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Jonathan S. Tobin is editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem 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.

“Think Twice” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Richard Kemp, Ep. 228
In Zohran Mamdani’s Democratic Party, only those who bend the knee to antisemitic ideology have a place. Is this the end of an era for American Jewish life?
Whether he succeeds in getting a “peace” agreement with Iran or not, the vice president’s attempt at appeasement isn’t going to help him or President Trump.
“Think Twice” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Karol Markowicz, Ep. 227
Back in 2015, the GOP and most Americans opposed Obama’s appeasement of Tehran. Now, Democrats are against Israel on any issue, and Republicans will not defy Trump.
The damage that Israel and the United States did to the Islamist terror regime was undone by an agreement that rewards Tehran and vindicates former President Barack Obama.
Cultural elites backing the newspaper’s ludicrous claim about Israelis training dogs to rape Palestinian Arabs should be condemned. Not those with the guts to call them out.
“Think Twice” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Yonatan Green, Ep. 226
If he concludes a nuclear deal with Iran that is, at best, only marginally better than Obama’s, then the implications for the Middle East and his presidency will be devastating.
Dubious leaks about the Jewish state spying on America signify an effort to break up a valued alliance by those whose motives are rooted in antisemitic conspiracies.
The president’s mercurial approach to the conflict with Iran is frustrating and potentially disastrous. But compared to Kamala Harris, Jerusalem and American Jews are still better off.