VP Picks, Media Bias, and Antisemitism: The 2024 U.S. Election and Its Impact on Israel and the Jewish People

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JTA's Ron Campius reveals why Israel was front and center at the Republican convention and the party's internal struggle with isolationism.

The episode features an interview between AJC's Julie Fishman-Raymond and JTA Washington Bureau Chief Ron Campius, focusing on the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Campius starts by describing the Republican National Convention, where Israel was highlighted as a political advantage, with Matt Brooks of the Republican Jewish Coalition addressing the convention for the first time. He notes internal Republican tensions, citing Brooks' pledge to fight the Tucker Carlson wing, despite Carlson's prominent role at the event. The discussion explores isolationism, particularly regarding J.D. Vance and Ukraine support, and its potential spillover to Israel policy. Campius connects conflicts by explaining how Iran's arms to Russia in Ukraine could impact Israel. On the Democratic side, he analyzes VP pick Tim Walz, highlighting his master's thesis on Holocaust education and nuanced approach to Jewish issues, contrasting him with Josh Shapiro, who faced anti-Semitic attacks online. Campius examines media bias, recounting misreporting on Hezbollah's attack in the Golan and a historical AP photo error. He advocates for institutional knowledge in journalism, referencing the late Martin Indyk. The conversation concludes with reflections on the Israel-Hamas conflict, emphasizing the need to understand Hamas's ideology and consider Palestinian agency, while encouraging dialogue among rivals. The host underscores the theme of listening throughout the episode.

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A focused conversation on how Israel and anti-Semitism figure in the 2024 election.

The 2024 U.S. presidential election is viewed here through Israel, Jewish concerns, and the language of anti-Semitism. Julie Fishman-Raymond of AJC speaks with Ron Campius of JTA about campaign developments and the Republican convention, where Israel is described as being front…

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