro-terror demonstrations in New York City, questioning the societal response and engagement from political and community leaders.

0 Philosophy Culture

A Jewish prophet of the 1980s would be horrified to see that we didn't heed his warnings

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 1 Oct

Robert Zaretsky reflects on Neil Postman's prophetic warnings about the influence of media, particularly the shift from a reading culture to one dominated by television and digital screens.

0 Politics Culture

Ta-Nehisi Coates’ new book compares Israel’s treatment of Palestinians to the Jim Crow South

Ben Sales in JTA · 30 Sep

Ta-Nehisi Coates' new book, "The Message," presents controversial analysis by comparing Israel's treatment of Palestinians to America's Jim Crow South.

0 Politics History

Hassan Nasrallah was not a 'towering leader' — he was a terrorist

Aviya Kushner in Forward · 30 Sep

In this opinion piece, Aviya Kushner critiques media portrayals of Hassan Nasrallah, the late Hezbollah leader, who is described by some outlets as a "towering figure."

0 Politics Leadership

EMERGENCY POD: Kamala Speaks!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 30 Aug

In this emergency episode of The Commentary Magazine Podcast, the panel dissects Kamala Harris's recent interview performance where she attempted to articulate her policy positions and address her preparedness to lead.

0 Politics Leadership

Yes, Indeed, Biden Is 'Slipping'

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 5 Jun

The episode discusses President Biden's recent concerning performance in a Time Magazine interview, highlighting his apparent confusion and potential cognitive decline.

0 Politics Israel

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 18 Mar

The episode critiques the media's reaction to Trump's use of the term 'bloodbath' and examines the implications of Chuck Schumer's controversial call for Israel to replace Netanyahu.

0 Culture Antisemitism

No Nazis at Zabars

Bonjour Chai · 19 Jan

The episode discusses Shalom Auslander's critique of the overuse and dilution of the term "Nazi" in modern discourse.

0 Culture Television/Film

Sussex Family Values

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 18 May 2023

In a podcast episode, the hosts discuss a questionable "near catastrophic" car chase in New York involving Harry and Meghan, highlighting its dubious nature.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Enabling of Jew-Hatred

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 2 Dec 2022

The text discusses the disturbing Kanye West interview with Alex Jones and reflects on how years of handling West delicately may have contributed to this situation.

0 Politics

Constitutional Crisis, Shmonstitutional Crisis

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 24 Sep 2021

In a podcast discussion, the focus is on Robert Kagan's article in The Washington Post about the purported constitutional crisis under Trump's administration.

0 Television/Film Politics

The Wisdom of the Affable Conservative Nut

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 19 May 2020

Rob Long, a Hollywood veteran, discusses in his latest piece in COMMENTARY how right-wing characters become popular in sitcoms.

0 Politics Leadership

What’s the President Supposed to Say?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 6 May 2020

President Donald Trump's recent interview with ABC News host David Muir is a subject of mixed opinions on his performance.

0 Israel Politics

A Podcast About a Podcast

Israel Policy Pod · 20 Feb 2019

David A. Halperin and Michael Koplow from the Israel Policy Forum discuss a podcast's perspective on Israel, pinpointing the aspects they feel were overlooked or misrepresented.