The Antony Loewenstein Podcast

As AI transforms politics, media, warfare and culture, journalist, author and filmmaker Antony Loewenstein examines the conversations that are too often missing from the mainstream debate. From questions around AI consciousness and creativity to the mass scraping of books, art and human knowledge by tech companies, he argues that the public is being asked to embrace a technology whose consequences remain largely unexamined.Loewenstein also explores the growing role of AI in warfare, surveillance and political power, asking who truly benefits from the AI revolution. Drawing connections between Silicon Valley billionaires, autonomous weapons, data centres, media boosterism and growing public distrust, he challenges the idea that AI's future is inevitable. Instead, he asks a more fundamental question: will AI serve humanity, or simply concentrate more power in the hands of the already powerful?Ask me a question here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDJgrNigh0SvGaGaVIwBo4vePw12F1wv0IBGwAppKbD79s2g/viewform?pli=1Buy merch: https://antonyloewenstein.bandtshirts.com.au/Support independent journalism and donate: ⁠https://bit.ly/m/theantonyloewensteinpodcastProduced by Lena Helou and Lem Zakharia.

In this special episode after the US mid-terms, Antony Loewenstein examines the Democratic wave, the collapse of support for the Trump administration, and why issues such as affordability, the war in Iran and America's relationship with Israel played a major role in shaping the result.Loewenstein explores what the election means for the future of US foreign policy, the growing debate over support for Israel, and the far-right backlash to an increasingly diverse American political landscape. Is this the beginning of a genuine political realignment, or will the establishment resist the demand for change?Ask me a question here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDJgrNigh0SvGaGaVIwBo4vePw12F1wv0IBGwAppKbD79s2g/viewform?pli=1Buy merch: https://antonyloewenstein.bandtshirts.com.au/Support independent journalism and donate: ⁠https://bit.ly/m/theantonyloewensteinpodcastProduced by Lena Helou and Lem Zakharia.

Antony Loewenstein and Antoun Issa dive into the Israeli election results, whether it matters who won, and Jillian Segal's latest attack on progressive Australia and human rights advocates.Ask me a question here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...Buy merch: https://antonyloewenstein.bandtshirts...Support independent journalism and donate: ⁠https://bit.ly/m/theantonyloewenstein...

Antony Loewenstein examines the recent protests and unrest across Europe, challenging media narratives that blame immigration and Islam while ignoring deeper issues such as austerity, inequality, declining public services, climate anxiety, and economic insecurity. He explores how pro-Israel voices, right-wing commentators, and political actors are framing the unrest as a civilizational conflict between the West and Islam, and argues that these narratives are designed to shape public opinion in the wake of Israel's war in Gaza. Antony also looks at Europe's dependence on Israeli military technology, the rise of far-right movements across the continent, the legacy of the War on Terror, and why he believes growing social frustration is being exploited to push increasingly authoritarian and nationalist solutions.Ask me a question here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDJgrNigh0SvGaGaVIwBo4vePw12F1wv0IBGwAppKbD79s2g/viewform?pli=1Buy merch: https://antonyloewenstein.bandtshirts.com.au/Support independent journalism and donate: ⁠https://bit.ly/m/theantonyloewensteinpodcastProduced by Lena Helou and Lem Zakharia.

In this conversation, Antony Loewenstein speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author and translator Benjamin Moser about his new book Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History. Moser reflects on his personal journey from liberal Zionism to anti-Zionism, the impact of visiting Palestine, and the historical figures featured in his book, including Hannah Arendt and Nan Goldin. The discussion explores the origins of Zionism, the legacy of Theodor Herzl, Jewish identity, antisemitism, the war in Gaza, and the growing global debate around Israel and Palestine. Moser also discusses the reception of his book, criticism from major media outlets, winning the Pulitzer Prize for his biography of Susan Sontag, and the moral and political questions facing Jewish communities today.Ask me a question here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDJgrNigh0SvGaGaVIwBo4vePw12F1wv0IBGwAppKbD79s2g/viewform?pli=1Buy merch: https://antonyloewenstein.bandtshirts.com.au/Support independent journalism and donate: ⁠https://bit.ly/m/theantonyloewensteinpodcastProduced by Lena Helou and Lem Zakharia.