Prof. David Hirsh examines the rise of “anti-anti-Zionism” and debates whether antizionism should be treated as distinct from antisemitism. Hirsh argues that while antizionism presents itself as legitimate critique, it often constructs a distorted version of Zionism that labels Jews collectively as oppressive, drawing on long-standing antisemitic tropes embedded in cultural consciousness. The discussion explores how antisemitism continually reinvents itself, why antizionism resonates globally, and the dangers of abandoning the antisemitism framework when challenging it. The episode ultimately questions whether redefining antizionism as a separate form of bigotry is strategically effective, emphasizing the limits of power, persuasion, and public discourse in confronting these narratives. Guest Bio Prof. David Hirsh is a leading scholar of contemporary antisemitism and Professor of Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London. He is the founder of the London Centre for the Study o...