
Episode 412
Jeffrey Herf on the Transformation of Radical Speech into Violence
Explore the rise of anti-Semitic violence in America and its roots in radical movements, with insights from historian Jeffrey Herf.
The Tikvah Podcast Podcast·Episode 399·42:27
New York City in the 1970s and 1980s was, to put it lightly, not a very safe or nice place to live. Drugs, crime, and public-sector mismanagement made it dangerous and unpleasant, and even the very wealthy were not entirely immune from the disorder. In the 1990s and early 2000s, the city rebounded in an incredible way, and a great deal of that civic revitalization found its roots in the policy research of a small think tank focused on urban affairs, the Manhattan Institute. Utilizing new approaches to law enforcement and other governance matters that scholars at the Manhattan Institute incubated, Mayors Rudy Giuliani and Mike Bloomberg restored and improved New York.
Episode 412
Explore the rise of anti-Semitic violence in America and its roots in radical movements, with insights from historian Jeffrey Herf.
Episode 411
Judge Solomson's journey shows how deep Orthodox faith and public service can coexist, enriching American democracy in a secular age.
Episode 410
Explore Eli Cohen's legacy as Israel's master spy and the recent release of Syria's secret files, revealing new insights into his daring missions.
Episode 409
Explore Paul Johnson's fascination with Judaism and his unique perspective on Jewish history with insights from historian J.J. Kimche.
Episode 408
Explore the Houthi threat to Israel and global shipping, their ties to Iran, and recent military responses with expert insights from Ari Heistein.