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President Trump has reshaped America's relationships with allies and adversaries alike, favoring leverage, pressure, and dealmaking over traditional alliances. But does coercion create lasting influence, or does it push allies to look elsewhere? Dan is joined by Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, to debate whether Trump's foreign policy has reached its ceiling, what comes next for America's global alliances, and why Israel may be the ultimate test case.

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In this episode:

- Has Trump's foreign policy peaked?

- Where Trump's foreign policy succeeded and failed

- Can America still count on its allies?

- Has Trump lost leverage over Russia?

- Will the U.S. finish the job on Iran?

- Is Israel the exception to America's new foreign policy?

- Which parts of Trump's foreign policy will last?

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Credits: Ilan Benatar, Ryan Lohr, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 systems@arkmedia.org (Dan Senor, Ian Bremmer) https://noahs-ark.simplecast.com/episodes/has-trumps-foreign-policy-already-peaked-with-ian-bremmer-5UFfdBYp What is next for America’s foreign policy, and what does it mean for Israel?

President Trump has reshaped America's relationships with allies and adversaries alike, favoring leverage, pressure, and dealmaking over traditional alliances. But does coercion create lasting influence, or does it push allies to look elsewhere? Dan is joined by Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, to debate whether Trump's foreign policy has reached its ceiling, what comes next for America's global alliances, and why Israel may be the ultimate test case.

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In this episode:

- Has Trump's foreign policy peaked?

- Where Trump's foreign policy succeeded and failed

- Can America still count on its allies?

- Has Trump lost leverage over Russia?

- Will the U.S. finish the job on Iran?

- Is Israel the exception to America's new foreign policy?

- Which parts of Trump's foreign policy will last?

More Ark Media:

Credits: Ilan Benatar, Ryan Lohr, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

]]> Has Trump's Foreign Policy Already Peaked? — with Ian Bremmer Dan Senor, Ian Bremmer 00:54:28 trump, israel, iran, russia-ukraine false full 109 0d1c5b1f-f8f5-4ba8-aa81-202f0917b726 The Iran Deal and Netanyahu’s Future - with Amit Segal Subscribe to Inside Call me Back.
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What does the Iran deal mean for Israel, and for Netanyahu’s political future?

Dan is joined by Ark Media contributor and Channel 12 political analyst Amit Segal to assess the newly announced U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding and the political questions it has unleashed in Israel. As negotiations begin and the fighting pauses, they discuss whether the war should be seen as a success, a missed opportunity, or something whose consequences are still unfolding. They also discuss the growing tension between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, the fight over Lebanon, and what all of it could mean for Israel's next election.

This episode was sponsored by Birthright: Invest in the Jewish future today at onetripchangeseverything.com.

In this episode:

04:03 - What worries Israel most about the new Iran deal?

06:18 - Trump’s unpredictability and the limits of certainty

13:15 - Is this a pause button or a rewind button for Iran?

18:42 - Does anyone expect a final agreement within 60 days?

20:57 - Why Lebanon has become the real battleground

23:09 - The growing tension between Trump and Netanyahu

28:54 - How the deal is reshaping Israeli politics

39:12 - How will history judge the war with Iran?

More Ark Media:

Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 systems@arkmedia.org (Ark Media) https://noahs-ark.simplecast.com/episodes/the-iran-deal-and-netanyahus-future-with-amit-segal-inoPyLmp Subscribe to Inside Call me Back.
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What does the Iran deal mean for Israel, and for Netanyahu’s political future?

Dan is joined by Ark Media contributor and Channel 12 political analyst Amit Segal to assess the newly announced U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding and the political questions it has unleashed in Israel. As negotiations begin and the fighting pauses, they discuss whether the war should be seen as a success, a missed opportunity, or something whose consequences are still unfolding. They also discuss the growing tension between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, the fight over Lebanon, and what all of it could mean for Israel's next election.

This episode was sponsored by Birthright: Invest in the Jewish future today at onetripchangeseverything.com.

In this episode:

04:03 - What worries Israel most about the new Iran deal?

06:18 - Trump’s unpredictability and the limits of certainty

13:15 - Is this a pause button or a rewind button for Iran?

18:42 - Does anyone expect a final agreement within 60 days?

20:57 - Why Lebanon has become the real battleground

23:09 - The growing tension between Trump and Netanyahu

28:54 - How the deal is reshaping Israeli politics

39:12 - How will history judge the war with Iran?

More Ark Media:

Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

]]> The Iran Deal and Netanyahu’s Future - with Amit Segal Ark Media 00:48:46 false full 105 13d94aab-b6bc-4dfe-84f6-96831dca6910 Iran War Part III?- with Nadav Eyal and Amit Segal Is a 3rd round of war with Iran now inevitable?

After two wars, a failed agreement, and months of uneasy calm, the U.S. and Iran may once again be on the brink of direct conflict. Amit Segal and Nadav Eyal join Dan to assess why the US-Iran MOU has collapsed, would Israel’s military take part in it, what a 3rd round of fighting could look like, and how elections in both Israel and the United States could shape the decisions ahead.
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In this episode:

- Why the US-Iran agreement collapsed

- What a third war with Iran could look like

- Would Netanyahu strike Iran again?

- How Iran is reading Trump

- Will elections change Trump's Iran strategy?

- Could the West Bank erupt next?

- Could another war reshape Israel's election?

- Why Israelis are watching New York politics

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Credits: Ilan Benatar, Ryan Lohr, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:47:26 +0000 systems@arkmedia.org (Dan Senor, Nadav Eyal, Amit Segal) https://noahs-ark.simplecast.com/episodes/iran-war-part-iii-with-nadav-eyal-and-amit-segal-xwzPGF17 Is a 3rd round of war with Iran now inevitable?

After two wars, a failed agreement, and months of uneasy calm, the U.S. and Iran may once again be on the brink of direct conflict. Amit Segal and Nadav Eyal join Dan to assess why the US-Iran MOU has collapsed, would Israel’s military take part in it, what a 3rd round of fighting could look like, and how elections in both Israel and the United States could shape the decisions ahead.
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In this episode:

- Why the US-Iran agreement collapsed

- What a third war with Iran could look like

- Would Netanyahu strike Iran again?

- How Iran is reading Trump

- Will elections change Trump's Iran strategy?

- Could the West Bank erupt next?

- Could another war reshape Israel's election?

- Why Israelis are watching New York politics

More Ark Media:

Credits: Ilan Benatar, Ryan Lohr, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

]]> Iran War Part III?- with Nadav Eyal and Amit Segal Dan Senor, Nadav Eyal, Amit Segal 00:50:25 war, iran, u.s.-israel relationship false full 108 2cfe8707-08fd-4f8d-a55a-884ff5873ca8 The Sum-of-All-Fears Election - with Yossi Klein Halevi and Donniel Hartman Subscribe to Inside Call me Back.
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Why is Israel’s next election being driven more by fear than hope?

Dan is joined by For Heaven's Sake hosts Yossi Klein Halevi and Donniel Hartman to discuss the emotional forces shaping Israel's coming election. As Israelis prepare to vote, different communities are carrying different traumas, fears, and visions for the country's future, from tensions over Arab and Haredi political power to questions of national unity, leadership, and diminishing hope that life there can improve. They also consider whether Israelis can rediscover the unity of October 8th and what Israelis and diaspora Jews are each looking for in the country's next leader.

In this episode:

04:36 -  Why this is a fear-based election, not a hope-based election

10:30 - The fear of Arab parties in a post-October 7 Israel

16:21 - Can Arab parties become part of Israel's political mainstream?

18:09 - The role and concern over Haredi voters reshaping politics

27:09 - Is the unity of an "October 8th Israel" still possible?

30:30 - The forces that threaten to shut down Israel’s economy

32:21 - Can Israel's political center hold?

37:39 - Why Gadi Eisenkot appeals across ideological lines

43:33 - Israelis and diaspora Jews each want something different from Israel’s leader

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Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 systems@arkmedia.org (Dan Senor, Amit Segal) https://noahs-ark.simplecast.com/episodes/the-sum-of-all-fears-election-with-yossi-klein-halevi-and-donniel-hartman-W7MT8B5P Subscribe to Inside Call me Back.
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Why is Israel’s next election being driven more by fear than hope?

Dan is joined by For Heaven's Sake hosts Yossi Klein Halevi and Donniel Hartman to discuss the emotional forces shaping Israel's coming election. As Israelis prepare to vote, different communities are carrying different traumas, fears, and visions for the country's future, from tensions over Arab and Haredi political power to questions of national unity, leadership, and diminishing hope that life there can improve. They also consider whether Israelis can rediscover the unity of October 8th and what Israelis and diaspora Jews are each looking for in the country's next leader.

In this episode:

04:36 -  Why this is a fear-based election, not a hope-based election

10:30 - The fear of Arab parties in a post-October 7 Israel

16:21 - Can Arab parties become part of Israel's political mainstream?

18:09 - The role and concern over Haredi voters reshaping politics

27:09 - Is the unity of an "October 8th Israel" still possible?

30:30 - The forces that threaten to shut down Israel’s economy

32:21 - Can Israel's political center hold?

37:39 - Why Gadi Eisenkot appeals across ideological lines

43:33 - Israelis and diaspora Jews each want something different from Israel’s leader

More Ark Media:

Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

]]> The Sum-of-All-Fears Election - with Yossi Klein Halevi and Donniel Hartman Dan Senor, Amit Segal 00:49:41 trump, netanyahu, iran deal, lebanon false full 104 2a3e2136-ee5c-4918-8a8a-105f7ecdca85 Can we break the Israeli-Palestinian paralysis? - with Tal Becker Can Israel break the paralysis over the Palestinian question without risking its own security?

Israelis and Palestinians have been stuck for years, with no practical or diplomatic progress and little confidence that anything can change. Tal Becker argues that while the obstacles are real, accepting paralysis carries its own costs for Israel's security, regional relationships, international standing, and  national moral identity. He lays out what he believes the next Israeli government can realistically do to start moving forward without ignoring the lessons and trauma of October 7.

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 systems@arkmedia.org (Ark Media) https://noahs-ark.simplecast.com/episodes/can-we-break-the-israeli-palestinian-paralysis-with-tal-becker-Yt8tw2zC-2nbxlKVE Can Israel break the paralysis over the Palestinian question without risking its own security?

Israelis and Palestinians have been stuck for years, with no practical or diplomatic progress and little confidence that anything can change. Tal Becker argues that while the obstacles are real, accepting paralysis carries its own costs for Israel's security, regional relationships, international standing, and  national moral identity. He lays out what he believes the next Israeli government can realistically do to start moving forward without ignoring the lessons and trauma of October 7.

]]> Can we break the Israeli-Palestinian paralysis? - with Tal Becker Ark Media 00:47:45 false full 102 5474ddae-44c8-48c3-880e-f4fa1417cfd1 AI is Activating Antisemites Left and Right - with Niall Ferguson Can historians win the fight against antisemitism and viral misinformation in the age of AI?

Historian Niall Ferguson joins Dan to warn that fact-based historians are losing the battle with social media algorithms that spread false and antisemitic content to increasingly receptive audiences on both the right and left. He argues the rules of the fight have changed. Drawing on a new essay co-authored with AI researcher John-Clark Levin, Ferguson offers data on how algorithms, non-human bots, and AI are transforming how antisemitic ideas go viral, making traditional methods of exposing lies increasingly ineffective. If facts alone are no longer enough, what comes next?

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 systems@arkmedia.org (Ark Media) https://noahs-ark.simplecast.com/episodes/ai-is-activating-antisemites-left-and-right-with-niall-ferguson-Ui1n2QtB Can historians win the fight against antisemitism and viral misinformation in the age of AI?

Historian Niall Ferguson joins Dan to warn that fact-based historians are losing the battle with social media algorithms that spread false and antisemitic content to increasingly receptive audiences on both the right and left. He argues the rules of the fight have changed. Drawing on a new essay co-authored with AI researcher John-Clark Levin, Ferguson offers data on how algorithms, non-human bots, and AI are transforming how antisemitic ideas go viral, making traditional methods of exposing lies increasingly ineffective. If facts alone are no longer enough, what comes next?

]]> AI is Activating Antisemites Left and Right - with Niall Ferguson Ark Media 00:47:21 false full 106 8ae2a03f-84f6-4314-8454-63d4ca0d11d6 Can we break the Israeli-Palestinian paralysis? - with Tal Becker Can Israel break the paralysis over the Palestinian question without risking its own security?

Israelis and Palestinians have been stuck for years, with no practical or diplomatic progress and little confidence that anything can change. Tal Becker argues that while the obstacles are real, accepting paralysis carries its own costs for Israel's security, regional relationships, international standing, and  national moral identity. He lays out what he believes the next Israeli government can realistically do to start moving forward without ignoring the lessons and trauma of October 7.

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In this episode:

- Why Israelis and Palestinians are stuck in a cycle of paralysis

- What a Palestinian state is supposed to solve

- The urgent imperatives of why change must happen soon

- Can regional normalization still move forward?

- Five priorities for Israel's next government

- The role of Arab states regarding the Palestinians

- What concrete step should Israeli leaders take next?

More Ark Media:

Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 systems@arkmedia.org (Ark Media) https://noahs-ark.simplecast.com/episodes/can-we-break-the-israeli-palestinian-paralysis-with-tal-becker-E5JEtskx Can Israel break the paralysis over the Palestinian question without risking its own security?

Israelis and Palestinians have been stuck for years, with no practical or diplomatic progress and little confidence that anything can change. Tal Becker argues that while the obstacles are real, accepting paralysis carries its own costs for Israel's security, regional relationships, international standing, and  national moral identity. He lays out what he believes the next Israeli government can realistically do to start moving forward without ignoring the lessons and trauma of October 7.

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In this episode:

- Why Israelis and Palestinians are stuck in a cycle of paralysis

- What a Palestinian state is supposed to solve

- The urgent imperatives of why change must happen soon

- Can regional normalization still move forward?

- Five priorities for Israel's next government

- The role of Arab states regarding the Palestinians

- What concrete step should Israeli leaders take next?

More Ark Media:

Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

]]> Can we break the Israeli-Palestinian paralysis? - with Tal Becker Ark Media 00:47:45 false full 11 7be79e81-4c37-492c-9ca4-fdc6d4078a16 Monday Try just replacing audio, not duplicating (similar to wednesday)

]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0000 systems@arkmedia.org (Ark Media) https://noahs-ark.simplecast.com/episodes/monday-qLjyowj_ Try just replacing audio, not duplicating (similar to wednesday)

]]> Monday Ark Media 00:47:45 false full 50 e81159fc-29d6-4220-bbbb-926b15bd169b Tough Love or Tough Luck? - with Rahm Emanuel What will it take to save the U.S.-Israel alliance? 

Dan is joined by Rahm Emanuel, a Democratic party powerhouse who was a former Chicago mayor, White House Chief of Staff, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan. Dan challenges Emanuel on ideas from the speech he delivered in Tel Aviv that ignited debate across Israel and the United States. Emanuel argues that Israel's current course is putting the U.S.-Israel alliance at risk, while Dan presses him on whether October 7 fundamentally changed the assumptions behind his vision for Israel's future. They discuss Israel’s security, Palestinian statehood, the future of a more hostile Democratic Party, and whether Emanuel's message is ultimately an act of tough love or tough luck for Israel.

]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000 systems@arkmedia.org (Ark Media) https://noahs-ark.simplecast.com/episodes/tough-love-or-tough-luck-with-rahm-emanuel-B0yV85qC-0blw_r3E What will it take to save the U.S.-Israel alliance? 

Dan is joined by Rahm Emanuel, a Democratic party powerhouse who was a former Chicago mayor, White House Chief of Staff, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan. Dan challenges Emanuel on ideas from the speech he delivered in Tel Aviv that ignited debate across Israel and the United States. Emanuel argues that Israel's current course is putting the U.S.-Israel alliance at risk, while Dan presses him on whether October 7 fundamentally changed the assumptions behind his vision for Israel's future. They discuss Israel’s security, Palestinian statehood, the future of a more hostile Democratic Party, and whether Emanuel's message is ultimately an act of tough love or tough luck for Israel.

]]> Tough Love or Tough Luck? - with Rahm Emanuel Ark Media 00:58:27 false full 101 1c638111-f9fc-4d0a-8f7b-e86d2604536e Trump’s Iran Deal - with Walter Russell Mead Did Israel and the U.S. win the battle but lose the war?

Israel and the United States achieved what many would consider a remarkable military success against Iran. But the agreement that followed has left many Israelis wondering whether battlefield gains translated into strategic victory. Dan Senor is joined by Wall Street Journal columnist and Hudson Institute senior fellow Walter Russell Mead to discuss the paradox at the heart of the new U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, what it reveals about President Trump's approach to power, and how leaders across the Middle East are recalculating their assumptions about America, Israel, and the future of the region.
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In this episode:

03:42 - The paradox: military success vs. political disappointment

05:03 - Why so many Israelis think Israel lost

07:27 - What was President Trump actually betting on?

21:30 - Does the 60-day deal mean anything?

22:30 - Why sanctions rarely deliver regime change

27:24 - What this war reveals about the future of warfare

35:27 - How Riyadh, Ankara, and Beijing are reading the moment

45:33 - Israel's growing dependence on President Trump

More Ark Media:

Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 systems@arkmedia.org (Dan Senor, Walter Russell Mead) https://noahs-ark.simplecast.com/episodes/trumps-iran-deal-with-walter-russell-mead-X50DqTzU Did Israel and the U.S. win the battle but lose the war?

Israel and the United States achieved what many would consider a remarkable military success against Iran. But the agreement that followed has left many Israelis wondering whether battlefield gains translated into strategic victory. Dan Senor is joined by Wall Street Journal columnist and Hudson Institute senior fellow Walter Russell Mead to discuss the paradox at the heart of the new U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, what it reveals about President Trump's approach to power, and how leaders across the Middle East are recalculating their assumptions about America, Israel, and the future of the region.
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In this episode:

03:42 - The paradox: military success vs. political disappointment

05:03 - Why so many Israelis think Israel lost

07:27 - What was President Trump actually betting on?

21:30 - Does the 60-day deal mean anything?

22:30 - Why sanctions rarely deliver regime change

27:24 - What this war reveals about the future of warfare

35:27 - How Riyadh, Ankara, and Beijing are reading the moment

45:33 - Israel's growing dependence on President Trump

More Ark Media:

Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

]]> Trump’s Iran Deal - with Walter Russell Mead Dan Senor, Walter Russell Mead 00:53:46 trump, iran, iran deal, u.s.-israel relationship false full 32 40c23100-7676-4ab7-9c85-3b7ef24aa3a5 Ep #535 - - with Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 systems@arkmedia.org (Ark Media) https://noahs-ark.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-535-with-rabbi-yehoshua-pfeffer-rLcrdobH Ep #535 - - with Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer Ark Media 00:48:27 false full 31 73caf4a0-c0c6-4520-9796-5c57bd7a89c1 Another early test Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0000 systems@arkmedia.org (Ark Media) https://noahs-ark.simplecast.com/episodes/another-early-test-RzX6N5Dy Another early test Ark Media 00:48:27 Uploaded the ad-supported first in Simplecast, then scheduled on both platforms, then add the ad-free in Apple Uploaded the ad-supported first in Simplecast, then scheduled on both platforms, then add the ad-free in Apple false full 16 005e2423-0eb3-4fe5-b1d6-3fc75bd71fb2 Hello Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0000 systems@arkmedia.org (Ark Media) https://noahs-ark.simplecast.com/episodes/hello-KwN_BEMR Hello Ark Media 00:48:27 Publish ad supported in both places, create separate episode in Apple with the paid version and same episode number but set the publish date early Publish ad supported in both places, create separate episode in Apple with the paid version and same episode number but set the publish date early false full 25 ab16fbcc-6cad-42b4-9406-cd021be216d4 Last Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000 systems@arkmedia.org (Ark Media) https://noahs-ark.simplecast.com/episodes/last-nm7ZC7y2-AQ1Q9aUn Last Ark Media 00:48:27 false full 29 b959c620-3d9e-45f8-96b7-5f2c1e88aad5 Why Do Radical U.S. Politicians Blame Jews? - with Jonah Goldberg and John Podhoretz Why have positions about Israel and Jews become a defining fault line in American politics?

In part two of their conversation, Dan is joined by Jonah Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Dispatch, and John Podhoretz, editor-in-chief of Commentary Magazine, to discuss what the victories of Zohran Mamdani and other Democratic Socialists reveal about the radicalization of politics of the American left. From the rise of anti-Zionist candidates to the weakening of political parties and norms, they explore why antisemitic or anti-Israel positions have become litmus tests in the transformation of American politics.

Read the open letter from American Rabbis to Zohran Mamdani here.
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In this episode:

- Why both political parties are losing control

- What Zohran Mamdani and DSA victories really represent

- Is anti-Zionism the primary driving force on the left?

- Are elected leaders more focused on culture wars than helping constituents?

- Why U.S.politicians turned against  Israel, which is now a political fault line

- How technology is reshaping America despite politics

- Have decades of crisis broken public trust?

- Can America's political institutions recover?

- Why Jonah and John have some hope about America's future

More Ark Media:

Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000 systems@arkmedia.org (Ark Media) https://noahs-ark.simplecast.com/episodes/why-do-radical-u-s-politicians-blame-jews-with-jonah-goldberg-and-john-podhoretz-Y37zQ2kN Why have positions about Israel and Jews become a defining fault line in American politics?

In part two of their conversation, Dan is joined by Jonah Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Dispatch, and John Podhoretz, editor-in-chief of Commentary Magazine, to discuss what the victories of Zohran Mamdani and other Democratic Socialists reveal about the radicalization of politics of the American left. From the rise of anti-Zionist candidates to the weakening of political parties and norms, they explore why antisemitic or anti-Israel positions have become litmus tests in the transformation of American politics.

Read the open letter from American Rabbis to Zohran Mamdani here.
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In this episode:

- Why both political parties are losing control

- What Zohran Mamdani and DSA victories really represent

- Is anti-Zionism the primary driving force on the left?

- Are elected leaders more focused on culture wars than helping constituents?

- Why U.S.politicians turned against  Israel, which is now a political fault line

- How technology is reshaping America despite politics

- Have decades of crisis broken public trust?

- Can America's political institutions recover?

- Why Jonah and John have some hope about America's future

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]]> Why Do Radical U.S. Politicians Blame Jews? - with Jonah Goldberg and John Podhoretz Ark Media 00:57:53 false full 21 0024073e-baff-43ff-8df6-aed2f1447f9a As America cuts its losses, what are Israel’s options? - with Amit Segal Can Israel stop Iran if America decides to move on?

As Washington pursues negotiations with Tehran, many Israelis are wondering what their country can still do to shape the outcome. Dan Senor is joined by Ark Media contributor and Channel 12 senior political analyst Amit Segal to discuss the state of the U.S.-Iran talks, why Israel is showing restraint in Lebanon, and what leverage Jerusalem still has as Washington pursues negotiations with Tehran. They also examine the growing debate inside Israel over President Trump and J.D. Vance, and whether Netanyahu can navigate a moment when many Israelis feel the military achievements against Iran have yet to translate into a lasting strategic gain.
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In this episode:

- Why the U.S.-Iran talks may be headed for failure

- Does Israel have any leverage left?

- Why Israel is showing restraint in Lebanon

- Why “no deal, no war” could still hurt Tehran

- Netanyahu, Trump, and the Vance problem

- Israel’s options if America steps back

- Could Trump shape Israel’s next election?

- Will Netanyahu really run for a seventh term?

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Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:40:00 +0000 systems@arkmedia.org (Dan Senor, Amit Segal) https://noahs-ark.simplecast.com/episodes/as-america-cuts-its-losses-what-are-israels-options-with-amit-segal-QrMFa2E8 Can Israel stop Iran if America decides to move on?

As Washington pursues negotiations with Tehran, many Israelis are wondering what their country can still do to shape the outcome. Dan Senor is joined by Ark Media contributor and Channel 12 senior political analyst Amit Segal to discuss the state of the U.S.-Iran talks, why Israel is showing restraint in Lebanon, and what leverage Jerusalem still has as Washington pursues negotiations with Tehran. They also examine the growing debate inside Israel over President Trump and J.D. Vance, and whether Netanyahu can navigate a moment when many Israelis feel the military achievements against Iran have yet to translate into a lasting strategic gain.
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In this episode:

- Why the U.S.-Iran talks may be headed for failure

- Does Israel have any leverage left?

- Why Israel is showing restraint in Lebanon

- Why “no deal, no war” could still hurt Tehran

- Netanyahu, Trump, and the Vance problem

- Israel’s options if America steps back

- Could Trump shape Israel’s next election?

- Will Netanyahu really run for a seventh term?

More Ark Media:

Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

]]> As America cuts its losses, what are Israel’s options? - with Amit Segal Dan Senor, Amit Segal 00:40:23 trump, iran deal, jd vance false full 23 e0459776-6e2e-4d6f-a4cd-b039fdb443a3 The Iran-War: An Autopsy - with Jonah Goldberg and John Podhoretz ____

Many supporters of the Iran War, both in the U.S. and in Israel, consider it a failure. Dan doesn't necessarily share that observation, at least not until the fate of the U.S.- Iran deal is clear. 

Jonah Goldberg and John Podhoretz, two thinkers that have been following every twist and turn of the Iran war and landed in that camp. So we wanted to conduct an autopsy of the Iran War, at least as where the war stands now.

Jonah Goldberg is editor-in-chief of The Dispatch and the host of the Remnant podcast. He’s also a senior fellow at AEI and author of a number of books, including Suicide of the West.  and John Podhoretz, editor-in-chief of Commentary Magazine, host of the Commentary podcast and author of Hell of a Ride. 

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In this episode:

  • What were the expectations vs reality?
  • Israel and Iran's position today Vs on February 27th.
  • The war's impact on US foreign policy
  • what would have been a better strategy in dealing with Iran’s nuclear program?
  • Did Trump and Netanyahu miscalculate? 
  • Where does the relationship between Netanyahu and Trump go from here?

This episode is sponsored by Israel on Campus Coalition. You can follow this link to support their work: http://israelcc.org/ 

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Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0000 systems@arkmedia.org (Dan Senor, Jonah Goldberg, John Podhoretz) https://noahs-ark.simplecast.com/episodes/the-iran-war-an-autopsy-with-jonah-goldberg-and-john-podhoretz-bvFoa3CL ____

Many supporters of the Iran War, both in the U.S. and in Israel, consider it a failure. Dan doesn't necessarily share that observation, at least not until the fate of the U.S.- Iran deal is clear. 

Jonah Goldberg and John Podhoretz, two thinkers that have been following every twist and turn of the Iran war and landed in that camp. So we wanted to conduct an autopsy of the Iran War, at least as where the war stands now.

Jonah Goldberg is editor-in-chief of The Dispatch and the host of the Remnant podcast. He’s also a senior fellow at AEI and author of a number of books, including Suicide of the West.  and John Podhoretz, editor-in-chief of Commentary Magazine, host of the Commentary podcast and author of Hell of a Ride. 

Call Me Back is made possible by our subscribers. If these conversations are where you turn to understand Israel and the Jewish world, consider joining them. It's what keeps this show going.

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In this episode:

  • What were the expectations vs reality?
  • Israel and Iran's position today Vs on February 27th.
  • The war's impact on US foreign policy
  • what would have been a better strategy in dealing with Iran’s nuclear program?
  • Did Trump and Netanyahu miscalculate? 
  • Where does the relationship between Netanyahu and Trump go from here?

This episode is sponsored by Israel on Campus Coalition. You can follow this link to support their work: http://israelcc.org/ 

More Ark Media:

Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

]]> The Iran-War: An Autopsy - with Jonah Goldberg and John Podhoretz Dan Senor, Jonah Goldberg, John Podhoretz 01:01:56 u.s.-israel relationship, politics false full 20 659eeb20-0098-486e-8919-5c39d50086b7 Tough Love or Tough Luck? - with Rahm Emanuel What will it take to save the U.S.-Israel alliance? 

Dan is joined by Rahm Emanuel, a Democratic party powerhouse who was a former Chicago mayor, White House Chief of Staff, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan. Dan challenges Emanuel on ideas from the speech he delivered in Tel Aviv that ignited debate across Israel and the United States. Emanuel argues that Israel's current course is putting the U.S.-Israel alliance at risk, while Dan presses him on whether October 7 fundamentally changed the assumptions behind his vision for Israel's future. They discuss Israel’s security, Palestinian statehood, the future of a more hostile Democratic Party, and whether Emanuel's message is ultimately an act of tough love or tough luck for Israel.

Watch Rahm Emanuel’s Tel Aviv speech HERE.
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In this episode:

- Rahm Emanuel remembers Senator Lindsey Graham

- How October 7 changed Israel’s security doctrine

- Rahm Emanuel’s 23-state solution for Israel and the Arab states

- Is its isolation becoming a security threat for Israel?

- How Emanuel would reshape the U.S.-Israel alliance

- Are calls for “From the River to the Sea” and Greater Israel equivalent?

- Emanuel’s response to fears antisemitism reshaping the Democratic Party

- Is Emanuel really advocating tough love or tough luck for Israel?

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Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000 systems@arkmedia.org (Tal Becker, Dan Senor) https://noahs-ark.simplecast.com/episodes/tough-love-or-tough-luck-with-rahm-emanuel-7lzZK7Eg What will it take to save the U.S.-Israel alliance? 

Dan is joined by Rahm Emanuel, a Democratic party powerhouse who was a former Chicago mayor, White House Chief of Staff, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan. Dan challenges Emanuel on ideas from the speech he delivered in Tel Aviv that ignited debate across Israel and the United States. Emanuel argues that Israel's current course is putting the U.S.-Israel alliance at risk, while Dan presses him on whether October 7 fundamentally changed the assumptions behind his vision for Israel's future. They discuss Israel’s security, Palestinian statehood, the future of a more hostile Democratic Party, and whether Emanuel's message is ultimately an act of tough love or tough luck for Israel.

Watch Rahm Emanuel’s Tel Aviv speech HERE.
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In this episode:

- Rahm Emanuel remembers Senator Lindsey Graham

- How October 7 changed Israel’s security doctrine

- Rahm Emanuel’s 23-state solution for Israel and the Arab states

- Is its isolation becoming a security threat for Israel?

- How Emanuel would reshape the U.S.-Israel alliance

- Are calls for “From the River to the Sea” and Greater Israel equivalent?

- Emanuel’s response to fears antisemitism reshaping the Democratic Party

- Is Emanuel really advocating tough love or tough luck for Israel?

More Ark Media:

Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

]]> Tough Love or Tough Luck? - with Rahm Emanuel Tal Becker, Dan Senor 00:58:27 palestinians false full 10 45b0d67a-fa28-4977-b916-8693e123008e Monday test ads Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:55:00 +0000 systems@arkmedia.org (Ark Media) https://noahs-ark.simplecast.com/episodes/monday-test-ads-IL88XIRV Monday test ads Ark Media 00:48:27 upload in both places separately, only publish to main feed in Simplecast upload in both places separately, only publish to main feed in Simplecast false full 15 82e80a0e-a6ab-489e-9f20-87a1073e01b8 Test early access Dan is joined by Ark Media contributor Nadav Eyal to answer listener questions about the quirks of the Israeli Knesset system, why alliances may matter more than votes and other dynamics shaping Israel's upcoming election. They discuss the rising political candidates, Netanyahu's enduring support, new controversy about draft dodgers, an exit strategy from Lebanon, settler violence, and more.

]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 systems@arkmedia.org (Ark Media) https://noahs-ark.simplecast.com/episodes/test-early-access-kSnBkkfU Dan is joined by Ark Media contributor Nadav Eyal to answer listener questions about the quirks of the Israeli Knesset system, why alliances may matter more than votes and other dynamics shaping Israel's upcoming election. They discuss the rising political candidates, Netanyahu's enduring support, new controversy about draft dodgers, an exit strategy from Lebanon, settler violence, and more.

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]]> Midweek Ark Media 00:48:27 false full 7 588b00c9-342e-46fe-b7b9-d7e60edb8ef2 Does the Start-Up Nation brand need a rebrand? - with Yonatan Adiri and Yael Wissner Levy As Americans mark Independence Day, we're revisiting one of the most popular episodes of What's Your Number?, a conversation that feels even more relevant today. Yonatan Adiri and Yael Wissner Levy are joined by Dan Senor, host of Call Me Back and co-author of Start-Up Nation which revolutionized the world’s respect for Israel and its entrepreneurial spirit and successes. Nearly two decades after the book's publication, Israel's tech sector is stronger than ever, yet the country's global brand faces unprecedented challenges. What does this mean for Israel’s reputation, innovation and its place in the world?

Dan also remembers his young friend, the late Israeli entrepreneur and investor Zaki Djemal, whose final essay on Israel's future and memorial service are linked below.

Read a tribute to Zaki Djemal  and his white paper here.

Watch Zaki Djemal’s memorial service here. 
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In this episode:

08:00 – How Start-Up Nation changed Israel's image

14:35 – Israel's brand crisis after October 7

19:10 – Why global investors keep doubling down on Israel

25:55 – Does Israel need a new audience?

32:15 – The rise of defense tech

37:35 – AI, brain drain, and Israel's next challenge

44:30 – Does the "Start-Up Nation" reputation still apply?

46:55 – How would Dan characterize Israel's brand now?

More Ark Media:

Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

]]> Mon, 6 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 systems@arkmedia.org (Dan Senor, Nadav Eyal) https://noahs-ark.simplecast.com/episodes/does-the-start-up-nation-brand-need-a-rebrand-with-yonatan-adiri-and-yael-wissner-levy-BPhHNrSE As Americans mark Independence Day, we're revisiting one of the most popular episodes of What's Your Number?, a conversation that feels even more relevant today. Yonatan Adiri and Yael Wissner Levy are joined by Dan Senor, host of Call Me Back and co-author of Start-Up Nation which revolutionized the world’s respect for Israel and its entrepreneurial spirit and successes. Nearly two decades after the book's publication, Israel's tech sector is stronger than ever, yet the country's global brand faces unprecedented challenges. What does this mean for Israel’s reputation, innovation and its place in the world?

Dan also remembers his young friend, the late Israeli entrepreneur and investor Zaki Djemal, whose final essay on Israel's future and memorial service are linked below.

Read a tribute to Zaki Djemal  and his white paper here.

Watch Zaki Djemal’s memorial service here. 
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In this episode:

08:00 – How Start-Up Nation changed Israel's image

14:35 – Israel's brand crisis after October 7

19:10 – Why global investors keep doubling down on Israel

25:55 – Does Israel need a new audience?

32:15 – The rise of defense tech

37:35 – AI, brain drain, and Israel's next challenge

44:30 – Does the "Start-Up Nation" reputation still apply?

46:55 – How would Dan characterize Israel's brand now?

More Ark Media:

Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

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Welcome to Ark News Daily with Deborah Pardes. Every morning, we’ll give you the latest headlines from Israel and the United States’ war with Iran and explain its impact on the Middle East and the Jewish world. 

Today’s headlines:

- US and Iran reach deal to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz

- Israeli leaders fear US-Iran deal gives Tehran too much room

- Jewish participants targeted at Italy Pride event

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Credits: 

Deborah Pardes, Andrew Tobin, Jon Reed, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo.

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Welcome to Ark News Daily with Deborah Pardes. Every morning, we’ll give you the latest headlines from Israel and the United States’ war with Iran and explain its impact on the Middle East and the Jewish world. 

Today’s headlines:

- US and Iran reach deal to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz

- Israeli leaders fear US-Iran deal gives Tehran too much room

- Jewish participants targeted at Italy Pride event

More Ark Media:

Credits: 

Deborah Pardes, Andrew Tobin, Jon Reed, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo.

]]> The end of the war, for now Deborah Pardes 00:07:24 pride month, iran nuclear talks false full 2 3eab0886-4890-41bc-ac8d-1eea8c80a828 Zionophobia - with Judea Pearl Please take 5 minutes to fill out Ark Media’s LISTENER SURVEY
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Do most people misunderstand the true nature of Antizionism?

Dan sits down with renowned computer scientist and public intellectual Judea Pearl to understand why he coined the term “Zionophobia.” Pearl argues that Antizionism is not simply policy criticism but a rejection of Jewish collective sovereignty.

Pearl shares his personal story, that dates back to the founding of Israel, and explains how the murder of his son, Daniel Pearl, and the violence of the Second Intifada have reshaped his thinking about Israel, identity, and moral clarity. 

The conversation spans failed peace efforts, the politics of language, the meaning of indigeneity, and Pearl’s warning that Israel’s greatest long-term vulnerability may be the erosion of bipartisan American support.

Read Judea’s book Coexistence and Other Fighting Words

In this episode:

03:00 - From AI pioneer to Zionist advocate

24:00 - “Zionophobia,” not anti-Semitism

29:00 - Terrorism, moral asymmetry, and the Carter controversy

35:00 - Education as the true battlefield

38:00 - Why peace efforts failed and what was misunderstood

41:00 - Indigeneity, sovereignty, and competing narratives

44:00 - The bipartisan question and Israel’s strategic future

More Ark Media:

Credits: Ilan Benatar, Adaam James Levin-Areddy, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Patricio Spadavecchia, Yuval Semo 

]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:37:00 +0000 systems@arkmedia.org (Judea Pearl, Dan Senor) https://noahs-ark.simplecast.com/episodes/zionophobia-with-judea-pearl-8k9cOSiX Please take 5 minutes to fill out Ark Media’s LISTENER SURVEY
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Do most people misunderstand the true nature of Antizionism?

Dan sits down with renowned computer scientist and public intellectual Judea Pearl to understand why he coined the term “Zionophobia.” Pearl argues that Antizionism is not simply policy criticism but a rejection of Jewish collective sovereignty.

Pearl shares his personal story, that dates back to the founding of Israel, and explains how the murder of his son, Daniel Pearl, and the violence of the Second Intifada have reshaped his thinking about Israel, identity, and moral clarity. 

The conversation spans failed peace efforts, the politics of language, the meaning of indigeneity, and Pearl’s warning that Israel’s greatest long-term vulnerability may be the erosion of bipartisan American support.

Read Judea’s book Coexistence and Other Fighting Words

In this episode:

03:00 - From AI pioneer to Zionist advocate

24:00 - “Zionophobia,” not anti-Semitism

29:00 - Terrorism, moral asymmetry, and the Carter controversy

35:00 - Education as the true battlefield

38:00 - Why peace efforts failed and what was misunderstood

41:00 - Indigeneity, sovereignty, and competing narratives

44:00 - The bipartisan question and Israel’s strategic future

More Ark Media:

Credits: Ilan Benatar, Adaam James Levin-Areddy, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Patricio Spadavecchia, Yuval Semo 

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