Episodes

  • Heroes & Challenges: Israel’s War of Independence, U.S.-Saudi Ties, Israeli Judicial Reform, Confronting Anti-Semitism

    Heroes & Challenges: Israel’s War of Independence, U.S.-Saudi Ties, Israeli Judicial Reform, Confronting Anti-Semitism
    Dec 16 2022
    Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss the unsung heroes who supported Israel during its War of Independence, Prime Minister Netanyahu promoting the importance of a strong U.S.-Saudi relationship, the path to Israeli judicial reform, and growing antisemitism in the U.S.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Imagine the Iranian Regime Collapsing, an Israeli-Saudi Peace and Trump Apologizing

    Imagine the Iranian Regime Collapsing, an Israeli-Saudi Peace and Trump Apologizing
    Dec 2 2022
    Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss the significance of ongoing protests in Iran and the potential for regime collapse, the path to an Israeli-Saudi peace, JINSA’s recent trip to Saudi Arabia, and Trump's dinner controversy.
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Israeli Election Analysis

    Israeli Election Analysis
    Nov 6 2022
    Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu's historic election victory and its policy implications.
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    53 mins
  • Iranian Protests, OPEC+ Announcement, Update on Lebanon-Israel Agreement, and Israeli Election Home Stretch

    Iranian Protests, OPEC+ Announcement, Update on Lebanon-Israel Agreement, and Israeli Election Home Stretch
    Oct 24 2022
    Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss the latest on the protests in Iran, the OPEC+ decision to cut oil production, the Lebanon-Israel maritime gas agreement, and the Israeli elections which are now in the home stretch.
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Protests in Iran, a Gas Deal with Lebanon, and Record-Breaking Baseball

    Protests in Iran, a Gas Deal with Lebanon, and Record-Breaking Baseball
    Oct 7 2022
    Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss ongoing demonstrations in Iran, a potential maritime gas deal between Israel and Lebanon, and Albert Pujols and Aaron Judge.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Meeting Erdogan, UN Week, and Netanyahu's Improved Chances

    Meeting Erdogan, UN Week, and Netanyahu's Improved Chances
    Sep 20 2022
    Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss Turkish President Erdogan meeting with American Jewish leaders, UN Week 2022, and Netanyahu bolstering his coalition.
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Israel’s Misguided Iran Strategy, 50 Years Since Munich, and Herzl’s Uniqueness

    Israel’s Misguided Iran Strategy, 50 Years Since Munich, and Herzl’s Uniqueness
    Sep 9 2022
    Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss Israel's misguided approach to opposing a nuclear deal with Iran, German-Israeli relations since the terror attack on the Israeli team at the 1972 Munich Olympics, and the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • A Disastrous Nuclear Deal with Iran, an Update on Israeli Elections, and Trip to South America

    A Disastrous Nuclear Deal with Iran, an Update on Israeli Elections, and Trip to South America
    Aug 26 2022
    Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss the dangers of a nuclear deal with Iran, Likud Party primaries and ongoing Israeli elections, and the South American Jewish community.
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    1 hr and 15 mins