Tag: antisemitism

Antisemitism, Islamophobia and Institutional Racism

“Does the left have an antisemitism problem? Do the Tories get a free pass on Islamophobia? And what does it mean to be “institutionally racist”? Tonight Michael Walker is joined by Eleanor Penny and David Wearing to discuss these questions.
No, Labour Hasn’t Always Been an Anti-Racist Party
In recent weeks, many on the Labour right have suggested the party has always been anti-racist, but that under Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership this has changed. Aaron Bastani takes a look at the history of New Labour and argues this couldn’t be further from the truth.
Mazeltov Cocktails | Eleanor Penny in Conversation With Matt Lieb

Why do some antisemites love Israel? What’s the relationship between Jewishness and whiteness? Why is our public conversation about antisemitism such a mess? Matt Lieb and Eleanor Penny talk Jewishness, Zionism and the rise of the far right.

A Row With No End? Labour, Israel and Antisemitism

Michael is joined by Barnaby Raine to discuss the latest iteration of Labour’s “antisemitism row”. The show will feature a video link with Norman Finkelstein speaking from New York.
How Labour’s Dreadful Antisemitism Debate Has to Change
The standard of debate around Labour’s antisemitism saga has been dire from the start, and both Corbyn's critics and his supporters on the left have been to blame, argues Barnaby Raine in this Sunday’s Long Read.
Literally Mad Max Brexit
Michael and Aaron discuss the biggest stories of the week: a new round of antisemitism crises in Labour, rumours of a new centrist party, and whether the UK is heading for a Mad Max Brexit.
A Disaster With Owen Jones’ Name on It

On this episode of  TyskySour Michael Walker is joined by newly elected Labour councillor for Wandsworth Aydin Dikerdem. They’ll be taking apart the local election results.
As Our Government Lies, Britain’s Media Has Given Up On the Truth
Boris Johnson’s apparent lies regarding what he was told about the chemical agent used in the Salisbury attack is the latest in a deluge of misinformation from the British establishment. That they continue to get away with it shows the media has given up on the truth, writes Aaron Bastani.
TyskySour: Interview With Jon Lansman

On this episode of TyskySour Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker are joined by Labour Party activist and founder of Momentum Jon Lansman. “Jon has been a member of the Labour party since he was 16 and was involved in the battle for control of the party in the 1980s. You were involved in Tony Benn’s […]

WoodLol and the Ickegeist

On this episode of TyskySour Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker discuss John Woodcock crossing the floor, educating the cadre and not getting enough sleep.
Antisemitism: Still Bad

Why does antisemitism take the form of conspiracy theories? What role does antisemitism play in a broader political landscape? Is Eleanor Penny part of the Reptilian elite gunning for world domination? Find out all this and more in the latest episode of The Soapbox with Eleanor Penny.
Brexit Corruption, Coup MK2, and THAT Mural…

On this episode on TyskySour Michael Walker is joined by Ash Sarkar to discuss Brexit, Cambridge Analytica, Anti-Semitism in the Labour party and more.

East London Racism Row is Labour’s First Test of Chakrabarti Principles
Two weeks ago the Labour MP Jim Fitzpatrick chose to racialise a routine selection procedure, providing Labour with its first test following the Chakrabarti report.
It’s Not About Jackie Walker
Comments made about Holocaust Memorial Day by Jackie Walker, now ex-vice chair of Momentum, have once again prompted a discussion about antisemitism on the left.