Tag: Commentary Magazine

Danielle Pletka's article, "Border Bungles and Smashing Anti-Semitism," delves into the topic of anti-Semitism discussing how it intersects with issues of money, power, and networking.
Cynthia Ozick's short fiction, "The Story of My Family," explores the real-life kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara, a Jewish boy who was secretly baptized and taken away from his family by the Pope in the 1850s.
In this podcast episode, Mark Halperin discusses Democrats' reluctance to challenge Joe Biden despite calls from Democratic voters for an alternative candidate.
The Commentary Magazine podcast will not be releasing episodes in honor of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot and Memorial Day, with regular episodes resuming on Tuesday.
In a recent article titled "The Return of Paganism," Liel Leibovitz argues that the decline in traditional forms of Christian worship in America does not reflect a decrease in religious inclination but rather a shift towards expressions of belief that resemble ancient pagan practices.
In an essay by Liel Leibovitz titled "The Return of Paganism," it is argued that Americans are not necessarily becoming less religious, but rather, they are less devoted to traditional forms of biblical faith.
In a discussion on the podcast, Liel Leibovitz talks about his article in COMMENTARY magazine titled "The Return of Paganism."
In this podcast episode, Elliott Abrams, a veteran observer of Israel and foreign policy, discusses the passionate and heated reactions of American Jews towards the new Israeli government.
House Republicans faced difficulty in selecting a new Speaker as a group of rebels resisted falling in line with traditional leadership, including the House Freedom Caucus and former President Trump.
In this podcast episode, John Podhoretz reflects on the life and ideas of his mother, Midge Decter, who recently passed away.
Midge Decter, a prominent cultural commentator, recently passed away.
Matthew Continetti discusses the implications of a recent subway shooting incident and highlights how the media's response may be influenced by the suspect not fitting a liberal narrative.
The podcast discusses the high death and casualty figures among Russians in Ukraine and their implications, followed by a discussion on an article in COMMENTARY magazine titled "Neoconservatism: A Vindication."
In a recent article in COMMENTARY magazine, David Zucker, a renowned director, producer, and screenwriter known for hits like Airplane! and the Naked Gun series, explores the impact of self-serious social justice activists on comedy.
Dr. Sid Mukherjee discusses the implications of living in a post-Delta world, touching on the COVID-19 crisis and American medicine.
Yuval Levin, founding editor of National Affairs, discusses the situation in Afghanistan and Joe Biden's response, along with his recent article in Commentary magazine about successes in confronting COVID-19.
Jim, a former editor of Popular Mechanics who has experience in repositioning brands and is currently involved in podcasting, tech writing, and working on a book about man-made disasters, has a background in editorial roles at National Geographic Adventure and Commentary Magazine.
In a discussion series pondering if New York City is declining, the focus of this episode is on Broadway, which halted its live theater performances on March 12, impacting the city's economy significantly.
The podcast discusses whether the Right's rejection of Joe Biden's victory is a true revolution or a response to perceived media bias, exemplified by criticism of Joseph Epstein.
President Joe Biden is facing challenges both in the Middle East and at home with regards to America's foreign policy towards Iran's nuclear program.
In the text "They Say They Want a Revolution," Abe Greenwald elaborates on his lead article in the September 2020 issue of COMMENTARY titled "Yes, This Is a Revolution."
Rob Long, a Hollywood veteran, discusses in his latest piece in COMMENTARY how right-wing characters become popular in sitcoms.
Robert Alter's work in translating the Hebrew Bible is explored in Raphael Magarik's discussion, highlighting Alter's efforts to humanize and secularize the Bible through his literary translations.
John J. Clayton, a prolific writer known for his engaging novels and short stories, particularly in his recent collection "Many Seconds into the Future: Ten Stories," which includes his acclaimed "Commentary Tales."
Norman Podhoretz, a Jewish intellectual and influential figure of neoconservatism, rose from a poor background in Brooklyn to become a leading literary critic.