This podcast episode from Westferry Times discusses the alarming erosion of women’s rights in both the US and Israel, framed within the broader context of rising far-right religious political forces and creeping theocracy. Experts Dahlia Lithwick (US) and Dr. Yofi Tirosh (Israel) analyse how attacks on women’s reproductive rights (Dobbs decision in the US) and judicial overhauls weakening gender equality protections (Israel) are not isolated incidents, but fundamental components of authoritarian strategies.
The discussion highlights the strategic targeting of women as a “soft entry point” to broader societal control, emphasizing the interconnectedness of women’s rights, civil liberties, and the future of democracy. The podcast concludes with a call to action, stressing the urgency of cross-border collaboration and sustained activism to combat this threat.
