Despite facing numerous conflicts and challenges throughout their existence, Israelis maintain an unwavering optimism.

In this article, the author argues that despite the current challenges faced by America, the country is going to be fine and even better than before.

A UK survey found that religiously affiliated individuals are happier, more optimistic, and feel more confident in dealing with life's challenges compared to atheists.

Matthew Continetti discusses his column "Believe Them" on the podcast, along with topics such as Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearings and Eliot A. Cohen's argument against pessimism.

As 2022 is approaching, Yonit and Jonathan discuss their concerns and hopes for the upcoming year, anticipating more challenges than successes.

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.

In a recent podcast, there is optimism and relief regarding progress on vaccines, contrasting with ongoing troubles faced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbanit Rachelle Fraenkel, who tragically lost her son in a terror attack, discusses the impact of trauma on faith.

In this episode, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the controversy surrounding the Israeli Ministry of Education's decision to exclude a book from the high school curriculum due to its "racy" themes.