Dinesh D’Souza on Faith, Freedom, Israel and the Rise of the Police State
Author and filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza joins Rabbi Michael Barclay for a wide-ranging conversation on faith, freedom, government power, and the future of America. Drawing from films including Police State, 2000 Mules, and The Dragon’s Prophecy, the discussion explores threats to religious liberty, historical parallels between totalitarian movements and modern politics, the balance between security and freedom, and why Israel remains central to the defense of Western civilization. Recurring guest Angela Van Der Pluym joins to examine the rise of “woke right” influencers, internal battles within conservatism, and the ideological future of the America First movement. The Rabbi’s Table is the kind of thoughtful, engaging conversation that once took place around the dinner table—where people could respectfully disagree while genuinely listening to one another. In today’s world, discussions too often turn into arguments, with competing monologues rather than meaningful dialogue. Each week, R...