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How Audience Capture Fuels Antisemitism, Identity Politics, and Anti-Israel Hysteria | Corey Walker From algorithmic incentives to progressive posturing, this episode explores how anti-Semitism has become a feature—not a bug—of influencer culture. Zoe Booth speaks with Corey Walker, a Washington, D.C.-based reporter focusing on the Middle East and global terror groups, about audience capture, the anti-Western project of the modern Left, and why Israel represents values worth conserving. Read Corey's piece here: https://quillette.com/2025/10/28/owned-by-the-audience-megyn-kelly-tucker-carlson-candace-owens-ana-kasparian/ Corey's X: https://x.com/CoreyWriting 00:00 – Introduction 02:59 – Interview begins 05:37 – The Anti-Israel Sentiment in Media and Culture 08:28 – The Role of Institutions and Counterweights 11:21 – Creating Safe Spaces for Pro-Israel Voices 14:09 – The Broader Ideological Conflict 17:09 – Cultural Pride and Identity in Israel 20:06 – Comparative Perspectives on National Identity 23:02 – Concluding Thoughts on Values and Patriotism 28:39 – Understanding Right-Wing Perspectives on Israel 31:24 – The Rise of Antisemitism Among Young Conservatives 34:25 – Cultural Dynamics and Victimhood Narratives 39:16 – Corey’s Journey: From Anti-Semitism to Advocacy 45:39 – The Complexity of Racial Identity and Politics 51:06 – Lessons from the Jewish Community 55:05 – Impact of Immigration on Jewish Lives 57:47 – The Left and the Muslim Community 01:00:26 – Nuances in Political Alliances 01:03:29 – Cultural Dynamics and Identity Politics 01:06:17 – Conservatism vs Liberalism 01:09:16 – Multiculturalism and National Identity 01:12:15 – The Future of Western Civilisations ------ Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values. Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology. Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern orthodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship. --- Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream. Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: https://quillette.com/#/portal/signup Or donate send us a one-off tip: https://quillette.com/#/portal/support We made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: https://ghost.org/?via=claire91 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEnlOHPIH1g