Topic: Israel

15 chapters across the catalog

96: Out of Luck
• 2:46:22 - 2:53:57

96: Out of Luck

Fog of War, Global Conflicts, Media Associations

The "fog of war" is discussed in the context of the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, with the hosts noting how quickly public opinion can be flipped through propaganda. They observe the rapid shift in sentiment regarding Zionism and the Biden administration's foreign policy.

95: IDK
• 9:11 - 13:28

95: IDK

Terrorism as Psychological Warfare and the Israel-Palestine Conflict

Robert Greene explains that terrorism is the ultimate psychological warfare designed to provoke an overreaction. The hosts apply this to the Israel-Palestine conflict, noting that both sides ultimately appeal to the West for resources like food, weapons, and Iron Dome support. They question the necessity of taking sides in a conflict where both parties rely on the same external powers.

95: IDK
• 31:04 - 34:33

95: IDK

Six Areas of Mass Confusion and Perpetual War

The hosts discuss Neely Fuller Jr.'s "six areas of mass confusion," including racial and sexual dislocation. They apply these concepts to the situation in Israel, suggesting the country is entering a state of perpetual war with seven different nations. This environment is described as a lucrative market for selling military hardware and "gold plan" defense systems.

90: Micro Mockingbird
• 55:17 - 1:00:54

90: Micro Mockingbird

End Times Theology and Political Support for Israel

The hosts discuss a claim made by Cenk Uygur of The Young Turks regarding conservative support for Israel being rooted in "End Times" theology. The discussion touches on the use of George Soros as a political target and whether such criticisms are inherently anti-Semitic. They explore the idea that some religious groups support Israel specifically to trigger biblical prophecies of Armageddon.

87: Ye & They
• 1:17:54 - 1:19:55

87: Ye & They

Israel Defense Funds and Global Hierarchies

Mo Facts posits that the global system maintains hierarchies by keeping even powerful groups in a state of dependency. He compares Israel's need to request defense funds for the Iron Dome every four years to the way Black institutions like HBCUs are forced to beg for funding. This cycle of dependency is described as a core mechanism of the "anti-justice system."

87: Ye & They
• 1:56:01 - 2:00:06

87: Ye & They

Rabbi Mordechai Ben Abraham on Jewish Diversity

Rabbi Mordechai Ben Abraham, a former music producer now living in Israel, appears on I24 News to discuss Kanye West. He emphasizes the diversity of the Jewish community in Israel, which he compares to Los Angeles, and argues that West's comments are an opportunity to educate the world on "Jews of color." He pushes back against the idea of Jewish control of the media by pointing to Israel's poor international publicity.

87: Ye & They
• 2:00:07 - 2:02:52

87: Ye & They

Media Imagery of Black Jews

The hosts critique the media's tendency to only show Black Hebrew Israelites as "hateful people standing on corners." They contrast this with the reality of diverse Jewish populations in Israel. They suggest that the media and figures like Ben Shapiro use the "street preacher" image as low-hanging fruit to delegitimize any claim of Black people having Jewish heritage.

87: Ye & They
• 2:09:15 - 2:12:49

87: Ye & They

Donald Sterling and the LA Clippers Scandal

The 2014 scandal involving LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling is revisited. Mo Facts argues that Sterling was not canceled for his racist comments about black players, but for his recorded admission that black Jews are "treated like dogs" in Israel. The segment highlights the swiftness of the "cancel cannon" once Sterling touched on internal Jewish community dynamics and the treatment of minorities in Israel.

66: Black Butterfly
• 1:22:20 - 1:25:25

66: Black Butterfly

Israel Pfizer Experiment and Ethiopian Depo-Provera Controversy

The hosts discuss recent public outcry in Israel regarding the nation's role as a "giant laboratory" for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. This is contextualized by a 2013 scandal where the Israeli government admitted to forcibly administering Depo-Provera birth control to Ethiopian Jewish immigrants. The segment links these modern events to historical eugenics movements and the post-WWII integration of Nazi scientists via Operation Paperclip.

60: Monsters Ball
• 2:28:41 - 2:36:16

60: Monsters Ball

Final Producer Credits and Global Listenership

The final list of producers is read, including listeners from Hawaii and Israel. A donor from Israel discusses the country being a "testing ground" for population control. The segment also touches on the influence of Malcolm X's autobiography and the "X" donation (a ten-dollar spot). The hosts emphasize the importance of the value-for-value model in protecting free speech.

59: Restoring Justice
• 2:33:13 - 2:36:36

59: Restoring Justice

Donald Sterling and the Black Jews of Israel

Leaked audio of former NBA owner Donald Sterling reveals him making disparaging remarks about Black Jews in Israel, claiming they are "treated like dogs." The hosts point out that while Sterling was canceled for his comments about Magic Johnson, his remarks about the treatment of Black people in Israel were largely suppressed by the media. They question why pro-Palestine or social justice groups did not take up this specific issue.

52: Build Black Better
• 1:15:48 - 1:24:46

52: Build Black Better

Peter Rosenberg and the Jewish-Black Alliance

Peter Rosenberg challenges Ice Cube on Hot 97, calling his "both sides" argument regarding white supremacy a "cop-out." Mo Fax points out the hypocrisy in Rosenberg criticizing Black political negotiation while the Jewish community successfully negotiates for specific interests, such as the recognition of Jerusalem. The hosts discuss the "taboo" of comparing these group dynamics and the role of YouTube algorithms in censoring such discussions.

40: Politricks
• 14:25 - 17:17

40: Politricks

Minneapolis Police Training, Israeli Defense Force Connections

The discussion shifts to reports that the Minneapolis Police Department received training from Israeli security forces, specifically regarding restraint techniques like the knee-to-neck maneuver. The hosts find it ironic that local leaders like Ilhan Omar and Attorney General Keith Ellison, who are often critical of Israel, have not highlighted this connection. They suggest this training background complicates the narrative of the officers' actions.

38: You Ain't Binary
• 33:52 - 36:40

38: You Ain't Binary

Joe Biden, AIPAC Speech and Israel Support

The hosts contrast Biden's testy tone with Charlamagne tha God to his respectful and deferential tone when speaking to AIPAC. In his address to the pro-Israel lobby, Biden promises never to boycott them and guarantees American Jews a "seat at the table." The discussion notes that Biden provides specific "tangibles" to this constituency while offering only vague promises to black voters.

32: Nocebo
• 32:48 - 36:08

32: Nocebo

West Bank Fainting Epidemic of 1983

In 1983, nearly 1,000 Palestinians, mostly schoolgirls, were hospitalized for fainting and blurred vision in the town of Arabah. While initial reports blamed Israeli chemical warfare or nerve gas, investigators eventually ruled the event as mass hysteria triggered by extreme psychological stress. The hosts note how both Israeli and Palestinian authorities attempted to weaponize the medical event for political leverage.