Mamdani's Victory: Colonialism Over Antisemitism, Islamophobia Unleashed

Resources

Books

• "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning" by Peter Beinart - This is Peter Beinart's most recent book, discussed as a reckoning with the current situation in Gaza and its implications for Jewish identity.
• "Good Muslim, Bad Muslim" by Zaron Mamdani's father - Mentioned in the context of discussing the Islamophobia Zaron Mamdani faced, highlighting the distinction between ordinary Muslims and Islamist terrorists that George W. Bush made.
• "In Search of Anti-Semitism" by Bill Buckley - Published in 1992, it's discussed in relation to the shift in conservative approaches to universalism and Israel following the Cold War.

Articles & Papers

• "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning" (Jewish Currents) - Mentioned as Peter Beinart's role as editor at large for this publication and the subject of his book.

People Mentioned

• Jerry Garcia - Used as a humorous comparison for Sam solo podcast episodes.
• Phil Lesh - Used as a humorous comparison for Sam solo podcast episodes.
• Zohran Mamdani - Discussed extensively as the newly elected mayor of New York City, his campaign, the Islamophobia he faced, and his political stance on Israel/Palestine.
• Peter Beinart - The guest on the podcast, discussed for his insights on Zaron Mamdani, Israel-Palestine, Jewish identity, and his own intellectual evolution.
• Jawaharlal Nehru - Quoted by Zaron Mamdani in his victory speech, highlighting Mamdani's connection to the global south.
• Eugene V. Debs - Mentioned alongside Nehru in Zaron Mamdani's victory speech, symbolizing a "better day for humanity."
• George W. Bush - Referenced for his post-9/11 distinction between ordinary Muslims and Islamist terrorists, which the speaker used as a "fig leaf" to avoid grappling with Islamophobia.
• Andrew Cuomo - Mentioned as a political opponent of Zaron Mamdani, who engaged in "gutter" politics and whose campaign was characterized by Islamophobia.
• Laura Loomer - A reporter who posted Islamophobic comments about Zaron Mamdani.
• Vicky Paladino - A New York City council member who made Islamophobic comments about Zaron Mamdani.
• Deborah Messing - Mentioned in relation to her difficult time with Zaron Mamdani's rise and her Islamophobic comments.
• Eric Adams - Mentioned as having made comments comparing Zaron Mamdani to violent extremists and lying about his movement.
• Curtis Sliwa - Accused Zaron Mamdani of supporting global jihad.
• George Greenblatt - Mentioned in relation to the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) actions.
• Naftali Bennett - Former Israeli Prime Minister, discussed in the context of Israeli politics regarding Palestinians.
• Yair Lapid - Former Israeli Prime Minister, discussed in the context of Israeli politics regarding Palestinians.
• Pope Francis - Mentioned for calling a Catholic parish in Gaza nightly and for his quote about "the other."
• Edgardo Mortara - The subject of a review in First Things that justified his kidnapping by the Vatican, a controversial event in Catholic-Jewish relations.
• Father Newhouse - Mentioned in relation to First Things and whether it would have published the Edgardo Mortara review a decade prior.
• Victor Orbán - Referenced for running an anti-Semitic campaign against George Soros while also being pro-Israel.
• George Soros - Mentioned as the target of Victor Orbán's anti-Semitic campaign.
• Pat Buchanan - Referenced as an ideological precursor to Trumpism, whose respectability was challenged by The Weekly Standard.
• Joe Sobran - Referenced as an ideological precursor to Trumpism.
• Tucker Carlson - Discussed for his friendly interview with Nick Fuentes and his project as a resurrection of Pat Buchanan.
• Nick Fuentes - Mentioned in the context of the Republican party accommodating white supremacist tendencies and his interview with Tucker Carlson.
• Marjorie Taylor Greene - Mentioned as a Republican politician who has called the situation in Gaza a "genocide," potentially attracting Arab and Muslim voters.
• Ruwa Roman - A Palestinian-American state representative running for governor, who was denied a speaking opportunity at the DNC.
• Rabbi Jonathan Sacks - His quote "Judaism is about the universality of justice but the particularity of love" is used as the epigraph for Peter Beinart's book.
• Abraham Joshua Heschel - Quoted for his idea that every human being is created in the image of God.
• Chuck Schumer - Mentioned for quoting a line about "they tried to kill us, they didn't succeed, and then we ate" without irony in his book about anti-Semitism.
• Maimonides - Referenced in relation to rabbis condemning him during Shabbat sermons.
• Jean Bethke Elshtain - The speaker's former teacher, whose quote about Dr. King having a "dream" not a "preference" is mentioned.
• Dr. King - Quoted for having a "dream" not a "preference."
• Tā-Nehisi Coates - His work is mentioned as speaking powerfully about the need to believe in what one writes.
• Aton Hirsch - A political scientist whose data shows that people on the left are more willing to distinguish between Jews and Israel than people on the right.
• John Ganz - Has made a compelling argument that Pat Buchanan and Joe Sobran are ideological precursors to Trumpism.
• Benin Netanyahu - Former Israeli Prime Minister, discussed in the context of Israeli politics and his perceived threat to liberal democracy.

Organizations & Institutions

• Jewish Currents - Peter Beinart is an editor at large for this publication.
• The New Republic - Peter Beinart was a wonderkind there in the 1990s and early 2000s.
• The Atlantic - Mentioned as a publication where mainstream commentators write.
• The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) - Criticized for creating a "McCarthyist project" to demonize members of Zaron Mamdani's administration and for its stance on supporting Jewish supremacy.
• Dissent - The podcast's partner, who sponsors the show.
• Patreon - Mentioned as a platform for supporting the podcast and accessing bonus content.
• No Your Enemy Discord - Mentioned as an exclusive perk for Patreon supporters.
• The Heritage Foundation - Mentioned in the context of Kevin Roberts's actions regarding Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes.
• First Things - A conservative religious magazine that published a review justifying the kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara.
• The Vatican - Mentioned in relation to the Edgardo Mortara case.
• The Weekly Standard - Mentioned as a publication that helped run Pat Buchanan out of respectability and as a "Jewish publication of a certain sort."
• DNC (Democratic National Committee) - Ruwa Roman was denied an opportunity to speak at their convention.
• AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) - Mentioned as an organization that mainstream Democratic candidates are becoming less afraid of.

Courses & Educational Resources

• Daf Yomi - A practice of studying a page of Talmud per day, which Peter Beinart began as a way to deepen his commitment to Judaism.

Websites & Online Resources

• Patreon.com/noyourenemy - The URL for supporting the podcast.

Other Resources

• The Rivonia Trial - A 1964 trial in South Africa where Mandela was prosecuted, mentioned to illustrate a historical parallel of Jewish individuals supporting white supremacist states.
• The Good Friday Accords - Mentioned in relation to Ian Paisley's statement on the eve of the accords.
• The Trump Plan - Mentioned in the context of Israel's actions in Gaza and the potential for mass expulsion.
• The Oslo Accords - Referenced to draw a parallel with the situation in Gaza and the concept of Area C in the West Bank.
• Vatican II - Discussed in relation to changes in the Catholic Church's relationship with the Jewish people and the rise of traditionalist Catholicism.
• The Purim Story - Discussed in relation to how Jewish holidays are often simplified to "they tried to kill us, they didn't succeed, and then we ate," and the need to wrestle with the full narratives.
• The Book of Micah - The source of the "vine and fig tree" passage quoted by George Washington.
• Hamilton (the musical) - Mentioned as a possible place where the "vine and fig tree" passage from Micah appears.
• Halachic Left - A network producing engaging content on Jewish law and its radical reimagining.