Alana Newhouse, founder and editor-in-chief of Tablet Magazine, offers keen insights into America’s institutional divides. She introduces the concept of 'Brokenism,' exploring the clash between those wanting to repair institutions versus those pushing for their dismantlement. Newhouse highlights the emotional impact of systemic failures on individuals and critiques the increasing political polarization. The conversation encourages a deeper understanding of historical contexts and challenges everyone to engage constructively in the evolving political landscape.

Sean Illing speaks with Alana Newhouse, the editor-in-chief of Tablet magazine. They discuss her recent essay on "brokenism," a term she coined in an effort to redefine political divisions in America. Newhouse argues that the most salient divide right now is between those who want to fix the institutions we have and those who want to burn it all down and start fresh.Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), host, The Gray AreaGuest: Alana Newhouse (@alananewhouse) editor-in-chief, TabletReferences:  “Brokenism” by Alana Newhouse (Tablet, Nov. 21, 2022) “Everything is Broken” by Alana Newhouse (Tablet, Jan. 14, 2021) "See Workers as Workers, Not as a College Credential" by The New York Times Editorial Board (Jan. 28) Enjoyed this episode? Rate The Gray Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of The Gray Area. Subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Support The Gray Area by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcastsThis episode was made by:  Engineer: Patrick Boyd Editorial Director, Vox Talk: A.M. Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alana Newhouse, the Editor in Chief of Tablet Magazine, joins Erik and Antonio on this week's episode. Avid listeners will recall that Alana's essays about Brokenism have influenced many heated discussions on Moment of Zen. Here Alana goes deeper into unpacking our present moment, institutionalism vs anti-institutionalism, distrust, Judaism and spirituality, and more. If you’re looking for an ERP platform, check out our sponsor, NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/UPSTREAMMoment of Zen is part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: Turpentine.coWe're hiring across the board at Turpentine and for Erik's personal team on other projects he's incubating. He's hiring a Chief of Staff, EA, Head of Special Projects, Investment Associate, and more. For a list of JDs, check out: eriktorenberg.com.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Episode preview(04:00) Insitutionalists vs Anti-Institutionalists or Left vs Right?(07:25) What is the Borg? What are their values?(13:00) Skepticism of government(16:30) Sponsor: Secureframe(21:00) Untangling particular religious impulses, faith vs practice(30:56) Misinformation(32:39) Jewish notion of justice vs Christian notion of justice(37:08) Who is 'The West' now?(45:00) Divesting from current American institutions(52:00) Tech and religion(59:00) How Antonio got upsold on Judaism(01:01:00) American Jews a decade ago and now(01:07:00) Americans need to imagine a new world instead of stagnating(01:15:00) Saudi Arabia's Realignment(01:22:00) Revisiting the crux of the divideWEEKEND READINGBrokenism by Alana Newhouse, https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/brokenism-alana-newhouseDisinformation by Jacob Siegel, https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/guide-understanding-hoax-century-thirteen-ways-looking-disinformationUs and Them by Liel Liebovitz, https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/israel-middle-east/articles/zionism-liel-leibovitzThe Moses Option by Antonio Garcia Martinez, https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/community/articles/the-moses-optionWalter Mussell Read, The Arc of a Covenant https://www.amazon.com/Arc-Covenant-United-States-Israel/dp/0375414045TWITTER:@alananewhouse@tabletmag@MOZ_Podcast@eriktorenberg (Erik_@antoniogm (Antonio)SPONSORS: Beehiiv | Shopify | NetSuiteHead to Beehiiv, the newsletter platform built for growth, to power your own. Connect with premium brands, scale your audience, and deliver a beautiful UX that stands out in an inbox. 🐝 to https://Beehiiv.com and use code “MOZ” for 20% off your first three monthsShopify: https://shopify.com/momentofzen for a $1/month trial periodShopify is the global commerce platform that helps you sell at every stage of your business. Shopify powers 10% of all e-commerce in the US. And Shopify’s the global force behind Allbirds, Rothy’s, and Brooklinen, and 1,000,000s of other entrepreneurs across 175 countries. From their all-in-one e-commerce platform, to their in-person POS system – wherever and whatever you’re selling, Shopify’s got you covered. With free Shopify Magic, sell more with less effort by whipping up captivating content that converts – from blog posts to product descriptions using AI. Sign up for $1/month trial period: https://shopify.com/momentofzenNetSuite (http://netsuite.com/zen)NetSuite provides financial software for all your business needs. More than thirty-six thousand companies have already upgraded to NetSuite, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you're looking for an ERP platform ✅ NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/zen and defer payments of a FULL NetSuite implementation for six months.