What Is Happening Here | Canadaland Investigates
CanadalandStatistically, a Jew in Canada is now 9 times more likely to be a victim of a hate crime than a Jew in the United States. How did this happen in a country known for politeness, diversity, and social democracy? Is this even a real phenomenon, or is anti-zionism being misclassified as antisemitism?
Journalist and Publisher Jesse Brown is diving deep into the subject, travelling across Canada and spe... more
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This show investigates rising antisemitism in Canada and the blurred line between anti-Zionism and antisemitism, often through long-form conversations with Jewish community members, activists, scholars, and public figures. Across episodes, listeners encounter first-person accounts of hate incidents, security concerns at cultural events, and debates about identity, policy, and media coverage, all anchored by a methodical, issue-driven approach. Notably, it features on-the-ground reporting from multiple Canadian locales, a willingness to present uncomfortable questions, and a commitment to unpacking complex social dynamics surrounding Jewish life in a diverse, pluralistic society.
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What Is Happening Here launched 8 years ago and published 52 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on What Is Happening Here include:
1. Grand Chief Guillaume Carle
2. David R.
3. Rachel Matlow
4. Ali Abouawad
5. Eric Stein
6. Adam Lewis Klein
7. Dave Meslin
8. Mahmoud Khalil
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