We Have To Talk About Coachella with Marnie Perlstein

In this episode, Marnie Pearlstein opens up about her journey in advocacy and what it’s been like navigating the rise of antisemitism in Australia after the events of October 7. We dive into her personal experiences, talk about how the government and media have responded, and even touch on a recent controversy at Coachella. It’s a powerful convo about community, holding people accountable, and standing up against hate and misinformation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Journey to Advocacy03:16 Personal Experiences with Antisemitism06:06 The Impact of October 7th09:17 Government Response and Community Safety12:15 The Rise of Antisemitism in Australia15:17 Political Landscape and Community Support18:25 Youth Perspectives and Social Media Influence21:18 Cultural Events and Their Significance28:44 The Controversy of Political Messaging in Music Festivals34:43 The Impact of Hate Speech and Misinformation41:17 Navigating Freedom of Speech vs. Hate Speech47:48 The Role of Allies and Community Action54:21 The Broader Implications of Anti-Semitism #advocacy #antisemitism #October7 #jewishcommunity #australia  #coachella2025 #scooterbraun Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.