Last week I went to a debate “Is Donald Trump Good for the Jews” with Bret Stephens, Rahm Emmanuel and Jason Greenblatt (Trump exec and 1.0 admin staffer) at the 92nd Street Y, a Jewish cultural organization on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

In a follow up essay I’ll get into why Rahm Emanuel’s perspective about Trump being bad for the Jews is obsolete, yet popular, in shrinking blue bubbles. Before we get there, for this essay, I’ll show how “Y” movements help explain why there’s widespread left-wing support in North America and Europe for violent Islamism.

Zachary Thacher discusses the pervasive issue of misinformation in contemporary media, particularly focusing on the legacy media's role in shaping narratives around COVID-19, crime, and political values. He critiques the lack of objective reporting and highlights the challenges posed by multiculturalism and political Islam. Thacher calls for a reevaluation of media consumption and political alignment to foster a more informed citizenry. If it sounds like a robot wrote that summary, it's because a robot wrote that summary.

Growing up in a halcyon, late 20th Century Massachusetts milieu meant the Boston Globe and the New York Times were read each morning at the kitchen table. NPR’s local affiliate, WBUR, played on the radio throughout the day and on every drive. At night, my parents watched the WGBH PBS News Hour in rotation with NBC, CBS and ABC.

What happened to it?

Is capital “D” Diversity a policy goal that needs defending?

Should we rally to protect the past decades of initiatives that emerged from the center and far left and, until recently, have became mainstream?

To answer, I think we first have to ask: what do DEI proponents mean by Diversity?

To make America an unqualified success that delivers on these values, we need a competitive political system where the best performing policies and practices rise to the top. We don't have that now. And it's not because an external force interfered with or thwarted the Democrats. Their wounds are self inflicted. I don’t see them capable of change or mounting a credible alternative to the Republicans.

Palestine isn't working, it's time for something new

Are Palestinians capable of running a liberal, democratic government. Who believes in this?

In this episode of the Thacher Report, Zachary reflects critiques the current political landscape. He discusses the stagnation of the left since 1973, the significance of historical events, and the evolution of social movements. Thacher emphasizes the pressing challenges facing society, including public safety, infrastructure, and education, while advocating for a new political movement he refers to as 'the builders.' He calls for alternatives to the existing political parties and highlights the need for effective governance to address the issues at hand.