When Nuance Vanishes: Searching for Truth in War

Duke professor David Schanzer joined Hearsay Culture on August 21, 2025, to unpack his searing essay from his Perilous Times Substack, “Israel’s Gaza War Has Made Me a Shame to Be a Jewish Zionist.” Drawing on his national security expertise, Schanzer argues Israel’s response has crossed the line from self-defense to an unjust, immoral war. We dig into the polarizing narratives, the collapse of nuance in public debate, the role of the university in today’s information ecosystem, and the way social media amplifies extremes while drowning out facts. This candid conversation blends personal reflection with rigorous and unusual analysis—exactly the […]