The Drew Forum Presents: Douglas Murray
Douglas Murray
Bestselling author and journalist Douglas Murray has dedicated much of the past few years to reporting from the frontlines in Ukraine and Gaza. His in-depth coverage of the harrowing conditions in these war-torn areas has offered a crucial perspective to audiences across the globe.
In an expansive conversation, Murray shares his firsthand experiences and observations from these conflict zones, providing a vivid account of the human suffering — and strength — he has witnessed. He discusses the strategic and moral imperatives for the West to secure victories in both wars, highlighting the broader implications for global stability and democracy.
Beyond his war reporting, Murray delves into contemporary issues closer to home. He offers his perspective on the recent wave of campus protests across the United States, analyzing the cultural and political undercurrents driving these movements. Additionally, Murray shares his insights on recent and upcoming elections, discussing the key issues at stake and their potential impact on the country’s future.
An event with Douglas Murray promises a thought-provoking exploration of current events, from international conflicts to domestic political dynamics.
Douglas Murray is a bestselling author, journalist, and one of the most popular conservative political commentators in the world.
His latest New York Times bestseller, On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization (2025), draws from intensive on-the-ground reporting
in Israel, Gaza, and Lebanon to present a compelling case that places the latest violence in its proper historical context. He takes readers on a harrowing journey through the aftermath of the October 7 massacre, piecing together the exclusive accounts from victims, survivors, and even the terrorists responsible for the atrocities. In The War on the West (2022), seeks to defend Western culture against what he regards as a barrage of unjust criticism for perceived past wrongdoings. The book was a No.1 Bestseller in both The New York Times and The Sunday Times . He is the author of two other Sunday Times Bestsellers; The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity (2019) and The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity and Islam (2017).
Douglas Murray has been a contributor to The Spectator since 2000 and Associate Editor at the magazine since 2012. He is a columnist for The New York Post, The Free Press, The Sun, The Telegraph, and contributes regularly to National Review and numerous other outlets.
A prolific debater, Murray has spoken on a variety of prominent platforms, including at the British and European Parliaments and the White House. His opponents have included Mehdi Hasan, Julian Assange, Rowan Williams and Malcolm Gladwell. He appears often on the top political debate programmes, including the BBC’s Newsnight, Daily Politics, This Week and Question Time. He has appeared on some of the most listened-to podcasts including The Joe Rogan Experience and Waking Up with Sam Harris.
Yellin
Jessica Yellin is the founder of News Not Noise, a pioneering Webby awardwinning digital news brand dedicated to helping audiences manage information overload. News Not Noise delivers fact-driven information in context — designed to keep you informed without overwhelming you. Therapists often prescribe it as an antidote to news anxiety.
A graduate of Harvard University and the Westlake School for Girls, Yellin is a former chief White House correspondent for CNN and an Emmy, Peabody, and Gracie Award-winning political correspondent for ABC, MSNBC, and CNN. Early to recognize the shift in trust from institutions to individuals, she was one of the first national journalists to launch an independent news brand in 2018. META used her straight-to-camera videos to train newsrooms worldwide on reporting news for social media.
Yellin’s work has been published in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and the Los Angeles Times. She sits
on the advisory board for the Poynter Institute and brings 17+ years of TV news experience to her mission of rebuilding trust in journalism. Her novel, Savage News, is available from HarperCollins. Find her on Substack at News Not Noise and on Instagram at @jessicayellin.
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About the Drew Forum
For 30 years, the Drew Forum speaker series has welcomed world-renowned guests to Drew University and local communities. From past and future presidents and vice presidents, to leaders of state and policy, to Pulitzer Prize-winning historians and journalists, to comedians and astrophysicists, to newscasters and podcasters, each year the Drew Forum cedes the stage to unique perspectives, thought leaders, and changemakers.
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