#89: Israel-Palestine Debate: Rudy Rochman vs Wajahat Ali
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Rudy Rochman is a prominent Israeli rights activist and filmmaker known for his efforts to foster understanding and dialogue around Jewish identity and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He gained international recognition for his grassroots advocacy and work in challenging anti-Semitism and misinformation through engaging social media content. As a co-producer of the documentary series We Were Never Lost, Rochman focuses on reconnecting Jewish communities worldwide with their rich heritage and historical narratives. Wajahat Ali is a celebrated journalist, author, and public speaker who tackles issues of culture, politics, and religion with wit and insight. Known for his book Go Back to Where You Came From: And Other Helpful Recommendations on How to Become American, Ali explores his experiences as a Pakistani-American Muslim navigating identity and belonging. A regular commentator on major news outlets, he is a passionate advocate for inclusivity, countering Islamophobia, and fostering cross-cultural understanding. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield
Timeline: 00:00 - Rudy Rochman Opening Statement 02:35 - Wajahat Ali Opening Statement 09:17 - The Debate Begins
46:57 - The Debate INTENSIFIES
57:21 - Final Statements
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