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Jonathan S. Tobin is editor-in-chief of JNS, a columnist for Newsweek and a contributor to many other publications. He covers the American political scene, foreign policy, the U.S.-Israel relationship, Middle East diplomacy, the Jewish world and the arts. He hosts the JNS “Think Twice” podcast, both the weekly video program and the “Jonathan Tobin Daily” program, available on all major audio platforms and on YouTube. Previously, he was executive editor, then senior online editor and chief political blogger, for Commentary magazine. Before that, he was editor-in-chief of The Jewish Exponent in Philadelphia and editor of the Connecticut Jewish Ledger. He has won 60-plus awards for his columns, commentary, art criticism and other writing. He appears regularly on television, commenting on politics and foreign policy. Born in New York City, he studied history at Columbia University.

Rather than a distant historical event, the rise of Islamists and woke leftists who hate America and the West is a reminder of what’s at stake in the clash of civilizations.
GOP Jews want to support their party’s possible 2028 candidate, and he wants their backing. But if he won’t disavow Tucker Carlson and his followers, then they can’t trust him.
“Think Twice” with Jonathan Tobin with guest Lori Lowenthal Marcus, Ep. 236.
Under pressure to support El-Sayed, Michigan’s Jewish Attorney General betrayed her people by urging Jews to sacrifice their survival in favor of “the needs of the world.”
“The Daily Caller,” founded by Doha homeowner Tucker Carlson, is trying to smear JNS for highlighting the troubling connection between his Islamist allies and the veep.
Democrats want their Michigan Senate candidate to disavow his podcaster pal. The problem is that most on the political left have already embraced his Jew-hatred and lies.
“Think Twice” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Warren Kinsella, Ep. 235
The veep informally began his 2028 campaign with a fundraiser hosted by Tucker Carlson’s financier. His critics may think it’s not too early to start trying to stop him.
The hard-left faction is organizing and winning elections, even if many in the party don’t agree with them or share their antisemitism. They will take it over in 2028 if not stopped now.
Notable victories have been achieved against campus Jew-hatred. But the Maryland congressman wants to stop the DOJ from turning the tide against woke discrimination.
Far-right followers of Tucker Carlson are failing across the board with Republican voters. In most Democratic contests, antisemitic DSA candidates continue to thrive.
Think Twice with Jonathan Tobin with guest Gloria Greenfield; Ep. 234