About this episode

Batya Ungar-Sargon discusses her new book 'The Jews and the Left' and the impact of progressive politics on Jewish identity and Israel.

Batya Ungar-Sargon is the host of Batya! on NewsNation, where she is a weekend anchor. She is a frequent contributor to the New York Post and a columnist for the Free Press. Her new book is The Jews and the Left. She joins me for a spirited conversation about the book, antisemitism, and her thoughts on how the progressive wing of the Democratic Party has driven a wedge between Jews over Israel. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel

People in this episode

Host: Andy Ostroy

Guest: Batya Ungar-Sargon

Topics covered

• antisemitism
• progressive politics
• Israel
• Democratic Party
• Jewish identity

Keywords

• Batya Ungar-Sargon
• The Jews and the Left
• antisemitism
• Democratic Party
• Israel
• progressive politics
• Jewish identity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NewsNation, New York Post, Free Press

Books & works: The Jews and the Left

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