A Flashpoint in the Middle East: Inside the Israel-Iran War
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Mike and Laureen focus exclusively on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. They explore the geopolitical stakes and global reactions with expert insights from Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and Natasha Lindstaedt, Professor of Government at the University of Essex. Thank you for listening, sharing and subscribing to the Third Opinion Podcast!
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The Multifaceted Role of Israel's Top Diplomat in Florida
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In this episode, Maor Elbaz-Starinsky, the Consul General of Israel in Miami, reflects on his four years serving as a diplomat in Florida. And as the number of deadly antisemitic incidents rise, Mike and Laureen debate the First Amendment rights and the threats of antisemitic activities across the country. Thank you for listening, sharing and subscribing to The Third Opinion Podcast.
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Exposing Claims of Blood Libel and More Falsehoods in Gaza Media Coverage
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Mike and Laureen break down the week’s headlines, tackling false claims of blood libel in Gaza and debunking media reports alleging that the IDF fired on civilians during the retrieval of humanitarian food boxes from the Gaza Humanitarian Fund. Thank you for listening, sharing and subscribing to The Third Opinion Podcast.
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Israeli Embassy Diplomat Murders and Fears of Iran's Nuclear Capability
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This week, Mike and Laureen reflect on the tragic and senseless shootings of Israeli Embassy diplomats Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, gunned down outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The episode also features interviews with Yechiel Leiter, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., discussing concerns of Iran's nuclear ambitions, and Aaron Cohen, Israeli Special Operations veteran, shedding light on the networks funding the radicalization of college students. Thank you for listening, sharing, and subscribing to The Third Opinion Podcast.
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The Middle East's Axis of Resistance and the President's Trip to the Region
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Mike and Laureen examine the week's major headlines from the Middle East, including President Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates and the lifting of Israel’s food blockade into Gaza. Later, Mike interviews Avi Melamed, Middle East terrorism expert and founder of the nonpartisan nonprofit Inside the Middle East, for insight into the shifting political and security landscape across the region. Thank you for listening, sharing and subscribing to the Third Opinion Podcast!
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Israel’s Role at the UN and Tensions at Columbia: A Week of Global and Campus Unrest
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This week’s show features Daniel Meron, Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, discussing why Israel should remain in the UN. And Rawan Osman, a Syrian-born, Lebanon-raised Muslim who converted to Judaism, sheds light on antisemitic attitudes and the state of education in the Middle East. Thank you for listening, sharing, and subscribing to the Third Opinion Podcast!
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Iran's Nuclear Weapons Threat and Harvard's Report on Campus Antisemitism
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Mike and Laureen are joined by Behnam Ben Taleblu, Senior Fellow and Iran Program Senior Director with Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Maya Sulkin, a reporter with The Free Press, describes troubling findings in Harvard University's 311-page report detailing Jewish students' and staff members' experiences with antisemitism, stereotyping and discrimination. The hosts also debate whether the federal government has the right - or responsibility - to dictate universities' academic programs. Thank you for listening, sharing and subscribing to the Third Opinion Podcast!
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Remembering Pope Francis and Testimony from a Nonagenarian Auschwitz Survivor
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As the world reflects on the passing of Pope Francis, Laureen and Mike debate whether he was ultimately a friend or foe to the global Jewish community. Marking the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz’s liberation, 95-year-old Holocaust survivor Rachel Levy shares her harrowing escape from the gas chambers. Plus, Mike reads a compelling essay suggesting that Jewish success hasn’t occurred in spite of antisemitism—but because of it. Thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing the Third Opinon Podcast!
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Curbing Antisemitism on College Campuses & Does IHRA Definition of Antisemitism Suppress Free Speech?
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This week, the show features ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt’s testimony before the House Ways & Means Committee on efforts to curb antisemitism on college campuses. We also hear from Ken Stern, one of the original drafters of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, who raises concerns about its use in ways that may restrict free speech. Thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing the Third Opinion Podcast!
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Deportations of Visa and Green Card Holders and Limiting Iran's Nuclear Capabilities
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This week, Mike and Laureen debate whether the U.S. government has the authority to deport visa or green card holders for anti-Israel or antisemitic remarks, or for supporting Hamas. Additionally, former CIA Political Analyst Brad Gordon discusses efforts by the U.S. and Israel to curb Iran's nuclear capabilities. Thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing the Third Opinion Podcast!
info_outlineOn this week's episode, Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations doesn't hold back on calling out its indefensible bias against Israel and emphasizing Israel's right and obligation to ensure the safety and security of its people. We'll also hear from journalist Douglas Murray who proves once again that those who speak out most strongly against Israel have few facts to back up their positions and resort to lies and misinformation to spread their propaganda. All this and more awaits you on the Third Opinion Podcast. Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing the program!