Topic: Bernard Henri Levy

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Truancy Crimes
Episode 1115 43:09 - 48:08

1115: Truancy Crimes

Bernard-Henri Lévy, Populism and Yellow Vests

French philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy appeared on Bill Maher's program to argue that the Yellow Vest movement in France has morphed into a fascist and anti-Semitic wave. The hosts dispute Lévy's definition of populism as a "gentle name for fascism," noting that historical fascism was not inherently anti-Semitic until the rise of Hitler.

Last Show Ever
Episode 305 25:36 - 33:12

305: Last Show Ever

Bernard-Henri Lévy Defends DSK and Dismisses Conspiracy Theories

French philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy appears on CNN with Eliot Spitzer to defend Dominique Strauss-Kahn, arguing that the reputational harm of the accusations is a "violent" and "cruel" injustice. Lévy dismisses theories that the arrest was a setup by Nicolas Sarkozy's party as "comfortable" conspiracy theories. The hosts mock Lévy's defense and discuss DSK's resignation from the IMF.