# Fighting Antisemitism One Lawsuit at a Time: Brandeis Center CEO Speaks Out

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Podcast: [The Fifth Question](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fifth-question-5671543)
Published: 2026-06-19T01:51:04+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-levine7/episodes/Fighting-Antisemitism-One-Lawsuit-at-a-Time-Brandeis-Center-CEO-Speaks-Out-e3l053f
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Kenneth Marcus, Brandeis Center CEO, joins The Fifth Question for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of the fight against antisemitism in America. From campus protests and K-12 education to teachers unions, civil rights law, DEI, Zionism, and the changing political landscape, Marcus explains why he believes American Jews need a “Third Emancipation” and how legal action is reshaping the response to anti-Jewish discrimination.In this episode, we discuss:✅ The rise of antisemitism after October 7✅ Why Kenneth Marcus believes America needs a new Jewish civil rights movement✅ The Brandeis Center's lawsuits against universities, school districts, and teachers unions✅ Anti-Zionism vs. antisemitism: where do they overlap?✅ K-12 antisemitism and the battle over education policy✅ DEI, identity politics, and the future of equal protection✅ The role of the Trump administration, Congress, and federal investigations✅ Whether Jews should look to the political left, right, or neither✅ Why legal action has become one of the most effective tools in combating antisemitism✅ The future of Jewish life, civil rights, and American democracyKenneth Marcus is the founder and chairman of the Brandeis Center, former Assistant U.S. Secretary of Education for Civil Rights, and one of the leading legal advocates fighting antisemitism in higher education, K-12 schools, workplaces, and public institutions across the United States.If you care about Jewish civil rights, campus antisemitism, Israel, free speech, education policy, or the future of American Jewish life, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.👍 Like, subscribe, and share to support thoughtful conversations on Jewish life, Israel, politics, religion, and culture.#KennethMarcus #Antisemitism #BrandeisCenter #JewishCivilRights #C…

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