Unholy: Two Jews on the News Unholy Live NYC - A conversation with Hillary Rodham Clinton and Dr. Keren Yarhi-Milo
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Oct 31, 2025 Join former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Dr. Keren Yarhi-Milo, Dean at Columbia, as they dive into the complex landscape of U.S. politics and foreign policy. They explore the Democratic Party's evolving stance on Israel, the impact of campus protests, and their innovative teaching approach blending academic theory with real-world experience. Clinton reflects on the challenges post-October 7th and the authoritarian risks posed by Trump’s leadership. Both guests highlight the importance of the next generation and their hope for change.
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How A Chance Meeting Sparked A Partnership
- Hillary Clinton and Keren Yarhi-Milo met at Columbia's president's house and immediately connected over foreign policy and decision-making.
- Their collaboration led to a joint course, an edited textbook, and the Institute of Global Politics at Columbia.
Loss Shapes Risk Appetite In Leaders
- Leaders in a domain of perceived loss take riskier options, mirroring prospect theory from behavioral psychology.
- This pattern explains repeated surprises and risky decisions across leaders like Putin and Netanyahu after major losses.
Personal Toll Of October 7 In The Classroom
- After October 7, Clinton described a deeply personal reaction when a friend's family was attacked and a toddler taken hostage.
- She and Yarhi-Milo taught a charged Columbia class where students from both Palestinian and Israeli backgrounds asked emotional questions.
