Truth lost the debate

(JNS) — Podcaster Joe Rogan recently hosted a debate between journalist Douglas Murray and comedian Dave Smith about Israel. While Rogan likely intended to facilitate a productive dialogue, what unfolded was a moral tragedy because Smith wasn’t just dangerously misinformed about Israel and the war we are fighting — he’s Jewish.

And that’s what makes this so painful.

Smith used one of the most influential platforms in the world — “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast has more than 19 million subscribers — to amplify some of the most toxic lies about Israel. Among his lies, Smith accused the Jewish...