Episodes

  • Suspicious Explosions in Iran and the Mullahs Begin to Leave

    Suspicious Explosions in Iran and the Mullahs Begin to Leave
    Feb 2 2026
    In this episode of Jerusalem Minute, Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman break down why President Donald Trump is moving a “massive armada” toward Iran and why many Israelis believe it’s not posturing, it’s prelude. You’ll learn how the regime’s alleged crackdown inside Iran (including shocking reports of mass killings), the nuclear file and the “negotiations vs. strike” mind game could converge into a single trigger event...especially as Iran tightens alignment with China and Russia and the Strait of Hormuz turns into a live-fire chessboard. Then the show pivots to the emotional closure of bringing home the last hostage’s remains, what that means for Gaza’s next phase, why demilitarizing Hamas may be the hardest “peace plan” test yet and the episode ends with a cultural gut-punch: Israel’s Tu Bishvat message of life in a world drifting toward violence.
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    57 mins
  • Iran’s Supreme Leader Disappears as U.S. Military Pressure Intensifies

    Iran’s Supreme Leader Disappears as U.S. Military Pressure Intensifies
    Jan 26 2026
    Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten and JNS CEO Alex Traiman break down Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff’s Gaza master plan (including the explosive debate over amnesty and whether Hamas could effectively “rebrand” through a new policing framework), why opening Rafah is being framed as both humanitarian relief and strategic leverage and how President Trump’s “Board of Peace” is designed to sideline the U.N. while shifting global pressure off Israel. Viewers will come away with a clearer framework for reading the power plays: who has leverage, who’s boxed in, and why Gaza, Davos and Iran are being linked into one high-stakes negotiation. The hosts also delve into Davos-era antisemitism debates, President Herzog’s hypocritical call-outs and the growing sense that the Middle East is approaching a decisive inflection point.
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    47 mins
  • Why the U.S. and Israel May Be Waiting to Strike Iran

    Why the U.S. and Israel May Be Waiting to Strike Iran
    Jan 20 2026
    Did the U.S. and Israel miss the “hot moment” to strike Iran, or is the real move still loading? From Steve Witkoff’s remarks at the IAC to the New York Times report about Netanyahu allegedly urging restraint, they unpack the strategic logic behind not firing yet: why decisive strikes require timing, assets, intelligence and a “day after” plan...and why Tehran’s propaganda blaming Israel and America may be the tell that the regime is scared of its own people. Then the conversation widens into the next pressure point: Phase Two of the Gaza plan, the controversial “Board of Peace,” hostage-family fury and the uncomfortable question of whether politics, legacy, or business incentives are driving the rush.
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    52 mins
  • What Happens if Trump Acts on Iran?

    What Happens if Trump Acts on Iran?
    Jan 13 2026
    Iran is cracking, and JNS CEO Alex Traiman says this could be the moment the Iranian people have waited decades for. In this episode of "Jerusalem Minute", you’ll learn why the post–“12-day war” reality may have weakened the regime more than anyone expected, what President Trump’s “locked and loaded” warning signals and why a collapsing Tehran could mean the ultimate strategic defeat of Iran’s terror proxy network from Hezbollah to Hamas. But there’s a darker twist too: a desperate regime can lash out, and the conversation explores the chilling possibility of a final strike on Israel, even amid rumors of hidden nuclear capabilities.
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    46 mins
  • The Iranian Regime at a Tipping Point: Internal Revolt or Regional War?

    The Iranian Regime at a Tipping Point: Internal Revolt or Regional War?
    Jan 5 2026
    A stunning U.S. raid that snatched Venezuela’s dictator, street protests shaking Iran’s regime and a Trump–Netanyahu alliance signaling zero patience for rogue states! This "Jerusalem Minute" connects the dots between Caracas, Tehran, Gaza and Mar-a-Lago. As Iran’s economy collapses and protesters are gunned down, President Trump hints at being “locked and loaded,” Israel quietly backs internal dissent and the Iranian regime lashes out with nuclear and missile threats. From Hamas disarmament deadlines to Gaza’s uncertain future, Syria sanctions, and a reshaped Middle East power map, this episode asks the question no one wants to answer: are we watching the beginning of regime collapse, or the spark of a much bigger war?
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    52 mins
  • Iran Rearms: Is Netanyahu Pushing For Iran War 2.0 In Mar-a-Lago?

    Iran Rearms: Is Netanyahu Pushing For Iran War 2.0 In Mar-a-Lago?
    Dec 30 2025
    As Netanyahu flies to Mar-a-Lago for a high-stakes meeting with President Trump, revelations explode back home: accusations of foreign influence, a political war over the October 7 massacre investigation and growing pressure to keep Hamas in power as part of Gaza’s future. Add to that Israeli strikes in Lebanon, new U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria, Army Radio’s shutdown and the bombshell recognition of Somaliland, and you’ve got an episode packed with geopolitical fire.
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    42 mins
  • MAGA Implosion?! Shapiro TORCHES Tucker Carlson in TPUSA Showdown

    MAGA Implosion?! Shapiro TORCHES Tucker Carlson in TPUSA Showdown
    Dec 22 2025
    A luxury Gaza? That’s the dream, but reality has other plans. As President Trump and Marco Rubio push for a multi-billion dollar “Project Sunrise” to transform Gaza into a high-tech oasis, Hamas refuses to disarm, Mahmoud Abbas calls October 7th “the greatest day in Palestinian history,” and Israel is left holding the line. Meanwhile, Israel announces a $34 billion gas deal with Egypt and a record-breaking $3.1 billion missile defense sale to Germany, signaling a bold new direction for Israel’s geopolitical strategy. But with the MAGA movement tearing itself apart over support for Israel, and shocking street-level antisemitism exposed in the U.S., the dream of peace may be further away than ever. Plus: Turning Point USA erupts into civil war, Ami Horowitz’s undercover video leaves jaws on the floor, and the West faces a choice to protect its Jews or let the rot take over.
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    49 mins
  • Bondi Beach Massacre: The Warning Signs Were Ignored

    Bondi Beach Massacre: The Warning Signs Were Ignored
    Dec 15 2025
    A Hanukkah celebration turned massacre. A rabbi murdered on Bondi Beach. And global leaders still refuse to connect the dots. In this episode of Jerusalem Minute, Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman break down the Sydney terror attack and how Western governments' flirtation with jihadist rhetoric and pro-Hamas activism led to this moment. From foreign policy failures to UNRWA’s deep ties to Hamas, they expose how evil is being funded, defended and ignored. As Israel prepares for the final round in Gaza, the hosts demand moral clarity from Washington to the UN.
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    51 mins