The Meira K Show dives into the stories from Israel you won’t hear in the mainstream media. From border tensions to media bias, political chaos, and the biggest threats facing Israel, Meira breaks it all down with her signature unfiltered take.
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Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Ambassador Mark Regev, former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office, as they dissect—and duke out—the issues that Israel grapples with internally and faces internationally. Blum and Regev illustrate that even a shared worldview can produce very different perspectives. As the proverb goes, “The devil is in the details.” Thanks for listening! If you appreciated today’s discussion and want to dive deeper into the issues shaping Israel and th ...
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The Internet and mainstream media are inundated with misinformation and superficial hot takes. That’s why you’re not getting the full story. Take another look with JNS Editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin as he takes deep dives into the most critical stories and controversies impacting the Jewish world with insightful commentary and fascinating interviews. If you want to understand the bigger picture and the context of the issues that really matter, this show is for you. Thanks for listening to Jo ...
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You want to fight for Israel but don’t have the words to do it? Join Caroline Glick for her latest commentary on the top Israel-related headlines. A veteran journalist with an opinion that counts, Glick tells it like it is in an insight-packed hour on the “Caroline Glick Show.”Loved Caroline Glick's podcast? There’s more where that came from! Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive insights and stories you won’t find anywhere else. Every donation helps us to ensure that truth and accuracy ...
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Ep. 183: The Mickey Marcus story: We need Jewish heroes more than ever
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1:00:03Patriotism seems to be out of style in the United States and many young people are also being influenced by toxic woke ideas that falsely smear Israel as an illegitimate “apartheid” state. That’s why JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin believes we need examples of Jews who dedicated their lives to serving both America and Israel more than ever. He’s…
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Starmer stumbles: A reward for October 7th?
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31:40In this episode, we break down the shocking move by European leaders—specifically Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron—to recognize a Palestinian state while echoing Hamas’s propaganda about a so-called starvation crisis in Gaza. This isn’t just political posturing—it’s a dangerous endorsement that plays directly into the hands of a terror group respon…
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Palestinian State or Media Manipulation? Unpacking Macron’s Controversial Decision
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22:14Is a Palestinian state truly possible? Despite President Macron's recent announcement of France's intent to recognize Palestine, Meira argues that such a move lacks legitimacy. With the narrative around the Palestinian state being heavily influenced by Qatar and Western media, Meira explains how these forces manipulate public opinion and shape glob…
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Ep.182: Alan Dershowitz: America needs to know this about The Epstein Tapes
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52:41According to JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin, Americans may be failing the Jeffrey Epstein Rorschach test. He says the eagerness of so many people to not merely jump to conclusions about the notorious case but to use it as a vehicle to promote antisemitism says a lot about contemporary America as well as the way Jew-hatred has been mainstreamed …
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The Gaza aid hoax: How Hamas controls the narrative and the food
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33:45Is the world being misled about the crisis in Gaza? In this eye-opening episode of "Israel Undiplomatic," Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev uncover the truth behind the media’s portrayal of famine, exposing how Hamas manipulates aid while the international community turns a blind eye. Both former advisers at the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, Ruthie and…
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The Collapse of Syria Is Inevitable, But What Happens Next is TERRIFYING...
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29:17In this episode of the Meira K Show, Meira breaks down why Israel is stepping in to defend the Druze community in Syria, whether the proposed ceasefire deal helps or harms Israel’s long-term security, and how Previous President Joe Biden is affecting the war behind the scenes. With sharp insight and fearless analysis, she exposes the deeper layers …
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Ep. 181: Israeli military analyst: What the generals got horribly wrong
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1:03:56With talk of a U.S.-brokered cease-fire/hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas in the news, JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin is asking whether the proposed agreement will allow the terrorists to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Israel’s two main goals of the post-Oct. 7 war—freedom for the hostages and the eradication of Hamas—are s…
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"There's Something BIG Brewing Within Israel, And It's Getting Serious..."
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40:56Is Syria the new front in Israel’s multi-pronged war and could a known terrorist become an unlikely strategic ally? Senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum and former Israeli Ambassador to the U.K. Mark Regev, both former advisers in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, break down Israel’s rapidly evolving security landscape, where threats fr…
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Why would Hamas ever agree to a ceasefire?
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34:58Why would Hamas ever agree to a ceasefire? Meira K flips the narrative and uncovers the psychological warfare, internal chaos and political manipulation driving this war’s timeline. From hostage diplomacy to internal Israeli politics, Meira unpacks the brutal chess match being played on every front and why Israel hasn’t yet delivered a total victor…
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Ep. 180: Guy Benson: The dirtbag alliance hates Israel and America
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56:47Anti-Israel extremists on both the left and the right are becoming more vocal and dangerous. But, according to JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin, Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the New York City primary and the rebuff of Tucker Carlson by President Donald Trump, demonstrates that the left is far more dangerous right now.He’s joined on this week’s epi…
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Is Israel headed towards a ceasefire or a trap?
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36:15In this week’s episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev—both former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office—unpack a series of urgent and unfolding developments in the Middle East, beginning with the rumored ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. The two hosts debate whether Israel is being pushed toward a short-term t…
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We Are Watching History Shift in Real Time...
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31:21In this episode, Meira dives into the seismic geopolitical shifts unfolding in real time — from Netanyahu’s upcoming meeting with former President Trump to the fragile ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. She explores how these developments could dramatically alter the future of Israel and the region.By JNS
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Ep. 179: Mamdani’s win is a warning sign of peril for Jews
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1:02:05Being someone who opposes Israel’s existence and favors legitimizing terrorism and antisemitism now means never having to say you’re sorry in New York City. That’s the conclusion JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin drew from the victory of Socialist Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City. According to Tobin, Israel’s enemi…
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Take a look behind the curtain of the Israel-Iran war!Join Meira as she unpacks the most explosive and miraculous 12 days in recent Middle East history—from the dramatic opening salvos of war with Iran to the stunning American-led ceasefire that left many Israelis asking: Was it too soon? With her signature blend of clarity, conviction, and unapolo…
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Media’s FALSE CLAIMS (Iran reactor untouched?), Mamdani wins NYC
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36:06Is Iran’s nuclear program truly finished—or are we being lulled into a false sense of victory? Ruthie Blum, senior contributing editor at JNS and former adviser at Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office, joins Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the UK and fellow Prime Minister’s Office veteran, to break down the ceasefire, U.S. involvement and what…
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Meira gets to the heart of the most explosive geopolitical shift in decades as America officially joins Israel in military strikes against Iran’s nuclear program. What does it mean for Israel, for Iran and for the world? Meira breaks it all down in this unfiltered episode recorded from a bomb shelter.As Iranian missiles target Israeli cities and th…
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Ep. 178: Fired for speech: The woke war on American education
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1:08:28In this episode of "Think Twice," host Jonathan S. Tobin, editor-in-chief of JNS.org, welcomes Professor Amy Wax, a tenured law professor at the University of Pennsylvania and a leading voice on issues of academic freedom, to discuss the increasingly narrow boundaries of acceptable discourse in America’s elite universities.…
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President Donald Trump finds himself at a historic crossroads as Israel continues a bold and highly coordinated military campaign to eliminate Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Will he authorize targeted U.S. airstrikes to help finish the job or will the isolationist wing of the MAGA movement keep America on the sidelines?…
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Israel wants THIS to happen in Iran [and it's working, so far]
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31:34This isn’t just war. It’s a redefining moment for the entire Middle East.Meira K broadcasts from her bomb shelter on Day 3 of a historic and unprecedented war between Israel and Iran. As missiles rain down on Israeli cities and the nation mobilizes in full force, Meira breaks down what she calls one of the most extraordinary military operations in …
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Ep. 177: Israel must take the gloves off in Gaza
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1:12:32As environmentalist extremist turned pro-Hamas activist Greta Thunberg’s refusal to watch the film of the atrocities committed by the Palestinians on Oct. 7, 2023 indicated, the Jewish state’s foes may not be interested in listening to the truth about the war in Gaza. But according to JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin, it is still imperative for p…
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Ignore the cynics, we’re here to clear the air! Is Trump really turning on Israel or is the U.S.-Israel alliance stronger than ever?In this week’s episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” senior JNS contributing editor Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the U.K. Mark Regev—both former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office—take a sharp look at …
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Ep. 176: Is the U.S.-Israel relationship heading for trouble? w/Ambassador Michael Oren
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49:59Can Israel afford to say “no” to the president who has been its best friend since the founding of the modern Jewish state? According to JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin, that’s a question that may have to be answered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if President Donald Trump’s optimism about his negotiations with the Iranian regime is…
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Trump’s realists vs. isolationists: Who will win on Iran?
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35:12Will negotiations win the day or will Israel be forced into military action against Iran?Senior JNS contributing editor Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the UK Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office—unpack the escalating nuclear crisis with Iran and the deepening tug-of-war within the Trump administration…
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Ep. 175: How to Restore Civil Discourse – A Talmudic Guide
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52:00In the Internet era and politically bifurcated societies, is constructive disagreement, a concept that is at the heart of traditional Talmud study, even possible anymore? JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin admits that he’s skeptical about whether political discourse can be anything other than a zero-sum game in the current atmosphere. Tobin is join…
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Hamas hoodwinks UN, West in aid and negotiations
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34:20As Hamas faces collapse, the UN rushes to its defense!In this episode, JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and former Israeli Ambassador to the UK Mark Regev expose how the United Nations is being manipulated to prolong Hamas’s rule over Gaza.By JNS Podcasts
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The Gaza aid dilemma: Is Israel empowering its enemies?
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35:54In this packed episode, Meira breaks down the latest military strategy in Gaza, analyzing the IDF’s slow and methodical ground operations and Israel’s controversial decision to resume humanitarian aid—despite widespread concerns that Hamas continues to hijack shipments. She weighs both sides of the “aid vs. military pressure” debate, especially in …
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Ep. 174: America is back as the ‘strong horse’ in the Middle East
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1:01:28There were serious concerns raised about the way Israel seemed to have been sidelined during President Donald Trump’s recent trip to the Middle East. But JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin says that those worries need to be balanced recognizing that Trump has earned the trust of the pro-Israel community. He also believes that the substance of his p…
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European leaders play defense for Hamas (and spell their own demise)
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34:55In this episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” former Israeli Ambassador to the UK Mark Regev and veteran journalist and political commentator Ruthie Blum—both former advisers in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office—tackle the harsh condemnations of Israel by three of its Western allies—Britain, France, and Canada. With Gaza still under Hamas control and…
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Is Israel’s new offensive finally forcing Hamas to fold? In this episode of “The Meira K Show,” Meira breaks down Israel’s most intense military escalation since Oct. 7, 2023—and asks the question everyone’s thinking: Will this be the pressure that finally brings the hostages home?By JNS
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Trump’s Middle East Gamble: What does it mean for Israel?
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33:14Israel, Iran, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia—this week’s episode of “Israel Undiplomatic” explores President Donald Trump’s high-stakes visit to the Middle East and what it means for Israel, U.S. foreign policy and the wider region. With a sharp eye and decades of insider experience, former Israeli Ambassador to the UK Mark Regev and veteran journalist an…
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Did Trump just ABANDON Israel - What's really going on?
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35:56In this episode of “The Meira K Show,” host Meira K tackles the burning question on everyone’s mind: Has Donald Trump turned his back on Israel? With Trump planning visits to Saudi Arabia, the UAE and even Qatar — but not Israel — and recent U.S. actions that sidestep or exclude the Jewish state, rumors of a split are spreading in the Israeli media…
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American isolationists have it wrong when it comes to Iran
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33:46JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev—both former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office—examine Israel's two-day operation in Yemen in response to a direct ballistic missile strike near Ben-Gurion Airport. But beyond the immediate headlines, they examine what this strike means fo…
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Breaking: Israel drafts reserves, announces new strategy in Gaza & Syria
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31:03As Israel faces one of its most pivotal weeks since Oct. 7, “The Meira K Show” dives into the emotional and political upheaval sweeping the country. Host Meira K shares a raw and personal reflection on the redeployment of tens of thousands of IDF soldiers and the heartbreak of a nation grappling with sacrifice, shifting war strategy and hostage des…
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Is Trump getting played? Unpacking the latest negotiations with Iran
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26:52Broadcast from the JNS International Policy Summit in Jerusalem, this episode explores Israel’s growing dilemma: how to respond to renewed U.S.-Iran negotiations under President Trump without jeopardizing national security or the special U.S.-Israel alliance. JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the United Kin…
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Ep. 173: Investing in the Promise of the Jewish Future
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1:04:36How can American Jews help revive a community beset by assimilation and a declining sense of Jewish peoplehood among so many of its members? The answers to that have long been apparent, says JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin. Support for Jewish education, especially day schools, Jewish camps and trips to Israel is essential. But how can support fo…
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