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Why did the left turn on the Jews?

The Same Drugs

Published
July 8, 2026
Duration
43:53
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Last updated
Sep 6, 2026

Discusses society, culture.

Summary

Jews have long been supporters of civil rights movements, the labour movement, women's rights, and the Democrats, more broadly. Now, progressives have turned against them. Why? On the podcast, ⁠Meghan Murphy⁠ speaks with author and journalist, Batya Ungar-Sargon, about what happened and why Jews continue to cling to a party that doesn't want them. Batya i…

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Jews have long been supporters of civil rights movements, the labour movement, women's rights, and the Democrats, more broadly. Now, progressives have turned against them. Why? On the podcast, ⁠Meghan Murphy⁠ speaks with author and journalist, Batya Ungar-Sargon, about what happened and why Jews continue to cling to a party that doesn't want them. Batya is host of "⁠BATYA!" on NewsNation ⁠and the author of ⁠"The Jews and the Left,"⁠ ⁠"Bad News: How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy,"⁠ and ⁠"Se

Themes

  • society
  • culture