Pick A Damn Side

This solo episode examines the ongoing student protests at American universities and the political responses to them. The host opens by discussing UCLA protesters who called to globalize the Intifada, which he characterizes as a concerning manifestation of anti-Semitism on college campuses. He criticizes what he sees as a generation of protesters lacking moral grounding, describing them as moral idiots disconnected from the consequences of their rhetoric and actions. A significant portion of the episode is devoted to questioning who is funding these coordinated protests happening simultaneously across multiple universities, suggesting there may be organized financial backing behind the movement. The host then examines President Biden's response to the crisis, noting that while Biden initially spoke about supporting Israel, his later statements on condemning anti-Semitism were described as mealy-mouthed and insufficiently forceful. The host contrasts this with Biden's typically strong rhetoric on other issues, suggesting political calculation rather than genuine conviction. Bernie Sanders is quoted defending the protesters as being motivated by genuine concern for Palestinian lives, which the host dismisses as an overly charitable interpretation. The episode highlights comments from MSNBC host Chris Hayes suggesting people should not scrutinize the protesters too closely, and includes a clip of Marc Lamont Hill using aggressive language about the protests. In contrast, Donald Trump is presented as taking a forceful stance against the protesters, declaring that the radical left will not be allowed to take over the country. The host uses Trump's stronger rhetoric as a point of comparison to what he views as Biden's weakness on the issue. The episode also includes promotional content for an upcoming show called Mr. Birchum and a preview of a Sunday Special episode. The host addresses the Anti-Semitism Awareness Bill, discussing its implications for campus speech and institutional responses to discrimination. Throughout the episode, the host frames the issue as one requiring moral clarity and demands that various political figures and institutions take unambiguous stances against anti-Semitism rather than what he characterizes as hedged or ambiguous responses.