Red Scare – "Brown Shooter TEASER" (Dec 17, 2025)
Episode Overview
In this teaser episode, hosts Anna Khachiyan and Dasha Nekrasova dive into tongue-in-cheek geopolitical theorizing as they tackle recent surges in anti-Semitism and the fallout from the ongoing conflict in Gaza. With signature irreverence and a flair for outlandish hypotheticals, the duo proposes a satirical "two-state solution," relocating Israel’s Jewish population to Australia. Their banter highlights the absurdity of Western discourse around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and lampoons the illogical solutions sometimes floated in public debate, all while keeping an undercurrent of biting social commentary.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Anti-Semitism and the Aftermath of Gaza (00:01–00:52)
- The episode opens with Anna introducing a provocative solution to the uptick in anti-Semitism following Israel’s actions in Gaza, suggesting “a good idea that no one’s gonna like.”
- Anna remarks on the collective reaction in the West:
“Israel fumbled with Gaza and now kind of fumble after—they’re—the goyim have gone insane.” (00:28, Anna)
- Dasha adds:
“The gwam have had enough.” (00:36, Dasha)
- Dasha adds:
2. The Satirical “Two State Solution” – Jews Relocating to Australia (00:52–02:38)
- Anna proposes:
“Give Australia to the Jews because it’s… a lot like America.” (00:56, Anna)
- They riff on Australia’s similarities to both America (in lifestyle) and Israel (in climate), noting:
“Subtropical climate but it’s not a hotbed of Middle Eastern drama.” (01:08, Anna)
- They envision a Jewish Australia, imagining both the industriousness and cultural enrichment:
“Australia is such a hole and the Jews are such industrious folks. They’re going to… irrigate the shit out of that. It’s gonna be desert oasis, top waterfront property.” (01:53–02:08, Anna & Dasha)
- They joke about Hollywood's decline and the possibility of starting a new cultural epicenter:
“Hollywood’s down pretty bad. Maybe they can start a new one over there.” (02:09, Anna)
3. Who Gets to Go Where? Ridiculing Ethnic Relocation Fantasies (01:20–02:49)
- The hosts banter about which populations would be moved:
“Not all the Jews. The ones that want to go… a whole country. Not bad.” (01:35, Anna)
“I was prepared to give them Florida.” (02:24, Dasha) - Anna wants to keep Australians out:
“No, I don’t want more Australians.” (01:32, Anna)
- Dasha muses about annexing American Jewry to Australia, then jokes:
“We’re annexing the American Jewry to Australia. Amazing news.” (02:31, Dasha)
- Dasha muses about annexing American Jewry to Australia, then jokes:
- Quips about keeping Muslims out, with references to internet personalities and in-group humor:
“We keep some black guys over there for Amy. No problem. She’s gonna love it.” (02:49, Anna)
4. Audience Engagement and Self-Deprecation (03:04–03:35)
- The pair acknowledge their Australian listeners—Anna:
“I mean we have some fans in Australia. I shouldn’t disparage it so much.” (03:07, Anna)
- They invite audience participation, proposing listeners call in or comment on their plan:
“Maybe when we do our love line, some of you guys can call in and vote yes or no on our proposition.” (03:19, Dasha)
“Let us know in the comments.” (03:28, Anna) - Ongoing running gag about Australians and accents—Dasha jokes about her poor attempts at an Australian accent turning “Transylvanian,” followed by quick pivots to “burning questions about gay sex.” (03:32–03:37)
5. Academic Jabs and Stereotypes (03:52–04:08)
- Anna brings up her college experiences:
“It wasn’t a Jewish studies class. Intro to econ. So kind of was a Jewish studies class.” (03:52, Anna)
- Dasha caps it off with a sly jibe:
“Manipulating financial instruments class.” (04:08, Dasha)
Memorable Quotes
- “Israel fumbled with Gaza and now…the goyim have gone insane.” — Anna (00:28)
- “Give Australia to the Jews because it’s…a lot like America.” — Anna (00:56)
- “Australia is such a hole and the Jews are such industrious folks. They’re going to…irrigate the shit out of that.” — Anna (01:53)
- “We’re annexing the American Jewry to Australia. Amazing news.” — Dasha (02:31)
- “I mean we have some fans in Australia. I shouldn’t disparage it so much.” — Anna (03:07)
- “It wasn’t a Jewish studies class…Intro to econ. So kind of was a Jewish studies class.” — Anna (03:52)
- “Manipulating financial instruments class.” — Dasha (04:08)
Notable Moments & Segments
- 00:52–02:38: Satirical proposal for a Jewish homeland in Australia, highlighting the absurdity of utopian relocation schemes.
- 03:32–03:37: Humorous self-deprecation around failed accents and segue to running jokes about sexual advice.
- 03:52–04:08: Deadpan jokes about Jewish stereotypes in academia.
Tone & Style
The conversation is characteristically sardonic, dense with irony, and riffing on “bad takes” and taboo topics—core to Red Scare’s brand of cultural commentary. Anna and Dasha’s delivery blends dry deadpan and insider memes, with their irreverent humor often treading the line between edgy satire and pointed critique of reductive mainstream political discourse.