Kathy E. Manning

Kathy E. Manning, former U.S. Representative and board chair of the Democratic Majority for Israel, champions the compatibility of Zionism with Democratic values. Yehuda Kurtzer, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute, stresses the necessity of liberal Zionism within the American left, advocating for outreach. In contrast, journalist James Kirchick argues that Zionism is losing ground due to ideological shifts, while Batya Ungar-Sargon highlights the left's hostility towards Jewish nationalism. The conversation delves into contemporary political dynamics and the role of media and academia.