https://simplecast.com Elders of Zionism - hosted by writer Judah Friedman, political strategist Guy Goldstein and Hollywood producer Golan Ramraz - is a podcast of three Jews taking back the name. At a time when Zionism has become a dirty word, we're asking why. Because the ideas under attack didn't start in Washington, Philadelphia or with the Magna Carta. They started at Sinai. Each week, we explore the connections between Zionism, Americanism and the broader Judeo-Christian tradition in an unapologetic conversation about civilization, sovereignty and the future of the West. EldersofZionism en Thu, 4 Jun 2026 17:13:45 +0000 Thu, 4 Jun 2026 20:54:44 +0000 https://elders-of-zionism.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/040c8832-5fe3-4185-b62a-4941b051a896/92c11621-9fa6-4ac4-96c4-062294a2b31b/3000x3000/eozfinal.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://elders-of-zionism.simplecast.com episodic Elders of Zionism - hosted by writer Judah Friedman, political strategist Guy Goldstein and Hollywood producer Golan Ramraz - is a podcast of three Jews taking back the name. At a time when Zionism has become a dirty word, we're asking why. Because the ideas under attack didn't start in Washington, Philadelphia or with the Magna Carta. They started at Sinai. Each week, we explore the connections between Zionism, Americanism and the broader Judeo-Christian tradition in an unapologetic conversation about civilization, sovereignty and the future of the West. Judah Friedman, Guy Goldstein, Golan Ramraz false https://feeds.simplecast.com/xAKkQULe Judah Friedman EldersofZionism@gmail.com 44a44372-6081-42dc-accd-b8bcc222e023 Thu, 4 Jun 2026 17:13:45 +0000 EldersofZionism@gmail.com (Golan Ramraz, Guy Goldstein, Judah Friedman, Yuval David) https://elders-of-zionism.simplecast.com/episodes/fighting-for-judeo-christian-values-with-special-guest-yuval-david-D8TCDTeQ Fighting For Judeo-Christian Values with Special Guest Yuval David Golan Ramraz, Guy Goldstein, Judah Friedman, Yuval David 01:02:19 We welcome Emmy Award-winning journalist, filmmaker and activist Yuval David and explore his journey from LGBT activism to criticizing the excesses and contradictions of modern identity politics (01:14). We examine how social movements become corrupted from within, why performative activism has replaced facts with narratives and why Yuval ultimately left the Democratic Party and progressive movement behind (04:15). We compare the Right's willingness to police its own extremists with the Left's growing tolerance for increasingly radical candidates and activists (06:38). We analyze Yuri Bezmenov's warnings about ideological subversion, the manipulation of social justice language by extremists and the influence of Qatar, social media and AI on modern political discourse (07:41). We debate free speech, algorithmic censorship and the dangers of digital tribalism in an age where propaganda has become cheap, scalable and global (20:10). We discuss why positive identities rooted in values are under attack and why figures like Mark Levin, Ben Shapiro and Donald Trump provoke such fierce opposition (13:23). We explore Yuval's move toward conservatism, the collapse of free speech on the Left and the rise of ideological loyalty tests following October 7 (17:06). We examine victimhood culture, the "Oppression Olympics" and the dangers of defining people by grievance rather than resilience (28:16). We revisit October 7 as both a terrorist attack and a moral test that exposed longstanding antisemitism, institutional failures and the fragility of Western values (32:04). We reject the notion that Jews cause antisemitism and explain why antisemitism constantly reinvents itself while retaining the same underlying conspiratorial logic (35:49). We contrast grievance-based ideologies with the Jewish, Zionist and American traditions of agency, resilience, creativity and building toward a better future (42:10). We reflect on survival versus thriving, the responsibility to fight forward rather than fight back and the growing civilizational struggle between truth and manipulation (45:08). We close by discussing courage, discomfort, public advocacy, the dangers of silence and why history is shaped by those willing to build light rather than surrender to darkness (56:00). We welcome Emmy Award-winning journalist, filmmaker and activist Yuval David and explore his journey from LGBT activism to criticizing the excesses and contradictions of modern identity politics (01:14). We examine how social movements become corrupted from within, why performative activism has replaced facts with narratives and why Yuval ultimately left the Democratic Party and progressive movement behind (04:15). We compare the Right's willingness to police its own extremists with the Left's growing tolerance for increasingly radical candidates and activists (06:38). We analyze Yuri Bezmenov's warnings about ideological subversion, the manipulation of social justice language by extremists and the influence of Qatar, social media and AI on modern political discourse (07:41). We debate free speech, algorithmic censorship and the dangers of digital tribalism in an age where propaganda has become cheap, scalable and global (20:10). We discuss why positive identities rooted in values are under attack and why figures like Mark Levin, Ben Shapiro and Donald Trump provoke such fierce opposition (13:23). We explore Yuval's move toward conservatism, the collapse of free speech on the Left and the rise of ideological loyalty tests following October 7 (17:06). We examine victimhood culture, the "Oppression Olympics" and the dangers of defining people by grievance rather than resilience (28:16). We revisit October 7 as both a terrorist attack and a moral test that exposed longstanding antisemitism, institutional failures and the fragility of Western values (32:04). We reject the notion that Jews cause antisemitism and explain why antisemitism constantly reinvents itself while retaining the same underlying conspiratorial logic (35:49). We contrast grievance-based ideologies with the Jewish, Zionist and American traditions of agency, resilience, creativity and building toward a better future (42:10). We reflect on survival versus thriving, the responsibility to fight forward rather than fight back and the growing civilizational struggle between truth and manipulation (45:08). We close by discussing courage, discomfort, public advocacy, the dangers of silence and why history is shaped by those willing to build light rather than surrender to darkness (56:00). debate, the left, trump, yuval david, oil, dei, iran, news, new york, russia, elections, california, media, history, rubio, israel, judah friedman, culture, social justice, social media, war, hezbollah false full 2 e8f91d54-63fc-4f69-bf59-dd243f5038ec Tue, 2 Jun 2026 20:53:43 +0000 EldersofZionism@gmail.com (Golan Ramraz, Guy Goldstein, Judah Friedman) https://elders-of-zionism.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-the-elders-of-zionism-WG__VxfY “Introducing… the Elders of Zionism” Golan Ramraz, Guy Goldstein, Judah Friedman 01:06:28 We launch the podcast by unpacking why the term "Christian Zionist" is a linguistic trap designed to divide allies and reframe support for Israel as something suspect rather than normal (01:39). We examine how anti-Zionism functions as a broader attack on Western values and the Judeo-Christian foundations of civilization (04:24). We criticize the modern media ecosystem for rewarding people who are consistently wrong while imposing virtually no consequences for failed predictions and manufactured narratives (09:49). We torch the culture of unfalsifiable political and ideological movements that endlessly move the goalposts when reality disproves them (10:14). We dissect Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's Nazi tattoo and explore why open extremism is no longer politically disqualifying in many circles (11:29). We compare Platner's rise to the broader normalization of anti-Jewish rhetoric and identity politics in American public life (16:11). We argue that Israel remains necessary because history repeatedly demonstrates that Jews cannot outsource their survival to others (19:51). We define Zionism as Jewish self-determination, safety and homeland while debating why the concept remains under attack despite Israel's existence (20:35). We trace the evolution of anti-Zionism from a political tool into a modern vehicle for anti-Jewish animus (27:37). We connect October 7 to the growing acceptance of anti-Semitism in politics, culture and public discourse (32:49). We highlight examples ranging from Mamdani's love for Intifada to calls for "castration centers" for Zionists to demonstrate how extremist rhetoric is increasingly rewarded rather than punished (41:33). We warn that the anti-Israel movement is ultimately not about Jews at all but about dismantling the broader Western project and the values that underpin it (46:01). We lament how the word "Nazi" has been diluted through decades of overuse while actual Nazi symbolism and rhetoric become normalized (49:08). We explain the origins of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion and why ancient conspiracy theories continue to shape modern anti-Semitic narratives (54:56). We reject conspiracy theories surrounding October 7 and apply Occam's Razor to expose how simplistic anti-Israel narratives collapse under scrutiny (56:14). We explore how crumbling trust in institutions fuels conspiratorial thinking and creates fertile ground for extremism (59:14). We celebrate Western civilization and defend the principles that made it successful while warning against the growing influence of people with dark motives and persuasive intellects (1:01:26). We close by reflecting on historical examples of anti-Semitism in America and explaining why vigilance, honesty and cultural confidence remain essential today (1:02:54). We launch the podcast by unpacking why the term "Christian Zionist" is a linguistic trap designed to divide allies and reframe support for Israel as something suspect rather than normal (01:39). We examine how anti-Zionism functions as a broader attack on Western values and the Judeo-Christian foundations of civilization (04:24). We criticize the modern media ecosystem for rewarding people who are consistently wrong while imposing virtually no consequences for failed predictions and manufactured narratives (09:49). We torch the culture of unfalsifiable political and ideological movements that endlessly move the goalposts when reality disproves them (10:14). We dissect Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's Nazi tattoo and explore why open extremism is no longer politically disqualifying in many circles (11:29). We compare Platner's rise to the broader normalization of anti-Jewish rhetoric and identity politics in American public life (16:11). We argue that Israel remains necessary because history repeatedly demonstrates that Jews cannot outsource their survival to others (19:51). We define Zionism as Jewish self-determination, safety and homeland while debating why the concept remains under attack despite Israel's existence (20:35). We trace the evolution of anti-Zionism from a political tool into a modern vehicle for anti-Jewish animus (27:37). We connect October 7 to the growing acceptance of anti-Semitism in politics, culture and public discourse (32:49). We highlight examples ranging from Mamdani's love for Intifada to calls for "castration centers" for Zionists to demonstrate how extremist rhetoric is increasingly rewarded rather than punished (41:33). We warn that the anti-Israel movement is ultimately not about Jews at all but about dismantling the broader Western project and the values that underpin it (46:01). We lament how the word "Nazi" has been diluted through decades of overuse while actual Nazi symbolism and rhetoric become normalized (49:08). We explain the origins of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion and why ancient conspiracy theories continue to shape modern anti-Semitic narratives (54:56). We reject conspiracy theories surrounding October 7 and apply Occam's Razor to expose how simplistic anti-Israel narratives collapse under scrutiny (56:14). We explore how crumbling trust in institutions fuels conspiratorial thinking and creates fertile ground for extremism (59:14). We celebrate Western civilization and defend the principles that made it successful while warning against the growing influence of people with dark motives and persuasive intellects (1:01:26). We close by reflecting on historical examples of anti-Semitism in America and explaining why vigilance, honesty and cultural confidence remain essential today (1:02:54). false full 1