Melanie Phillips—renowned British broadcaster, journalist, author of Fighting the Hate: A Handbook for Jews Under Siege, and one of the most fearless voices defending Israel and Western civilization today—joins Steven Shalowitz on The One Way Ticket Show for a gripping conversation on antisemitism, Jewish identity, and the survival of the West.
In this episode, Melanie starts out by sharing where she would go if given a one-way ticket, no coming back: 12th-century Jerusalem to meet the great poet and philosopher Judah Halevi.
Beyond her fascinating destination, Steven and Melanie dive into a profound and urgent conversation about her latest book, Fighting the Hate: A Handbook for Jews Under Siege. Melanie offers practical, actionable advice on how to push back against antisemitism by opening minds rather than playing defense. They also discuss the historical realities of the Middle East, the troubling rise of anti-Western sentiment, the complexities of separating art from the artist, and her surprising predictions for the future of the British Monarchy.
Whether you are looking for historical clarity, practical advice on navigating Jew-hatred, or simply a captivating conversation about identity and purpose, this episode is not to be missed.
[About Melanie Phillips]
Melanie Phillips is a British journalist, broadcaster and author who has championed traditional values in the culture war for more than three decades.
She writes a weekly column for The Times of London and the Jewish News Syndicate, broadcasts on radio and TV, and gives public presentations across the English-speaking world.
Apart from her latest book, her work The Builder's Stone: How Jews and Christians Built the West and Why Only They Can Save It was published in 2025 by Wicked Son.
📚 Pick up Melanie Phillips' latest books from Wicked Son:
• Fighting the Hate: A Handbook for Jews Under Siege (2026) — A practical guide offering detailed advice on how to cope with and push back against the intense pressures of modern antisemitism.
• The Builder's Stone: How Jews and Christians Built the West and Why Only They Can Save It (2025) — An exploration of the foundational values of Western civilization and the current cultural forces threatening them.
[Links & Resources]
Read Melanie's weekly columns and subscribe to her Substack: https://melaniephillips.substack.com
Visit her official website: https://www.melaniephillips.com
Find Melanie on X at @MelanieLatest.
