The Dinesh D'Souza Podcast

Episode: "Everyone is Wrong About Anti-Semitism"
Date: February 11, 2026
Host: Dinesh D'Souza
Guests: Peter Earle (Economist), Mike Huckabee (US Ambassador to Israel)

Overview

This episode dives deep into the issue of antisemitism in contemporary discourse, combining Dinesh D'Souza’s Christian perspective, critical analysis of media narratives, and two expert interviews focusing on economics (inflation, gold) and American-Israeli relations. D’Souza critiques both mainstream Jewish and anti-Jewish approaches to antisemitism, offers his definition, and unpacks its secular and religious (transcendental) motives. The episode then features robust dialogues with economist Peter Earle (discussing inflation and gold) and Ambassador Mike Huckabee on U.S.-Israel theology, policy, and the rise of anti-Zionist and anti-Israel sentiments.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

D’Souza’s Take on Antisemitism

• Opening Perspective:

  • D'Souza asserts that antisemitism provokes more confusion than understanding—even among Jews, especially secular Jews ([00:15]).
  • References a Super Bowl ad by Robert Kraft as an example of propaganda that’s unhelpful and stereotypical ([01:51]).
  • Critiques both the Jewish and "anti-antisemitism" industries as being more about self-preservation and ideology than real understanding.

• Defining Antisemitism:

  • Proposes the definition:

    "Antisemitism is hostility to Jews based on applying a moral standard to them that you don't apply to anyone else." ([08:18])

  • Cites examples, such as Tucker Carlson's use of genetic arguments against Jews, as failing this standard ([10:10]).

Two Motives Behind Antisemitism

• Secular Motive (Envy):
  • Jews as a remarkably successful "tribe," inspiring resentment akin to envy—similar to what other successful groups experience ([11:25]).
• Transcendental Motive (Satanic/Religious):
  • Draws on "Paradise Lost" and the notion that Satan attacks what God favors, viewing historical hostility toward Jews as a spiritual conflict ([12:06]).

  • "If you believe that there is a world behind the world, and if you believe that there is a cosmic battle between good and evil... what we are seeing in antisemitism is truly a kind of scheme by none other than the Devil himself..." ([13:27])

Criticism of Both Sides

• Condemns both pro- and anti-antisemitism "industries" as fraudulent and propagandistic ([07:05]).
• Says anti-antisemites (e.g., Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens) lack substantive reasoning and evidence, relying on insinuation ([08:54]).
• Calls out the manipulation of antisemitism accusations for political leverage.

Interview: Peter Earle on Inflation & Gold ([15:39]–[19:24])

Key Points:

• Inflation persists due to fiat monetary systems and central banking; the gold standard offered greater long-term price stability ([16:13]).
• Gold’s rise in value is less about its intrinsic merits and more about the dollar’s declining purchasing power ([17:30]).
• Precious metals offer portfolio protection amid economic uncertainty, acting as a complement to other assets, not a substitute ([18:28]).

Notable Quote:

"The recent surge in the price of gold reflects a lot of concerns about inflation... and about the US having $38 trillion in public debt." – Peter Earle ([17:52])

Interview: Ambassador Mike Huckabee on Israel, Theology, & U.S. Policy

U.S.-Israel Relations & Strategic Interests ([19:29]–[45:12])

Similarities and Differences:

• Huckabee emphasizes a deep-rooted partnership, shared values, and historical connections between the U.S. and Israel ([20:42]).
• D’Souza challenges the equivalence of U.S. and Israeli interests but Huckabee maintains their alignment, particularly regarding mutual adversaries like Iran.
• Discusses the practical benefits America gains from its aid to Israel: technological innovation, military intelligence, and American jobs ([41:43]).

On Palestinian Statehood & Gaza Conflict

• Strong criticism of the Palestinian Authority’s “pay for slay” and radical education ([23:08]).
• Defends Israel’s conduct in Gaza; says claims of genocide are propaganda, notes Israel’s efforts at minimizing civilian casualties ([25:04] onward).

• "If Israel were serious about genocide, and I've often said if Israel is a genocidal nation, they're terrible at it, they're really bad at genocide..." – Mike Huckabee ([27:26])

Historical Context & Comparison

• Contrasts Israel’s caution in Gaza with Allies’ firebombing in WWII; suggests historical amnesia drives criticism ([29:20]).
• Argues resentment at Israel ignores the reality of who started the conflict ([31:35]).

Criticism of Conspiracy Theories about Netanyahu ([33:30])

• Strongly rejects claims that Netanyahu let Oct 7 happen for political gain; points to divided Israeli politics and lack of evidence ([34:13]).

Influence and Lobbies: AIPAC vs. Middle Eastern Money

• Addresses concerns about AIPAC's influence; calls claims it "controls Congress" absurd, especially compared to Gulf States’ financial influence on American institutions ([37:08]–[40:20]).

• "If we're going to criticize AIPAC... what about CAIR?... And then you do have foreign money, billions of dollars that has come from Qatar and from other Middle Eastern nations for the sole purpose of influencing American public policy." – Mike Huckabee ([38:01])

Theology of Christian Zionism ([45:12]–[54:14])

• Huckabee explains biblical origins for Christian Zionism; affirms archaeological and historical evidence for Jewish connection to the land.
• Asserts that Christians who reject Zionism are “separating themselves from the Scripture” ([50:38]).
• Rejects "replacement theology"—the idea that God abandoned his covenant with Jews ([54:14]):

  "If I believe in what I consider to be the heresy of replacement theology... What on earth makes me think that a God who would break his covenant with his first chosen people would somehow keep his covenant with me?" – Mike Huckabee ([52:10])

• Jesus criticized corrupt religious authorities, not Judaism as a covenant; “It’s not about the rituals, it’s about the relationship” ([56:04]).
• Rejects antisemitic interpretations of Christian scripture:

  "Who killed Jesus? I would say I did. My sins killed him. ... So if that's the case... then how do I blame just one group of people, be it the Jews, the Romans, or for that matter the Greeks or anybody else?" – Mike Huckabee ([58:20])

Critique of Modern Anti-Zionism & Media Narratives ([64:11]–[66:30])

• Addresses critiques of Christian Zionism (from other Christian patriarchs and churches in Israel); says exclusivist claims about representing “all Christians” are troubling.
• Suggests Israel still fights not only kinetic wars but also media and information wars, where it fares poorly.
• Asserts that “From the river to the sea” is a call for Jewish annihilation, but history shows that despite many attempts, Jews have endured ([63:35]).

On Tucker Carlson & Anti-Antisemitism Personalities ([66:30]–[70:03])

• Both D’Souza and Huckabee express confusion at Tucker Carlson’s pivot to positions defending authoritarian regimes and downplaying Hamas’s terrorism.

• "What I see now is somebody I don't recognize. I don't know what happened to him." – Mike Huckabee on Tucker Carlson ([67:43])

• Critique that ideological U-turns require an open explanation—citing historical figures who documented and justified their changes ([69:21]):

  "It's not the what that is so troubling, it's the why. We know the what, but what we don't know is the why." – Mike Huckabee ([70:03])

Notable Quotes

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|---------|-------| | 08:18 | Dinesh D’Souza | "Antisemitism is hostility to Jews based on applying a moral standard to them that you don't apply to anyone else." | | 13:27 | Dinesh D’Souza | "...what we are seeing in antisemitism is truly a kind of scheme by none other than the Devil himself to torment the Jews as a form of revenge against God." | | 25:04 | Mike Huckabee | "If there was [a leaner way], Israel would have loved to have found it. People forget...they continued in an active war in Gaza ... to get their hostages out..." | | 27:26 | Mike Huckabee | "If Israel were serious about genocide...they could have wiped Gaza out in two and a half hours. I mean, they had the military capacity."| | 38:01 | Mike Huckabee | "...if we're going to criticize AIPAC... what about CAIR?... And then you do have foreign money...from Qatar and other Middle Eastern nations for the sole purpose of influencing American public policy."| | 41:43 | Mike Huckabee | "...Every bit of that [$3.8B aid] is turned around and spent on American hardware that is used by the Israeli military..." | | 52:10 | Mike Huckabee | "If I believe in...replacement theology...what on earth makes me think that a God who would break his covenant with his first chosen people would somehow keep his covenant with me?"| | 58:20 | Mike Huckabee | "Who killed Jesus? I would say I did. My sins killed him..." | | 69:21 | Dinesh D’Souza | "...it's not the what that is so troubling, it's the why. We know the what, but what we don't know is the why." | | 67:43 | Mike Huckabee | "What I see now is somebody I don't recognize. I don't know what happened to him." (On Tucker Carlson) |

Timestamps of Major Segments

• Antisemitism discussion & critique of media narratives: [00:15]–[14:00]
• Definition and deeper analysis of antisemitism: [08:18]–[13:27]
• Peter Earle on inflation and gold: [15:39]–[19:24]
• Ambassador Huckabee on US/Israel relations: [19:29]–[41:43]
• Theological basis for Christian Zionism: [45:12]–[54:14]
• Replacement theology & Jesus's relationship to Judaism: [54:14]–[61:35]
• Modern Christian perspectives; media and policy wars: [61:35]–[66:30]
• Tucker Carlson discussion: [66:30]–[70:03]

Conclusion

D’Souza’s critique spotlights the oversimplification and politicization of antisemitism, grounding it both in envy and religious animus and warning against misapplied labels by both mainstream Jewish organizations and their opponents. The conversations with Earle and Huckabee broaden the scope, connecting economic and theological currents to the contemporary debate over Israel and the roots—and dangers—of antisemitism. Whether or not listeners agree with D’Souza, his guests, or his definitions, this episode challenges conventional thinking and provides robust context on the complex intersection of religion, politics, media, and history in the debate over antisemitism.

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