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Welcome to the Unapologetically Jewish Podcast — where Jewish identity, truth, resilience, and courage take center stage. Hosted by Matthew Taub, this podcast tackles the issues others avoid: rising antisemitism, media narratives, public safety, Jewish pride, Israel, advocacy, politics, culture, recovery, resilience, and the future of Jewish life in Canada and beyond. Through raw conversations, powerful interviews, investigative discussions, and unapologetic commentary, the podcast brings together activists, journalists, politicians, survivors, community leaders, creators, and everyday voices

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Carney, Macron and Burnham Don't Care About Palestinians with Bassem Eid

Season 1 · Episode 18

Thursday, September 10, 2026 • Duration 33:53

In this episode, Bassem Eid shares his insights on the Palestinian perspective, the impact of Western policies, and the realities on the ground in Gaza and the West Bank. He discusses leadership, the possibility of a two-state solution, and what Palestinians truly want from Israel and the international community.TakeawaysWestern governments are using Palestinians to serve their own agendas.Most Palestinians want dignity, jobs, and freedom of movement, not the destruction of Israel.Settlement removal in Gaza did not lead to peace, and Gaza's situation worsened after Israel's withdrawal.Leadership corruption and internal conflicts are the main barriers to Palestinian statehood.A true Palestinian state requires building strong institutions and economy first.Recognition of a state without clear borders and governance is meaningless. Palestinians in the West Bank are fed up with their leaders and seek change.The two-state solution is currently unrealistic due to ongoing conflict and leadership issues.Israel is the only true democracy in the region, and Palestinians could benefit from cooperation.Western policies often ignore the realities and desires of ordinary Palestinians.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Background01:58 Palestinian Voices and Western Policies03:48 Impact of Boycotts and International Attitudes06:13 Leadership, Corruption, and Internal Palestinian Issues08:09 Settlements and Gaza: Myths and Realities09:58 Canada's Recognition of Palestine and Its Implications12:09 Building a Palestinian State: Challenges and Realities13:51 Historical Mistakes and Lessons from Gaza15:53 The Daily Life and Aspirations of Palestinians17:54 The Future of Two-State Solution and Leadership20:08 Governing a Future Palestinian State21:57 Palestinians' Desires and Misconceptions23:54 Settler Violence and Israeli Security25:59 Possibility of a Two-State Solution Today27:53 Final Reflections and Hope for the Future

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Canada's Israel Double Standard

Season 1 · Episode 16

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 • Duration 13:00

In this episode, Matthew Taub critically examines Canada's recent foreign policy actions regarding Israel and Palestine, questioning the effectiveness and coherence of these measures. He highlights the lack of measurable outcomes from Canada's recognition of Palestine and the implications of new sanctions against Israel. Taub argues that the actions taken appear more as political gestures rather than a strategic approach to achieving a two-state solution, raising concerns about legality and accountability in Canadian foreign policy.

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Canada's recent actions against Israel raise questions about effectiveness.

Recognition of Palestine was based on unmet conditions.

Canada's foreign policy appears to lack coherence and measurable outcomes.

Sanctions against Israel may be more about political optics than impact.

Settlement exports are a small part of Israel's economy.

The legal framework for sanctions remains unclear.

Canada's foreign policy may be driven by political value rather than national interests.

The impact of sanctions on Palestinian workers is uncertain.

Questions of legality arise when comparing products from Jewish and Palestinian businesses.

The need for transparency in foreign policy actions is critical.

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Why Supporters of Israel Must Stop Playing Defensive

Season 1 · Episode 16

Friday, September 4, 2026 • Duration 16:01

For the last three years (and beyond), the dynamic has been predictable: anti-Israel groups organize a campaign, protest, event or effort, and pro-Israel Canadians stand up to challenge the hate.But does it have to be that way? While it may be that anti-Israel activists enjoy foreign funding and support, that does not explain it all. So what must be done?In this conversation, HonestReporting Canada assistant director Robert Walker is joined by Matthew Taub, founder of Unapologetically Jewish.

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From Moscow to Israel: Uri Kurlianchik's Journey of Unapologetic Defense

Season 1 · Episode 15

Friday, August 28, 2026 • Duration 44:24

In this compelling interview, Uri Kurlianchik shares his journey from the Soviet Union to Israel, his evolving political views, and his insights on Israel's security challenges, the importance of being unapologetic, and strategies for proactive activism against anti-Semitism and global threats. Key TopicsUri's background and journey from Moscow to IsraelIsrael's security challenges and proactive defenceStrategies for activism and countering anti-SemitismChapters00:00 From Moscow to Israel: A Personal Journey03:30 The Prelude to Conflict: Signs of Change06:44 The Day of Reckoning: October 7th09:51 Taking Action: Grassroots Support for Troops12:01 Navigating Online Backlash: The Price of Speaking Out15:40 The Settler Identity: A Complex Narrative18:07 Proactive vs. Reactive: A Community's Challenge25:25 The Future of Conflict: Generational Perspectives28:59 Living in Samaria: Reality vs. Media Portrayal39:14 Global Perspectives: Combating Anti-Israel Sentiment47:30 Vision for Peace: Coexistence and Moving Forward

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Stop Calling It Contemporary Antisemetism

Season 1 · Episode 14

Friday, August 28, 2026 • Duration 17:53

Matthew Taub explores the enduring nature of anti-Semitism, its adaptation over time, and the importance of recognizing Jew hate in all its forms. He emphasizes that Jew hate is timeless, evolving with societal language and politics, and calls for clear recognition and naming of anti-Semitism today.

Key Topics

The historical consistency of Jew hate and its adaptation to societal changes

The importance of naming and recognizing Jew hate in all its forms

The distinction between criticism of Israel and anti-Semitism

The dangers of collective responsibility and guilt

The societal language that enables hate to evolve

The moral clarity needed after October 7th and the danger of victim-blaming

The concept of the 'acceptable Jew' and conditional tolerance

The importance of recognizing Jew hate in contemporary contexts

Takeaways

Jew hate is timeless and adapts to societal language and politics.

Criticism of Israel is not automatically anti-Semitic, but can become hate if it targets Jews collectively.

Recognizing Jew hate requires understanding its evolution and current expressions.

Condemning swastikas and Holocaust denial is easy; recognizing modern anti-Semitism is harder.

Jewish sovereignty and power are now part of the conversation, changing the dynamics of hate.

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Israel vs. Ideology: The Truth Behind the Narrative with James Lindsay

Season 1 · Episode 13

Thursday, August 27, 2026 • Duration 01:11:13

In this episode, James Lindsay discusses the ideological roots of recent global conflicts, the rise of anti-Semitism, and the influence of critical theory and Marxism on current events. We explore how misinformation, propaganda, and ideological manipulation shape perceptions and policies worldwide.

Key Topics

The ideological roots of October seventh events

The influence of critical race theory and Marxism

The role of propaganda and misinformation

The impact of COVID-19 on societal trust

The intersection of anti-Semitism and political movements

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00:00 Introduction to James Lindsay and his work

00:30 The ideological framework around oppressor and oppressed

01:21 October seventh and its reveal about ideological extremism

02:10 Propaganda and the Gaza Floyd analogy

03:07 Historical roots of the current ideology and predictions

04:03 Radicalization of leftist figures and anti-Semitism

05:00 Pre-October seventh anti-Semitism on the right

06:27 The rise of anti-Semitic narratives on the right

07:25 Early signs of anti-Semitism and ideological shifts

08:15 The influence of academic and cultural movements

09:09 The role of religion and ideology in radicalization

10:05 Funding and organization behind anti-Semitic movements

Harley Finkelstein: Why Being Unapologetically Jewish Matters Now

Season 1 · Episode 12

Monday, August 24, 2026 • Duration 46:23

Harley Finkelstein says the advice to Jewish Canadians right now is brutally simple: stop pretending this is a vibe and start naming what is happening. The Shopify president, entrepreneur, and Big Shot co-host opens up about why October 7 changed the cost of being publicly Jewish - and why he refuses to let fear decide the future of Jewish life in Canada. Raised as the grandson of Holocaust survivors and the son of immigrants, Harley built his life around hustle long before he became one of Canada’s most recognizable business leaders. In this conversation, he traces that drive from a 13-year-old DJ business to co-building Shopify with Toby Lutke, and explains why his identity as a proud, visible Jew is now inseparable from his public voice.You’ll hear Harley break down:

why he thinks a principle only matters if it costs you something
how Big Shot turned from a celebration of Jewish entrepreneurship into an archive of Jewish resilience
the uncomfortable reality behind the latest data on antisemitism in Canada
why “plan B” conversations are reshaping Jewish life across the country
what it means to stay, fight, and build when others are leaving

He also shares the personal side of the story - from putting on tefillin in the middle of law school, to watching his family be targeted publicly, to why he and his wife chose to build a Jewish center in Ottawa rather than retreat. This is a conversation about leadership, courage, identity, and the price of visibility.Essential listening if you care about Jewish life in Canada, the responsibility that comes with influence, or what it takes to stay unapologetically yourself when the pressure to go quiet is getting louder.

The Big Shot Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/1kk0MtA697RceL9VCa3nUX?si=71829e6f53214477

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The Unfiltered View - Truth, media framing, & anti-Israel sentiment in Canada. Ellis, Taub, Lascaris

Season 1 · Episode 11

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 • Duration 01:38:39

This episode is a polarized debate on truth, media language, and how the Israel Hamas war is shaping Canadian Jewish life. Host Israel Ellis is joined by Matthew Taub, founder of Unapologetically Jewish, and Dimitri Lascaris, a lawyer and pro Palestinian anti war activist, for a high conflict conversation about October 7, Gaza, Canadian protests, and whether anti-Israel activism crosses into antisemitism.What happens when two people with fundamentally different views sit down to debate truth, evidence, Israel, Gaza, antisemitism, and the narratives shaping public opinion?This wide-ranging conversation explores some of the most difficult and contentious issues surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict and its impact far beyond the Middle East. From media language and competing versions of events to October 7, Gaza, international law, anti-Zionism, antisemitism, protests, and the growing tensions facing Jewish communities in Canada, very little is left off the table.At the centre of the discussion is a larger question: How do we determine what is true when eyewitness accounts, media reports, political narratives, historical interpretations, and legal arguments collide?Matthew Taub and Dimitri Lascaris approach these questions from very different perspectives, challenging one another on evidence, assumptions, terminology, responsibility, and where political criticism ends and something more dangerous begins.This is not a conversation built around agreement. It is a debate about competing narratives, difficult questions, and what happens when two opposing worldviews are put across the table from one another.**Timestamps**00:00 - Opening clash01:58 - Introductions06:12 - What is truth?08:21 - Media language and terminology14:46 - Media and the Gaza narrative16:32 - South Lebanon and the West Bank20:06 - Gaza and civilian infrastructure23:43 - Hospitals, schools and military claims28:23 - Gaza, Hamas and the 2005 withdrawal31:28 - October 737:32 - Evidence and competing claims39:01 - Casualties and combatants44:47 - Terrorism, states and international law47:36 - Anti-Zionism and antisemitism60:01 - Jewish identity and public hostility62:10 - Identifying IDF soldiers in Canada68:40 - Synagogues and targeting concerns72:43 - Antisemitism in Canada74:21 - Security and Jewish institutions84:18 - Israel, Gaza and rising hostility86:22 - Where criticism crosses the line94:06 - Closing arguments

Challenging Islamaphobia - Islamophobia Cannot Be a Shield Against Criticism of Islamism

Season 1 · Episode 10

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 • Duration 29:01

Summary

In this episode, Matthew Taub discusses the importance of scrutinizing Islamist political ideologies, the dangers of conflating anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism, and the lessons from historical examples of Islamist movements. He emphasizes the need for open debate and understanding the ideological roots of anti-Semitism to effectively combat it.

Key Topics

The distinction between Islamism and Islam

The ideological roots of anti-Semitism within Islamist movements

The dangers of conflating anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism

Historical examples: Iran 1979, Gaza, Egypt Arab Spring

The importance of free speech and open debate in democracy

Takeaways

Opposing Islamism is a political disagreement, not Islamophobia.

Islamist anti-Semitism is a real and present danger.

Shared enemies do not mean shared values.

Criticism of Hamas and its ideology is not Islamophobia.

Understanding the ideological roots of anti-Semitism is crucial to fighting Jew hate.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Addressing Islamophobia and Political Disagreement

01:55 Defining Islamism and Its Difference from Islam

Political Commentator Eyal Jakoby - Political polarization and societal division

Season 1 · Episode 9

Saturday, July 18, 2026 • Duration 33:53

In this episode, Eyal Yakoby shares his insights on anti-Semitism, the state of political discourse, and the importance of resilience and unity in facing societal challenges. We explore the systemic issues in academia, media manipulation, and the need for a proactive approach to safeguarding Western values.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Activism and Anti-Semitism

02:34 The Impact of October 7th

05:17 The Evolution of Anti-Semitism on Campus

08:24 The Role of Education in Shaping Perspectives

11:26 Understanding Jew Hate vs. Anti-Semitism

14:03 Coalitions and Political Dynamics

16:42 The Red-Green Alliance and Its Implications

19:29 The Influence of New Media

22:18 The Future of Canadian-American Relations

25:26 The Importance of Work Ethic and Personal Responsibility

Takeaways

Systemic anti-Semitism predates October 7th and is ongoing.

Media and online ecosystems have been hijacked, leading to misinformation.

Unity and coalition-building are essential to combat societal division.

The importance of questioning mainstream narratives and media.

The need for proactive education and resilience to safeguard Western values.

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