Abe Greenwald

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Executive Editor at Commentary Magazine

Executive Editor of @Commentary

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Articles

Bungling the Good Things

1 week ago | commentary.org | Abe Greenwald

When the Trump administration isn't doing unpopular things, it's doing popular things the wrong way. From bad actors abroad to the courts, we discuss the challenges the president is facing and the position he's put himself in. Give a listen. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts , , or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. This podcast is produced by Commentary, Inc., a 501(c)(3) designated non-profit. If you would like to make a donation to keep this podcast strong, .
How Did We Get Here?

2 weeks ago | commentary.org | Abe Greenwald

By Abe Greenwald Did the successive national shocks of the past half-century lead to the shock of "Liberation Day"? That was the focus of my COMMENTARY daily newsletter from yesterday, and today we use that newsletter as a launching point to discuss Trump's tariffs, the public's reaction, and if we ever lived in "normal" times. Give a listen. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts , , or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
Hamas, Campus Anti-Semites, and Ukraine

1 month ago | commentary.org | Abe Greenwald

What does Donald Trump's new threat against Hamas mean for the next phase of the hostage deal? And what options does the administration have for cracking down on campus anti-Semitism? Also, where do things stand between Trump and Zelenskyy at the moment? Give a listen. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts , , or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. This podcast is produced by Commentary, Inc., a 501(c)(3) designated non-profit.
The Absolute Horror of Hamas

2 months ago | commentary.org | Abe Greenwald

Today we discuss Hamas's killing of the Bibas children and the choices facing Israel as the next phase of the hostage/cease-fire deal approaches. We then move on to Donald Trump's allergy to allies and his view of globalDon't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts , , or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. This podcast is produced by Commentary, Inc., a 501(c)(3) designated non-profit. If you would like to make a donation to keep this podcast strong, .
Trump, Musk, and Ukraine

2 months ago | commentary.org | Abe Greenwald

The podcast analyzes Donald Trump and Elon Musk's joint interview with Sean Hannity before trying to figure out what's going on with Trump accusing Ukraine of starting the war. Give a listen. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts , , or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. This podcast is produced by Commentary, Inc., a 501(c)(3) designated non-profit. If you would like to make a donation to keep this podcast strong, .
Trump's Hostage Deadline

2 months ago | commentary.org | Abe Greenwald

Today Ruthie Blum joins the podcast to discuss Donald Trump's demand for Hamas to release all hostages by Saturday at noon. What happens next and what choices does Benjamin Netanyahu face? Give a listen. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts , , or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. This podcast is produced by Commentary, Inc., a 501(c)(3) designated non-profit. If you would like to make a donation to keep this podcast strong, .
The Enchanted Observer

Dec 11, 2024 | commentary.org | Abe Greenwald

Inan age in which broad agreement is alarmingly scarce, there's little question that most people in the West do share a similar conception of the workings of the universe. Whether they delve into it as a matter of serious study or as a piece of implicit common sense, most look upon the fruits of the scientific revolution as having revealed to us a machinelike universe of moving parts-an indifferent clockwork of atoms, molecules, cells, planets, and so on.
Deep Dive on Syria

Dec 10, 2024 | commentary.org | Abe Greenwald

Jonathan Schanzer joins the podcast to talk about the fall of the Assad regime and why it's not purely good news. What happens next? Is Iran done? And, if it is, does Israel (and maybe even the U.S.) finish off the regime? Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts , , or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. This podcast is produced by Commentary, Inc., a 501(c)(3) designated non-profit. If you would like to make a donation to keep this podcast strong, .
Whose Banana Republic Is This Anyway?

Dec 6, 2024 | commentary.org | Abe Greenwald

Today we marvel at the liberal habit of protecting democracy with...banana republicanism. Fearing Donald Trump's revenge, the Biden administration is mulling preemptive pardons, and legacy media is normalizing the idea. Plus, we get into the blurring of mainstream and alternative media and why the left can never have a Joe Rogan. Give a listen. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts , , or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
Hunter Pardon, Day 2

Dec 3, 2024 | commentary.org | Abe Greenwald

It's not going well for Joe Biden in the wake of the sweeping pardon he granted his son. Democrats are discomfited, Karine Jean-Pierre is at a loss, and mainstream media is despondent. Donald Trump, on the other hand, seems to be enjoying a honeymoon. We contrast his bold statement demanding the release of Hamas's hostages with the Biden approach. And we also delve a bit into what's happening in Ukraine. Give a listen.