Antisemitism, Gaza and the Search for a Way Forward

Recorded August 10, 2026: Mike and Laureen continue their discussion about the growing political divide surrounding Israel, antisemitism and the Democratic Party. They are joined by University of South Florida Professor Cody Levine, an Israel Institute Fellow and former Israel Defense Forces soldier who teaches about U.S. and Middle Eastern relations. Levine discusses the current climate on campus and the concerns facing Jewish students, while examining how the sources, rhetoric and meaning of antisemitism have evolved. The conversation also asks a difficult but important question: What is a useful call to action in the current climate? The episode concludes with a discussion of the latest proposed peace plan for Gaza and the reasons Israel has rejected it, including concerns over Hamas disarmament and Israel's security.   Thank you for listening, sharing and subscribing to The Third Opinion Podcast.