On this episode, a chat with Walnut Creek City Councilmember Kevin Wilk who was subjected Tuesday night to an antisemitic rant with a man attacking Jews and stating “white power” during public comments. While at the microphone, his shirt was exposing a swastika.
We get into several other incidents which Walnut Creek has had occur, along with neighboring cities having similar issues. We get into public comments and zoom bombing with hate speech. Should the Jewish community speak out and add oxygen to the topic or ignore it. What can people do to stop spreading hate speech. We talk about the importance of Bay Area Network of Jewish Officials (BANJO). Meanwhile, Wilk gives his perspective on several other items in hopes of working to bring people together.
Recent Stories:
- Feb 21, 2024 – Walnut Creek City Council Subjected to Antisemitic Rant
- Oct 4, 2023 – Walnut Creek Opts to End Zoom Public Comments
- June 22, 2023 – Walnut Creek Hate Speech Continues, Budget Passed With More Cops
- June 11, 2023 – Wilk Responds to Hate Speech at Walnut Creek Council Meeting
- June 8, 2023 – Walnut Creek City Council Meeting Targeted by Antisemitic Callers
To Subscribe and Follow:
- Apple Podcast – Click here
- Podbean – click here
- Spotify – click here
Previous Episodes
- Feb 9 – Wanda Wallis Runs for State Assembly District 11
- Feb 7 – Vivian Shares her Boondoggies Journey
- Feb 6 – Karen Mitchoff Runs for California State Assembly
- Feb 5 – Mike Barbanica Runs for Contra Costa County Board of Supervisor
- Feb 1 – Jelani Killings Runs for Contra Costa County Board of Supervisor
- Jan 23 – Dirk Zeigler On Why California Insurance Rates Are Skyrocketing
- Jan 16 – Sean McCauley Gives Project Status Updates and More
- Dec 5 – The Speakeasy Baking Co Heads to Food Network
- Nov 13 – Podcast: Oakley Chamber of Commerce Relaunched
- Nov 8 – Podcast: Too Much Bad Real Estate Advice
- Oct 30 – Podcast: Goodbye WTF California and Hello Contra Costa News
If you are interested in being a guest on the Contra Costa News Podcast or have a recommendation of who you would like to have come on the show, please email [email protected]
