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Jonathan S. Tobin is editor-in-chief of the Jewish News Syndicate, a senior contributor for The Federalist, 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, which are available on all major audio platforms and 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 more than 60 awards for 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.

The vice president says the war in Gaza is not a binary issue. Yet seeking to please both liberal Jewish donors and those who want Hamas to win isn’t honest or moral.
“Think Twice” With Jonathan Tobin and guest Batya Ungar-Sargon, Ep. 148
The contrast between the pro-Hamas mob outside the Capitol building and the prime minister’s address illustrated the stakes involved in the debate about Israel.
Fealty to a toxic woke ideology is linked to their worries about offending antisemitic voters.
The reversion to Obama’s foreign policy and appeasement of Iran spawned an escalation of terrorism that endangers the West while killing Israelis.
The impulse to demonize political opponents among the chattering classes legitimizes conspiracy theories and makes lowering the temperature impossible.
”Think Twice” With Jonathan Tobin and guest Tevi Troy, Ep. 147
Jews have been taught to fear populist movements. But the rise of populist conservatives is a threat to the political establishment, not the Jewish people.
Lone gunmen aren’t necessarily motivated by extreme rhetoric, but the shooting in Pennsylvania should put an end to the “anyone I don’t like is Hitler” discourse.
His press conference performance featured a recycling of attacks on Israel and lies about the Palestinians that led to war and won’t deter Iran.
The extremist talker went off the deep end by engaging in Holocaust denial. Conspiracy theories are the last refuge of antisemitic media con artists.
“Think Twice” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Melanie Phillips, Ep. 146