Ed Sheeran, Macklemore and the Rising Antisemitism Debate

Tim Wildmon, Fred Jackson, Parrish and Ray Pritchard discuss the controversy surrounding Ed Sheeran’s North American tour and Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian advocacy. The hosts examine concerns about antisemitism, Israel’s war with Hamas, civilian deaths in Gaza and the treatment of hostages. The program also covers Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s expected visit to the United Nations and his criticism of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The hosts discuss competing claims about Israel, Hamas and the broader response from the entertainment industry. The closing segment reports on the deaths of two University of Mississippi students and the early investigation into possible kratom involvement. The hosts also discuss warnings about the unregulated substance and a study on coffee aroma and mood.