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The Contrarian with David Bernstein

The Contrarian with David Bernstein

By: David Bernstein
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Welcome to "The Contrarian." This podcast is all about diving into the world of liberal values, radical ideologies and engaging in truly open conversations. We will take a close look at what in god’s name is going on in American and Western universities and what, if anything, we can do about it.2024 - JILV Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Should American Jews Carry Guns? w/ Dr. Adam Fuller
    Apr 9 2026

    00:00 Introduction to The Armed Jew

    03:01 The Psychological Shift Post-October 7th

    06:14 The Debate on Gun Ownership and Safety

    09:08 Cultural Disconnect and Gun Ownership

    11:59 The Jewish Condition and Security

    15:11 Historical Context of Jewish Gun Ownership

    17:57 Gun Control and Legislation Perspectives

    20:54 The Role of Anti-Zionism in Contemporary Antisemitism

    23:57 Conclusion and Reflections on Jewish Identity

    Find Dr Fuller's book : The Armed Jew: The Case for Jewish Gun Ownership-

    https://www.amazon.com/Armed-Jew-Case-Jewish-Ownership/dp/B0FFM4NRMF

    Read David’s article - Jews and Guns: Time for a Reckoning

    https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/opinion/383491/jews-and-guns-time-for-a-reckoning/

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    44 mins
  • Antizionism's Legal Fight w/ Prof. Rona Kaufman
    Mar 13 2026

    00:00 Antisemitism’s Legal Fight – Episode Intro

    01:36 Antizionism Origins in Western Academia

    03:01 Ideological Influence in Universities

    07:13 Campus Antisemitism and Law Schools

    09:35 Rona Kaufman’s Zionist Identity

    14:01 Antisemitism in U.S. Civil Rights Law

    19:25 MIT Antisemitism Lawsuit Explained

    21:51 Center for Jewish Legal Studies

    29:49 Antizionism as a Legal Discrimination Issue

    33:26 Debrief: Law, Politics, and Culture War

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    47 mins
  • How Antizionism Evolved into a Separate Ideology w/ Prof Andrew Pessin
    Feb 26 2026

    00:00 Opening & Series Introduction

    01:20 Meet Prof. Andrew Pessin

    03:10 What “Anti-Anti-Zionism” Means

    06:45 Campus Climate & Academic Pressures

    10:30 How Antizionism Enters Intellectual Frameworks

    15:05 Progressive Ideology & Jewish Identity Tensions

    19:20 The Connecticut College Controversy

    23:55 Free Speech, Fear & Faculty Silence

    28:40 Moral Clarity vs Academic Conformity

    33:15 The Weaponization of Social Justice Language

    38:00 Impact on Jewish Students & Campus Life

    42:10 How Allies & Institutions Should Respond

    46:30 Final Thoughts & Closing Reflections

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    52 mins
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