5 chapters across the catalog
A local news report from WUSA 9 in Washington D.C. details the termination of Scott Adams' contract with Andrews McMeel Universal. The report highlights that the phrase "It's okay to be white" originated as a prank on 4chan before being associated with white nationalism. The hosts discuss the iconic status of Dilbert in corporate culture and the impact of its removal from print media.
The final topic explores why Julius Rosenwald's philanthropic legacy was largely "memory-holed" despite his close ties to Rockefeller. The hosts reveal that Rosenwald funded the defense of Leo Frank, a Jewish businessman convicted of murdering Mary Phagan in Georgia. This case led to the only recorded lynching of a Jewish man in America and served as the catalyst for the founding of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
Jonathan Greenblatt of the Anti-Defamation League and Andrew Ross Sorkin discuss an op-ed by Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel in The Financial Times. Emanuel called for all businesses to sever ties with Kanye West, arguing that silence allows anti-Semitism to spread. The hosts analyze the "Defcon 3" tweet, debating the technical meaning of the term versus the public perception of an attack on a specific group.
Adam Curry shares a personal story from 1985 in the Netherlands, where he was forced to "do the walk" to a Holocaust museum after making a comment about Jewish names in Hollywood credits. He notes that the "apology format" is universal and that failing to follow it leads to severe professional repercussions. This experience gives him a unique perspective on West's refusal to provide a standard apology.
The discussion addresses recent tensions involving Black Lives Matter and the Women's March regarding anti-Zionist remarks. It cites Anti-Defamation League (ADL) polls regarding anti-Semitic stereotypes in the Black community and mentions the 2019 Jersey City shooting. The segment concludes with the formation of the Bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations by the late John Lewis.
