Amanda Seales on Palestine, Hollywood Hypocrisy, & Carving Your Own Path | Friday Night Semites

Rabble-rousing comedian Amanda Seales goes in on Israel/Palestine and the entertainment industry, alongside Palestinian-American comedian Sammy Obeid and Jewish filmmaker Josh Healey. They delve into eye-opening moments about Palestine, the U.S. empire, and the importance of staying true to yourself. 0:00 - 00:25 Teaser 00:26 - 3:40 Intro 3:41 - 6:57 Antisemitic Meaning 6:57 - 15 :22 Amanda Seales and How She Got Into Palestine Work 15:23 - 18:29 Myths around Israel 18:29 - 22:13 Contradictions around U.S./Israel Bullsh*t 22:14 - 26:37 Hollywood and Palestinian Activism 26:38 - 30:35 The New McCarthyism in the Entertainment Industry 30:36 - 39:16 Role of Artists and Social Issues 39:17 - 43:10 Reflections on Self-Sufficiency and Activism 43:11 - 48:30 Personal Experiences and Cultural Commentary 48:31 - 55:14 Conclusion #FridayNightSemites #Comedy #Palestine #Israel #podcast #subscribe