I'm Jonathan Sacerdoti Piers Morgan and the business of outrage — Fleur Hassan-Nahoum dissects Israel, Bibi, Iran, the state of the West
Jan 4, 2026
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, an Israeli politician and former Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, shares her insights on the intersections of media and politics. She critiques Piers Morgan's confrontational style and discusses her strategic decisions to engage with controversial figures. Fleur assesses Benjamin Netanyahu's political acumen, highlighting both his strengths and communication failures during crises. She reflects on how October 7th catalyzed awareness of threats and emphasizes the important role of diaspora Jews in fostering solidarity and identity.
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Outrage Drives Modern Clickbait TV
- Piers Morgan chases clicks by amplifying outrage and staging confrontations rather than civil debate.
- Fleur Hassan-Nahoum stopped appearing until offered one-on-one interviews to avoid the circus format.
Hosting Controversial Figures For Dialogue
- Fleur hosted Katie Hopkins in Jerusalem to defend free speech despite heavy criticism from the British Jewish community.
- She later interviewed Tommy Robinson after seeing signs of repentance and evolution in his views.
Foster Civil Spaces For Disagreement
- Create safe, civil spaces for disagreement rather than shouting matches to persuade others.
- Prioritize moderators who enforce civility to make debates productive and honest.