Ruth Wisse on Norman Podhoretz

Jonathan Silver hosts Ruth Wisse on The Tikvah Podcast to honor the legacy of Norman Podhoretz, the former editor of Commentary magazine. Wisse shares her experiences with Podhoretz and the magazine, highlighting his commitment to truth, clarity, and defense of Western civilization. The discussion covers Podhoretz's editorial style, his criticism of Hannah Arendt's "Eichmann in Jerusalem," and his essay "J'Accuse," which connects criticism of Israel to a broader decline in Western values. Wisse emphasizes Podhoretz's courage in intellectual battles, his love for America, and his insistence on honesty and moral confidence, ultimately portraying him as a model for defending civilization.