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The Diplomat, hosted by Jason Greenblatt is inspired by his work in foreign affairs with the intent of fostering candid conversations on a wide set of global and domestic issues. The Diplomat will veer away from personality-driven political disputes and instead bring nuance and depth to hot topics. Using his diplomatic skills, Greenblatt aims to get at the root of the issues and attempt to find common ground where it exists, rather than sow further division.

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    Berkeley Law - Antisemitism and Anti-israel & Free Speech?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 38:40


    Understanding antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment on university campuses with guests Gabriel Groisman and Arsen Ostrovsky.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Iran, Russia, Ukraine & Diplomacy with Lady Catherine Ashton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 43:01


    Lady Catherine Ashton, Former Vice President of the European Commission and former High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, joins Jason Greenblatt to discuss Iran, Russia, Ukraine & Diplomacy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried with Greg Zukerman of The Wall Street Journal

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 31:43


    Greg Zukerman of The Wall Street Journal joins Jason Greenblatt to discuss FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, after the SEC charged him with orchestrating a scheme to defraud equity investors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Road From Dubai to Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 35:20


    Jason talks with Bruce Gurfein, who took a road trip from Dubai all the way to Israel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The World's A Mess, But It's Not Hopeless (feat. Josh Block)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 32:39


    Jason sits down with Josh Block, adjunct fellow at the Hudson Institute and former spokesman for USAID, for an all-encompassing discussion of the latest in world news — and what paths there might be out of this dark period in international affairs.In the Path of Abraham is out now around the world: https://www.inthepathofabraham.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Basketball Changed His Life — And Now He's Changing Others' (feat. Isaiah Thomas)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 39:48


    Jason speaks with NBA star Isaiah Thomas about his childhood, pro sports career, and current philanthropy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    'Baraye' Calls Attention to the Heroes Taking to the Streets in Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 8:57


    Jason delivers a monologue on the protest song 'Baraye,' the current state of affairs in Iran, and the heroism of protesters who are facing imprisonment and far worse.Listen to 'Baraye' in full: https://open.spotify.com/track/5lkeYKxvxXb80SzJBjJY5h?si=2a7ea2ac951b434aSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why Isn't Western Media Covering Iran? (feat. Behnam Ben Taleblu)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 40:06


    Jason speaks with Behnam Ben Taleblu, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and co-author of a recent piece for the National Interest about how the Biden Administration — and the rest of the West — can better help protestors in Iran.Read the piece here: https://nationalinterest.org/blog/middle-east-watch/how-biden-can-stand-iranian-people-205189In The Path of Abraham is out now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637583095Connect with Jason Greenblatt:@GreenblattJDhttps://www.jasongreenblatt.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Latest on Protests in Iran (feat. Amir Abbas Fakhravar)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 35:10


    Jason discusses the latest news out of Iran, where mass protests against the repressive regime there show no sign of slowing down, with Amir Abbas Fakhravar — a formerly jailed Iranian dissident who now lives in the U.S.NOTE: This episode of The Diplomat was recorded on September 23rd, 2022. Due to the rapidly-evolving nature of this topic, material discussed in this episode, and/or its context, may have changed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    On Journalism, Joe Biden, and Parenthood (feat. Seth Mandel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 51:00


    Seth Mandel, Executive Editor of the Washington Examiner, joins Jason to discuss parenting in a dual-journalist household, social media, and partisanship.Connect with Seth: https://twitter.com/SethAMandelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Devastating Floods in Pakistan — and How You Can Help (feat. Nayyar Q. Khawja)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 30:30


    Jason speaks with former Pakistani Airman — and current public school principal — Nayyar Q. Khawja about the state of affairs in Pakistan, and how the global community can assist in flood relief efforts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    His Daughter Was Murdered in Jerusalem. Now, He's Seeking Justice (feat. Arnold Roth)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 33:31


    Jason speaks with Arnold Roth about his daughter, Malki Chana Roth — who, at age 15, was murdered in an act of terrorism in the heart of Jerusalem. Fourteen others died in the attack, but one of the masterminds of the Sbarro Massacre still walks free in Jordan. Connect with Arnold Roth: https://twitter.com/arnoldrothConnect with the Malki Foundation: https://twitter.com/MalkiFoundationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Tackling the World's Blood Shortage with Sci-Fi Solutions (feat. Ari Gargir)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 26:09


    Jason speaks with Ari Gargir, Founder and CEO of Red C — a biotech firm aiming to engineer a universal supply of red blood cells. In The Path of Abraham is out now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637583095Connect with Jason Greenblatt:@GreenblattJDhttps://www.jasongreenblatt.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Mar-A-Lago Search: Is America Being Gaslit about Trump?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 29:09


    Jason speaks with Batya Ungar-Sargon, Deputy Opinion Editor at Newsweek, about the federal raid on Mar-A-Lago — what we know, what we don't, and what comes next.In The Path of Abraham is out now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637583095Connect with Batya Ungar-Sargon:@bungarsargonConnect with Jason Greenblatt:@GreenblattJDhttps://www.jasongreenblatt.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Israel & its Arab Neighbors Work Together to Save Afghans (feat. Yotam Polizer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 33:27


    Jason speaks with Yotam Polizer, Global CEO of IsraAID, about his work in Afghanistan since the withdrawal of US troops 1 year ago.In The Path of Abraham is out now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637583095Connect with Jason Greenblatt:@GreenblattJDhttps://www.jasongreenblatt.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Correcting the Media Record on Saudi Arabia, Israel and Iran (feat. Mohammed Alyahya)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 24:02


    Mohammed Alyahya, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute and Fellow at Harvard's Belfer Center, joins Jason to discuss foreign policy and western media coverage of today's Middle East. In The Path of Abraham is out now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637583095Connect with Jason Greenblatt:@GreenblattJDhttps://www.jasongreenblatt.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Passports, Jerusalem, and Ice Cream Diplomacy (feat. Alyza Lewin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 46:14


    Jason interviews Alyza D. Lewin, President of the Louis D. Brandeis Center and co-founder and partner at Lewin & Lewin, LLP, about her impactful work. In The Path of Abraham is out now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637583095Connect with Jason Greenblatt:@GreenblattJDhttps://www.jasongreenblatt.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    What You Need To Know About China, Taiwan and the US

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 24:00


    Jason does a deep dive into Speaker Nancy Pelosi's unannounced trip to Taiwan, and its significance in a long history of confusing American policies in the Indo-Pacific. In The Path of Abraham is out now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637583095Connect with Jason Greenblatt:@GreenblattJDhttps://www.jasongreenblatt.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Deep Trouble: The Looming Threat of a Nuclear Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 13:19


    Jason lays out the state of western diplomacy with Iran, and the potential geopolitical catastrophe that could ensue if Iran is allowed to become a nuclear state.In The Path of Abraham is out now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637583095Connect with Jason Greenblatt:@GreenblattJDhttps://www.jasongreenblatt.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    North Korea and Iran: A Grave Threat to Humanity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 15:03


    Jason recounts a recent trip to South Korea, and draws comparisons between the political dynamic in the Korean Peninsula and those in the Middle East. In The Path of Abraham is out now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637583095Connect with Jason Greenblatt:@GreenblattJDhttps://www.jasongreenblatt.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Joe Biden's Misleading Washington Post Opinion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 16:57


    Jason Greenblatt gives his take on President Joe Biden's Opinion piece in the Washington Post and his unwillingness to admit he needs Saudi Arabia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    What to Know About Investing in Saudi Arabia Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 23:22


    Dr. Saad Alshahrani, Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs and Investment Studies and Deputy Minister for Investment Promotion (Acting) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Mixed Use Meets World Heritage At Diriyah (feat. Jerry Inzerillo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 31:44


    Jason speaks with Jerry Inzerillo, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Diriyah Gate project, about an effort to transform a World Heritage Site into a mixed-use "lifestyle destination." More about Diriyah Gate and Vision 2030: https://www.vision2030.gov.sa/v2030/v2030-projects/diriyah-gate/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Building the Future of Saudi Arabia at NEOM (feat. Nadhmi al-Nasr)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 25:10


    Jason interviews Nadhmi al-Nasr, CEO of NEOM, about the futuristic smart city destination under development just north of the Red Sea. More information about NEOM: https://www.neom.com/Preorder In the Path of Abraham on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637583095Connect with Jason Greenblatt:@GreenblattJDhttps://www.jasongreenblatt.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Introducing Special Coverage From Saudi Arabia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 1:30


    Jason previews a special miniseries covering a trip to Saudi Arabia — and a celebration of its people, its economy, and its place in a changing Middle East.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Key Fact Omitted from Washington Post Opinion on Saudi Arabia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 13:36


    In a brief monologue, Jason tackles the logical holes — and a major disclosure missing — from a recent editorial in the Washington Post. Read that article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/05/26/saudi-arabia-united-states-relations-biden-repression-conditions/Preorder In the Path of Abraham on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637583095Connect with Jason Greenblatt:@GreenblattJDhttps://www.jasongreenblatt.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    First Covid, Now Monkeypox: Zoonotic Diseases and the Path Forward (feat. Dominic Jermey)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 21:42


    Dominic Jermey, former diplomat and current Director general of the Zoological Society of London, joins Jason to discuss how humans interact with our neighbors in nature. Where do zoonotic diseases begin, and how can we stop them from raging through the human population – if we can at all? And are zoos an ethical way to educate?Preorder In the Path of Abraham on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637583095Connect with Jason Greenblatt: @GreenblattJDhttps://www.jasongreenblatt.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Anonymous Leakers - Destructive or Essential to Democracy?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 43:33


    On this special edition of The Diplomat, Jason sits down with three different guests, Matt Hiltzik, Ari Fleischer, and Jonathan Swan, to get their perspective on the ethics of leaking classified information like the recent Supreme Court leak. Each from the perspective of their individual careers as a PR manager, a former White House Press Secretary, and a journalist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Jonathan Swan of Axios on Politics, Ukraine, Journalism, & More

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 35:07


    Jason Greenblatt sits down with award winning journalist Jonathan Swan to discuss how he became a journalist, his experience as one, and how he sees things playing out politically for both parties ahead of the midtermsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    What is The Future of Investing Looks Like in Our Messy World

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 32:54


    Jason Greenblatt sits down with John Medved, CEO at OurCrowd, an investment platform. The two discuss how the investment community has faired through covid and Ukraine's invasion, as well as the future of work, and food and water tech start-upsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Food & Water Security, Energy Prices, & Climate Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 25:32


    On this episode of The Diplomat, Jason Greenblatt sits down with Her Excellency Mariam Almheiri, United Arab Emirates Minister of Climate Change and Environment. The two discuss how she got this position and what she and her department are doing to promote clean energy in the UAE.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Twitter & Elon Musk: Free Speech vs. Censorship

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 16:02


    In this episode Jason Greenblatt talks about Elon Musk's offer to acquire Twitter, through the lens of a Washington Post article.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Louvre Abu Dhabi & the UAE Art Scene

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 24:30


    Jason Greenblatt sits down with Manuel Rabaté, the director of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, to discuss what made the Louvre want to expand outside of France, why it decided on Abu Dhabi, and what to expect from the museum. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The World Is a Mess, Russia & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 20:41


    On today's episode of The Diplomat, Jason Greenblatt sits down with Jeremy Bash to discuss Russia, North Korea, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Vera Greenblatt on Squishies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 6:21


    On this bonus edition of The Diplomat, Jason Greenblatt sits down with his 11-year old daughter Vera to discuss one of her favorite hobbies. Making small stress balls called "squishy". Jason dives deep into the creation, environmental impact, and effect on our nation's education system that this phenomenon is creatingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Russia & the New Global Supply Chain Order

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 20:58


    Jason Greenblatt sits down with Ami Daniel of Windward to discuss how the war in Ukraine is effecting the global supply chain. And how worried should we be about global access to oil and food as the war drags on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Responding to The Atlantic‘s Crown Prince MBS Profile - The Diplomat Special Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 26:45


    On this special episode of The Diplomat, Jason Greenblatt responds to The Atlantic's recent profile on Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He discusses how Graeme Wood's article missed with it's messaging and how ultimately we should let Saudi Arabia decide for itself what they think of MBS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Netflix's "Fauda" with Co-Creator Avi Issacharoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 29:24


    On this episode of The DIplomat, Jason Greenblatt sits down with the co-creator of the hit Netflix series "Fauda" to discuss the show's success and how it draws inspiration from the real life Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Gaza, Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, Lebanon, drugs and moreSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Missiles Don't Care if You're Arab or Jewish

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 37:19


    Recording from the King David hotel in Israel, Jason Greenblatt continues his conversation with Emily Schrader and Yousef Haddad from "Headlines with the Haddad's." They discuss life as an Israeli Arab, and if the differences between Israeli Arabs and Israeli Jews are as stark as the media makes it seem.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Arab Israeli, Not Palestinian - Yousef Haddad

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 18:15


    While in Israel, Jason Greenblatt (and two of his kids) sat down with Emily Schrader and Yoseph Haddad, cohosts of the Headlines with the Haddads web series, to discuss life as an Arab Israeli in Israeli and misconceptions people have between them and the Palestinians See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Ukraine Invasion from a Middle East Perspective - The Diplomat Special Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 17:06


    On this special edition of The Diplomat, Jason Greenblatt offers insight as to how the invasion of Ukraine is effecting the Middle East and offers an explanation for the region's response to the conflict.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    What is Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 30:48


    Jason Greenblatt sits down with the United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Omar Sultan Al Olama. The two discuss what responsible development of AI looks like and how the UAE is using AI to advance their nation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Ukraine Invasion and NATO's Response - The Diplomat Special Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 14:32


    On this special edition of The Diplomat, Jason Greenblatt discusses the recent invasion of Ukraine by the Russians and reacts to NATO and President Biden's response effort. He also touches on Trump's recent comments on Putin and Russia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Politicization of the Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 28:15


    Jason Greenblatt sits down with Dr. Scott Atlas, former special coronavirus advisor to President Trump, to discuss the dangers of politicizing the scientific process. And how bureaucracy and science interact in Washington.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Road to the World Cup Qatar

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 22:48


    Jason Greenblatt sits down with Nasser Al-Khater, the CEO of the FIFA World Cup Qatar. The two discuss everything that it took to bring the FIFA World Cup to Qatar and what fans should look forward to when coming to Qatar this November. They also talk about what it means for Qatar to be the first Middle Eastern country to host the World Cup See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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