Stop trying to make "Tikkun Olam" happen - with Eli Lake

What happened to the era of politicians who could command respect—even from people who disagreed with them? 

We’re joined by our friend Eli Lake to talk about the Bush political dynasty, the changing Republican Party, and why the people who once seemed like political punchlines look a little different in retrospect. Then things get more complicated: antisemitism, the rise of the new right, and what Jews should do when someone says something outrageous about Israel.

• The Bushes: bumbling political relics, or leaders we didn’t appreciate?

• Whatever happened to public service?

• The new right has some explaining to do - we’re looking at you Marco Rubio, JD Vance, Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes and Candace Owens

• When to argue and when to cancel someone with a controversial opinion 

• Anti-Israel Jews who finally discover antisemitism firsthand.

• Why Israel’s October 7 generation give us hope

And then we ask the burning question about the new New York chic is dressing like Hasidic girls.

Listen to Eli’s podcast Breaking History.

https://www.thefp.com/listen/breaking-history 

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