Episodes

  • Jonathan Greenblatt: On the ADL, criticism, and Jew hatred in the modern world

    Jonathan Greenblatt: On the ADL, criticism, and Jew hatred in the modern world
    Feb 22 2026
    In this conversation with Shifra Jacobs, ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt discusses the alarming rise in antisemitism following October 7 and the organization's work in protecting Jewish communities worldwide. Greenblatt highlights the balance between Jewish safety and identity, the importance of Jewish philanthropy, and the ADL’s ongoing advocacy. He addresses critisism of the organization and delves into the role of social media in spreading harmful myths and the broader geopolitical challenges affecting the Jewish community today.
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    39 mins
  • Melissa Francis: Behind Tucker Carlson and Ambassador Mike Huckabee's debate

    Melissa Francis: Behind Tucker Carlson and Ambassador Mike Huckabee's debate
    Feb 18 2026
    Hosted by Editor-in-chief Zvika Klein, this episode features a candid conversation with Melissa Francis as she delves into the debate between Ambassador Mike Huckabee and Tucker Carlson over Israel and US foreign policy. Melissa shares her unique insights, drawing from her extensive media background and firsthand experiences in Israel. The discussion explores the divide within American politics, the complexities surrounding Israel’s role on the global stage, and the personal dynamics between key figures. Tune in for an in-depth look at the intersection of media, politics, and the Middle East.
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    35 mins
  • MK Dan Illouz: October 7 could've been prevented with stronger right-wing policies

    MK Dan Illouz: October 7 could've been prevented with stronger right-wing policies
    Feb 17 2026
    Likud MK Dan Illouz believes October 7 could have been prevented if Israel had adhered more strictly to right-wing principles over the past decades, citing decisions like the Oslo Accords, Gaza disengagement, and the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange as critical missteps.

    "If right-wing values had been applied over the decades 100% the way they should have been applied, then we wouldn't have gotten to October 7," Illouz said.

    Edited and produced by Shifra Jacobs and Gadi Zaig.
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    21 mins
  • Former pro-Palestinian activist from Stanford explains why she left the movement

    Former pro-Palestinian activist from Stanford explains why she left the movement
    Feb 8 2026
    A former pro-Palestinian activist at Stanford University has described how her experience inside campus protest movements led her to reassess her views on Israel, antisemitism, and political activism following October 7.

    In the interview, Taryn Thomas said she initially joined pro-Palestinian activism with good intentions, driven by limited knowledge of international politics and strong emotional reactions to images from Gaza.

    Produced and edited by Gadi Zaig and Shifra Jacobs.
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    36 mins
  • 'Terrible explosion of antisemitism in Australia since Oct. 7,' Scott Morrison says

    'Terrible explosion of antisemitism in Australia since Oct. 7,' Scott Morrison says
    Feb 1 2026
    Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison said Australia faced “a great danger” of moving in the UK’s direction on radical Islam and social cohesion, arguing that the surge in antisemitism since the October 7 massacre exposed long-running failures that Australian leaders, institutions, and communities avoided confronting.

    Morrison spoke on the sidelines of the Generation Truth antisemitism conference in Jerusalem, after appearing on the event’s program. He described Australia as a country that “left the door open” to an antisemitic wave that erupted after October 7 and kept building.
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    16 mins
  • Israeli musician Eyal Zakai reflects on Gaza service and song written in combat

    Israeli musician Eyal Zakai reflects on Gaza service and song written in combat
    Jan 20 2026
    Israeli musician Eyal Zakai never planned to pause his career just as it was gaining momentum. Raised in Israel after making Aliyah from New York as a toddler, Zakai grew up in a musical household and began performing at a young age.

    Together with his older brother, he started uploading homemade music covers to YouTube, recording wherever space allowed, bedrooms, living rooms, anywhere they could set up a camera.
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    27 mins
  • Zooz Power CEO Jordan Fried: Israel can become a bitcoin nation

    Zooz Power CEO Jordan Fried: Israel can become a bitcoin nation
    Jan 18 2026
    Jordan Fried, CEO of Zooz Power, says Israel is facing a defining economic moment, one that could reshape how Israelis access Bitcoin and participate in the global digital economy.

    In an interview, Fried described his path from founding technology startups in Europe and the US to leading a dual-listed Israeli public company that has become one of the world’s largest corporate holders of Bitcoin. Zooz Power, traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) and Nasdaq, has committed more than $100 million to Bitcoin holdings, placing it among the top 50 corporate holders globally.
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    37 mins
  • Rahel Bayar: Warning signs of child sexual abuse

    Rahel Bayar: Warning signs of child sexual abuse
    Jan 12 2026
    Rahel Bayar, a former sex crimes and child abuse prosecutor from the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, has spent years handling some of the most severe cases involving crimes against children. Today, she works on the prevention side, advising schools, camps, religious institutions, sports organizations, and nonprofits on how to create environments that reduce the risk of abuse and harassment.

    Bayar, who now runs the New York-based Bayar Group consultancy, said two types of cases stayed with her most from her time as a prosecutor. The first involved children whose futures she still wonders about, after their cases ended in court. The second involved cases that could not be prosecuted at all, often because young victims were too traumatized to testify or lacked corroborating evidence.

    Edited and produced by Shifra Jacobs and Gadi Zaig.
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    44 mins