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Seven years after President Trump scrapped the Iranian nuclear deal, the U.S. is now engaged in direct negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran to try to reach a new deal. Yet the talks in Oman have so far raised more questions than answers, especially as Steve Witkoff has just clarified the administration’s objective with […]

On this episode of the podcast, Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, breaks down the latest developments in U.S.–Iran negotiations and what's at stake. He explains why Iran is in a weakened position as they face a multi-front conflict with Israel with exposed air defense vulnerabilities. The former terrorism finance analyst at the Department of Treasury who froze the funding of Hamas and al-Qaeda also explains why the United States must take an extremely firm stance on Iran's nuclear ambitions. Furthermore, Dr. Schanzer explores the prospects for regime change in Tehran, the impact on regional stability, and how the Abraham Accords could shape the future of the Middle EastIf you liked this episode and would like to follow the work of Dr. Schanzer and his colleagues you can do so by following him on X: @JSchanzer or visit the Foundation for Defense of Democracies website by clicking here: fdd.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Why Trump’s tariffs show he’s the right man at the right time to take on China. // LongForm: GUEST: Jonathan Schanzer, executive vice president of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. // Quick Hit: Guest: Mark Krikorian, executive director for the Center for Immigration Studies.

WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - JONATHAN SCHANZER - Executive Director of Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and former U.S. Treasury terror finance analyst on Iran talks SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/JSchanzer Trump team holds 'constructive' face-to-face nuclear talks with Iran, will meet again next weekend Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, 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 Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Monday, April 14, 2025 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JOE DIGENOVA - legal analyst and former U.S. Attorney to the District of Columbia NO ROGUE RULINGS ACT: Mike Johnson says No Rogue Rulings Act will fix ‘real abuse’ in judicial system Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported, immigration judge rules AP: US still won’t say whether it will return mistakenly deported man, despite Supreme Court decisionTrump is ‘fully fit’ to serve as commander in chief, his doctor says after recent physical' WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - JONATHAN SCHANZER - Executive Director of Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and former U.S. Treasury terror finance analyst on Iran talks SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/JSchanzerTrump team holds 'constructive' face-to-face nuclear talks with Iran, will meet again next weekend Suspect arrested after arson at Pennsylvania governor’s house forced Shapiro and family to evacuate Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, 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 Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Monday, April 14, 2025 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LEBANON: HEZBOLLAH CRACKING. JONATHAN SCHANZER, FDD. 1954

Preview: Colleague Jonathan Schanzer reports that the prospective Turkish air force occupying Syrian airfields is a fresh concern. More later. 1926 TURKEY AVIATION

#ISRAEL HEZBOLLAH TARGETS. JONATHAN SCHANZER, FDD 1914 MT ZION

#SYRIA. ERDOGAN THREATENS JERUSALEM. JONATHAN SCHANZER, FDD   PALESTINE 1914                                                                                                   

PREVIEW: Colleague Jonathan Schanzer reports how Erdogan is exerting his control of Syria, starting with the Russian presence under review. More later. 1910 DAMASCUS

Am 9. April jährt sich zum achtzigsten Mal der folgenschwere Luftangriff auf Ingolstadt, bei dem auch die Augustinerkirche zerstört worden ist. Sie galt damals als die "Lieblingskirche der Schanzer". Nach dem Krieg wurde sie nicht wieder aufgebaut. Einer, der als Kind den Krieg und somit auch die Bombardierung in Ingolstadt miterlebt hatte, ist Manfed Dumann. Sein Elternhaus steht mitten in Ingolstadt, in der Schulstraße. Viele kennen ihn als Landtagsabgeordneten in den 70er und 80er Jahren. 1945, einen Tag vor dem verheerenden Bombenabwurf, feierte er seine Erstkommunion. Bernhard Löhlein hat mit dem Zeitzeugen Manfred Dumann ein längeres Gespräch geführt.

#SYRIA: ANKARA VS JERUSALEM. . JONATHAN SCHANZER, FDD 1898 DAMASCUS

#GAZA: GUNFIGHT. JONATHAN SCHANZER, FDD, 1910 GAZA

Preview: Colleague Jonathan Schanzer explains the IDF deployment in southern Syria may well bring Israel in conflict with the well-armed and now politically troubled Turkey. More later. 1934 TURKEY AVIATORS

GAZA: WAR START. JONATHAN SCHANZER, FDD. 1687 JERUSALEM

IRAN: FAILING AS TURKIYE RISING. JONATHAN SCHANZER, FDD 2930 ANKARA

Preview: Colleague Jonathan Schanzer of FDD explains why the Arab states refuse to offer sanctuary to the displaced Gazans. More later. 1909 ARABIAN DESERT

#ISRAEL: GAZA UNDER SIEGE. JONATHAN SCHANZER, FDD 1898

##HEZBOLLAH: HEADLESS,.  JONATHAN SCHANZER, FDD 1969 BEIRUT

PREVIEW: Colleague Jonathan Schanzer reports on what little remains of the Hamas command in Gaza and in Doha. More later. 1904 DOHA

2/2: #GAZA: WAR RESTART CLOSER. JONATHAN SCHANZER.FDD

1/2: #GAZA: WAR RESTART CLOSER. JONATHAN SCHANZER 1650 JERUSALEM

"Preview: Colleague Jonathan Schanzer comments on the report that Washington is asking Moscow to facilitate a diplomatic solution to the Iran threat to Israel and the region. More tonight." 1924 PERSIA

ISRAEL: NETANYAHU AND TRUMP. JONATHAN SCHANZER, FDD 1860

ISRAEL: END OF THE HOSTAGES EXCHANGE. JONATHAN SCHANZER, FDD 1900 JERUSALEM

Preview: Colleague Jonathan Schanzer of FDD comments on the possibility that POTUS will permit diplomacy to take the place of confrontation with the Tehran regime. More tonight. 1902

#LEBANON: REARMING HEZBOLLAH. JONATHAN SCHANZER FDD BEIRUT 1947

#GAZA: CAIRO'S PLAN IGNORED  JONATHAN SCHANZER FDD 1882 CAIRO

PREVIEW: CAIRO/GAZA: Colleague Jonathan Schanzer of FDD remarks that the Cairo plan for post-war Gaza is not well regarded in Washington or Jerusalem. More later. 1898 Gaza

FIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President of Research for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) to discuss the current ceasefire and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas. Dr. Schanzer provides exclusive insight into the intents and aims of Israeli officials who helped formulate the deal. He elaborates on the broader regional geopolitical ramifications of continuing the deal or resuming the war with Hamas and the impact of the new American administration on the situation. Steve and Dr. Schanzer also talk about the war between Israel and Hezbollah, and what the future may hold with the current ceasefire ending. Finally, the two discuss Israel's potential future military engagements with Iran and the Houthis in Yemen.Donate NOW at FIDF.org for the fastest and most direct way to give IDF Soldiers what they need most. 100% of your contribution will go to meet their emergency humanitarian needs.

1/2: GAZA:THE CEASEFIRE DONE? JONATHAN SCHANZER, FDD 1930

2/2: GAZA:THE CEASEFIRE DONE? JONATHAN SCHANZER, FDD 1937 RAMALLAH

"PREVIEW: Colleague Jonathan Schanzer reports on what is known about Hamas's torture of the three hostages most recently released during the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire. More tonight. 1857 Gaza

1/2: GAZA: THE POTUS PLAN AND VISION. Jonathan Schanzer, FDD 1898 Gaza

   2/2: GAZA: THE POTUS PLAN AND VISION. Jonathan Schanzer, FDD 1940 Gaza Beach

#LEBANON: The LAF  collaborates with Hezbollah. Jonathan Schanzer FDD 1860

PREVIEW - GAZA Colleague Jonathan Schanzer of FDD asks: Is this the end of UNRWA? More details tonight. 1910 Jerusalem

#IRAN: Badly weakened. Jonathan Schanzer, FDD 1902 Persia

#ISRAEL Not expecting the ceasefire to endure. Jonathan Schanzer Jerusalem 1850-90

"PREVIEW: GAZA: Colleague Jonathan Schanzer, recently returned from Israel, reports on IDF deployment during the planned six-week ceasefire, noting low expectations for a lasting truce. More tonight." 1898 Gaza

Bill is joined by his FDD colleagues David Daoud and Jon Schanzer — who literally wrote the book on conflict in Gaza — to discuss the ceasefire and hostage deal that has just been reached between Israel and Hamas.

#GAZA: Hostage negotiation again at Doha. Jonathan Schanzer, FDD 1860 Jerusalem

#LEBANON: No compliance with 1701.  Jonathan Schanzer, FDD 1970 Beirut

PREVIEW - HEZBOLLAH Colleague Jonathan Schanzer of FDD (Foundation for Defense of Democracies) analyzes the unknowns of the failed state of Lebanon. More details tonight. 1898 Beirut

HAMAS PREPARED FOR AT LEAST A DECADE:   2/4:   Gaza Conflict 2021,   10 November 2021 by Jonathan Schanzer  (AUTHOR) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JMFWWDV/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 The May 2021 conflict between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas generated headlines around the world. However, much of the reporting ignored the history, funding, political dynamics, and other key components of the story....               The Biden administration has important choices to make. Its intent to re-enter the Iran nuclear deal could have significant consequences, given that sanctions relief to Iran will likely yield a financial boon for Hamas, along with other Iranian proxies. The Biden administration must also come to terms with "The Squad," a small but loud faction of the Democratic Party that seeks to undermine US-Israel relations. 1698 JERUSALEM

HAMAS PREPARED FOR AT LEAST A DECADE:   3/4:   Gaza Conflict 2021,   10 November 2021 by Jonathan Schanzer  (AUTHOR) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JMFWWDV/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 The May 2021 conflict between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas generated headlines around the world. However, much of the reporting ignored the history, funding, political dynamics, and other key components of the story....               The Biden administration has important choices to make. Its intent to re-enter the Iran nuclear deal could have significant consequences, given that sanctions relief to Iran will likely yield a financial boon for Hamas, along with other Iranian proxies. The Biden administration must also come to terms with "The Squad," a small but loud faction of the Democratic Party that seeks to undermine US-Israel relations. 1860 JERUSALEM

HAMAS PREPARED FOR AT LEAST A DECADE:   1/4:   Gaza Conflict 2021,   10 November 2021 by Jonathan Schanzer  (AUTHOR) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JMFWWDV/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 The May 2021 conflict between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas generated headlines around the world. However, much of the reporting ignored the history, funding, political dynamics, and other key components of the story....               The Biden administration has important choices to make. Its intent to re-enter the Iran nuclear deal could have significant consequences, given that sanctions relief to Iran will likely yield a financial boon for Hamas, along with other Iranian proxies. The Biden administration must also come to terms with "The Squad," a small but loud faction of the Democratic Party that seeks to undermine US-Israel relations. 1687 JERUSALEM

PREVIEW: GAZA: Colleague Jonathan Schanzer comments in 2021, more than three years ago, re the murder raid tactics of Hamas out of Gaza that was established warfare out of Gaza as early as the terror tunnel raids of 2014. More later. 1698 Jerusalem

HAMAS PREPARED FOR AT LEAST A DECADE:   4/4:   Gaza Conflict 2021,   10 November 2021 by Jonathan Schanzer  (AUTHOR) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JMFWWDV/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 The May 2021 conflict between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas generated headlines around the world. However, much of the reporting ignored the history, funding, political dynamics, and other key components of the story....               The Biden administration has important choices to make. Its intent to re-enter the Iran nuclear deal could have significant consequences, given that sanctions relief to Iran will likely yield a financial boon for Hamas, along with other Iranian proxies. The Biden administration must also come to terms with "The Squad," a small but loud faction of the Democratic Party that seeks to undermine US-Israel relations. 1857 GAZA