The latest episode of ALL CAPS explores how politics, identity and global events continue to intersect, beginning with controversy surrounding the FIFA World Cup. The panel discusses former President Donald Trump's intervention in a disciplinary decision involving the U.S. team, FIFA's long-running political controversies and new restrictions in the United Kingdom governing the display of national flags during the tournament.
The conversation also highlights an unexpected moment of solidarity from Norwegian football superstar Erling Haaland, who reached out to former Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov after his release from Hamas captivity. The hosts contrast the gesture with Norway's traditionally critical government stance toward Israel, emphasizing the distinction between political leadership and ordinary citizens.
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The episode's featured guest is Shabbos Kestenbaum, the Jewish American activist whose lawsuit against Harvard University became one of the most high-profile legal challenges to campus antisemitism following Oct. 7. Kestenbaum discusses the settlement reached with Harvard, the adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism, ideological diversity on American campuses and why he believes universities must enforce existing rules rather than create new ones.
Kestenbaum also shares his views on free speech, explaining why even offensive or antisemitic speech should remain protected under the U.S. Constitution while arguing that universities cannot selectively enforce their own policies. He reflects on his political shift toward supporting President Donald Trump, the personal threats he faces as a public advocate and why he remains optimistic about the future of young American Jews despite growing challenges at elite universities.
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Hosts of ALL CAPS discuss politics, identity and sport, examining controversies surrounding the FIFA World Cup, national flags and support for Israel
Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, founder of Shurat HaDin – Israel Law Center, discusses new legal efforts targeting organizations accused of pursuing international cases against Israeli soldiers
Jewish American activist Shabbos Kestenbaum joins ALL CAPS to discuss his legal battle with Harvard, campus antisemitism, free speech and his support for President Donald Trump
The program also examines new legal efforts targeting organizations accused of pursuing international campaigns against Israeli soldiers through foreign courts. The panel discusses calls for U.S. authorities to investigate alleged links between anti-Israel legal activism and organizations connected to designated terrorist groups.
The episode concludes with Israel's humanitarian response to the devastating earthquake in Venezuela, where Israeli disaster experts assisted despite nearly two decades without diplomatic relations between the two countries. The hosts describe the mission as another example of Israel's long-standing policy of providing humanitarian assistance regardless of political differences while expressing hope that the cooperation could help improve future relations between the two nations.
Watch the full episode of ALL CAPS featuring Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, Sarai Givaty and India Naftali for more unfiltered conversations, exclusive interviews and analysis of the stories shaping Israel and the Jewish world.
To learn more about Shurat HaDin's efforts to fight terrorism and defend Israel through legal action, visit Shurat HaDin – Israel Law Center.