Is Avi Lewis "Unsafe" or Just Uncomfortable?
Summary
Jesse Brown and new editor Harrison Loman discuss the dangerous implications of Avi Lewis’s Yom Kippur tweet, which they argue incited the thwarted synagogue shooting in Belleville. The episode critiques a National Post column that invoked biblical law to address Lewis, noting how the backlash diverted attention from the genuine threat of anti-Jewish violence. They also cover the removal of CBC journalist Neil Hurland for documenting intimidation at a religious service, Tucker Carlson’s popularity in Canada, and the sovereignty risks of Canada’s proposed EU cloud data deal.
Topics discussed
Intro: Tucker Carlson, Euro, and the Abby Lewis plot
Sponsors: Zen Nicotine and Fizz Mobile
Welcome to new Managing Editor Harrison Lohman
Why you shouldn't use the Bible to troubleshoot life
The attempted synagogue shooting in Belleville, Ontario
Abby Lewis's Yom Kippur tweet and the collective blame debate
Yoni Goldstein's National Post column on Jewish law
The backlash: Is the column inciting violence?
The danger of anti-Israel rhetoric becoming anti-Jewish harm
Jewish safety in Canada and the 'baby killer' narrative
Sponsor: Douglas Mattress
CBC journalist Neil Herland harassed outside synagogue
CBC standards, lived experience, and Herland's suspension
Protests at places of worship and the safety crisis
Jesse Brown's shift in focus and town hall announcement
Duly Noted: Tucker Carlson's popularity in Canada
Duly Noted: EU Cloud and AI Act and Canadian sovereignty
Outro: Contact info and production credits
Supporter call to action and Zen Nicotine ad
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