In this explosive episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Newsweek's senior editor-at-large, Josh Hammer — conservative firebrand, legal scholar, and author of Israel and Civilization — to unpack the growing culture war between Israel and the woke Western elite.From Tucker Carlson and Dave Smith to Reform Jews protesting against Israel, Hammer exposes how Israel has become the frontline battleground in a war over values, identity, and survival.📘 Josh Hammer's book: Israel and Civilization🧠 Topics we cover:Why the American Right is fracturing over IsraelHow October 7 exposed the progressive betrayal of the JewsThe decline of Reform Judaism and rise of Jewish self-loathingWhy Israel is the tip of the spear in the fight for Western valuesThe Trump Doctrine vs. neoconservatismIslamism, globalism, and the real threats to civilizationWhether you're Jewish, Christian, secular, or just want to understand the real cultural fault lines of our time, this conversation cuts deeper than the headlines.Chapters00:00 The Changing Landscape of Conservative Support for Israel02:53 Generational Divides in American Conservatism06:09 The Impact of Foreign Policy on Perceptions of Israel08:51 Debating Anti-Israel Sentiments in Conservative Circles11:52 The Role of Jewish Identity in Political Discourse14:59 Reform Judaism and Its Political Implications18:08 The Trump Doctrine and Its Effects on Foreign Policy29:32 The Trump Doctrine and Foreign Policy39:07 Israel's Role in Western Civilization46:07 Challenges Facing Western Civilization51:45 The Future of Israel's Identity📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.com