On this week’s episode of Radical Moderation, Rabbi Segal speaks with David Frum, a senior editor at The Atlantic, former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, and author of Trumpocracy. Rabbi Segal and Mr. Frum hold a wide-ranging discussion on subjects like building democratic culture, Canadian sports, remaining a Republican in the Trump era, and quirks of Jewish history. Mr. Frum also shares his thoughts on debating Steven K. Bannon and reasons for hope in American politics, relates the critical role of coffee in his life, and plays the “If You Were a Principal” game with Rabbi Segal. The book David Frum mentions in this episode is “The Fire” by Jorg Freidrich. You can watch his debate with Steve Bannon here: https://youtu.be/poq5ZrAc7pk Find Mr. Frum on Twitter at @davidfrum, and learn more at http://davidfrum.com. Get in touch with Radical Moderation! Email Rabbi Segal at a.segal@shalhevet.org Twitter: twitter.com/RadModeration Facebook: www.facebook.com/RadicalModeration/

Radical Moderation

Rabbi Ari Segal

Episode 19: Burning Down the House to Make Toast, with David Frum

DEC 13, 201847 MIN
Radical Moderation

Episode 19: Burning Down the House to Make Toast, with David Frum

DEC 13, 201847 MIN

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On this week’s episode of Radical Moderation, Rabbi Segal speaks with David Frum, a senior editor at The Atlantic, former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, and author of Trumpocracy. Rabbi Segal and Mr. Frum hold a wide-ranging discussion on subjects like building democratic culture, Canadian sports, remaining a Republican in the Trump era, and quirks of Jewish history. Mr. Frum also shares his thoughts on debating Steven K. Bannon and reasons for hope in American politics, relates the critical role of coffee in his life, and plays the “If You Were a Principal” game with Rabbi Segal. The book David Frum mentions in this episode is “The Fire” by Jorg Freidrich. You can watch his debate with Steve Bannon here: https://youtu.be/poq5ZrAc7pk Find Mr. Frum on Twitter at @davidfrum, and learn more at http://davidfrum.com. Get in touch with Radical Moderation! Email Rabbi Segal at [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/RadModeration Facebook: www.facebook.com/RadicalModeration/