114. DeSean Jackson and Confronting Anti-Semitism

Last week, DeSean Jackson, wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, found himself in hot water after posting several insensitive social media posts about Jews. Though he was widely condemned, he was also supported, by fans, teammates, and too many others. Uri and Rivky talk about Jackson's posts and his apologies, and ask, what makes this bigotry different than other bigotry? Related links: Malcolm Jenkins on Drew Brees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljO-TXjk3-Y Malcom Jenkins on DeSean Jackson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URMhErLdfEk Desean Jackson Hitler post https://twitter.com/StopAntisemites/status/1280276810509488128 Desean Jackson 2nd apology attempt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MZmOURgFuI Desean Jackson 3rd apology attempt https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/07/07/desean-jackson-apologizes-again-vows-to-show-its-more-than-just-words/ Julian Edelman on Desean Jackson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQa2vNNQ9bI Zach Banner on Desean Jackson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I94ahSB9qFc Mitch Albom on Desean Jackson and Anti-Semitism https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/mitch-albom/2020/07/12/mitch-albom-desean-jacksons-anti-semitic-jewish-hitler/5421550002/