Shai Davidai: podcast appearances and interviews

Shai Davidai is an Israeli who served as an assistant professor of business at Columbia Business School. Born in the early 1980s, he is known for his outspoken advocacy for Israel and his opposition to pro-Palestinian campus protests and occupations at Columbia University during the Gaza war. His pro-Israel stance became particularly prominent following the October 7 attacks on Israel and the subsequent Gaza conflict. This activism led to conflicts with students, faculty, and university administrators. Davidai was temporarily suspended from Columbia University on allegations of harassment of faculty. An investigation into his conduct was conducted but concluded without a definitive outcome. He left Columbia University in July 2025.