The War on Truth: Australia’s Erin Molan on Israel, Journalism & Standing Up to Hate

Australian broadcaster Erin Molan—an award-winning journalist, fearless television presenter, and outspoken advocate for Israel—joins Jonah for a powerful conversation on media, resilience, and standing up for what she believes in.. Known for her fearless commentary and sharp insights, Erin shares her unexpected journey—from having no Jewish friends to becoming one of Israel’s strongest international allies. She opens up about her career transformation—from sports journalism, covering rugby and Australian football, to reporting on global affairs, terrorism, and the Israel-Gaza conflict. Erin discusses her decision to call out terrorism, challenge media bias against Israel, and stand in unapologetic support of the Jewish people when many others stayed silent. For the past 17 months, Molan has been an unwavering voice in the conversation on Israel and Gaza, driven by a deep sense of morality, her father’s influence, and her firsthand experience in Israel. She also shares insights from her recent meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, reflecting on the importance of allyship, media responsibility and combating misinformation. This must-watch interview explores the power of journalistic integrity, the challenges of speaking up in today’s media landscape, and what it truly means to stand against antisemitism and terrorism. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 00:23 Erin Molan's Transformation 02:18 Formative Years in Indonesia 04:24 Career Shift to Public Affairs 07:27 Impact of October 7th 11:11 Challenges and Criticisms 17:14 Writing Powerful Monologues 24:43 Rising Anti-Semitism and Leadership Failures 29:19 The Impact of Raw Footage and Media Strategy 34:09 Support from the Jewish Community 37:06 Australia's Online Safety Act: Erin's Law 38:39 Career Shifts and New Opportunities 42:30 A Transformative Trip to Israel 46:50 Hosting 69xMinutes and Future Plans 48:43 Final Thoughts and Parting Words 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 Erin Molan’s Video: Hamas Are Responsible for Suffering of Innocent Palestinians https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6weGVj8Guqk Erin Molan unloads on UN official Francesca Albanese over 'insane' response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGNyDXRMMNo&t=148s Erin Molan’s Monologue on Sinwar’s Death https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaZkEkFwmEY What is Erin’s Law? https://www.9news.com.au/national/erin-molan-australian-t… Molan Attributes Sky News Departure To “Budget” https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/erin-molans-stin… #JewishHistory #Antisemitism #BeingJewish #JewishIdentity #NeverAgain #JewishSolidarity #Zionism #Holocaust #JewishPride #JewishHeritage #JewishCommunity #JewishCulture #jewisheducation