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
192 episodes
Is The War Expanding?
As Israel weighs its next moves, the battlefield is only part of the story. With talk of expanding the war, questions swirl over what Prime Minister Netanyahu is really aiming for – and whether his strategy can survive the growing diplomatic ts...
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Season 1
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Episode 194
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35:52
A Diplomatic Tsunami
As Europe moves to recognize a Palestinian state, Ambassador Jeremy Issacharoff joins Yaakov to unpack what it means for Israel’s global standing, the fallout with Germany, and the impact on efforts to contain Iran.
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Season 1
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Episode 193
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35:22
Tisha B’Av in a Time of War
Rabbi David Stav, Chief Rabbi of Shoham and co-founder of Tzohar, joins us to reflect on Tisha B’Av. With Israel still at war and families grieving, how do we mark a day of mourning and unity? Rabbi Stav shares what this moment demands of us.
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Season 1
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Episode 192
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40:20
Political Instability Amid Hostage Talks
With mounting public pressure, fissures inside the war cabinet, a NYT report on Netanyahu dragging out the war, and growing tensions between the military and political leadership, we unpack what’s happening behind the scenes – and what it means...
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Season 1
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Episode 190
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31:59
On the Ground in Gaza
What is it like to spend hundreds of days inside Gaza since October 7? In this gripping episode, we speak with Dr. Tuvia Book—IDF reservist, educator, and author—who has served continuously on the front lines throughout Israel’s war with Hamas....
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35:47
What does Iran and Hamas want?
What are Iranians saying about the recent war and what do Gazans think about the continued battle against Hamas? Michael Milshtein, a former IDF intelligence officer and one of Israel’s top scholars on Palestinian society, joins us to unpack th...
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Season 1
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Episode 188
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34:46
Will Iran Ceasefire Hold?
Will the ceasefire hold? After nearly two weeks of intense fighting, tensions remain high between Israel and Iran. On this episode, we ask the big questions: Can the truce survive? Will Donald Trump continue to stand by Israel? Is regime change...
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Season 1
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Episode 187
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31:43
How Much Damage Did the U.S. Cause Iran?
Andrea Stricker, a Senior Fellow at FDD and one of the foremost experts on Iran’s nuclear program, joins Yaakov to break down the recent U.S. strikes on Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan – what was likely targeted, the extent of the damag...
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Season 1
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Episode 186
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20:54
On the Ground in Iran
Sima Shine—former head of research at Mossad and one of Israel’s top Iran experts—joins Yaakov Katz to break down the current war against Iran’s nuclear program. In this gripping episode, Shine analyzes the strategic logic behind Israel’s strik...
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Season 1
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Episode 185
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18:10
Strategic Shifts and Political Timing
In this episode of The Jewish People’s Podcast, Yaakov Katz hosts a wide-ranging conversation on the evolving dynamics of U.S.-Israel cooperation during the war with Iran. With sharp commentary on Donald Trump’s strategic pivot, tensions within...
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Season 1
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Episode 184
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26:46
Breaking Tehran’s Shield
Retired Israeli Navy Commander Admiral Eliezer "Chiney" Marom joins Yaakov Katz for an unflinching analysis of Israel’s unprecedented achievements in the ongoing war with Iran. From establishing total air superiority over Tehran to decimating I...
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Season 1
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Episode 183
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26:58
Iran: Timing and Intelligence
In this special episode of The Jewish People’s Podcast, host Yaakov Katz speaks with Dr. Eyal Hulata, Israel’s former National Security Adviser and a 23-year veteran of the Mossad. A key architect of Israel’s Iran policy, Hulata offers an insid...
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Season 1
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Episode 182
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24:37
War With Iran
Amb. Michael Herzog joins Yaakov to discuss this critical moment in Middle East history. Herzog completed his stint as Israel’s Ambassador to the United States in January. Before that, he spent decades serving in intelligence and national secur...
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Season 1
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Episode 181
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23:43
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