244: The RC on antisemitism & more Macklemore ft. Sarah Schwartz

Tom pays respects to the late Vic Greens MP Tim Read, then is joined by executive director of the Jewish Council of Australia, Sarah Schwartz! (7:44) Tom can't resist asking about Macklemore (). Then, a chat about Sarah's experience giving evidence at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, and how it is important that the Jewish Council provides non-zionist Jewish voices in the public discussion. (45:44)

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Melbourne Fringe October 6th to 11th https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/