24 May 2013

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The Posner Show

Sarah Posner (Religion Dispatches, God's Profits) and Brent E. Sasley (University of Texas at Arlington, Mideast Matrix, Open Zion)

On The Posner Show, Sarah talks with Brent about how "pro-Israel" groups have dominated the debate over the Hagel nomination. Brent argues their dominance is due, in part, to the de-democratization of American Jewish organizations. Is the term "Jewish lobby" anti-Semitic, and is the term "Israel lobby" even accurate? Brent and Sarah discuss the role of Christian Zionists. What should we make of Rand Paul's trip to Israel? Plus: Can we talk about the Palestinians?

Recorded: Jan 8   Posted: Jan 9, 2013
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The Posner Show | Jan 9, 2013 | Sarah Posner & Brent E. Sasley

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Silence, not prayer

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging Christian prayers before town council meetings. Sarah Posner talks to Eric Segall, who argues that a moment of silence is the appropriate solution.   Play entire video

It’s hard out here for a pundit

Bill Scher and Matt Lewis share the personal toll of scandal mania. Plus: Why immigration reform is (probably) going to pass.   Play entire video

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Jonathan Kay and John Moore discuss Justin Trudeau, the handsome liberal political scion who may be the next prime minister. Plus: Is Toronto's mayor a crackhead?   Play entire video

Zora Neale Hurston on affirmative action

John McWhorter cites the words of the author of Their Eyes Were Watching God, but Glenn Loury disputes the quote's significance. Plus: Race and employment tests.   Play entire video

The ugly truth about fairness

Laurie Santos and Alex Shaw discuss. Plus: The real origins of fairness.   Play entire video

The IRS scandal and the perils of bureaucracy

Kevin Glass and CJ Ciaramella argue that big government is at the root of Obama's latest troubles. Plus: How simultaneous scandals could help Obama.   Play entire video

Nawaz Sharif 3.0

Neil Bhatiya and Colin Cookman discuss the return to power of Pakistan's former prime minister. Plus: The future of US-Pakistan relations.   Play entire video

Is eating organic food conservative?

Bill Scher and Matt Lewis consider. Plus: The politics of scandal.   Play entire video

Growing up fundamentalist

Sarah Posner and Sigal Samuel reflect on the complex choices facing Orthodox Jewish women in secular society. Plus: Fighting for the right to pray.   Play entire video