Deep Auts Season 1 Episode 1: The Self-Hating Episode with Patrick Brandt

New year, new series, somewhat improved taste! We start our look at the Israel-Palestine conflict on our own streets with artist, veteran, and activist Patrick Brandt. Why would a Jewish person be opposed to the Israeli occupation of Palestine? A couple pretty good reasons, it turns out!

TL/DR Notes Crapped Out by Riverside FM:

• Questioning and understanding one's identity and background is an important part of personal growth and activism.
• The weaponization of antisemitism is used to silence criticism of Israeli policy and conflate Jewishness with Zionism and colonization.
• Understanding history is crucial in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
• Challenges and backlash are common in activism, but finding a supportive community and staying true to one's beliefs can provide solace and motivation.

Recommended Reading:

-A Peace to End All Peace: The Fall of the Ottoman Empire and The Creation of the Modern Middle East by David Fromkin