Fighting Jew-Hatred with Melanie Phillips

About this episode

Melanie Phillips joins Steven Shalowitz to discuss antisemitism, Jewish identity, and her book on combating hate.

Melanie Phillips—renowned British broadcaster, journalist, author of Fighting the Hate: A Handbook for Jews Under Siege, and one of the most fearless voices defending Israel and Western civilization today—joins Steven Shalowitz on The One Way Ticket Show for a gripping conversation on antisemitism, Jewish identity, and the survival of the West. In this episode, Melanie starts out by sharing where she would go if given a one-way ticket, no coming back: 12th-century Jerusalem to meet the great poet and philosopher Judah Halevi. Beyond her fascinating destination, Steven and Melanie dive into a profound and urgent conversation about her latest book, Fighting the Hate: A Handbook for Jews Under Siege . Melanie offers practical, actionable advice on how to push back against antisemitism by opening minds rather than playing defense. They also discuss the historical realities of the Middle East, the troubling rise of anti-Western sentiment, the complexities of separating art from the artist, and her surprising predictions for the future of the British Monarchy. Whether you are looking for historical clarity, practical advice on navigating Jew-hatred, or simply a captivating conversation…

People in this episode

Host: Steven Shalowitz

Guest: Melanie Phillips

Topics covered

• antisemitism
• Jewish identity
• Western civilization
• historical realities
• cultural values
• British Monarchy

Keywords

• antisemitism
• Jewish identity
• Melanie Phillips
• Fighting the Hate
• 12th-century Jerusalem
• Judah Halevi
• Western civilization
• British Monarchy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Times of London

Books & works: Fighting the Hate: A Handbook for Jews Under Siege

Places: 12th-century Jerusalem

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