Jewish advocacy group says 'unchecked antisemitism' led to D.C. killings

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🗓️ 22 May 2025

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On Wednesday, two Israeli Embassy staff members were shot and killed following an event at a Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. Police say the suspect shouted "free Palestine" after being detained. We hear from Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee, the organization that hosted the event that the victims were leaving when they were killed. Then, the Department of Justice is backing off plans to oversee policy changes at police departments in Minneapolis and Louisville. Louisville Public Media's Roberto Roldan joins us. And, the market for energy drinks is rapidly expanding with an emphasis on health and wellness. But that marketing may be misleading consumers about the health risks of energy drinks. STAT's Sarah Todd tells us more.

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0:17.5	WBUR Podcasts, Boston.
0:23.0	The horrific incident is going to frighten a lot of people in our city and in our country.
0:30.5	And I want to be clear that we will not tolerate this violence or hate in our city.
0:37.9	There's shock and outrage in D.C. today after two Israeli embassy aides were fatally shot
0:43.3	last night. It's May 22nd, and this is here and now anytime from NPR and WBUR
0:49.8	Boston. I'm Kalyani Saxana.
1:00.3	Thank you. Austin. I'm Kalyani Saxana. Today on the show, we'll hear about some of the health risks behind your favorite energy drinks.
1:05.5	So energy drinks can increase your heart rate, they can lead to arrhythmias, and in rare but
1:10.2	potentially fatal cases, they can lead to arrhythmias, and in rare but potentially fatal
1:11.1	cases, they can cause sudden cardiac arrest.
1:14.2	And we'll unpack the Trump administration's decision to dismiss investigations of
1:19.6	police departments with a pattern of civil rights violations.
1:23.7	But first, many Americans are still reeling after two staff members from the Israeli embassy were shot and killed in D.C. last night.
1:32.8	According to the police, the suspect said free Palestine as he was being detained.
1:37.4	Yeran Lashinsky and Sarah Milgram were attending an event for the Capitol Jewish Museum when they were killed, just outside.
1:44.5	The advocacy group American Jewish Committee was hosting the event, and Lisa Mullins spoke with the organization's CEO, Ted Deutsch, about the killing.
1:53.8	Mr. Deutsch, I know this is a difficult time, and we also understand that you knew the victims.
1:59.3	What can you tell us about them?
2:00.8	Well, thank you very much. It's a horrific, horrific event. We also understand that you knew the victims. What can you tell us about them?
2:07.6	Well, thank you very much. It's a horrific, horrific event that took the lives of two beautiful young souls.
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