Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen Politics Post 10/7: Whither America’s Jews?
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Apr 17, 2026 Josh Kraushaar, editor-in-chief of Jewish Insider and political analyst, discusses shifting American attitudes toward Israel since October 7. He covers rising antisemitism on campuses and social media, how criticism crosses into antisemitism, divides between American Jewish and Israeli views, and the partisan realignment testing bipartisan support for Israel.
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On The Ground In Hungary Shows Voters Reject Distraction
- Henry Olsen recounts attending Hungarian elections and witnessing opposition rallies with translation.
- He observed voter fatigue with Orban's economy and Fidesz focusing campaign messages on Ukraine to distract from domestic issues.
How October 7 Transformed Jewish Insider Coverage
- Anti-Semitism and Israel coverage became core beats at Jewish Insider after October 7th with a focus on politics and policy.
- Josh Kraushaar shifted JI to daily reporting on Middle East policy, the Gaza war, and a spike in domestic antisemitism since Oct 7.
Provide Fast Fact Based Updates During Crises
- Reporters should prioritize dispassionate, fact-based daily updates to cut through misinformation during crises.
- Kraushaar describes Jewish Insider's strategy of heavy reporting to provide reliable Middle East and antisemitism coverage post-Oct 7.