The Erin Molan Show Episode 164 | Why do so many intelligent people ignore facts that challenge their worldview? In this fascinating conversation, Erin Molan sits down with historian and bestselling author Uri Kaufman to explore the psychology behind modern politics, media narratives, anti-Israel activism, cognitive dissonance, and the growing divide between facts and ideology. Kaufman, author of American Intifada and Eighteen Days in October: The Yom Kippur War and How It Created the Modern Middle East, breaks down why public opinion can become detached from reality, how institutions lose credibility, and why so many people struggle to change their minds when confronted with new evidence. Drawing on history, politics, psychology, and current events, Kaufman delivers one of the most thought-provoking interviews ever featured on The Erin Molan Show. From the Israel-Hamas war and media coverage of Gaza to the influence of academia, identity politics, the United Nations, and Western institutions, this is a deep dive into the ideas shaping today's world. 🔔 Subscribe for more fearless conversations, breaking news analysis, and exclusive interviews.

\Chapters:

00:00 Introduction & Meeting Uri Kaufman

01:00 Why People Change Facts Instead Of Beliefs

03:08 Cognitive Dissonance Explained

06:25 The Psychology Behind Political Blind Spots

08:37 Media Narratives, Gaza & Public Perception

11:00 Israel, Warfare & International Standards

16:03 American Intifada & The West's Identity Crisis

18:44 Universities, Activism & Institutional Trust

21:06 The United Nations, Media & Credibility Problems

26:00 How To Think Critically In A Polarized World

28:33 Erin Reflects On Her Father & Finding Perspective

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🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Z7zQbC

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The Erin Molan Show Episode 164 | Why do so many intelligent people ignore facts that challenge their worldview? In this fascinating conversation, Erin Molan sits down with historian and bestselling author Uri Kaufman to explore the psychology behind modern politics, media narratives, anti-Israel activism, cognitive dissonance, and the growing divide between facts and ideology. Kaufman, author of American Intifada and Eighteen Days in October: The Yom Kippur War and How It Created the Modern Middle East, breaks down why public opinion can become detached from reality, how institutions lose credibility, and why so many people struggle to change their minds when confronted with new evidence. Drawing on history, politics, psychology, and current events, Kaufman delivers one of the most thought-provoking interviews ever featured on The Erin Molan Show. From the Israel-Hamas war and media coverage of Gaza to the influence of academia, identity politics, the United Nations, and Western institutions, this is a deep dive into the ideas shaping today's world. 🔔 Subscribe for more fearless conversations, breaking news analysis, and exclusive interviews.
\Chapters:
00:00 Introduction &amp; Meeting Uri Kaufman
01:00 Why People Change Facts Instead Of Beliefs
03:08 Cognitive Dissonance Explained
06:25 The Psychology Behind Political Blind Spots
08:37 Media Narratives, Gaza &amp; Public Perception
11:00 Israel, Warfare &amp; International Standards
16:03 American Intifada &amp; The West's Identity Crisis
18:44 Universities, Activism &amp; Institutional Trust
21:06 The United Nations, Media &amp; Credibility Problems
26:00 How To Think Critically In A Polarized World
28:33 Erin Reflects On Her Father &amp; Finding Perspective
🔥 Don&rsquo;t miss a single moment. Subscribe now and join the fight for truth and clarity!
📺 Watch full episodes: YouTube.com/@Erin_Molan
🎧 Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/3Z7zQbC">https://spoti.fi/3Z7zQbC</a>
🍏 Listen on Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/3ZZqrbN">https://apple.co/3ZZqrbN</a>
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