Can You Trust The News? CNN Anchor Dana Bash on the Information War and Jewish Resilience

News anchor Dana Bash is the face of CNN’s biggest political nights, a trusted voice in American journalism—and deeply, proudly Jewish. In this powerful episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, Jonah and Dana sit down for an unfiltered conversation about media, politics, identity, and what it means to show up as a Jew. Dana shares the harrowing true story of her grandparents' survival during the Holocaust, revealing the deep personal history that shapes her today. She also opens up about what it was like reporting live on October 7th, 2023, and how the weight of the moment impacted her both professionally and personally. Dana dishes on the infamous 2024 presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden that changed the course of American history, and offers her assessment of today’s Democrat and Republican parties. Plus, Dana offers a candid look at how Fox News changed the public’s trust in the media, reshaping the landscape of broadcast journalism, and shares the inspiring story of how she got her start at CNN — from the tape library to one of the most trusted faces in news today. If you're interested in Jewish identity, Holocaust stories, journalism, media trust, or behind-the-scenes moments at CNN, this episode is a must-watch. 🕊️📚 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to uplift Jewish voices and keep these crucial conversations going. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:29 Insights on the Hamas-Israel Conflict 03:21 Family Background and Holocaust Stories 05:30 Jewish Upbringing and Education 16:16 Career Beginnings at CNN 22:25 Unexpected Moments in Live TV 24:17 Covering Breaking News: October 7th 25:38 Behind the Scenes of Live News Coverage 28:35 Balancing Personal and Professional Responsibilities 29:22 The Evolution of Media Perception 33:15 Challenges in Reporting the Israel-Gaza Conflict 34:55 Reflections on Jewish Identity and Antisemitism 43:09 Current State of the Democratic Party 46:47 Republican Party Dynamics in Trump Era 47:58 Lightning Round: Personal Insights 51:21 Final Thoughts and Farewell Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://beingjewishwithjonahplatt.transistor.fm/subscribe Subscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BeingJewishPodcast Follow Jonah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonahplatt/ Follow the Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beingjewishpodcast/ Join the conversation on Twitter: https://x.com/JonahPlatt TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beingjewish Threads: www.threads.net/@jonahplatt Mentioned in Episode America’s Deadliest Election Written by Dana Bash & David Fisher https://a.co/d/gr6okYE CNN Special Report: Rising Hate: Antisemitism in America https://www.max.com/movies/cnn-special-report-rising-hate… FDR’s Limits on Jewish Migration During the Holocaust https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/frankli… Host & Production Team Host: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Story Producer: Sean Leviashvili; Editor: Mike O Brien); Consulting Producer: Bethany Mandel; Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald; Executive Assistant: Josie Rothschild; Creative Associate: Rachel Stern; Social Media Manager: Yuval Yosha; Graphic Designer Noah Bell #DanaBash #BeingJewish #JewishJournalism #Antisemitism #HamasIsraelWar #CNNAnchor #JewishPride #HolocaustLegacy #JewishMotherhood #MediaAndIdentity #ProIsraelVoices #JewishWomenInMedia #FaithAndPolitics