MORRIS CUNTY — The Drew Forum speaker series will present journalist and bestselling author Douglas Murray at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 20, at the Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Street.
Murray is a bestselling author, journalist, and political commentator who has reported extensively from conflict zones, including Ukraine and Gaza. His most recent New York Times bestseller, “On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization” (2025), draws on on-the-ground reporting from Israel, Gaza, and Lebanon to examine the current conflict and its broader historical context.
The book analyzes the aftermath of the October 7 attacks in Israel and includes accounts from victims, survivors, and those involved in the violence.
Murray is also the author of several other bestselling books. His 2022 book, “The War on the West,” which examines criticism of Western culture and history, became a No. 1 bestseller on both The New York Times and The Sunday Times lists. Other notable works include “The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity” (2019) and “The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity and Islam” (2017), both Sunday Times bestsellers.
In addition to his books, Murray has been a contributor to The Spectator since 2000 and has served as an associate editor of the publication since 2012. He is also a columnist for The New York Post, The Free Press, The Sun, and The Telegraph, and contributes regularly to National Review and other media outlets.
A frequent public speaker and debater, Murray has appeared at venues including the British Parliament, the European Parliament, and the White House. His debate opponents have included Mehdi Hasan, Julian Assange, Rowan Williams, and Malcolm Gladwell.
Murray is also a frequent guest on major political and news programs, including the BBC’s “Newsnight,” “Daily Politics,” “This Week,” and “Question Time.” He has also appeared on widely followed podcasts such as “The Joe Rogan Experience” and “Waking Up with Sam Harris.”
Tickets for the event range from $47.00 to $79.00 and can be purchased by clicking here.
This event is generously sponsored by the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation.
