The Commentary Magazine Podcast

The podcast discusses the targeting of Jews worldwide after a massacre, demolishing the idea that anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism are different. It explores harmful beliefs about Jews controlling American foreign policy, introduces the hosts and their nonprofit organization, and reflects on the intense news cycle and conflicts in the Middle East. It also touches on personal anecdotes, such as struggles finding socks for children and integrating a new podcast team member.

Political commentator Eli Lake joins the podcast to discuss the ongoing attacks on Israel and the need for Israel's victory in Gaza. They also explore the rising concerns for the Jewish community, the dangerous ideology of violence for liberation, the success of Israel and misconceptions about Zionism. Additionally, they touch on the newly elected Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, and the performance of Democrats in off-year elections. The podcast concludes with a discussion on the current political landscape and President Biden's dire situation.

Discussion on the response to the October 7th pogrom and tearing down of posters, critique of the Secretary-General's defense of the pogrom, influence of factors on anti-Israel activism, responsibility of American Jews, discussion about a potential new speaker and their background, discussion on caucus unity and voting process, selection process for Speaker of the House among Republicans.

The podcast discusses the Biden administration's concern over Israel's war on Hamas and the Pentagon's leaked warning to Israel. They also talk about Trump's rise in the polls and the situation among Republicans in the House. Additionally, they explore geopolitical tensions, the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, challenges faced by President Biden, and concerning developments in the political landscape.

Guest Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's envoy for combatting global anti-Semitism, discusses the rise of anti-Semitism, challenges of conducting funerals, impact of false moral equivalency, importance of combating anti-Semitism, weaponization of human rights, and forming alliances.

COMMENTARY senior editor Seth Mandel makes his debut on the podcast to discuss Joe Biden's strange and unfortunate address from the Oval Office last night. What should the president have said about assisting Ukraine and Israel? What did he say instead? And why was the whole thing so all over the place. Plus mailbag. Give a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast looks askance at, and is horrified by, and laughs at, the protest at the Capitol yesterday by "Jewish organizations" working as propagandists for Jew-killing organizations. And then we take apart, word by word, the New York Times's effort to exculpate itself for responsibility for the violence in the wake of its false reporting of the hospital rocket strike. Give a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Schanzer, author of this month's lead article, joins us to discuss Biden's visit to Israel and the seeming delay in Israel's moves to begin the war it must fight in Gaza. What's happening and why? And we spend some time commending the people who are putting their money and their words where their ideas are and hitting colleges and universities in their pocketbooks. Also, nepotism be damned, I recommend my father Norman Podhoretz's legendary article, "J'Accuse." Give a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Granoff, an American-Israeli tech entrepreneur, discusses Operation Falcon and the effort to provide Israel with a supply chain from the United States. They cover topics such as the mood in Israel and America, Israel's resilience to public opinion, and changes at the magazine and website.

The podcast discusses the Israeli war, challenges faced by the Jewish people, and prevalent anti-Israel attitudes. It also explores debates on military action and examines remarks made by authoritarian leaders. Additionally, it delves into the strong support for Israel in the US and includes an advertisement for Chumba Casino.