Yonit Levi

Bianna Golodryga, CNN anchor and co-author of the children's book 'Don't Feed the Lion,' teams up with Yonit Levi, an Israeli journalist and co-host of the Unholy podcast. They discuss the recent surge in antisemitism and the impact it has had on their families. The duo share insights on the importance of addressing such hate with children through literature, differentiate between legitimate criticism of Israel and antisemitism, and emphasize the need for open conversations about these issues. They also touch on the evolving global political landscape and the challenges of honest media representation.

Yonit Levi, a prominent journalist and author, reads the gripping first chapter of her new book, Don’t Feed the Lion, co-written with CNN’s Bianna Golodryga. The story unfolds on Annie’s eleventh birthday during a family Shabbat when a viral antisemitic incident involving her brother Theo’s soccer hero, Wes Mitchell, casts a shadow over their celebration. Themes of identity, peer pressure, and family bonds emerge as Theo juggles school dynamics, a critical play in soccer, and the weight of cultural heritage, all while facing the rising tensions of adolescence.