The Commentary Magazine Podcast

The podcast discusses Trump's strong case against Biden, chaos in politics, Democrats split on anti-Semitism. Analyzes Trump's campaigning, legal challenges, and Biden's strategy. Explores American politics, international relations, flag controversies, and campus clashes. Touches on political disruption, national security, online data protection, and education reform. Examines anti-Semitism definitions, Title VI protections, satire, Zionism, and a whimsical Shakespearean future.

The podcast discusses the shutdown of a Columbia encampment, police response to protests, Biden's student debt forgiveness, challenges of enforcing free speech laws, escalation of protests post Gaza killings, and exploring Shakespeare through Judy Dench's portrayal.

Dan Senor, co-author of The Genius of Israel, discusses the emotional turmoil of Israeli people torn between hostage fate and final push against Hamas in Rafah. Protests in the US emboldening Hamas. Analysis of hostage crisis, political complexities, Biden admin's stance, strategic implications of Hamas battalions, protests in Israel and US, and emotional toll of conflict in Gaza.

Legal expert Adam J. White discusses campus activism, Supreme Court's views on Trump's immunity, and how lower courts may react. Insights on historical force, job shifts due to AI, and state AGs suing over climate regulations. Trust dynamics in legal battles, Yogi Berra's legacy, and challenges for jurors in a New York case involving Trump.

Noam Blum discusses Hamas' strategy to freeze Israeli action in Rafah using a hostage video. The podcast explores ethical dilemmas, Hamas tactics, campus protests, and geopolitical implications of hostilities. It also touches on entertaining television series with left-wing themes and memorable performances.

Discussions on pro-Hamas encampment movement in universities, urban tents proliferation, terrible new GDP numbers, lack of victory lap after Biden's foreign aid bill, limousine liberalism, presidential fundraising dynamics, economic slowdown in election year, and a unique blend of Taylor Swift lyrics and Monica Lewinsky.

Discussions on the disturbing events at Columbia University, including the siege of the campus and threats to Jewish students. Analysis of House's aid to Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and efforts to end Chinese Communist control of TikTok. Exploring university rankings, credentialism in politics, and the split in Republican party dynamics. Insights on recent political events and a recommendation for the book 'In the Courts of Three Popes' by Mary Ann Glendon.

Middle East expert Jonathan Schanzer discusses the Israeli strike on Iran and its significant implications. The podcast also delves into Columbia University's actions against a Hamas-supporting tent city on campus, leading to over 100 arrests. An insightful and engaging discussion on recent events in the Middle East and academia.

Podcast guest Liel Leibovitz from Tel Aviv discusses the echoes of past horrors in the anti-Semitism at Columbia University. Topics include the turmoil at Columbia, the debate on academic freedom, anti-Semitism in education, and the geopolitical analysis of military strategy. Golda Meir's legacy, American aid to Israel, and political discussions are also explored.

Exploring Trump's street-level campaign strategy at a bodega, contrasting with Biden's energy levels and lead in polls. Israeli attitudes towards striking Iran are analyzed, along with the dilemma of Israel's response to attacks. The podcast also delves into political maneuvering in Congress, bipartisan support for Israel, and personal transformations towards activism.