

Why This Memorial Day Felt Different | Guest: Noa Tishby | 5/27/25
May 27, 2025
Noa Tishby, an Israeli actress, producer, and former Special Envoy for Combating Anti-Semitism, joins to share her insights on the misperceptions progressives have about Israel and the Middle East. The discussion highlights the complexities of international relations and the growing issue of anti-Semitism. Tishby also emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of cultural dynamics while addressing the overlap between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism. A call for reform in how veterans are treated adds a poignant layer to the conversation.
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Memorial Day's Deeper Meaning
- Memorial Day is a sacred pause to remember the ultimate sacrifices for freedom, not just a holiday or sales event.
- Forgetting these sacrifices risks losing the sacred values and freedoms they preserved.
Complex Emotions on Memorial Day
- Disagreement on Memorial Day reveals fear, pain, bitterness, and distrust under the surface of American society.
- Honoring sacrifice amid complexity requires acknowledging both grief and gratitude simultaneously.
Serve Living Veterans Now
- To honor fallen soldiers, we must serve living veterans by demanding better care and keeping promises to them.
- Improving veterans' services requires ongoing commitment beyond opening new facilities.