Rapper Kanye West was recently dropped by multiple sponsors after posting anti-Semitic comments online. We look at the state of anti-Semitism online and what to do about it. We also talk about new numbers showing added growth in the U.S. economy.
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The dangers of high-profile antisemitism from Kanye West and others
The rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, started a recent trend of high-profile examples of antisemitism. The leader of a Jewish advocacy group joins us to share the dangers of these incidents and how to push back against them.
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Gross domestic product shows economic growth
Government data from a report released last Thursday with information on gross domestic product shows economic growth, despite some people calling the current economy a recession. An economist joins us to talk about the report and whether or not we’re in a recession.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Emilie Burditt Producer
- Miryam Rosenzweig Guest
- Kevin Bahr Guest
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