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Best podcasts about Mark Weiss

Latest podcast episodes about Mark Weiss

Kan English
Foreign media demand access to Gaza to cover the war

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 9:54


Shortly after the start of the Gaza war the Foreign Press Association, which represents the foreign media working in Israel, petitioned the High Court, asking that journalists be allowed to enter the enclave. Israel is still denying access, except for limited tours accompanied by soldiers from the IDF spokesperson’s unit. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Nicolas Rouger, a member of the FPA board. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Israel's worst drought in a century

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 8:10


Israel is facing record-breaking temperatures and dwindling water sources, with northern streams drying up and the Water Authority sounding alarms over a severe drought. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Yuval Arbel from Tsalul, the Marine Campaign NGO dealing with water issues. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big 550 KTRS
CarneyShow 07.24.25 Brendan Wiese, Mark Weiss, Julie Buck, John Carney

The Big 550 KTRS

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 115:19


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Kan English
Is Macron's recognition of a Palestinian state such a bad thing?

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 8:34


The announcement by president Emmanuel that France would become the first Western member of the United Nations Security Council to recognize a Palestinian state in September has caused diplomatic ructions from the Middle East through Europe to Washington. Israel and its staunch supporter the United States have blasted France's move, branding it a reward for Hamas. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Omer Zanany, head of the joint policy unit of the Mitvim Institute and the Berl Katznelson Foundation. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BV Tonight
Scooters Leaving

BV Tonight

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 36:28


Another scooter company leaving Albuquerque plus Mark Weiss on the passing of Ozzy Ozbourne and Stephen Colbert gets canned by CBS on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Trump pulls the US out of UNESCO

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 8:47


President Trump is pulling the US out of UNESCO, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural organization , citing its anti-America and anti-Israel leanings as well as its woke agenda. Trump ordered a 90-day review of America’s presence in UNESCO back in February, with special emphasis on probing any “anti-Semitism or anti-Israel sentiment within the organization.” Upon conducting the review, administration officials took issue with UNESCO’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies as well as its pro-Palestinian and pro-China bias, a White House official said. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Prof Gerald Steinberg, founder and president of NGO Monitor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Are Israelis abroad in danger of arrest over war crime allegations?

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 7:03


Belgian police this week questioned two Israelis who had served in Gaza during the war and were attending a music festival in Belgium. They were questioned over allegations of serious violations of international humanitarian law but released after a few hours. The case was hailed as a “turning point in the global pursuit of accountability” by a Belgium-based group called the Hind Rajab Foundation, which has campaigned for the arrest of Israeli troops it accuses of war crimes and crimes against humanity. This wasn’t the first case when Israelis travelling abroad have been targeted. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Eran Shamir-Borer, Director of the Israel Democracy Institute’s Center for Security and Democracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
A nation traumatized by a never-ending war

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 10:28


Various groups of Israeli psychologists are holding an emergency conference tonight at Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square stressing the need to end the Gaza war and explaining how the war has impacted the whole of Israeli society , leading to a significant increase in depression and anxiety- an impact that could last for generations. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Prof Merav Roth, a psychoanalyst and clinical psychologist from Haifa university. (Photo:Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guitar Tales with Dave Cohen
Guitar Tales Classic: Rock Photographer Mark Weiss

Guitar Tales with Dave Cohen

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 46:52


With the passing of Ozzy, a few shows come to mind and this is one of them. Mark Weiss spent many years photographing the Prince of Darkness and shared many stories with us. So here is another classic episode as we remember and pay tribute to the legend that is Ozzy.

Kan English
Trump pulls the US out of UNESCO

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 8:48


President Trump is pulling the US out of UNESCO, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural organization , citing its anti-America and anti-Israel leanings as well as its woke agenda. Trump ordered a 90-day review of America’s presence in UNESCO back in February, with special emphasis on probing any “anti-Semitism or anti-Israel sentiment within the organization.” Upon conducting the review, administration officials took issue with UNESCO’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies as well as its pro-Palestinian and pro-China bias, a White House official said. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Prof Gerald Steinberg, founder and president of NGO Monitor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cliff Ravenscraft Show - Mindset Answer Man
775 - Deconstructing Personality: Breaking the Habit of Being Who You're Not

The Cliff Ravenscraft Show - Mindset Answer Man

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 58:31


In this episode, I reconnect with Mark Weiss, who originally joined me for Episode 772 of the podcast after accepting my challenge to read The Four Agreements and go deep with its wisdom. What follows is an unfiltered, soul-level conversation about the journey of deconstructing personality—of learning to recognize and dismantle the masks we've unconsciously worn for years. Mark vulnerably shares how he's been shifting his relationship with judgment, ownership, habit, and personal integrity. He talks about how reading the book helped him respond more calmly in his marriage, honor his word to himself, and begin dismantling the layers of identity shaped by childhood, culture, and survival mechanisms. We explore the difference between habits and choices, the power of conscious awareness, and the invitation to see deconstruction not as something “hard,” but as a sacred adventure in returning to the truth of who we are. This episode is for anyone who's ever said, “I want to change, but it's so hard,” or who's been caught in cycles of guilt and inertia. It's a reminder that every time we wake up to a patterned response, we have the power to chisel away another layer that doesn't belong. What if your transformation doesn't need to be heavy? What if it could be a joyful unraveling? This conversation is proof that it can.

Kan English
Is the BBC anti-Semitic? John Ware answers.

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 9:49


The BBC has recently been involved a number of controversies related to Israel. A documentary about Gaza was shelved after it was revealed that the 13-year-old narrator was the son of a Hamas deputy minister. Last month the BBC continued a live feed from the Glastonbury music festival after punk rapper Bob Vylan led chants of ‘Death to the IDF’ from the stage. Were these unfortunate errors of judgement or a symptom of an underlying anti-Semitism? KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with John Ware, a veteran investigative reporter who has made numerous BBC documentaries. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
The generation that rose up after October 7th are angry with Haredi draft dodgers

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 8:44


United Torah Judaism have quit the government in protest over the failure to introduce a bill enshrining the Haredi draft exemption. Shas are expected to follow suit in a move that could trigger early elections. Will the Haredim ever enlist? Yonatan Shalev, founder of the Shoulder to Shoulder organization, told KAN's Mark Weiss that the generation which rose up after October 7th is angry with the government for failing to deal with the ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers. (Photo:Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Bets Are Off with Robby Vegas
Mark Weiss Returns

All Bets Are Off with Robby Vegas

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 40:36


Rockers! The most legendary rock photographer in the history of rock is back on ABAO again! Mark Weiss returns and we are discussing his new project and amazing magazine "Rocked" Of course with all the news about Rocked, we can't forget to mention that Mark was also at the final Ozzy/Black Sabbath performance "Back to the Beginning" With a long history with Ozzy himself this was a monumental moment and for some of the greatest and most iconic photos of Ozzy you've ever seen check out his book "The Decade That Rocked" as well. Most importantly if you are into the greatest photos in Rock n Roll history....YOU can help Rocked Magazine get off the ground with some incredible rewards!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rockedmag/rocked-magazineGet Rocked!

Kan English
US imposes sanctions on UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 7:58


Hillel Neuer, Executive Director of UN Watch, has called on other western democracies to join the US in imposing sanctions on UN Human Rights Council special rapporteur Francesca Albanese, an outspoken critic of Israel. Secretary of State Marco Rubio linked the move to her support for the International Criminal Court (ICC), some of whose judges have already been sanctioned by the US. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Hillel Neuer, who described Albanese as an antisemite and a Hamas supporter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Can Israel Studies survive on US campuses?

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 6:30


A new report on the crisis of Israel Studies at American universities highlights the near impossibility of teaching and studying about Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict today. The report found that Israel Studies is the canary in the coalmine of dysfunction on campuses today, highlighted by antisemitism and cancel culture. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with the author of the report Dr Sara Yael Hirschhorn. (Photo:Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Report finds Oct 7 Hamas sexual violence was a systematic weapon of war

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 11:15


A report documenting the scope of sexual violence that was committed by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 massacre has been presented to Michal Herzog, the president’s wife. The report was written for the Dinah Project by three prominent legal scholars: Professor Ruth Halperin-Kaddari of Bar Ilan University, the retired district court judge, Nava Ben-Or, and the former chief military prosecutor, Col, (res.) Sharon Zagagi-Pinhas. The report proposes for the first time to prosecute the Nukhba terrorists for the sex crimes they committed by classifying them as sexual violence as a tool of war—a crime that qualifies as a crime against humanity. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Etta Prince Gibson , a member of the Dinah project team. (Photo:Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Will President Trump announce a Gaza ceasefire?

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 7:40


Prime Minister Netanyahu will meet on Monday with US President Donald Trump at the White House. The two men are expected to discuss a possible Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement. Other issues on the agenda are the end of the war with Iran and the possibility of Israel normalizing its relations with Syria. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Shmuel Rosner, Senior Fellow at the JPPI, the Jerusalem People Policy Institute, ahead of the meeting. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Will the PM's US trip lead to an end to the Gaza war?

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 9:01


Prime Minister Netanyahu leaves Israel for Washington on Sunday. He will meet with President Trump in the White House on Monday for critical talks on ending the Gaza war. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Mark Heller, a senior researcher from the Institute of National Security Studies, ahead of the PM’s Washington trip. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Why is Israel's economy so robust despite the never-ending wars?

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 6:02


Despite the war the Israeli economy appears to be strong, with the shekel up against the dollar and the euro and the TASE performing strongly. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Prof Avi Weiss from the Economics department of Bar Ilan university and president of the Taub Center. (Photo: Shutterstock)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
7 combat engineers killed in Gaza as calls grow to end the war.

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 7:54


Retired General Noam Tibon tells KAN's Mark Weiss its time to end the war in Gaza , clinch a deal to bring the hostages home and hand over control of the Strip to Egypt and moderate Palestinians, with funding Gulf Arab states. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
What are they saying in Iran?

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 7:31


What are they saying in Iran? Why was there no uprising against the regime? And will Teheran continue with its nuclear program? KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Iran analyst Natty Tobian. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Marc Zell believes the US will join the war

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 6:28


KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Marc Zell, Chair of Republicans Overseas, Israel, who believes the US will join the war. He also spoke of the possibility that Israel’s military success could herald the dawn of a new era in the Middle East. (Photo: AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast
Iran and Israel continue to exchange heavy strikes

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 4:59


The White House has proposed talks with Iran this week to discuss a nuclear deal and ceasefire with Israel as the conflict intensifies, according to reports this morning. Speaking to Shane this morning was Mark Weiss, Israel Correspondent with The Irish Times.

Kan English
Does the war mean Israeli diplomacy over the years failed?

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 7:49


Jeremy Issacharoff is the foreign ministry’s former vice Director General and also served as Israel's ambassador to Germany from 2017 to 2022. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with him about aspects of the war against Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In The News
'A war that's been planned for a decade' - why Israel has attacked Iran and what happens next

In The News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 21:11


Israel has launched widescale strikes against Iran, saying it targeted nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders, raising the potential for an all-out war between the two bitter Middle East adversaries. Iran's leadership has called the attacks "a declaration of war" and promises reprisals. Mark Weiss reports on why the Israeli government has chosen now to launch "a war that's been planned for a decade" and what might happen next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kan English
Sanctions against far-right ministers. What to do?

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 8:50


US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has denounced the decision by five Western governments to impose sanctions on far-right ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. Rubio called on the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, New Zealand and Australia to reverse their decision. “These sanctions do not advance US-led efforts to achieve a ceasefire, bring all hostages home and end the war,” he said. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke about the sanctions with Res Ltn Col Maurice Hirsch from the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs. (Photo:Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Jerusalem's first-ever country music festival

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 6:47


Jerusalem’s furst ever country music festival will take place next Thursday June 19th at the Kfar Shaul cultural hub in the capital's Har Nof neighborhood. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with the organizer Tracey Shipley. (Photo: Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Israel welcomes US sanctions on ICC judges

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 5:00


The UN's human rights chief has demanded the US government withdraw sanctions it imposed on four judges at the International Criminal Court , the ICC. Volker Türk said in a statement that "attacks against judges" run directly counter to "respect for the rule of law and the equal protection of the law – values for which the US has long stood". US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions on Thursday, for what he described as the "illegitimate" targeting of Israel and the US. PM Netanyahu thanked Rubio and US President Donald Trump for the intervention, saying they had "stood up for the right of Israel". The sanctions are in response to the ICC issuing arrest warrants for top Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and its investigation into alleged US war crimes in Afghanistan. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Nick Kaufman , a defense counsel at the ICC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Regavim : Settler violence narrative is a modern blood libel

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 7:21


The right-wing NGO Regavim has issued a new report which it claims unmasks the “settler violence” narrative as a political weapon in the war against Israel. A report examines the data at the heart of the charges that continue to have a massive negative impact on the settler community. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Naomi Kahn from Regavim. (Photo: Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
IDF recovers the bodies of Gadi Haggai and Judy Weinstein-Haggai from Gaza

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 4:07


The bodies of Gadi Haggai and Judy Weinstein-Haggai were recovered from Hamas captivity on Wednesday night in a military operation. They will be laid to rest today. Gadi and Judy were murdered on October 7 in Kibbutz Nir Oz, after which their bodies were taken back into Gaza. The operation was carried out by IDF troops and other special forces in the Khan Yunis area in the southern Gaza Strip. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Nir Oz member Johnathan Dekel Chen. (Photo: Hostages and Missing families Forum)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Jerusalem Pride march marks 10 years since Shira Banki murder

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 6:28


The annual Jerusalem Pride march takes place on Thursday , marking a decade since the murder of Shira Banki at the Pride march in 2015. Ahead of the event, KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Hila Pe’er, chair of the Association of LGBTQ Equality in Israel. (Photo:Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Mark Feldman: We now only book on Israeli carriers for Israel flights

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 7:01


Popular Irish low-cost airline Ryanair has extended its suspension of flight services to Tel Aviv until July 31, following the Houthi missile strike near Ben Gurion Airport at the beginning of May. More chaos is expected for Israelis over the busy summer holiday period. Mark Feldman, CEO of Ziontours, told KAN's Mark Weiss that his travel agency will now only book flights on Israeli carriers for passengers flying to and from Israel. (Photo:Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
South Africa's Patriotic Alliance delegation visits Israel

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 5:31


A delegation from South Africa's Patriotic Alliance is visiting Israel this week on a trip organized by South African Friends of Israel (SAFI). The visit comes despite the tension between the two countries and the hostile stance of Pretoria's ruling ANC towards Israel. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Bafana Modise from SAFI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Tsav 9 says it will work to prevent aid trucks reaching Gaza

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 5:40


The Tzav 9 movement, which opposes sending aid to Gaza, responded to the decision to renew humanitarian supplies by calling on people to prevent the aid trucks from entering Gaza. “Netanyahu, this is on you. We shouldn’t provide luxuries and aid to Hamas until the last hostage returns,” the group said in a statement. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Rachel Touitou, a co-founder and spokesperson for Tsav 9. (Photo:Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Calls for a forceful response after the killing of Tzeela Gez

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 7:57


Tzeela Gez from the West Bank settlement of Bruchin was buried in Jerusalem on Thursday evening. She was on her way to a hospital delivery ward on Wednesday night to give birth to her fourth child when a Palestinian terrorist opened fire. Doctors managed to save the life of her baby boy who remains in serious but stable condition but Tzeela was killed. Her husband, who was driving the car, was lightly hurt. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Yigal Dilmoni, the founder of American Friends of Judea and Samaria and the former CEO of the Yesha Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Marc Zell: "Expect the unexpected" with Pres Trump's Mideast trip

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 9:25


President Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday at the start of a regional visit that will also take in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The visit is taking place at a very sensitive time in this region. Arab leaders are certain to press him to do more to ease the suffering in Gaza, bring the remaining hostages home, and pressure Israel to move towards a ceasefire. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke about the trip with Marc Zell, Chair of Republicans Overseas, Israel. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Israel and Germany mark 60 years of diplomatic ties

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 5:27


Israel and Germany celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations this week. President Isaac Herzog visits Germany on Monday for a one-day state visit at the invitation of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Following the conclusion of the visit , the German President will return to Israel together with President Herzog for his own state visit, which will include, among other events, a visit to Kibbutz Be’eri – the Presidents’ second joint visit to the kibbutz since the outbreak of the war. The Presidents will also visit the National Library of Israel, and President Herzog will present the German President with the “Presidential Medal of Honor” at a state ceremony to be held in his honor at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Jeremy Issacharoff, a former vice Director-General at the foreign ministry and Israel’s ambassador to Germany between 2017-22. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Will the strikes on Yemen put an end to Houthi rocket fire ?

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 6:41


The Israeli Air Force struck multiple Houthi targets in Yemen for the second time in less than 24 hours on Tuesday, including a major airstrike that shut down Sanaa’s main airport. Just before today’s Israeli air force attacks KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Nahum Shiloh , an expert on Yemen and the Gulf states from Tel Aviv university’s Moshe Dayan Center, and asked him first about the damage from Monday’s Israeli strike against the Hodeida port. (Photo: IDF)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Natasha Hausdorff honored to be one of the Indep Day torch lighters

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 11:05


Among the torch lighters in this year’s Independence Day ceremony at Mt Herzl are Israeli basketball player Dani Avdija, former Hamas hostages Emily Damari and Eli Sharabi, Jewish-American journalist Ben Shapiro and international law expert and pro-Israel advocate Natasha Hausdorff. Ahead of the ceremony KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Natasha Hausdorff. (Photo: Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Ben-Gurion's diary page revealed from the day Israel was declared

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 12:34


A rare handwritten excerpt from David Ben-Gurion’s diary, penned on May 14, 1948 – the day of Israel's declaration of independence – has been revealed to the public, offering a personal glimpse into the founding prime minister’s emotions and concerns at the birth of the state. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Shmuel Adler , the deputy director of the Ben Gurion Heritage Institute and the Ben Gurion Archives. (Photo: Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
What are the Iranians saying about the port explosion?

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 7:22


At least 36 people have been killed and 800 injured in a massive explosion at one of Iran's key ports, authorities say. The blast took place at Shahid Rajaee, the country's largest commercial port, near the southern city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday morning after containers reportedly containing solid fuel destined for ballistic missiles caught fire. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Thamar Gindin, an expert on Iran from Haifa University’s Ezri Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Research. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Trump's first 100 days in office

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 8:25


This week marks 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term as president. He has the lowest 100-day job approval rating of any president in the past 80 years, with public pushback on many of his policies and extensive economic discontent, including broad fears of a recession, according to a new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Yonatan Freeman of the Department of Political Science at Jerusalem’s Hebrew University. (Photo:AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Will Canada's election be bad for Israel?

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 6:09


Canadians vote on Monday after an election campaign dominated by one man ……Donald Trump. CBC’s poll aggregator gives the ruling Liberals 43.1% support, with the Conservatives at 38.4%. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with former Israeli ambassador to Canada, Alan Baker. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
How dangerous are sharks off the Israeli coast?

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 7:50


Searches resumed Tuesday morning for a man believed to have been attacked by sharks yesterday off the coast of Hadera.The navy has joined the search effort and is using advanced technological equipment to that end. The man is a Petah Tikva resident in his 40s and a father of four. Beaches between Hadera and Netanya remain closed. Rescuers are doubtful the man will be found alive, after beachgoers witnessed the attack and called for aid. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Aviad Scheinin from the Morris Kahn research station at Haifa university’s School of Marine Sciences. (Photo: MDA)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Henrique Cymerman mourns his close friend, Pope Francis.

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 7:58


Italy's government has declared five days of national mourning following the death of Pope Francis. The mourning will last until Saturday, when the late pontiff's funeral will be held outside St Peter's Basilica. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with veteran Israeli journalist Henrique Cymerman, who was a close personal friend of Pope Francis. (Photo: AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
A retired general says the ultra-Orthodox must be drafted now

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 7:43


In light of the critical shortage of IDF combat troops, retired general Noam Tibon is calling on the government to immediately enlist the Haredi ultra-Orthodox . He told KAN's Mark Weiss that biting economic sanctions must be imposed, if necessary. (Photo: Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
Henrique Cymerman on 30 years reporting from the Middle East

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 15:39


Veteran journalist Henrique Cymerman, who also lectures in journalism at Reichman University, has written a book looking back on his three decades of reporting in this region. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with him about the book: If Only the Walls Could Speak: From Porto to Dubai via the Vatican. (Photo: Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
What to expect from Monday's Trump-Netanyahu meeting

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 9:16


Prime Minister Netanyahu is in Washington for a previously unscheduled meeting with President Trump. Yesterday, Netanyahu met with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at the Blair House. Netanyahu’s advisers said they were optimistic about the prospect of either canceling the tariffs on Israel entirely or reducing them to a degree that would avert meaningful damage to the Israeli economy. The prime minister and the president are also expected to discuss Iran and the negotiations with Hamas over a ceasefire and hostage release deal, which have failed to bear fruit so far. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Kan analyst Shmuel Rosner ahead of the White House meeting. (Photo:AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kan English
J.Post Editor Zvika Klein speaks about his arrest in the Qatargate affair

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 7:19


Zvika Klein, Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post, was arrested by police last week as part of the investigation into the Qatargate affair. He was questioned under caution but eventually released without being charged. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with him about his interrogation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.