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Alana Newhouse: Why is the Whole World Fighting About Zionism? [Israel & Diaspora II 3/4]
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- May 5, 2026
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- 4154
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Summary
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcas t, we talk to Alana Newhouse, the founder and editor-in-chief of Tablet Magazine, about why seemingly everyone is arguing about Zionism. In this episode we discuss: —What causes spikes in antisemitism? —What is the role of rapid technological change in flattening the differences between people? —What makes Israel a model for a nation that other countries should consider following? Tune in to hear a conversation about how we can bring redemption through the Jewish People to the entire world. Interview begins at 10:00. Alana Newhouse is the founder and editor-in-chief of Tablet Magazine, which she launched in 2009 after serving as a reporter and editor at The Forward and beginning her career with publicist David Garth. An editor who writes occasional essays for The New York Times and elsewhere, she is known for “Everything Is Broken” and “Brokenism.” Raised between the Five Towns and Sheepshead Bay, she is married to journalist David Samuels and serves as president of the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics, whose work has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal . References: Take One “ Everything Is Broken ” by Alana Newhouse “ Zionism for Everyone ” by Alana Newhouse Genesis 12:3 Pluribus Idiocracy (2006) Independence Day (1996) The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science by Norman Doidge M.D. For more 18Forty: NEWSLETTER: 18forty.org/join CALL: (212) 582-1840 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: 18forty.org IG: @18forty X: @18_forty WhatsApp: join here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support .