Podcasts about mideast

Michael Allen talks with former CIA executive and US foreign policy expert Glenn Corn, a regular guest of NatSec Matters. Glenn shares insights from his recent trip to Ukraine and the outlook for US support in its fight against Russia. He also highlights smart moves by President Trump in countering the Kremlin and offers reasons for optimism for Ukrainian fighters.

From ministry in Germany to breaking developments in Gaza, Amir and Pastor Barry provide clarity and biblical insight on the latest global headlines. They'll address the tragic killing of a young Israeli embassy couple, the surge of antisemitism, and the truth behind the Pallywood claims of 9 children killed in Gaza.Connect with us on social:Telegram: @beholdisraelchannelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amir.tsarfati/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beholdisrael/X: https://x.com/beholdisraelYouTube: https://youtube.com/@beholdisrael

President Trump's recent visit to the Gulf region marked a dramatic shift from the previous administration's Middle East diplomacy. In his visit to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, Trump focused on securing significant investment commitments and commercial partnerships to support the region's AI and other ambitions.  The trip showcased Trump's transactional approach to foreign policy—one focused on bilateral deals rather than regional frameworks, and economic partnerships over military interventions. It also raised important questions about oil markets, geopolitical competition with China, nuclear agreements, and the future of energy prices. So what are the likely impacts of massive investment pledges from Gulf nations? Do low oil prices limit the ability to make good on them? What is the outlook for oil prices with uncertainty over OPEC+ policy, a possible Iran deal, and possible new sanctions on Russia? And what does Trump's transactional diplomacy mean for traditional alliances and regional stability?  This week, Jason Bordoff speaks with Helima Croft, Joe McMonigle, and Karen Young about how the Trump administration is reshaping U.S. relations with Middle East countries and the long- and short-term implications it will have on energy markets and geopolitics. Helima is managing director and global head of commodity strategy at RBC Capital Markets, where she leads the coverage of energy markets and geopolitical risk. Joe is a distinguished visiting fellow here at the Center on Global Energy Policy and the founder and president of the Global Center for Energy Analysis, an independent research and analysis firm. Karen is a senior research scholar here at the Center on Global Energy Policy and a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute where she focuses on the political economy of the Gulf States and energy policy. Credits: Hosted by Jason Bordoff and Bill Loveless. Produced by Mary Catherine O'Connor, Caroline Pitman, and Kyu Lee. Engineering by Sean Marquand. Stephen Lacey is executive producer.  

[WEEKEND RECAP 05-25-25] They say that Trump is changing the value of investments into America.What a headline: How much did Mideast countries promise to invest in the US? Trump keeps jacking up the numberTrump, who coined the phrase “truthful hyperbole” in his book “The Art of the Deal,” over the last few days has been steadily increasing the amount of money he says that countries in the Mideast pledged to invest in the U.S. when he visited the region last week. He didn't provide underlying details.The figure has gone from $2 trillion last week to potentially $7 trillion as of Tuesday, according to statements by Trump and the White House.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kevin-jackson-show--2896352/support.

**Hello listeners, an earlier version of this episode contained glitches due to an upload error. If you hear breaks in the audio, please download the episode again for the corrected version. Thanks for listening, and we apologize for the mishap!** Is Trump's Middle East Policy a Break From the Past? Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump visited three countries in the Middle East—Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar—on the first scheduled foreign trip of his second term. While many of the headlines from the trip focused on the 747 jetliner Qatar donated for use as Air Force One, it's probably more notable that Trump rejected decades of Western intervention in the region and declared that there would be “no more lectures” from America. Is the Trump administration re-aligning American priorities in the region? F. Gregory Gause, visiting scholar at the Middle East Institute, joins FP Live to discuss why the Gulf monarchies are rising in importance.  Suggested reading (FP links are paywall-free): Howard W. French: What Trump Got Right in the Middle East Agathe Demarais: The U.S. Economy Is Now Trump Enterprises Michael Hirsh: A New Authoritarian Era in the Mideast? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Allen talks with former senior State Department official Jeffrey Feltman about President Trump's "new approach" to the Middle East following his recent trip to the Gulf. Jeffrey analyzes the President's focus on major investment deals, the evolving US positioning on Iran's nuclear program, the surprising U-turn on Syria, and how Mr. Trump's transactional style is reshaping relationships in the volatile region.

As Israel's Operation Gideon's Chariots pushes deeper into Gaza, Hamas loses control. Amir Tsarfati and Pastor Barry Stagner expose the delusion fueling the Houthi threat, global misinformation campaigns, and the growing divide between Europe's leaders and its people. This episode covers the latest headlines in real time, from military strategy to prophetic implications.Connect with us on social:Telegram: @beholdisraelchannelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amir.tsarfati/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beholdisrael/X: https://x.com/beholdisraelYouTube: https://youtube.com/@beholdisrael

President Donald Trump is an expert strategist, a national treasure and a true American patriot. But he's still only human, and therefore, prone to political missteps and mistakes. And on his recent Middle East trip, he's cut deals that might very well prove to be costly for America down the line. It's like when Republicans thought they could turn China into a more modern, capitalistic and free society by opening the nation's doors to economic opportunity. Beware entangling overseas alliances, George Washington warned. Hedieh Mirahmadi Falco, a Muslim-turned-Christian and a U.S. national security expert, tells where Trump may have fallen a bit short on his Mideast dealings.

Asaf Romirowsky, PHD, a Mideast scholar, the Executive Director of the Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA), and the executive director of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME). Netanyahu Says Israel Seeks 'Full Control' Of Gaza After Days Of Strikes Kill Hundreds

Nick Pitts of The Briefing and the Institute for Global Engagement talks about the news around former President Biden's cancer diagnosis and the book "Original Sin" about the cover-up of his health during his presidency.  Where does the line of privacy need to be crossed?  Luke Moon of Generation Zion and the Philos Project talks about the President's trip to the Mid East and the state of the Abraham Accords.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here 

Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, the amazing week of President Trump.

The U.S. Supreme Court seemed divided as justices heard arguments debating how lower courts should handle President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship. Trump heads back to Washington after four days of pomp in the Middle East. The first week of the federal criminal trial of Sean Combs featured testimony alleging a pattern of control and violence.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Krishnadev Calamur, Jacob Ganz, Roberta Rampton, Ally Schweitzer and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ana Perez, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis, and our technical director is Carleigh Strange. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Airstrikes in north Gaza kill nearly 100 Palestinians. Trump ends Mideast trip with business deals but no Israeli hostage breakthrough. Russia-Ukraine peace talks start in Turkey. Plus: Eurovision finalists confirmed

John is joined by former Florida Republican congressman David Jolly to discuss Donald Trump's trip to the Mideast and the naked corruption on display in his embrace of a $400 million 747 gifted by Qatar to serve as a new Air Force One; disarray among House Republicans over the “one big, beautiful bill," and Jolly's defection to the Democratic Party ahead of an all but certain run for governor in the Sunshine State in 2026. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How many films have we watched in which the plot gets so bogged down you want to run from the theater? We might even know how it ends, "predictably" even, but things get so complicated in the middle you wonder if it will ever be resolved. As Bible students watching the Mideast, we often feel that way, especially with our current admin believing that everything is resolvable ultimately. Simplistic perhaps, especially where God's acreage is concerned. Today we welcome back John Haller and try and make sense of all the plot twists. I know I am really having trouble following, and if you feel that way, you are not alone. Bring popcorn. Topics include the first Syrian visit with the US in 25 years; what Trump is hoping for following their protracted war. We also look at the Gulf Cooperation Summit and the big price tag on defensive weaponry that Gulf States are shopping for. Saudi has a big desert city in their sights, is it even possible to finish this incredibly ambitious project? We talk mostly Mideast today, and it's been a whirlwind week.   Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

Today's Monitor episode features a report from President Trump's Mideast trip, a look at how students are helping rebuild Bangladesh, and more. Join Managing Editor Kurt Shillinger for this episode.

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Comey’s Seashells Maryland Loses Triple-A Bond Rating from Moody’s Rating Agency Trump Wraps Up a Middle East Tour Full of Lavish Receptions and Business Deals Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: wmal.com/oconnor-company Episode: Thursday, May 16, 2025 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show: The President wraps up his Mid East trip. Josh Rosen from CBS News on Comey's social post. Steven Portnoy from ABC News recaps the Supreme Court. Caleb Silver on the markets. Correspondent Rory O'Neill previews Hurricane season. Political Analyst Bill Crane. Plus, comedian Kelsey Cook joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: The President wraps up his Mid East trip. Josh Rosen from CBS News on Comey's social post. Steven Portnoy from ABC News recaps the Supreme Court. Caleb Silver on the markets. Correspondent Rory O'Neill previews Hurricane season. Political Analyst Bill Crane. Plus, comedian Kelsey Cook joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: The President wraps up his Mid East trip. Josh Rosen from CBS News on Comey's social post. Steven Portnoy from ABC News recaps the Supreme Court. Caleb Silver on the markets. Correspondent Rory O'Neill previews Hurricane season. Political Analyst Bill Crane. Plus, comedian Kelsey Cook joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan opens the show talking about educators and fire official warning of new TikTok “Chromebook Challenge.” ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers talks about traveling with the president as he wraps up Middle East visit.  The House Whisperer Dean Sharp is back on Wake Up Call for another edition of ‘Waking Up with the House Whisperer!' Today, Dean talks about finding your style. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give insight into business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss with the ‘Entertainment Report.' Today Will highlights the SNL season 50 finale, Paul Rudd in ‘Friendship', and Nonnas on Netflix.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on President Trump blasting music stars during his flight home from the Middle East.

President Trump concludes his multi-stop Middle East tour having signed mega A.I. and aviation investment deals in Abu Dhabi, Doha and Riyadh but has raised concerns among some of his administration regarding advanced A.I. security restrictions. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Albania for talks with European counterparts on a potential post-Brexit deal. Youth mobility and fishing rights will be key topics on the agenda. Swiss luxury firm Richemont sees a rise in quarterly sales and manages to narrowly scrape a beat but warns of continuing global economic uncertainty. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest host Mike Opelka talks about Trump in the mideast For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday  To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cassie Ventura testifies about physical abuse and rape at Diddy trial; Trump in Qatar on high-stakes Mideast trip; Dangerous early heat wave scorches Texas; and more on tonight's broadcast.

President Trump finished his tour of the Middle East with a trip to the United Arab Emirates, where the nation promised significant investment in the U.S. and partnership on AI technology and infrastructure. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Mary takes on the latest "marking" technology by taking a road trip into the late 1990s and early '00s,  looking at the history of implanted tech - and why 1999 chip rumours of mass implantations are obsolete. Remember when tattoos were back-alley statements? It wasn't that long ago that they were frowned upon for "decent moral people". But things have changed in the land of all things "cool", and now smart tattoos are nearly here. We also look at the latest updates regarding Islam's growth in Texas, and who is finally getting involved. With the story of Islamic communities springing up hitting the mainstream, it looks like it has the attention of state and federal authorities finally. Then we look at the rumour mill swirling about Israel, suggesting that the POTUS is no longer tight with our only real Mideast ally. The "art of the deal" - that's what Trump does best, and it's not a lazy summer game of checkers - it's chess, and it's sophisticated. Lots to talk about on this edition of Stand Up for the Truth. Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

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. Editor David Horovitz joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today’s episode. US President Donald Trump is still in the region and is visiting the United Arab Emirates today. After landmark deals in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, we discuss what may come out of the UAE trip — and the entire trip’s resonance for Israel, including Trump’s new relationship with Syria. We begin by discussing a half-hour meetup in Riyadh with Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Trump announced the US was lifting sanctions on the country the previous day and urged Syria to join the Abraham Accords normalizing relations with Israel. It was the first encounter between leaders of the countries in 25 years. We hear how Israel views this budding relationship. In Qatar, Trump signed an agreement with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani that will “generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion,” the White House said. The announcement came as negotiations kicked off in Doha over a potential hostage-ceasefire deal with the Hamas terror group. Horovitz describes how Israel was not apart of the Trump visit, yet Israeli representatives are currently in the country in a renewed US push to negotiate an end to the war. To end the program, we speak about Israel’s approaching participation in tonight’s Eurovision semifinal. Horovitz describes the antipathy already experienced by Yuval Raphael, Israel’s 2025 contestant, who survived the Nova festival massacre on October 7, 2023. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Woman en route to hospital to give birth killed in West Bank terror shooting Hailing Syria, arming Saudis, dealing with Iran and Houthis, Trump relegates Israeli concerns Trump puts an American First, and Israel rejoices Trump urges Syria’s Sharaa to join Abraham Accords, praises him as ‘attractive, tough guy’ Hostage talks kick off in Doha, but PM’s insistence on not ending war curbs optimism Trump, in Qatar, announces ‘record’ deals with Gulf State for US planes, drone tech Trump says Israel is not sidelined by his Gulf trip: ‘This is very good for Israel’ Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves and video edited by Thomas Girsch. IMAGE: US President Donald Trump speaks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman before posing for a family picture with Gulf leaders during a gathering of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh on May 14, 2025. (Brendan Smialowski / AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, the Supreme Court hears arguably the biggest case of the term. But precisely what is being decided is up for debate. There's a constitutional question about birthright citizenship. And then there's a procedural question with wide-reaching implications: Can lower-court judges block federal policies with nationwide injunctions? Depending on how the high court rules, one of the main impediments preventing President Donald Trump from implementing his policy agenda could disappear. Playbook managing editor and author Jack Blanchard and chief Playbook correspondent Dasha Burns talk through the case and survey the potential fallout. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin is a no-show for peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, and Trump's Mideast trip comes to a close.

Today on the show: monitoring the President's Mid-East trip. Peter Charalambous from ABC News continues coverage of the Diddy trial. Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum on the Supreme Court hearing arguments about birthright citizenship. Plus, the $5K a day bonus blitz! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: monitoring the President's Mid-East trip. Peter Charalambous from ABC News continues coverage of the Diddy trial. Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum on the Supreme Court hearing arguments about birthright citizenship. Plus, the $5K a day bonus blitz! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: monitoring the President's Mid-East trip. Peter Charalambous from ABC News continues coverage of the Diddy trial. Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum on the Supreme Court hearing arguments about birthright citizenship. Plus, the $5K a day bonus blitz! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Mideast chip deals fuel tech's longest daily winning streak since August. Investors are gearing up for another big one as soon as today. Meanwhile, President Trump continues his regional dealmaking diplomacy tour, with eyes now on Abu Dhabi. Later, U.S. stock futures come under some pressure.

President Trump finished his tour of the Middle East with a trip to the United Arab Emirates, where the nation promised significant investment in the U.S. and partnership on AI technology and infrastructure. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As global pressure mounts and nations make fateful decisions, we're reminded that God's Word is unfolding before our eyes, and it's never been more vital to understand the times and stay anchored in truth.In this critical episode of MidEast & Beyond, Amir Tsarfati and Pastor Barry Stagner unpack urgent developments from Israel, Gaza, Iran, Yemen, and Syria, all set against President Trump's controversial Middle East visit.Connect with us on social:Telegram: @beholdisraelchannelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amir.tsarfati/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beholdisrael/X: https://x.com/beholdisraelYouTube: https://youtube.com/@beholdisrael

The news to know for Wednesday, May 14, 2025! We're talking about President Trump's high-stakes Middle East trip, and the deals he's made so far. Also, we have updates in three high-profile court cases involving Sean Diddy Combs, Kim Kardashian, and the Menendez brothers. Plus, Major League Baseball's historic decision to un-ban some players, what more parents in tech are encouraging their children to do, and how A-I is powering new features on popular apps. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/newsworthy Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/NEWSWORTHY! #honeylovepod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Day two of President Trump's tour of the Mideast brought with it the prospect of a new future for Syria. The president announced plans to lift sanctions on Syria following the fall of the Assad regime. Trump also met with Syria's interim president, a former jihadist who until recently had a $10 million U.S. bounty. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Mouaz Mustafa of the Syrian Emergency Task Force. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As President Trump visits the Middle East, Steve Forbes urges his administration not to cool relations with Israel, and to green light an assault on all of Iran's nuclear facilities as soon as possible in order to bring about a more stable world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jen Psaki takes a closer look at Donald Trump's specious explanations and dubious promises as he heads on a trip through the Middle East where his personal business interests seem more relevant than the business of the United States.

A barnstorming tour through the Mideast.

WMAL GUEST: CAL THOMAS (Syndicated Columnist) TOPIC: Trump Shifts U.S. Foreign Policy in Gulf Region WEBSITE: CalThomas.com Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: wmal.com/oconnor-company Episode: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A.M. Edition for May 13. President Trump landed in Riyadh this morning, his first stop on a regional visit during which Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, plan to announce dozens of business agreements with the U.S. WSJ foreign correspondent Stephen Kalin previews what to expect and deputy Middle East bureau chief Shayndi Raice explains why Israel is questioning a slew of recent moves by its ally. Plus, United Airlines tries to reassure the flying public as travel issues mount at its New Jersey hub. And the world's top auction houses hope 20th century masters can help the art market shrug off economic uncertainty. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the weekend, the news broke that President Donald Trump is accepting a luxury jet from the country of Qatar for presidential travel. This extraordinarily brazen act may well violate the Emoluments Clause, which bars foreign gifts to officials unless expressly authorized by Congress. It comes even as Trump is embarking on a Mideast trip to countries that are the sites of Trump-branded projects, and Trump-aligned businesses are scooping in huge sums from foreign governments via crypto. We talked about all this with Representative Jamie Raskin, the ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee. He explains why Trump's latest move outrageously abuses the Constitution, how his corruption has grown to “epic” and unprecedented proportions, and what Democrats will do now in response. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During his visit to the Middle East, President Trump announced the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria, arms sales and U.S.-Saudi business agreements. For additional perspective on this, Amna Nawaz spoke with Vali Nasr, an adviser in the State Department during the Obama administration, and Bernard Haykel, professor of Near Eastern studies at Princeton and a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Michael McFaul, Obama's Ambassador to Russia, tells Michael Krasny a new cold war is shaping up in a kind of three way with China, Russia and the U.S. as main players. While the geopolitical dynamics are familiar, the stand-off between autocratic regimes and the self actualizing west is different.Grey Matter host Dr. Krasny got specific. How does Trump's tilt toward Russia explain what's going on? What about the Ukrainian mining deal? Is it the key to Ukrainian security?Ambassador McFaul spoke of liberalism and illiberalism and the effect of sanctions on Russia, including those proposed by the Trump administration. He and Dr. Krasny spoke, too, about the present state of the Russian economy, the weaponization of space, nuclear programs – including the giving up of nuclear weapons by Ukraine – and Ukraine being kept out of NATO.In a thought-provoking turn, Michael Krasny inquired into McFaul's long-time rivalry with the late Russian scholar Stephen Cohen. Though a respectful adversary, McFaul detailed how Cohen aligned himself with Putin.Ambassador McFaul provided a historical analysis of Russian attitudes toward NATO and emphasized that Putin's real problem has been democratic expansion. Dr. Krasny brought up Putin's weighted view of World War II and his charge of Ukraine having been Naziified. Ambassador McFaul highlighted the profound historic importance in Russia given to May 9th – the day this podcast episode occurred.Statements by President Trump and Vice President Vance were singled out by Ambassador McFaul as well as mistakes made by the U.S. in the cold war and present mistakes being made with the U.S. toward its allies, with McFaul emphasizing the U.S. need for its allies. Krasny quizzed McFaul on his notion of "hot peace," Trump's tunnel vision of Putin's expansionist ambitions, and President Trump's peremptory shut-down of the U.S. Agency for International Development.A range of topics were covered with Ambassador McFaul talking about the stages of revolution, the need for civil debate, Trump's takeover ambitions for Greenland and European history coming to a stop in 1945 with the advent of the cold war. Dr. Krasny brought up Mutually Assured Destruction and a podcast he did with Mideast peace negotiator Ambassador Dennis Ross who claimed an Iranian nuclear deal may be in the offing.Dr. Krasny went on to ask Ambassador McFaul about the present efficacy of Intelligence agencies and McFaul spoke of surveillance technology versus human intelligence. McFaul wound up defending the reset with Russia during the Barack Obama administration – emphasizing the ways he believed diplomacy ought to be judged. This episode concluded with Dr. Krasny asking deeply committed basketball Warriors fan Ambassador McFaul what he thought the chances were of a series victory for Golden State.A not to be missed conversation with Ambassador Michael McFaul on his sweeping geopolitical world view!

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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. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Hamas has stated that in an “act of good faith,” it will release the final living US-Israeli hostage, Edan Alexander, today as US President Donald Trump begins to make his way to his visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Magid talks about his exclusive look into how the negotiations were carried out. US envoy to the Mideast Steve Witkoff reportedly said during conversations with hostages' families that “Israel is prolonging the war, even though we do not see where further progress can be made.” This harsh statement came as the US made a separate peace agreement with the Iran-backed Houthis and is directly negotiating with Iran for a nuclear deal Israel is not supporting. Is Israel losing the backing of its closest ally? Trump’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Tuesday is also set to include Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Syria’s interim leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, Arabic media reported Sunday. Magid weighs in on how likely this meeting is to take place and what Trump is trying to accomplish in his Mideast trip. Iran and the United States wrapped up nuclear talks in Oman on Sunday with no apparent breakthrough in a standoff over uranium enrichment, but with both sides confirming plans for future negotiations. We discuss how Trump's Mideast trip may or may not influence future rounds of talks. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Hamas set to free US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander Monday in goodwill gesture to Trump Backchannel helped secure release of American-Israeli hostage, sources tell ToI Witkoff said to tell hostage families Israel pointlessly extending war, US urging deal Trump’s meeting with Saudi ruler said set to include leaders of PA, Lebanon, Syria Tehran says 4th round of nuclear talks difficult, while US ‘encouraged’ Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves and video edited by Thomas Girsch. IMAGE: Varda Ben Baruch holds an image of her grandson, hostage Edan Alexander, in Jerusalem on October 25, 2023. (Yuri CORTEZ / AFP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In tonight’s podcast, we discuss how Saudi Arabia is set to host a Gulf-US summit in mid-May during Trump's Mideast visit and the speculation swirling regarding a major announcement on a Palestinian state and peaceful US-Saudi nuclear cooperation. If this comes to fruition, it could spell major trouble for America. 


Tensions escalate across the Middle East as Israel launches a new operation in Gaza, targets Syrian infrastructure, and responds forcefully to a Houthi missile strike near Ben Gurion Airport. Amir Tsarfati and Pastor Barry Stagner unpack the dramatic developments in Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen—and how each fits into the larger prophetic picture. Plus, insights into Iran's nuclear ambitions, rising global deception, and the growing delusion gripping today's culture.Connect with us on social:Telegram: @beholdisraelchannelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amir.tsarfati/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beholdisrael/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/beholdisraelYouTube: https://youtube.com/@beholdisrael