I've started recording my next audiobook -- but actually, my first novel -- which is called "Joubert Park." It is based on the story of my father's family in Johannesburg at a crucial point in South African and Jewish history.
The year was 1948. The Jewish community was reeling from the Holocaust, and fearful of the rise of the National Party, which had been pro-Nazi in the Second World War (and which would later go on to implement apartheid).
At the same time, the State of Israel was about to be declared, and Jews around the world were transfixed by that imminent rebirth. So there were hopes that accompanied the fears. The family drama played out against that background.
As I go through these ebooks -- most of which were written during the pandemic, the most productive writing time of my life -- I find mistakes and I correct them. But I also find I really like much of what I have written...
Today's episode is devoted to the second anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks. It was produced before the announcement of a ceasefire deal, yet remains current & relevant.
Please listen, and #bringthemhome.
SiriusXM Patriot 125, 7-10 p.m. ET (4-7 PT)
This week's portion is a beautiful poem, containing the Covenant between God and the people of Israel. But given the breaking news that Hamas may actually have agreed to release all of the Israeli hostages, I will devote my remarks to that.
One hopes it is true; if so, it makes this week's additional reading, from II Samuel 22, even more relevant: David's song of praise to the Lord for delivering him from the hand of his enemies.
"18 He rescued me from my powerful enemy,
from my foes, who were too strong for me.
19 They confronted me in the day of my disaster,
but the Lord was my support."
So much to focus on this week -- and much breaking news. A peace deal in the Middle East, perhaps? Eric Adams dropping out of the mayor's race? And a looming shutdown as Democrats push their demands beyond absurdity.
Special guests:
- Bradley Jaye - Breitbart News congressional correspondent, on the shutdown
- John Carney - Breitbart News financial editor, on the upcoming jobs report
- Jerome Hudson - Breitbart News entertainment editor, on the Kimmel fallout
- Frances Martel - Breitbart News foreign editor, on the UN and Gaza talks
- Matisyahu - award-winning reggae artist, on his new album, "Ancient Child"
Tune in: 7-10 p.m. ET, 4-7 p.m. PT
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