The Re-Education with Eli Lake

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Ep. 6: Apologies May 10, 2022

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What would have happened to Jesse Jackson's work in racial justice movements if American Jews ostracized the activist after his anti-Semitic comments? Instead of ending the careers of those who err, what if cancel mobs sought apologies, and feuding parties made amends? Eli Lake talks apologies on this episode of The Re-Education.

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00:03 - Segment: Introduction
00:24 - Segment: Monologue
12:47 - Segment: Interview with Abe Foxman, former national director of the Anti-Defamation League

Ep. 5: Art and the Artist May 05, 2022

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Terrible artists can be great people. And terrible people can be great artists. Modern-day pressure campaigns to cancel stars for their abhorrent behavior fail to separate the art from the artist—and pose a threat to our culture. On this episode of The Re-Education, Eli Lake considers what we stand to lose when we boycott disgraced geniuses.

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00:03 - Segment: Introduction
00:20 - Segment: Monologue
15:05 - Segment: Interview with author and art historian Victoria Coates

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Victoria’s book, David’s Sling: A History of Democracy in Ten Works of Art

Ep. 4: Russia's Terror Army May 03, 2022

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a war of terror. From bombing children's hospitals to sniping innocent, fleeing civilians, Vladimir Putin has undoubtedly committed atrocious war crimes. Should Putin remain in power? And who is responsible for keeping Putin accountable? On this episode of The Re-Education, we discuss Putin's army of terror with New York Times columnist Bret Stephens.

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00:03 - Segment: Introduction
00:20 - Segment: Monologue
08:48 - Segment: Interview with Bret Stephens

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Bret's work in the New York Times

Ep. 3: Disinformation Apr 28, 2022

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What happens when the gatekeepers of information—newspapers, television, social media platforms—dictate what is true? On this episode of The Re-Education, Eli Lake talks disinformation and misinformation.

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00:03 - Segment: Introduction
00:20 - Segment: Monologue
20:44 - Segment: Interview with Commentary Magazine writer Christine Rosen

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Christine’s work in Commentary Magazine

Ep. 2: The Neoconservatives Apr 26, 2022

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Lambasted as "elites" and "war hawks" by both the left and the right, the neoconservatives have taken the heat for many of the United States' recent foreign policy blunders—even those with near unanimous support. Who are the neocons, really, and what lessons do they have for present-day American foreign policy? Eli Lake answers these questions and more on this episode of The Re-Education.

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00:03 - Segment: Introduction
00:19 - Segment: Monologue
14:37 - Segment: Interview with Commentary Magazine editor John Podhoretz

Ep. 1: The War on Comedy Apr 21, 2022

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Comedy today is under siege. The force of digital umbrage and the belief that words can be violence has made it very hard for those who tell jokes for a living. On the first installment of The Re-Education, Eli Lake examines Lenny Bruce's legacy and the new war on comedy.

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00:04 - Segment: Introduction
00:26 - Segment: Monologue
14:36 - Segment: Interview with John Viener

Trailer Apr 15, 2022

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On the Re-Education, Eli Lake challenges common narratives the mainstream media and others push. From comedy to collusion, and disinformation to disarray, Eli unpacks what you know—or think you know—about the world around you. Join him weekly on the Re-Education.

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