Making Sense with Sam Harris #437 — Two Years Since 10/7
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Oct 6, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, foreign policy expert Dan Senor sheds light on the aftermath of the October 7th attacks. He highlights the alarming rise of global antisemitism and its roots in recent rhetoric. Senor delves into the failures of Western nations in addressing the spread of Islamism and the backlash from their appeasement strategies. He also predicts a rightward political shift in Europe as safety concerns grow. With sharp insights, the conversation navigates the complexities of religious critique versus bigotry in today’s climate.
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Antisemitism Has Deepened Since October 7
- Global antisemitism has deepened since October 7th and continues to worsen rather than improve.
- Sam Harris warns that Western tolerance and tacit toleration have amplified the problem into a larger crisis.
Manchester Murders And Public Celebrations
- Sam Harris cites the Manchester murders and celebrations in London as shocking evidence of rising antisemitic violence.
- He connects these incidents to broader societal toleration and moral confusion on the Left.
Europe's Cultural Unraveling Threatens Open Societies
- Harris worries Western Europe is unraveling culturally due to failed integration and rising religious fanaticism.
- He argues this threatens open societies and echoes warnings even from unlikely political figures.