Dr. David Luchins is Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department at Touro College in New York, and was a Senior Advisor to former U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. He is also a Senior Vice President of the Orthodox Union.
At one time, religion was used as a license to pillage and kill members of another faith. Today the world is very different. Christianity has been tempered by American mores to build a society into feeling we have so much to be thankful for. Dr. Luchins warns us to not ruin this attitude for ourselves by making certain mistakes that we are prone to fall into.
The wedding of Chelsea Clinton was the talk of the summer - and for good reason. The overt Jewish trappings of that high profile matrimonial ceremony was something quite unusual. Dr Luchins examines the concept of intermarriage and how it has changed the Jewish community, and how the American public views us now.
With the 2016 Presidential Elections coming up, it is a good time to get a few of the objective facts that surround it. Listen to politician Dr. David Luchins discuss his take on this hot topic.
Dr Luchins admits how totally wrong his predictions were for this years presidential candidates. After he regains composure, he explains the factors the two main political parties were using for selecting their candidates. Hear his current observations on the final contenders, and his prediction for the winner. But he says all bets are off if one of two things should happen close to election day.
The sudden shift in Egypt that had the world holding its breath and brought Mubarak's rule crashing down caught many by surprise. Dr Luchins analyzes the events as they were happening, and presents different models of rebellion that shake a country's political equilibrium. Deciding for yourself which model relates to Egypt will shed a new light on the changes our 'friendliest' neighbor is undergoing.
Suddenly the Arab world is in great flux, but the effects of all the shifts in power will be unclear for some time. Dr Luchins compares the uprising in Egypt to other uprisings around the world. Under sharp analysis, he shows to what extent the United States' influence has on these events - which also indicates the limitations of their power.
The decision to free Gilad Shalit from his torturous years of captivity and isolation is hotly debated. Dr. Luchins analyzes the social contract Israel has with its citizens, the increasing disgust for Abbas’s dishonest tactics, and the need for a secure, healthy government in Egypt, plus other possible motivations for trading a thousand terrorists for the life of our soldier.
Dr. David Luchins takes us through the known facts to let us know what may very well be the consequences of the 2015 Iranian Nuclear Deal. He also analyses US/Israel relations in light of Iran's threat to the world. As always, you may not agree with Dr. Luchins, but for sure you will be more informed.
As a nation, what truly unites us and what divides us? As the Jewish nation enjoys greater freedom and prestige, we've also become more polarized in the area of religion and the State of Israel. Dr. David Luchins analyzes the issues which are causing tempers to flair, and explains where they are leading the current status quo.
In the current clash over army induction between the Chareidi public in Israel and the larger secular majority, emotions are boiling over. Hear the background and the high stakes for both sides in this tug of war. Join Dr. Luchins for another fascinating analysis of the struggle between these two camps whose 'peaceful' coexistence in society seems to be pulling apart at the seams.