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Rapaport Defends Comedy Amid Canada's Antisemitism Surge

3/6/2025

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Comedian Michael Rapaport fired back at Canadian politician Heather McPherson, who called for a ban on his performances due to his controversial past. He challenged her to attend his shows, arguing that her attention on him diverts from the alarming 670% surge in antisemitism in Canada since October 2023.

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Comedian Michael Rapaport fired back at Canadian politician Heather McPherson, who called for a ban on his performances due to his controversial past. He challenged her to attend his shows, arguing that her attention on him diverts from the alarming 670% surge in antisemitism in Canada since October 2023.