Mark Oppenheimer defends Israel's war as just, while Raja Halwani argues it's unjust. They discuss Hamas ideology, civilian casualties, historical context, and one-state vs. two-state solutions in the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Mark Oppenheimer, an expert in the relationship between Jews and American universities, discusses the changing perspective on elite universities and the experiences of Jewish students. They explore anti-Semitism, the dynamics of power structures, the trade-off between safety and free speech, the evolution of college culture and Jewish life, and the political implications of college campus trends.

Mark Oppenheimer, host of the podcast Gatecrashers and expert on the hidden history of the relationship between Jews and the Ivy League, discusses efforts to keep Jews out of Ivy League institutions, the impact on college admissions processes, and current lawsuits. The podcast also covers topics such as education system size, gut health, life insurance, racism in Massachusetts, and foster care disproportionality, including a critique of MSNBC's coverage and proposed solutions.

Writer Mark Oppenheimer spent the last few years documenting the recovery of Pittsburg's Squirrel Hill neighborhood, a historic Jewish neighborhood and site of the 2018 Tree of Life Synagogue mass shooting. Oppenheimer discusses the history of Squirrel Hill, the lasting impacts of the attack, and what it means for American Jewish life today.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The author Philip Roth, who died in 2018, was not sure whether he wanted to be the subject of a biography. In the end, he decided that he wanted to be known and understood.His search for a biographer was long and fraught — Mr. Roth parted ways with two, courted one and sued another — before he settled on Blake Bailey, one of the great chroniclers of America’s literary lives.Today on The Sunday Read, the journey of rendering a writer whose life was equal parts discipline and exuberance.This story was written by Mark Oppenheimer and recorded by Audm. To hear more audio stories from publishers like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.