Julie Szego is a writer of the popular Substack blog Szego Unplugged, and a former senior journalist at The Age and other major Australian publications. She has authored a book titled The Tainted Trial of Farah Jama which was shortlisted for both the VIC and NSW Premier’s Literary Awards.
Our conversation spans a number of topics including taking risks, activist journalism, liberals versus progressives, Islamism, Jewish identity, the state of liberal Jewry today, advice for writing and more.
Julie’s Substack:
Szego UnpluggedBuy Julie’s book today:
The Tainted Trial of Farah Jama
Articles and other resources mentioned in today’s conversation:
Matti Friedman: An Insider’s Guide to the Most Important Story on EarthRAND Corporation think-tank report on journalismThe Cass Review (UK) on gender identity servicesTom Holland interview on the relationship between Wokeism and ChristianityJeremy Corbyn speech describing “friends from Hezbollah and friends from Hamas” Julie’s article on the “bikini ban” at a public swimming pool in Dandenong Julie’s article on wearing the Star of David as battle gearCall Me Back podcast by Dan Senor
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