The Jewish People's Podcast
The Jewish People's Podcast explores the most pressing issues facing the global Jewish community. Hosted by Yaakov Katz in conversation with leading experts, politicians and thought leaders, the podcast delves into topics such as Israel-Diaspora relations, religious and cultural identity, Israeli politics, and contemporary Jewish life. Each episode aims to inform and engage listeners through insightful discussions and in-depth analysis.
Episodes
179 episodes
Israel Attacks Iran
Why did Israel attack Iran now? Did Trump support the operation and what can be expected next? Join Yaakov Katz for a conversation with Elliott Abrams, Former US Special Representative for Iran and Venezuela and JPPI Board Member...
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Season 1
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Episode 180
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19:12
How Strong is Israel's Democracy?
Former Director General of the Prime Minister’s Office Eli Groner outlines the challenges within Israel’s democratic structure, explains why looking at everything through the Netanyahu prism is a mistake, and how Israel can overcome its current...
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Season 1
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Episode 179
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49:06
Is Israel Alone?
Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel fights back against claims that Israel is committing war crimes in Gaza and explains that the Jewish state still has friends across the globe.
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Season 1
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Episode 178
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44:56
A Trump Insider
Victoria Coates of The Heritage Foundation joins Yaakov to discuss her new book on the October 7 Hamas attack, the stakes for Israel and the U.S., and why she believes the war is a battle over the future of the West.Victoria Curtin Ga...
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27:26
Is Israel Isolated?
Israel’s war is escalating, hostage talks have collapsed, and key allies like the UK, France, and Canada are threatening action. Even Trump is showing signs of distance. Lahav Harkov of Jewish Insider joins us to break down what it all means.
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Season 1
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Episode 178
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35:57
Has Trump Changed?
President Trump is skipping Israel on his current Middle East visit. He has also been negotiating deals in the region without Jerusalem at the table. Has U.S. foreign policy shifted — and what should Israel make of it?
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Season 1
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Episode 177
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45:54
Who Will Replace the IDF in Gaza?
As Israel intensifies its operations on the ground in Gaza, we’re still left grappling with a critical question: what happens when the guns finally fall silent? Who will assume control—militarily and civically—over the Gaza Strip? In this episo...
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Season 1
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Episode 176
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41:51
Carrying Loss, Finding Strength with Rabbi Yirmi Stavisky
Join us for a powerful and deeply personal conversation with Rabbi Yirmi Stavisky, former principal of Himmelfarb High School in Jerusalem. Rabbi Stavisky, who has lost ten of his students in the current Israel-Hamas war, joins us to share his ...
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Season 1
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Episode 175
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44:17
Statecraft During War
In this episode, JPPI Co-Chair, author, and veteran American diplomat Dennis Ross joins Yaakov Katz for a wide-ranging conversation on the mechanics of statecraft in the context of war and regime change, drawing on key historical analogies. The...
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Season 1
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Episode 174
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46:02
Why is Bibi in America?
Dr. Shira Efron, Research Director at the Israel Policy Forum, joins Yaakov in this episode to hash out the politics, strategy, and symbolism behind Netanyahu’s trip to Washington. They take on big questions like whether this visit marks a turn...
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Season 1
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Episode 172
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31:18
Qatar and Israel - Behind the Headlines
In this episode, Yaakov Katz is joined by Dr. Einat Wilf, author of The War of Return, for an in-depth conversation on the Qatargate scandal, the role of UNRWA, and the Israeli government's failure—particularly under Prime Minister Net...
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Season 1
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Episode 171
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29:04
Can Israel Overcome Division?
In this episode, author Yossi Klein Halevi delves into the deepening divisions within Israeli society, the government's deliberate stoking of those fractures to maintain political leverage, Netanyahu's role in exacerbating the schism, and a vis...
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Season 1
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Episode 170
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34:08
Is Saudi Normalization Still Possible?
In this episode, Yaakov Katz speaks with Jason Greenblatt, former advisor on Israel and Assistant to the President and Special Representative for International Negotiations under President Donald Trump. They discuss the Trump administration’s r...
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Season 1
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Episode 169
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33:51
Protests, Power Struggles and The Path of War
As the war in Gaza resumes, the urgency surrounding the return of Israeli hostages has intensified the wave of protests across the country. Public frustration is mounting, not just over the prolonged captivity of those still held by Hamas, but ...
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Season 1
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Episode 168
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35:52
Israel On The Edge
In this episode, we welcome Haaretz journalist and author Anshel Pfeffer for an in-depth discussion on Israel’s renewed war in Gaza and the escalating internal political crisis, the Netanyahu coalition and whether or not the resumption of the w...
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Season 1
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Episode 167
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37:22
A Father's Fight, A Hostage Son's Survival
A father's fight, a hostage son's survival. In this episode, JPPI's Yaakov Katz speaks with Prof. Jonathan Dekel-Chen about his family's relentless battle to bring his son Sugui home from Hamas captivity, the diplomatic and political str...
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Season 1
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Episode 166
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41:28
Is Syria Disintegrating Again?
Clashes in Syria spark questions about the new regime’s stability. Charles Lister, head of the Syria Initiative at the Middle East Institute, joins JPPI senior fellow Yaakov Katz to break it down—what’s happening, regional reactions, and what i...
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Season 1
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Episode 165
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40:52
Jewish Peoplehood Post October 7th
In a post-October 7 world, what does Jewish peoplehood mean for Israelis today? Naama Klar, Director of The Koret International School for Jewish Peoplehood at ANU, joins us to explore how identity, resilience, and global connections can shape ...
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Season 1
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Episode 164
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37:34
The World Zionist Organization
In this episode, we speak with Yizhar Hess, Vice Chairman of the World Zionist Organization, about the World Zionist Congress – the global Jewish parliament founded by Theodor Herzl. He explains how it shapes Jewish priorities, allocates bil...
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Season 1
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Episode 163
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29:21
The Ceasefire Deal at an Impasse
With the ceasefire deal at an impasse, Israel has suspended humanitarian aid into Gaza, and 24 living hostages remain in Hamas captivity. What happens next? In this episode, we’re joined by Michal Bar-Asher Siegal and Shmuel Rosner to break ...
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Season 1
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Episode 162
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31:16
The Politics Surrounding The Second Stage of The Hostage Deal
In this episode, we sit down with Tal Schneider, senior diplomatic and political correspondent for the Times of Israel, to dissect the high-stakes drama unfolding in Israel. Will it move to a second stage of the hostage deal, and can Prime M...
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Season 1
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Episode 161
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43:08
The Second Stage of the Hostage Deal
This episode digs into the high-stakes negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a potential second stage of a hostage deal and its impact on Netanyahu’s government. Gil Troy and Shmuel Rosner also analyze Trump’s stance on Ukraine an...
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Season 1
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Episode 160
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34:00
Qatar's Diplomatic Game
In this episode, we’re joined by Yigal Carmon, founder and president of the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), to break down the complexities of Qatar’s diplomatic game. From hosting world-class sports events to funding Hamas, Qatar ...
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Season 1
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Episode 159
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39:34
The Significance of Diaspora Jewry
In this episode Yaakov speaks with Shlomit Mali, CEO of AMI – the National Alliance for Strengthening Israelis’ Connection to World Jewry. She argues that there is a vital need for Israelis to deepen their awareness of the significan...
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Season 1
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Episode 158
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28:39