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In this interview we spoke with Zainab al-Suwaij, the executive director of the American Islamic Congress. We discussed the future of Iraq after the American withdrawal, what America achieved in the country, and the threats that remain. We also dove deep into the successes and shortcomings of Muslim life in America — and discussed some surprising poll numbers along the way.

In this episode we heard firsthand accounts from aboard the hijacked airplane, analyzed Mayor Mamdani's antisemitism plan, discussed the plot against the RAF, praised an Indian hero, and checked in on escalating violence in France.

In this interview we spoke with Derek Maltz Sr., who served as the acting administrator of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. We discussed the lethal spread of synthetic drugs, the involvement of drug cartels and Communist China, the evolution of law enforcement, and how to keep America's children safe.

In this episode we dove deep into high-level week at the United Nations and discussed the history of the world body. We also analyzed President Trump's pushback on the press, gamed out the implications of the looming Paramount behemoth, dove into the lawsuit against the New York Times over Israel, reviewed the new book by Princess Diana's brother, and recommended a moving conversation with Anderson Cooper.

In this interview we spoke to Simon Amaya Price and Claire Abernathy, public advocates for the Detransitioner Justice Project, which aims to enable those harmed by gender ideology to engage in political and legislative advocacy. We discussed medical transitions, healthcare policy, mental health, and Simon's and Claire's personal experiences.

In this episode we debated what should be done to prevent a doomsday AI scenario, gamed out the possibilities of a crack-up of the UK, discussed an underreported new immigration policy, took the temperature of the Supreme Court, dove into the latest on Lindsay Clancy, and wondered if cancelling Macklemore was a good idea.

In this interview we spoke with Anita Verma-Lallian, Founder & CEO of Arizona Land Consulting and Camel Back Productions. We discussed how data centers get built, why they provoke such strong feelings, the political path forward, and what people misunderstand about this hot-button issue that could swing the midterm elections.

In this episode we discussed what it means to "remember" 9/11, analyzed the UK's increasingly hostile attitude toward Israel, dispensed some dating advice, reacted to the AfD's victory in Germany, dove into the Lindsay Clancy case, and previewed the London debut of the most famous tapestry in the world.

In this interview we spoke with Abby Brody, an educator and school founder. We learned where American teachers are getting their resource materials for 9/11 education, who is funding them, why many schools don't teach the subject at all, and why still others frame the terrorist attacks as America's fault.

In this episode we celebrated the life and work of Dolly Parton, debated the brouhaha between Josh Shapiro and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over measles, delivered takes on the Meta settlement and the mail-in voting litigation drama, and predicted whether "Reverse Megxit" will backfire.

In this interview we spoke with Saritha Komatireddy, who is running against Attorney General Letitia James. We chatted with the Harvard Law School graduate about crime in New York City, statewide voter concerns, tackling fraud, and how she imagines working with Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul.

In this episode we analyzed the primary results out of the Sunshine State, reckoned with the insane size of the national debt, celebrated a Swedish politician's jewelry, crunched the numbers on Mayor Mamdani's taxes, and marveled at the BBC's obtuseness when it comes to Jews.

In this episode we discussed the latest Fauci fallout, analyzed what a newsy week in AOC's private life might mean for her presidential chances in 2028, broke down the DSA's defeat in Wisconsin, reacted to a radical new Massachusetts law, and had lots to say about 'Habibi City.'

In this interview we spoke about entrepreneurship with economic growth consultant Victor Hwang, the founder and CEO of Right to Start and Victor & Company. He told us about the start up ideas transforming America, the cultural factors contributing to creative dynamism, and how AI is changing what it means to start a business.

In this episode we analyzed the election results out of Michigan, broke down the Jason Arday debacle at Cambridge University, took stock of a depressing congressional scandal, cheered on Boy George, and offered Mayor Mamdani some unsolicited advice.

In this episode we debated the meaning of all the Fauci news — there's no taking the 5th on "Sanity." We also took stock of the disastrous pied-à-terre tax rollout, offered a review of "The Odyssey," discussed Mamdani being unable to find a Jewish lawyer in NYC, and shared a Yiddish expression you'll never be able to unhear.

In this episode we broke down Zohran Mamdani's quest to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, took stock of the latest nuclear news out of Saudi Arabia, debated America's path forward on election security, offered a history lesson on the perils of socialism, and wondered where all the Jewish writers went.

In this interview we spoke to the Inspector General of the United States Department of Labor, Anthony D'Esposito. He briefed us on the White House's Fraud Taskforce, the legal landscape, how fraud is evolving, and how many millions of dollars New York loses every day to theft of taxpayer money.

On this episode we took stock of Lindsey Graham's legacy, discussed the panic over AI data centers, analyzed the votes on Israel that are dividing the Democrats, and vented about Ro Khanna and J.D. Vance.

In this interview we spoke to neuroscientist, educator, and bestselling author Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath about tech in schools, how to break our addiction to screens, the future of AI in education, how to lengthen our attention spans, and strategies to recover the ability to read and think deeply.

In this episode we analyzed the implosion of Graham Platner's campaign, went behind the scenes of the NATO summit in Turkey, wondered if the Iran war is really back on, explored why everyone stopped reading, took stock of Rahm Emanuel's trip to Israel, and looked at one explanation for why housing is so expensive.

In this interview we spoke with Dr. Brian L. Cox, an expert in international law, about the state of war today. We discussed when a war is legal, the credibility of bodies like the ICC and ICJ, the genocide accusation against Israel, and the rationale for America's and Israel's attack on Iran.

In this episode we celebrated America's semiquincentennial and went coast to coast to see how the country is marking its quarter-millennial. We also debriefed the end of the Supreme Court term, discussed the WNBA, took stock of Trump's newly minted billions, and noted 1,000 days since October 7, 2023.

In this interview we talked with Batya Ungar-Sargon, the host of Batya! on NewsNation and a frequent contributor to the New York Post and other publications. Her book "Jews and the Left" takes the long view of how we arrived at today's crisis.

In this episode we discussed the radicalism engulfing the Democratic Party, the end of Keir Starmer's time as UK prime minister, the latest from the Supreme Court, whether everyone should get their own NYC parade, and if Taylor Swift could possibly be serious about getting married at MSG.

In this episode, we discussed the terms of Trump's Iran MOU, delved into the latest on the filibuster and SAVE Act drama in the Senate, remembered the Lubavitcher Rebbe, were baffled by a new policy out of California, and wondered if this is Mayor Mamdani's worst ally yet.

In this interview the associate editor of the New York Sun, A.R. Hoffman, sat down with Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman. They discussed the state of the race, why Governor Kathy Hochul is vulnerable, the rise of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and what issues really matter to New Yorkers.

In this interview we spoke to Caroline Shinkle, who is running as a Republican to represent the congressional seat that covers the Upper West Side, Upper East Side, and all of Midtown. She talked about why she likes her chances in a Democratic stronghold, how she plans to take on Mayor Mamdani, and why her pro-market message can stem the socialist tide.

In this episode we discussed the final (we think) vote totals from LA, talked about why Israel-American spy drama is heating up now, worried about the future of social security, marveled at the beauty of candle-lit concerts, got ready to celebrate Bloomsday, and debated Gwyneth Paltrow.

In this episode we reviewed the Trump-Netanyahu showdown, broke down the races in California that are transfixing the country, discussed the horrific murder of Henry Nowak in England, were impressed by Marco Rubio's use of rap lyrics, and celebrated a first for the IDF.

In this episode we discussed the AI encyclical from the Vatican, analyzed the growing scrutiny on Hasan Piker, broke down Mayor Mamdani's housing plan, dove into Europe's migrant crisis, and denounced the exclusion of Jews from Pride festivities.

In this interview we spoke with analyst Gordon Chang of the Gatestone Institute. He provided insight into Beijing's recent summits with Presidents Trump and Putin, China's long term trajectory, Xi Jinping's relations with Iran, and the fate of Taiwan.

In this week's episode we dove into primary pandemonium, debated the legality of President Trump's "Anti-Weaponization Fund," predicted what's coming in Cuba, translated Sally Rooney into Hebrew, and said goodbye to civil rights legend Bob Woodson, Sr.

In this interview we spoke with Nadhim Zahawi, a former Member of Parliament, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Chairman of the Conservative Party in Britain who is now backing Nigel Farage's Reform Party. We discussed the seismic UK elections this week and what's next for Britain and Europe.

In this episode we analyzed President Trump's summit in China, broke down Mayor Mamdani's magical budget math, worried about Christopher Nolan's filming of "The Odyssey," and were unsparing in our assessments of Nick Kristof's latest work of anti-Israel 'journalism.'

In this interview we spoke to Jason Johnson, the president of the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund. We discussed the state of policing in NYC and nationwide, trends in public opinion, the protest at Park East Synagogue, and potential behind-the-scenes dynamics between Mayor Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch.

In this episode we discussed the mobs protesting synagogues, analyzed Mamdani's rhetoric against the rich, mourned (maybe) the end of Spirit Airlines, dipped into some Supreme Court drama, praised Gospel Music, and broke down what happened when NYC's First Lady met Miss Israel.

In this episode we dove into the feud between Elon Musk and Sam Altman, debriefed the chaos at the White House Correspondents Dinner, brought you all the latest on James Comey and redistricting, marveled at the descent of the Park Slope Coop, and checked in on the fine print in California's proposed tax on billionaires.

In this episode we spoke to Deepali Vyas, an elite recruiter with an unparalleled grasp of the rapidly shifting economy. She offered crucial tips for navigating AI, charting a career, and conquering the job market greeting Gen Z college graduates.

In this episode we broke down the DOJ's case against the SPLC, dove into the details of the redistricting wars in Virginia, checked in on Congress's bucket list, fumed over performative NYC politics, and vented about Hasan Piker and "microlooting."In this episode we broke down the DOJ's case against the SPLC, dove into the details of the redistricting wars in Virginia, checked in on Congress's bucket list, fumed over performative NYC politics, and vented about Hasan Piker and "microlooting."

In this conversation we spoke to Mutlu Civiroglu, a journalist and Kurdish affairs analyst. He told us about the Kurdish role in the Iran War, the prospects for statehood, growing ties with Israel, and the current Kurdish circumstances across the region.

In this episode we debriefed the scandal that ended Eric Swalwell's career, jotted down our shopping list for Mayor Mamdani's grocery store, analyzed his pied-à-terre tax and class warfare strategy, discussed the schism between President Trump and Pope Leo, and took stock of the Democrats' evolving position on Israel.

In this interview we spoke to Amanda Van Dyke, founder of the Critical Minerals HUB and the author of The Mineral Imperative. She gave us a briefing on the energy contest that will shape the century, and why our technological future — and the world's — depends on vital materials that make everything possible.

In this episode we took stock of the war and previewed peace talks, marveled at the images from outer space, debated the elections in Hungary, analyzed the 25th Amendment and a surprising Supreme Court ruling, and delivered a hot take on Kanye West.

In this interview we spoke with Dr. John Eibner, a historian and human rights activist who is the former CEO of Christian Solidarity International-USA. During this sacred week on the Christian calendar he shared the latest on the persecution of Christians in Syria, Nigeria, and elsewhere — and told us what we can do to make a difference.

In this episode we analyzed the Iran War at an inflection point, debated the DHS standoff that is snarling travel across the country, reported on why Britain is barking about dogs, underscored the high stakes of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. and responded to Matthew Yglesias on Democrats and Israel.

In this episode we analyzed the latest from the Strait of Hormuz, debriefed the big Supreme Court asylum case, checked in on the UN's take on slavery, reviewed the verdict against social media in LA, debated a tragic assisted suicide in Spain, and praised Governor Josh Shapiro's stance on Israel.

In this interview we spoke with Dr. Evan Ellis, a research professor of Latin American studies at the U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. We assessed the Trump Administration's strategy, broke down Cuba's strategic import, took stock of where things stand in the Western Hemisphere, and forecast what comes next.

In this episode we dug into Joe Kent's resignation, and analyzed what it means for the war. We also dive into the conflict's deepening energy implications, discuss the future of the filibuster, debate voter ID, marvel at Kathy Hochul's chutzpah, and wonder how Israelis can be so happy.

In this interview we spoke with Mudar Adnan Zahran a writer and thinker of Palestinian descent who is a member of the Jordanian Opposition Coalition. He put the fight against the Islamic Republic of Iran in a global context and explained how Tehran's fate will really be decided in Beijing.