Podcasts about Israelis

Operation Roaring Lion, now in its fourth week, has been a striking display of military coordination between the United States and Israel. Building on the success of decapitating Iran's senior leadership, crippling its navy, and degrading its ability to terrorize its neighbors, U.S. and Israeli leaders are now weighing Tehran's rhetoric against the reality of its diminished capabilities. Rumors of a “split” in priorities between Washington and Jerusalem, particularly claims that President Trump is quickly seeking a “off-ramp”, misread the resolve of both nations and fail to see the bigger picture at hand. In the remaining weeks, what objectives remain? Where do U.S. and Israeli missions converge or diverge? And what will ultimately signal their success?Ambassador Leiter officially assumed his role as Israel's Ambassador to Washington on January 27, 2025. Among his prominent roles, he served as an advisor to the late Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, Chief of Staff to then-Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Education, and Acting Chairman of the Israel Ports Company. Beyond government, Leiter was affiliated with think tanks such as the Kohelet Policy Forum and the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, where he focused on issues like Israeli sovereignty, security strategy, and critiques of the Oslo Accords.Read the transcript here.Subscribe to our Substack here.

A vision long embedded in Israeli politics is coming into clearer view. We look at the "Greater Israel" project – where it comes from, how it has shaped Israeli policy and territorial ambitions over time, and what it helps explain about Israel’s actions across the region. In this episode: Nour Odeh (@nour_odeh), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker and Chloe K. Li, with Tuleen Barakat, Catherine Nouhan, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Rick Rush mixed this episode. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Chloe K. Li, Alexandra Locke, Catherine Nouhan, Alex Roldan, and Noor Wazwaz. Our host is Malika Bilal. Our editorial intern is Tuleen Barakat. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Like all Israelis, Fabian is experiencing the ongoing US-Israel war against Iran first-hand. We hear that his area of the country has been more battered of late, and that his onsite reporting from a crater caused by a several-hundred-kilogram warhead yesterday. We turn to the IDF's airstrikes on Iran and what it is targeting now that the vast majority of military targets have been struck. Who turned out the lights in Iran yesterday? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that Israel would capture additional territory in southern Lebanon to expand a security zone on Israel’s northern border, as the Israel Defense Forces expanded its ground operation against the Hezbollah terror group. Fabian explains what this could look like. We learn about the IDF's Alipinist Unit -- IDF soldiers on skis -- who conducted a rare border crossing in snowy mountains from Syria to Lebanon. The IDF is pulling out the Menashe Regional Brigade’s 941st “Netzah Israel” Battalion, a reserve unit made up mostly of former soldiers of the Kfir Brigade’s ultra-Orthodox Netzah Yehuda Battalion, from the West Bank. We learn why. And finally, we hear what is happening on the ground in Gaza as operations continue there. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Iranian missile attack sparks blaze in chemical plant, fears of hazardous leak Blackouts hit parts of Tehran as Israel conducts strikes in Iran amid peace talks PM says Israel to expand south Lebanon buffer zone as IDF pushes deeper into territory IDF chief: Detention, alleged assault of CNN crew in West Bank ‘grave ethical incident’ IDF pulls entire battalion from West Bank action after alleged assault of CNN crew Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Gabriella Jacobs and edited by Ari Schlacht. IMAGE: A poster shows former Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, at the site of a destroyed house that was hit in an Israeli airstrike in Sarafand village, south Lebanon, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Trump use ground troops to secure the Strait of Hormuz? How would Iran defend itself in a ground war against the U.S.? Would IDF forces join the U.S.? Iranian analyst Kamran, and Israeli analyst Margot join Tony.

On this day, 30 March 1976, a general strike and mass protests were launched in Palestine and by Palestinian citizens of Israel in protest at the Israeli government seizing large amounts of land owned by Palestinians in Galilee in order to construct Jewish settlements and military facilities. A solidarity strike took place in most Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon. There were widespread clashes with security forces, and six unarmed demonstrators were shot by police and the military, with around 100 people wounded and hundreds of others arrested. The protests, and anger at the repression galvanised a sense of Palestinian solidarity in the area, and sparked greater agitation for Palestinian rights. While the expropriation plan was successful in proportionately reducing the Arab population of Galilee from 92% down to 72%, significant expropriations of land in the area largely ceased in the 1980s. 30 March is now commemorated annually in Palestine and by Palestinians in Israel as Land Day with demonstrations and general strikes. More information, sources and map: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/10311/general-strike-in-palestineOur work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History

After the House rejected a Senate bill to end the DHS shutdown, Jon Karl interviews Chris Van Hollen about the fallout, and what comes next in the Iran war; As the only Iranian-American Democrat in Congress, Yassamin Ansari sits down with Jon Karl to discuss her perspective on the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With talks under way in Islamabad to end the war in the Middle East, we'll hear from Pakistan's former ambassador to the US.Also on the programme: we hear from Myanmar where the global energy crisis has left kilometres-long queues at petrol stations; and veteran Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgard reflects on his latest Oscar-winning film Sentimental Value.(Photo: The USS Tripoli (LHA-7) amphibious assault ship enters the Singapore Strait, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Singapore, March 17, 2026. REUTERS/Edgar Su)

On CNN's State of the Union, White House Border Czar Tom Homan joins Jake to discuss the chaos at US airports and Congress' failure to reach a deal to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. Next, Democratic Sen. Andy Kim joins Jake to discuss what, if anything, Congress is doing to end the impasse after House Republicans blocked a Senate deal to end the shutdown. Then, Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace, Democratic Congressman Suhas, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, and CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison debate the failed DHS shutdown deal, President Trump weighing deploying US service members into Iran, and the “No Kings” protests. After, CNN's Jeremy Diamond reports on Israeli settler violence in the West Bank and a frightening incident when Israeli troops violently detained him and his CNN crew there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week: 179 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 692 Palestinians in Gaza. Yemeni Houthis launch missile attacks on Israel. Israel expands ground offensive in Lebanon. Israeli soldiers accused of torturing toddler. Israel has killed at least 72,268 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023. In this episode: Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Correspondent Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum, (@abuoazzum) Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent Zeina Khodr, (@ZeinakhodrAljaz) Al Jazeera Correspondent Nida Ibrahim, (@nida_journo), Al Jazeera correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Health editor Diana Bletter and environmental reporter Sue Surkes join host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. With the northern city of Kiryat Shmona and surrounding towns facing constant fire from Hezbollah rockets, Bletter reports on the sense of desolation and concern from residents that the IDF won't finish the job in Lebanon, requiring them to go through another round of war in another six months' time. Surkes discusses Israeli organizational efforts to help the Arab community in the north build emotional resilience during wartime, given concerns over a lack of adequate shelter in their communities and the terrible wave of internal violence. After the Health Ministry budget was cut by $20 million, Bletter reports on fundraising efforts by Israeli hospitals, which are running their operations underground during the war. Finally, Surkes briefly examines how birds struggle to breed in open spaces amid the noise pollution from nearby roads. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Northern residents concerned IDF won’t be allowed to ‘finish the job’ against Hezbollah In mixed Haifa, weary residents face near-constant Iranian and Hezbollah missile fire Facing violence on all fronts, Arab Israelis are unprecedentedly open to mental health help As Iranian missiles rain down, hospitals scramble to raise funds for underground shelters Road racket killing the mood for birds breeding in half of Israel’s open spaces – study Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht. IMAGE: Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a missile fired from Lebanon toward Israel caused damage in Kiryat Shmona, March 24, 2026. (Ayal Margolin/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Un missile houthiste a frappé près de l'aéroport de Tel-Aviv, provoquant des tensions accrues et des représailles israéliennes au Yémen.Traduction: A Houthi missile struck near Tel Aviv airport, escalating tensions and prompting Israeli retaliatory strikes in Yemen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, we sit with Libby Lenkinski, Founder and President of Albi, a fund, institute, and lab built on one belief: that art is not an accessory to change, it is the spark.After years in movement spaces, Libby turned toward culture as the ground where possibility is first imagined. What she is building with Albi is not just support for artists, but an infrastructure for imagination. A commitment to the idea that creativity can open what politics alone cannot.Some stories don't just move you. They change you. Through its ⁠Film and Television Fund⁠, its ⁠Palestinian Creatives Pipeline⁠ in collaboration with Jalal Masarwa and Rosalin Agbaria, and its ⁠Fáros Fellows program⁠, Albi pours itself into the stories that humanize, that ache, and that stay with you long after the screen goes dark. This is what Libby describes as "Creative Defiance." A refusal to accept a world where empathy is scarce and imagination is limited. A belief that art can reach where argument fails, and move people before they know they are ready to be moved.Show notes:At the time of recording this episode, 4 Albi-supported films were shortlisted at the Oscars: Holding Liat, The Voice of Hind Rajab, Coexistence, My Ass!, and Children No More: Were and Are Gone. Two of them were eventually nominated for Academy Awards: Children No More: Were and Are Gone for Best Documentary Short Film and The Voice of Hind Rajab for Best International Feature Film. In addition, here is the open letter by Avigail Sperber mentioned in the episode in relation to the cultural boycott of Israeli  films, or any kind of association with Israeli films.Films / Shows Mentioned in the EpisodeArab Labor Our BoysFive Broken CamerasWaltz with BashirUnorthodoxUnder African SkiesArna's ChildrenDisclaimer: This episode was recorded on January 6, 2026. The facts presented in this episode reflect what was known at the time, but new information may have since come to light. Similarly, the opinions expressed by the hosts were shaped by our perspectives at the time of recording and may have evolved as events unfolded. Please note that engagement with our guests does not imply endorsement, and the views expressed by our guests do not necessarily represent our beliefs, either on or off our platform. What has not changed is our commitment to a just and united future.Credits​Sponsored by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Albi World⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Hosts / Executive Producers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amira Mohammed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ibrahim Abu Ahmad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Associate Producer / Editor / Audio Mix: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Evelyn Uzan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Original Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layan Hawila⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Support her journey as a music therapy student at Berklee​Filming: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nissan Film Production⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Branding: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sophie Cooke⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Animation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Santiago Gomez⁠⁠

Roger Mitchell: In this episode of The Confessional, Roger Mitchell sits down with Tal Brown — Israeli-born Silicon Valley AI entrepreneur, former army intelligence tech architect, and the man behind Zone7's groundbreaking injury-prediction platform — for a deeply human conversation about integrity, sacrifice, and what it costs to chase your ambitions across continents. A true “third culture kid,” Tal reflects on leaving family behind to go build in the Bay Area, and the reality of being an Israeli and a Jew in 2026. Tal (and Roger) also reflect on selling B2B sportech into a sector that often doesn't actually have the desire to change. This alone is essential listening  for all those hoping to make a career in sport innovation. Raw, honest, principled, and quietly philosophical — this one stays with you. Brought to you by Lockroom.

As the holiest week for Catholics and Christians around the world begins today on this Palm Sunday, the first American Pope had some powerful words for U.S. and Israeli leaders: “Cease Fire!” Pope Leo told his faithful that it’s absurd to claim that problems and disagreements can be resolved through war, while Hegseth prayed for “overwhelming violence” to our enemies. Meantime, significant preparations have been made to escalate the conflict with Iran, the U.S sending 2500 more troops to the region before President Trump makes his decision whether to begin a ground invasion.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the editor-in-chief and co-founder of 5Pillars, Roshan Muhammed Salih. Topics of discussion include: Roshan's personal experience of Iran and Iranian people. How popular is the current leadership? Is Iran winning the war so far, and was this war inevitable? How much stockpile and capability does Iran have left, and do they have a nuclear bomb? Iran's war strategy, the Straits of Hormuz, global economy and World War Three. Why is Roshan so optimistic about Iran's military strategy when its leadership is being taken out and the country is being decimated? Is targeting GCC states legitimate, and are they secretly backing the war? What is the future of American bases in the region? How popular is Sunni support for Iran? Will Sunnis ever forgive Iran and Hezbollah over Syria and Iraq? Is Iran really fighting for Palestine or for itself? How will the war in Iran impact Shia communities in Britain and across the western diaspora? What is the end game for Iran, Israel and the U.S.? FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

Journalist Daoud Kuttab examines how Israel has used global attention on Iran to intensify settler violence and expand the seizure of Palestinian land in the West Bank. He also describes how attacks and harassment by the Israeli government and settlers against Palestinian Christians have increased, targeting their towns and villages as well as churches, schools, and other religious institutions. Kuttab is a former Ferris Professor of Journalism at Princeton University and the publisher of Milhilard.org, a platform dedicated to the Christian community in Jordan and Palestine. He currently serves as Senior Communications Officer for the World Evangelical Alliance. He is the author of several books, most recently State of Palestine NOW.

Send us Fan MailJournalist, author, academic and editor of the news site The Palestine Chronicle, Ramzy Baroud discusses the connections between the Israeli-U.S. war on Iran, Israel's war in Lebanon and Israeli actions in the Occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip. 

Subscribe now for access to all of our specials and to avoid ads. Derek speaks with journalist Afeef Nessouli about Israel's war on Lebanon and the political and social consequences. They talk discuss Israeli airstrikes and the ground invasion in southern Lebanon, mass displacement and humanitarian conditions, destruction of infrastructure and barriers to evacuation, Hezbollah's role as both military and political organization, public opinion toward Hezbollah, the weakness of the Lebanese government, sectarian tensions and external manipulation, and grassroots relief efforts amid the crisis. You can support affected Lebanese people at local organizations like Ahla Fawda, Nation Station and Truth Be Told. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement have launched a missile strike on Israel for first time since the war began.The group says it fired a barrage of ballistic missiles "targeting sensitive Israeli military sites", after Israel says it intercepted a missile from Yemen. The intervention comes as Israel continues bombing Lebanon, aiming for the pro-Iranian Hezbollah, but catching many other Lebanese in its wake.Also in the programme: We'll hear from a mother and son forced apart for years by the state because she was unmarried; Nepal's former prime minister under arrest just a day after the new government took power; and a former Haitian culture minister turned documentary maker on the prescience of George Orwell.(Photo shows a Houthi soldier operating a machine gun on a pickup truck in Sanaa, Yemen on 27 March 2026. Credit: Yahya Arhab/EPA)

The US needs to help Israel harm people or else the people who are mad about being harmed might harm Israelis. It's circular reasoning all the way through. Reading by Tim Foley.

Attacks across the Middle East have continued, with three journalists reported dead in an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon. Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has accused Russia of helping Iran attack the UK-US base on Diego Garcia. And: an 18 year old man is arrested after a historic mill building in Staffordshire is gutted by fire.

On the first day of US and Israeli attacks in Iran, a school bombing in the village of Minab that killed many children triggered global outrage. The World investigates another similar attack that also resulted in the death of children in the city of Lamerd that went mostly unnoticed. Also, a new amendment to the national security law in Hong Kong allows police to demand the password to a person's phone in order to search it. And, the British colonial-era diamond giant De Beers is now up for sale, and former African colonies, like Botswana, are looking to buy the company that long profited from their diamond mines. Plus, a new swing set celebrates a wacky border shared by two towns between the Netherlands and Belgium. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:03:01] Trump Has No Good Options — Walking Away Collapses the Petrodollar, Escalating Means Mass Casualties A detailed breakdown of the war's dead ends: a retreat hands Iran control of the Gulf and destroys what remains of the petrodollar, while escalation through a Karg Island invasion risks catastrophic US casualties against an enemy that has already rendered 13 bases uninhabitable. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:05:53] Iran Has Bombed Every US Base in the Middle East — Military Now Hiding in Hotels The New York Times confirms that all 13 US military bases across the Middle East are now virtually uninhabitable, with troops working remotely from hotels and civilian areas. Iran has accused the US of using civilians as human shields by dispersing personnel into populated areas. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:20:31] Army Raises Draft Age to 42 — Former Israeli Defense Minister Calls for US to Seize Karg Island The US Army has raised its maximum enlistment age from 35 to 42 as a sign of manpower strain, while former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant publicly calls for thousands of American troops to seize Karg Island — an operation his own analysis concedes would carry significant expected casualties. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:22:09] BlackRock CEO Does a U-Turn — Now Warns of Multi-Year Recession if Oil Stays Above $100 Larry Fink, who weeks ago called the Iran war a good long-term investment opportunity, has reversed course and now warns oil could remain above $100 per barrel for years, potentially hitting $150 and triggering a stark and steep global recession — while the United Airlines CEO is planning for $175. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:51:25] 36 States Have Laws Barring Criticism of Israel — US Soldier Investigated as National Security Threat for Anti-Israel Posts Glenn Greenwald details how 36 states legally prohibit government contractors from boycotting Israel — with no equivalent protection for any other country. A 20-year Army veteran is simultaneously revealed to be under investigation as a national security threat solely for anti-Israel social media posts. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:53:08] Tennessee State Senator Threatens Jewish Reporter on Camera for Asking About Israel Lobbying Tennessee State Senator Paul Rose physically threatened a Jewish journalist from Tennessee Holler on camera after being asked why he was introducing legislation to ban the word "Palestine" and replace it with "Judea and Samaria" — a bill traced directly to an Israeli annexation advocacy organization. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:59:04] UK Telegraph Scrubs Article on Christian Village's Ties to Hezbollah Under Pressure The Telegraph removed an article describing how a 6,000-strong Catholic Lebanese village formed strong bonds with Hezbollah after the group defended them from ISIS, provided medical care, electricity, and Christmas trees — with the deletion occurring the same day Israel announced plans to occupy southern Lebanon. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:01:49] Greater Israel Map: Israeli Soldier's Badge Shows Territory Spanning from Nile to Euphrates — 25x Current Size A detailed breakdown of the Greater Israel doctrine reveals an Israeli soldier's badge depicting a nation stretching from Egypt's Nile to Iraq's Euphrates — 25 times Israel's current territory, encompassing parts of seven sovereign nations where 120 million people live, with Finance Minister Smotrich caught on tape directing annexation without calling it annexation. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:18:43] Constitutional Scholar: Iran War Is Flatly Unconstitutional — War Powers Act Itself Has No Basis in the Constitution John Birch Society editor Gary Benoit argues that Article I, Section 8 assigns war-making power exclusively to Congress, that the War Powers Act is itself unconstitutional, and that the "gang of eight" briefing Rubio gave has no constitutional basis — with both House and Senate having voted to abdicate their war authority. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:26:20] AI Combined With NSA's Decades of Stored Data Now Enables Total Surveillance Retroactively NSA whistleblower William Binney's warning — that the agency was saving everything on everyone while waiting for computing power to analyze it — is presented as now fully realized, with AI providing the retroactive collation capability Binney warned about, timed precisely with the Blackburn AI bill centralizing control in Washington. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:29:32] ICE Given Absolute Immunity — The Same Template Used to Bypass Accountability During COVID The grant of absolute immunity to ICE agents is mapped directly onto the COVID-era template of using emergency declarations to bypass constitutional constraints, with each new emergency — public health, immigration, war — ratcheting the police state further while the Overton window shifts to normalize it. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:42:04] 1913: Progressive Income Tax, Federal Reserve, and Direct Senate Elections — Three Communist Manifesto Planks in One Year The argument is made that 1913 was the pivotal year the US became structurally communist, with the 16th Amendment, Federal Reserve, and 17th Amendment all derived from Marx's Communist Manifesto — with the 17th Amendment specifically destroying the constitutional firewall between state and federal power by eliminating state representation in the Senate. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

Germany says American and Iranian negotiators plan to meet in Pakistan, at the same time as reports suggest the US is to send 10,000 more troops to the Middle East. We get the latest and hear from victims of the strikes on Tehran.Also in the programme: will Cuba's economic near-collapse lead to political upheaval? We have a first-hand report from the island; and a unique eyewitness account of female sperm whales acting like midwives.(IMAGE: View of the Prime Minister's House building, as Pakistan offers to help mediate talks between the United States and Iran, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Islamabad, Pakistan March 25, 2026 / CREDIT: REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro)

Could Israeli public support for the war in Iran give Benjamin Netanyahu a boost before this year's elections? The vote will be the first chance for Israelis to have a say on their government since the Hamas-led attacks on 7 October 2023. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian's chief Middle East correspondent, Emma Graham-Harrison – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:03:01] Trump Has No Good Options — Walking Away Collapses the Petrodollar, Escalating Means Mass Casualties A detailed breakdown of the war's dead ends: a retreat hands Iran control of the Gulf and destroys what remains of the petrodollar, while escalation through a Karg Island invasion risks catastrophic US casualties against an enemy that has already rendered 13 bases uninhabitable. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:05:53] Iran Has Bombed Every US Base in the Middle East — Military Now Hiding in Hotels The New York Times confirms that all 13 US military bases across the Middle East are now virtually uninhabitable, with troops working remotely from hotels and civilian areas. Iran has accused the US of using civilians as human shields by dispersing personnel into populated areas. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:20:31] Army Raises Draft Age to 42 — Former Israeli Defense Minister Calls for US to Seize Karg Island The US Army has raised its maximum enlistment age from 35 to 42 as a sign of manpower strain, while former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant publicly calls for thousands of American troops to seize Karg Island — an operation his own analysis concedes would carry significant expected casualties. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:22:09] BlackRock CEO Does a U-Turn — Now Warns of Multi-Year Recession if Oil Stays Above $100 Larry Fink, who weeks ago called the Iran war a good long-term investment opportunity, has reversed course and now warns oil could remain above $100 per barrel for years, potentially hitting $150 and triggering a stark and steep global recession — while the United Airlines CEO is planning for $175. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:51:25] 36 States Have Laws Barring Criticism of Israel — US Soldier Investigated as National Security Threat for Anti-Israel Posts Glenn Greenwald details how 36 states legally prohibit government contractors from boycotting Israel — with no equivalent protection for any other country. A 20-year Army veteran is simultaneously revealed to be under investigation as a national security threat solely for anti-Israel social media posts. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:53:08] Tennessee State Senator Threatens Jewish Reporter on Camera for Asking About Israel Lobbying Tennessee State Senator Paul Rose physically threatened a Jewish journalist from Tennessee Holler on camera after being asked why he was introducing legislation to ban the word "Palestine" and replace it with "Judea and Samaria" — a bill traced directly to an Israeli annexation advocacy organization. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:59:04] UK Telegraph Scrubs Article on Christian Village's Ties to Hezbollah Under Pressure The Telegraph removed an article describing how a 6,000-strong Catholic Lebanese village formed strong bonds with Hezbollah after the group defended them from ISIS, provided medical care, electricity, and Christmas trees — with the deletion occurring the same day Israel announced plans to occupy southern Lebanon. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:01:49] Greater Israel Map: Israeli Soldier's Badge Shows Territory Spanning from Nile to Euphrates — 25x Current Size A detailed breakdown of the Greater Israel doctrine reveals an Israeli soldier's badge depicting a nation stretching from Egypt's Nile to Iraq's Euphrates — 25 times Israel's current territory, encompassing parts of seven sovereign nations where 120 million people live, with Finance Minister Smotrich caught on tape directing annexation without calling it annexation. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:18:43] Constitutional Scholar: Iran War Is Flatly Unconstitutional — War Powers Act Itself Has No Basis in the Constitution John Birch Society editor Gary Benoit argues that Article I, Section 8 assigns war-making power exclusively to Congress, that the War Powers Act is itself unconstitutional, and that the "gang of eight" briefing Rubio gave has no constitutional basis — with both House and Senate having voted to abdicate their war authority. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:26:20] AI Combined With NSA's Decades of Stored Data Now Enables Total Surveillance Retroactively NSA whistleblower William Binney's warning — that the agency was saving everything on everyone while waiting for computing power to analyze it — is presented as now fully realized, with AI providing the retroactive collation capability Binney warned about, timed precisely with the Blackburn AI bill centralizing control in Washington. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:29:32] ICE Given Absolute Immunity — The Same Template Used to Bypass Accountability During COVID The grant of absolute immunity to ICE agents is mapped directly onto the COVID-era template of using emergency declarations to bypass constitutional constraints, with each new emergency — public health, immigration, war — ratcheting the police state further while the Overton window shifts to normalize it. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:42:04] 1913: Progressive Income Tax, Federal Reserve, and Direct Senate Elections — Three Communist Manifesto Planks in One Year The argument is made that 1913 was the pivotal year the US became structurally communist, with the 16th Amendment, Federal Reserve, and 17th Amendment all derived from Marx's Communist Manifesto — with the 17th Amendment specifically destroying the constitutional firewall between state and federal power by eliminating state representation in the Senate. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Trump Pulls Back From Escalating War, Extends Iran's “TOTAL DESTRUCTION” Deadline 10 More Days!  Meanwhile, The Israeli Lobby Is Demanding A FULL Ground Invasion As Oil Spikes Past $110

The Senate passes a bill to fund DHS and end the stalemate that's crippled many of the nation's airports. But will the House do the same? ... President Trump says he'll hold off on targeting Iranian energy sites for 10 days, but the Israeli defense minister says strikes on Iran will escalate and expand ... The DOJ goes before a judge to defend its seizure of 2020 election ballots in Georgia.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Jonathan Sarna is one of the most well-regarded historians in America and the Professor of American Jewish History at Brandeis University. He has written and edited over 30 books (which is more than we have read…combined) and is the expert on the Jews of America. We rate the American presidents on whether they liked or didn't like Jews, discuss how bad antisemitism really is today compared to the past, and learn why we have always been blamed for everything — historically speaking, of course.Also:* A brief detour into the history of… Sex and the City.* The Jews that don't eat Turkey.* Rehabbing Ulysses S. Grant.* It's always the fault of the Jews - even before it happens.* What Jews can learn from Feminists.* What is going on with Jewish Studies departments in academia?* Why many Jewish academics prefer to sit the antisemitism discussion out.* Who hasn't gotten an antisemitic letter from Richard Nixon??* Honest Abe lives up to his name.* How bad is it really?Oh hey guess who else wrote something? Honored to make my debut in National Review with a piece about Israeli wartime humor.Also, friend of the pod and previous guest Jen Brick Murtazashvili had a wonderful piece in the Washington Post today about what we get wrong about this war (a lot). Here's a gift link. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe

//The Wire//2300Z March 27, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: GULF WAR CONTINUES AS SHIPPING COMPANIES MAKE DEALS WITH IRAN. WAR IN LEBANON REMAINS INTENSE AS IDF NEARS LITANI ON THE EASTERN FRONT. AIRSTRIKES REPORTED AT TWO IRANIAN URANIUM PRODUCTION FACILITIES.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----  -International Events-Middle East: Offensive actions and targeting efforts by all sides were temporarily degraded last night as a major storm system descended on the region. A supercell storm system similar to a cyclone descended on the UAE last night, with severe flooding and high winds being reported throughout Dubai.After the weather cleared, major Iranian targeting efforts were reported throughout the region. Port facilitates were struck in Kuwait, and a large fire was observed at the parking apron used by American aircraft at Prince Sultan Airbase in Saudi Arabia, with the smoke plume being visible on Sentinel satellite imagery from this morning.Iran: This morning American/Israeli forces struck multiple nuclear production facilities. The Arak Heavy Water Facility (which was struck years ago) was struck again this morning, and the Yellowcake Refinery in Ardakan was also struck.Analyst Comment: The risk of radiological release at either facility is low, as Arak was not functional and Ardakan was not host to enriched Uranium itself. However, monitoring will continue as radioactive dust is likely to contaminate the local area to some degree, and time will tell how these threats develop as the strikes continue.Lebanon: Israeli forces continue their advance north toward the Litani River, as FPV drone attacks by Hezbollah become more significant. Two drone attacks on Israeli armored columns were reported last night, along the eastern axis of advance. Israeli forces along the eastern front have made the most progress toward the river, with IDF units being observed in the town of Taybeh this morning.Analyst Comment: Hezbollah's media group claims that a total of 21 Merkava tanks have been destroyed so far this campaign, however as always these numbers are usually overinflated. Concerning tank casualties, it's incredibly difficult to tell from a video clip if a vehicle was actually penetrated or not, and most of the clips provided by Hezbollah conveniently cut away before the tank's Trophy countermeasure system is activated. This means that counting destroyed/disabled tanks is mostly a wash. However, from the clips and reports on the ground, this is not an easy fight for the Israelis either. Anti-Tank Guided Missile attacks are a mainstay of Hezbollah, and these attacks have been effective in making the Israeli advance more costly than expected.-HomeFront-Iowa: Last night a major egg farm burned down in Corwith. The Hawkeye Pride egg production facility caught fire shortly after 6:00pm yesterday evening, which resulted in significant damage to the egg farm. Hawkeye Pride is one of the largest cage-free egg producers in the United States, and the extent of the damage to the henhouses has not yet been determined.California: Yesterday evening a blackout was reported in Orange County, mostly affecting the areas of Carlsbad and Encinitas, as well as areas south of Escondido. The cause of the electrical outage has not yet been reported, but services were mostly restored for many customers by sunrise.Florida: Following up on the recent IED threat to MacDill Air Force Base, two individuals have been identified as the culprits of the attack. Ann Mary Zheng and her brother Alen Zheng (both Chinese nationals) have been indicted on charges of emplacing the IED at the visitor's center on March 10th before it was discovered by authorities on March 16th. Mary Zheng was arrested on Wednesday after returning to the United States, while her brother remains in China.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Many nationstates have made th

Paris Marx is joined by Spencer Ackerman to discuss the US and Israeli war on Iran, including the history that led to this moment and what we might see from here.Spencer Ackerman is the author of Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump and the forthcoming book The Torture and Deliverance of Majid Khan. He also write the Forever Wars newsletter.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sign up for The Israel Guys Show Notes: https://theisraelguys.com/subscribe/ Check out Nate's vlog on The Israel Guys Volunteer channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FjDpNJiUGk&t=177s IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has issued a stark warning that the IDF could face collapse due to severe manpower shortages, as fighting intensifies across multiple fronts. In a 48 hour period this week, Hezbollah launched over 600 projectiles toward Israel, while Iran-backed attacks continue to test Israel's air defense systems. A direct hit from an Iranian missile strike on Arad has produced miraculous survival stories. All while Donald Trump has paused planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, signaling a narrow window for negotiations, while U.S. officials reportedly prepare contingency plans for a decisive escalation against Iran's strategic assets. On the ground, Israel is expanding its military posture in Lebanon, with Defense Minister Israel Katz declaring a long-term security zone reaching the Litani River. As diplomatic efforts stall and Iran issues sweeping demands the war now stands at a crossroads: escalation, negotiation, or stalemate. Inside Israel, new government measures targeting internal unrest highlight the growing strain of a prolonged, multi-front conflict.     Follow The Israel Guys on X: https://x.com/theisraelguys Join our Telegram channel: https://t.me/theisraelguys  

Here's a look at some headlines from the first 20 minutes of this "Round-Up" broadcast. Later on, listeners were given the opportunity to share their thoughts: --At 2:19am Eastern Time this morning, before adjourning for a 2 week recess, the U.S. Senate passed a bill approving Department of Homeland Security funds to pay TSA agents, but it excludes money for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol. --Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who is said to be leading diplomatic talks with the U.S., praised Hamas' October 7, 2023, massacre against Israel as a victory and recently threatened to, "...make the Persian Gulf run with the blood of invaders" if Washington targets regime assets on islands there. --Iran has rejected a 15 point cease-fire proposal from the U.S. while offering a 5 point counter-plan of their own. --Iran just released a video simulating a missile attack on the Statue of Liberty. --Iran's IRGC Navy Commander was targeted and killed in an Israeli attack. --Multiple Gulf and Arab states are taking a far more forceful posture concerning Iran. --President Trump extended, by 10 days, possible attacks on Iran's energy sector. --The Pentagon is considering sending up to an additional 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East according to a senior defense official. --The Saudi Crown Prince has been pushing President Trump to continue the war with Iran. --Russia is sending drones and other equipment to Iran this month. --President Putin of Russia reportedly has asked the nation's ultra-wealthy oligarchs to donate funds to help boost the nation's dwindling military budget.

As Israel expands its war across the region, Lebanon is once again in the crosshairs.Israeli officials are openly calling for pushing the border to the Litani River, annexing southern Lebanon, and preventing displaced civilians from returning. At the same time, the country is being bombed, depopulated, and pushed toward internal collapse.So what is Israel actually trying to achieve?In this episode of Dispatches, Rania Khalek speaks with Karim Makdisi, co-host of the Makdisi Street podcast and Associate Professor of International Politics at the American University of Beirut.They discuss: -Israel's long-term ambitions in southern Lebanon-Whether this is a plan for annexation or permanent control-Hezbollah's actual strength after 2024-Lebanon's internal divisions and the role of the army-The risk of civil strife and regional escalationThis isn't Israel's first invasion of Lebanon, but the stakes may be higher than ever.

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Newly revealed emails and records show that Jeffrey Epstein was directly involved in facilitating security arrangements for a Manhattan apartment linked to former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. The communications indicate that Israeli security personnel were granted access to the property, conducted sweeps, and installed surveillance systems, all with coordination from Epstein's team. These actions were described as standard protective measures for a high-profile political figure, but the level of access and cooperation has drawn attention to how closely Epstein was interacting with foreign government-linked operatives and why he was positioned to assist in such sensitive matters.The disclosures have reignited broader questions about whether Epstein's network extended into intelligence circles, particularly involving Israel. Various claims and past accounts are referenced suggesting he may have functioned as a conduit for gathering leverage on powerful individuals, though no definitive evidence is presented confirming formal ties to any intelligence agency. What emerges instead is a pattern of proximity—Epstein operating in spaces that intersected with political power, security operations, and international influence—leaving unresolved questions about the true scope of his relationships and the extent to which they were ever fully investigated.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Was Epstein working for Israeli intelligence? Mail show explores his close relationship with ex-PM, Israeli security in his Manhattan home...and emails about obtaining Mossad agents | Daily Mail Online

While at war with Iran and a civilian population under missile attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government “has been working relentlessly towards the goal of making the public sphere of Israel more religious, its governance more autocratic, and the chances of replacing its leader slimmer,” Haaretz editor-in-chief Aluf Benn said on the Haaretz Podcast. The push for the anti-democratic judicial coup and empowerment of ultra-Orthodox autonomy “hasn't changed despite October 7,” Benn said. He observed that it had slowed significantly on that date, but today, the massacre and ensuing war has given Netanyahu “even more motivation” to “escape any responsibility and accountability for October” as he looks ahead to the election scheduled for this fall. In Benn’s wide-ranging conversation with podcast host Allison Kaplan Sommer on the four-week-old war and its impact on Israeli politics and society, Benn pointed out that the effort was not unusual, with many examples of wartime leaders taking advantage of “less public resistance” to consolidate their power. “Governments at war use it to limit civil liberties. We see it in Russia in the past four years, very visibly, where the last remaining bastions of some sort of opposition to President Putin have been wiped out.” Read more: Netanyahu Says Israel 'Expanding' Lebanon Buffer Zone as Country's Death Toll Crosses 1,000 Stand-in Justice Minister Formally Recommends That President Herzog Pardon Netanyahu Israel Preparing to Shift Pace, Targets of Iran Strikes if Trump Announces Cease-fire Op-ed by Aluf Benn: The Strange Case of Dr. Bibi and Mr. Benjamin Analysis by Anshel Pfeffer: In Iran, the Netanyahu Doctrine Is Now Facing Its Ultimate Test See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy dives into a thought-provoking conversation with Daniel, a veteran of the IDF Special Forces, living in Tel Aviv with his family. They discuss life in Israel during the current war, where Daniel shares his experiences and insights on the daily life of a family living in a war zone. From the importance of the Home Front Command app to the resilience of the Israeli people, Daniel opens up about the realities of living under constant threat. Mandy also shares her own thoughts on the No King's protests and the importance of understanding the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. And Mandy is joined by Jack Corrigan to preview the 2026 Rockies season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy speaks with Daniel, and Israeli man and former IDF Special Forces soldier, who is living in Tel Aviv with his young family as the war rages on. He gives a great perspective on what it's like to live in Israel, both during active wartime and non-active war time. The interview was interrupted by a ballistic missile attack, something that rattled Mandy far more than it rattled Daniel. They talk about Israel's perspective on why this is the final war, why Iran's regime must be toppled and how citizens of Israel of all faiths and backgrounds manage day to day life when missiles are raining down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are now nearly a month into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. The conflict has lasted much longer than some energy experts initially expected — and it has built up an unprecedented crisis that is set to cascade from Asia to the rest of the world.On this episode of Shift Key, Rob chats in Houston with Karim Fawaz, an oil and refineries expert and a director in the energy and natural resources group at S&P Global Energy.Rob and Karim discuss whether the world is already locked into an energy crisis — even if Trump ends the war now. They also talk about why jet fuel has been particularly hard hit and how this crisis could reshape the long-term trajectory of the energy industry — and even of climate change itself.This episode was recorded on the sidelines of CERAWeek by S&P Global, the big annual energy conference in Houston, Texas. Shift Key is hosted by Robinson Meyer, the founding executive editor of Heatmap News.You can find a full transcript of the episode here.Mentioned:Previously on Shift Key: Why the Iran War Is a Warning for Natural GasAlso on Heatmap: The Energy Supply Shock of the Iran War Changes Everything--This episode of Shift Key is sponsored by …Accelerate your clean energy career with Yale's online certificate programs. Explore the 10-month Financing and Deploying Clean Energy program or the 5-month Clean and Equitable Energy Development program. Use referral code HeatMap26 and get your application in by the priority deadline for $500 off tuition to one of Yale's online certificate programs in clean energy. Learn more at cbey.yale.edu/online-learning-opportunities.Music for Shift Key is by Adam Kromelow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ghost delivers a packed breakdown of escalating geopolitical tensions, starting with developments surrounding the Iran conflict and how recent narratives are shaping public perception. He examines comments from CPAC Hungary, including Steve Bannon's remarks on divisions within MAGA, and what those fractures signal about the current political landscape. The conversation then shifts into deeper analysis of Israel's military position, highlighting reports of severe strain on manpower, overreliance on reservists, and warnings of potential internal instability or even mutiny as multiple fronts—from Gaza and the West Bank to Lebanon and potentially Iran—stretch forces beyond their limits. Ghost also explores broader strategic implications, including the risks of prolonged conflict, the absence of viable negotiation partners, and how wartime decision-making impacts long-term geopolitical outcomes.

Fire Dome: The Iron Dome for Wildfires That Could Save Your Home or neighborhood.  Your home fire protection can't wait for a firetruck. Now it doesn't have to.Fire Dome is the autonomous wildfire defense technology every homeowner in a high-risk zone needs to know about. Inspired by Israel's Iron Dome, this off-grid cannon detects advancing fire, launches smart capsules to create a firebreak, and coats your structures against ember strikes — all before flames reach your property. One unit protects 70 acres. Fully automatic. 24/7.Host Jennifer Weissman sits down with Gadi Benjamini. Co-Founder & CEO  to discuss wildfire season 2026, disaster preparedness, climate resilience, and why homeowners insurance carriers are fleeing California, Colorado, and Hawaii — and how Fire Dome brings them back.After LA. After Maui. After Boulder. Fire prevention technology exists today.Israeli Trailblazers Show — Your life is better because of Israelis you've never met.https://www.fire-dome.com/https://pod.link/1585604285https://findinginspiration.substack.com/

The new book Yiddish in Israel: A History (Indiana UP, 2020) challenges the commonly held view that Yiddish was suppressed or even banned by Israeli authorities for ideological reasons, offering instead a radical new interpretation of the interaction between Yiddish and Israeli Hebrew cultures. Following the Israeli Yiddish scene through the history of the Yiddish press, Yiddish theater, early Israeli Yiddish literature, and high Yiddish culture, author Rachel Rojanski tells the compelling and yet unknown story of how Yiddish, the most widely used Jewish language in the pre-Holocaust world, fared in Zionist Israel, the land of Hebrew. Join us for a discussion of this book with Rachel Rojanski in conversation with Rachel Brenner, Shachar Pinsker, and Sunny Yudkoff. This book talk originally took place on May 27, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Jeffrey Epstein's saga was never just the story of a sex-trafficking billionaire; it was the story of how power, intelligence, and money fuse into a single machine of influence. Documents released by the House Oversight Committee and reporting from outlets such as Drop Site revealed that Epstein's Manhattan apartment hosted figures like Yoni Koren, a senior Israeli intelligence officer tied to former Prime Minister Ehud Barak. Leaked emails and calendar entries show wire transfers, coded errands, and meetings that overlapped with Barak's dealings with former CIA Director Leon Panetta and other defense officials. These records—paired with years of silence from major media—suggest that Epstein operated as a broker of access, moving seamlessly between finance, technology, and national-security circles while prosecutors, politicians, and governments looked the other way.Behind the procedural delays and partisan noise in Washington lies the same motive that shielded Epstein in life: protection of the powerful. The stalled congressional vote to release the full, unredacted “Epstein files” reflects bipartisan fear of what the documents might confirm—that the scandal wasn't an anomaly but a glimpse of how the modern intelligence economy actually works. Epstein's homes, jets, and investments formed a web where blackmail, espionage, and profit overlapped. Whether he acted as asset or opportunist remains unproven, but the surviving records make clear that his network touched the highest levels of state and corporate power. What's at stake in the fight over those files isn't gossip—it's the map of a system built to ensure that truth itself remains classified.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, Operation Epic Fury, is nearly one-month old and the shadow of another war looms over this one: Operation Iraqi Freedom, George W. Bush's 2003 invasion of Iraq.Today on Front Burner, a documentary about the Iraq war and its parallels and differences with what is happening now. Featuring interviews with three veteran reporters: Jane Arraf, Jonathan Landay, and Jeremy Bowen.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

It has been a month since Israel, along with the US, launched strikes on Iran, leading the Middle East into yet another conflict it tried to avoid. Iran has responded by firing waves of missiles and drones, mostly towards its Gulf neighbours but also at Israel, where attacks have become increasingly disruptive. While the American public are largely divided over the war, in Israel, surveys showed the majority were in favour, at least in the beginning. But weeks later, the cost is mounting. Some of the attacks have caused damage, injuries and deaths. People's daily routines and livelihoods have been affected. Meanwhile, Lebanon has once again been drawn into conflict. In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, host Nada AlTaher looks at the effects of the war on Israeli society and the state, and asks whether public support is starting to wane. She speaks to The National's Jerusalem correspondent Thomas Helm, Tel Aviv-based political analyst Dahlia Scheindlin and Danny Citrinowicz, senior fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies.

The new book Yiddish in Israel: A History (Indiana UP, 2020) challenges the commonly held view that Yiddish was suppressed or even banned by Israeli authorities for ideological reasons, offering instead a radical new interpretation of the interaction between Yiddish and Israeli Hebrew cultures. Following the Israeli Yiddish scene through the history of the Yiddish press, Yiddish theater, early Israeli Yiddish literature, and high Yiddish culture, author Rachel Rojanski tells the compelling and yet unknown story of how Yiddish, the most widely used Jewish language in the pre-Holocaust world, fared in Zionist Israel, the land of Hebrew. Join us for a discussion of this book with Rachel Rojanski in conversation with Rachel Brenner, Shachar Pinsker, and Sunny Yudkoff. This book talk originally took place on May 27, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:03:36] Philippines Declares National Emergency — Fuel Supplies Measured in Days, Not Months The Philippines has declared a national state of emergency due to war-related supply chain disruptions. Jet fuel reserves are down to 38 days, LPG to 23 days, with the IEA confirming the current disruption already exceeds the combined supply losses of both 1970s oil shocks. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:09:25] US Only Has Two Months of Rare Earths Left — Trump Cut the Supply Chain Before Securing a Domestic Source China's rare earth embargo following Trump's tariff war has left the US with approximately two months of the materials needed to manufacture precision guided weapons — the same weapons being consumed at record rates in the Iran campaign — with no domestic replacement source established. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:14:24] The Real Strategic Goal: US Control of All Major Oil Export Resources Outside Russia Analysis presented argues that the war's actual objective is to use Iran's destruction of Gulf State infrastructure as a pretext for the US to seize control of Middle Eastern oil resources — giving Washington the power to turn energy on or off for any country that resists its economic agenda. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:18:13] Bank of America Warns European Gas Could Jump 17-Fold — Mortgage-Sized Monthly Energy Bills Ahead Bank of America has warned that European natural gas prices could surge from 29 euros to as high as 500 euros this winter — a 17-fold increase — which would produce monthly energy bills potentially exceeding mortgage payments and trigger a full economic emergency across Europe and large parts of Asia. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:22:05] NASDAQ and NYSE Moving to Tokenize the Entire $126 Trillion Equity Market on Blockchain Wall Street's two largest exchanges are partnering with crypto platforms to tokenize the entire US equity market, with analysts warning this adds another layer of abstraction between investors and actual ownership — and that in a crisis, token holders would be last in line behind brokers and the Depository Trust Company. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:37:38] US Treasury Officially Declared the United States Insolvent — Media Missed It A Forbes headline reports that the US Treasury's own numbers amount to an official declaration of insolvency, with real debt estimated at $143 trillion rather than the reported $38–39 trillion when unfunded liabilities like Social Security are included. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:01:49] Trump Reversed on FISA 702 — Now Pushing Warrantless Surveillance He Campaigned Against Trump, who called for abolishing FISA Section 702 warrantless surveillance during his 2024 campaign, is now pushing to extend it — described as part of a broader pattern of paving the way for a police state, AI-driven technocracy, and permanent emergency powers under war conditions. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:20:00] Trump's FDA Chief Seamlessly Moved to Pfizer Board While Simultaneously on DoD Biodefense Contractor Board Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who approved COVID interventions under Trump, transitioned directly to Pfizer's board while simultaneously sitting on the board of a DoD-subsidized biomanufacturing firm — cited as the structural model now being replicated with glyphosate immunity and AI deregulation. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:23:04] Joe Kent's Resignation Torches the Bridge — FBI Investigation, Graham Calls Him a Traitor Joe Kent resigned from the National Counterterrorism Center directorship amid a firestorm, with Lindsey Graham and Laura Loomer immediately branding him an anti-Semite and traitor. The segment frames this as a loyalty litmus test revealing who in Washington serves Israeli interests over American ones. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:32:17] United Airlines CEO: Jet Fuel Has More Than Doubled — $11B Extra Annual Cost on Best Year of $5B Profit United Airlines CEO reports jet fuel costs have more than doubled in three weeks, projecting an additional $11 billion in annual fuel costs against a record best-year profit of under $5 billion — making current ticket prices structurally unsustainable and signaling imminent airline sector collapse. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:46:50] Scott Ritter: US Military Bases Across Seven Countries Are Being Evacuated — This Is a Military Collapse Former military intelligence officer Scott Ritter details the systematic evacuation of 13 US military bases across Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Syria, with Iran having destroyed the billion-dollar radar array that was the heart of the anti-missile defense system — calling Pentagon language about "strategic redeployment" an institutional deception. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:41:09] No Authorization, No Goals, No Plan — $200B Iran War Supplemental Sought With Zero Congressional Oversight The Iran war has entered its fourth week with no congressional authorization, no declared war, no stated strategic objectives, and no clarity from the Pentagon — while the White House is now requesting $200 billion in supplemental war funding that Republicans in both chambers have already voted not to weigh in on. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

Subscribe now for the full episode. Danny and Derek give you the latest on the war on Iran. They discuss Trump's failed peace proposal and shifting threats, mediation attempts involving regional actors, Iran's strategic position and deterrence problem, US troop deployments and potential military options, Israeli operations in Iran and Lebanon, Trump's claims about regime change and a mysterious “present,” reports of a possible Diego Garcia attack, sanctions relief on Iranian oil, and global economic effects including disruptions to the helium supply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices