Jonathan Greenblatt | Full Episode 12.15.23 | Firing Line with Margaret Hoover | PBS

Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt discusses the spike in antisemitism since Oct. 7, the double standard on speech he sees on university campuses, and his concerns about anti-Zionism and a lack of moral clarity among progressives.
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[@johnmarks9994]

The level of projection is off the charts.

[@fredrickwright2099]

I was shocked this was a 30 minute infomercial for Greenblatt's opinions which I assume by extension are the ADL's positions. This was not "news". There was not one bit of challenge, pushback or question. Simply joyful acquiescence. It made me question PBS journalistic integrity and I turned it off toward the end.

[@theamericanopry]

PBS is no longer publicly funded, so they are kind of like a politician looking for contributions to have an opinion.

[@bim-ska-la-bim4433]

Let's hear the other side, FL.

[@aimanmarzuqi4804]

To the ADL anyone who criticizes Israel policy is considered anti-semites. Can you imagine that. Its as if anyone who criticizes Saudi Arabia is considered Islamophobic. If people actually believe that then I got news for you, no group of people criticizes Saudi more than Muslims.

[@stevehurysz6331]

Greenblatt did his job well; but, did Margaret take a Xanax before the interview? Should rename this episode “ Softball with M Hoover “

[@mitchnoname9642]

ADL should be cancelled

[@rustynails68]

Whoopi won’t get canceled and we are going to need updated maps.

[@Mario500NOW]

"Whoopi"? "updated maps"?

[@rustynails68]

@@Mario500NOW Whoopi said that the holocaust was not about racism and Israel will conquest all of Palestine before the war is over. However, it might take a while to get the new maps.

[@DixieFaukner]

11:34 no what he wanted to say is that he doesn't want the truth about israel being exposed by young educated students. otherwise a normal pro-free speech person would say, even if the speech is hurting my feelings i'm not gonna support banning it

[@lisalivingston6473]

Jonathan Greenblatt is a tireless champion of the Jewish people, and I admire the work he is doing to educate the public on the troublesome issue of antisemitism. I dislike the way in which people like Rashida Talib double-down on chanting "from the river to the sea" even when confronted with the true meaning of that abhorrent phrase. I think the Palestinian people can be supported peacefully without the call for the destruction of Israel as a Jewish state. I continue to pray for the return of the hostages and for better leadership for the Palestinians and Israelis that does not include Hamas, a terrorist organization, and the radical right-wing Netanyahu administration. A more moderate political climate in the region could be the start of a bridge to peace between Israel and Gaza.

[@bim-ska-la-bim4433]

"A more moderate..." Good luck.

[@gigachud35]

This guy may be a Jew but he's still a clueless westerner. The middle east generally has a culture where ppl r far less sensitive, are more open to violent means of conflict resolution and obv don't care as much about collateral damage.