This is Aiton Weinstein. And I'm Na'O. Menninger, and you're listening to Two Nice Jewish Boys.

Freedom has been at the core of humanity's struggles for centuries.

From revolutions and wars to social movements and uprisings,

the pursuit of freedom and democracy has been a constant battle.

For the Jewish people, this fight has taken on a particular significance, as they have endured persecution, genocide, and exile in the pursuit of personal and national freedom.

In his upcoming book, And None Shall Make Them Afraid, author Rick Richmond explores the stories of eight remarkable Jewish figures,

who embody the revolutionary movements of Americanism and Zionism. These two ideologies with

freedom and democracy at their core were instrumental in the fight against the murderous

ideologies of communism, fascism, and anti-Semitism in the 20th century.

Richmond's book showcases the lives and achievements of individuals like Theodore Herzl, Goldmeir, and Benjamin Netanyahu, whose legacies have shaped the course of history.

We are honored to have Rick join us on Two Nice

Jewish Boys to discuss the enduring commonalities between Americanism and Zionism and the

importance of upholding freedom in the U.S. A Harvard-educated professor and accomplished writer,

Rick, has written for prestigious publications such as Commentary and the New York Sun, and his first

book was a bestseller.

We're honored to have him with us today.

Thank you so much for joining us.

How are you, Rick?

Very good, and honored to be here as well.

So where should we start?

Is there really that much commonality between Americanism and zionism well there's even more than

commonality i think it almost rises to the level of an alliance um americanism is kind of the

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