Erin Molan: Speaking Truth and Courage for Israel and the West

At the Jewish National Fund-USA 2025 Global Conference for Israel in Hollywood, Florida, IsraelCast host Steven Shalowitz sat down with Australian journalist Erin Molan for a conversation about courage, conviction, and the cost of truth. Once a leading sports anchor, Molan’s life changed after Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel. Shocked not only by the atrocities but by Australians celebrating them, she spoke out forcefully in defense of Israel and the Jewish people—only to face death threats, professional setbacks, and isolation in the media world.

Guided by the values of her late father, Major General Andrew "Jim" Molan, she refused to be silent. “Even if it’s hard, always do what’s right,” he told her—and she has lived by those words ever since. In the interview, Molan warns that the war against Hamas represents a broader struggle for Western civilization, as misinformation, antisemitism, and moral confusion spread through academia and the media.

Drawing on her years living in Indonesia, Molan also emphasized the potential for bridge-building between Israel and the Muslim world, praising Indonesians’ rejection of extremism and expressing hope for closer ties between the two nations.

Despite threats to her safety and family, Molen continues to advocate boldly for Israel through her new program, The Erin Molan Show on the Salem Network. Her story—of loss, resilience, and steadfast moral clarity—embodies the spirit of those who refuse to let fear or hatred win.

As she reflected on her visits to Israel, particularly to the kibbutzim devastated on October 7, Molan recalled meeting Israelis who chose love over bitterness and volunteers rebuilding communities. “That’s Israel,” she said. “That’s Judaism. A people who will never be defeated because they care, they love, and they rebuild.”

Her message to listeners was simple yet profound: Stand up, speak truth, and never underestimate the power of one voice to make a difference.

🎧 Listen to Erin Molan’s full conversation with Steven Shalowitz on IsraelCast, powered by Jewish National Fund-USA here.