The JPost Podcast
The Jerusalem Post Podcast takes a weekly deep-dive into Israel's most prevalent issues, from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to the Knesset, from the West Bank to the Abraham Accords. Each week, a new guest is brought in to give a unique perspective on all things Israel.
'Wildfires could've been prevented': Israeli arborist says not enough was done to prevent latest wildfires
On this week's episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Sarah Ben-Nun speak to David Soucy, Founder of Israel Tree Service. He explains the risk factors leading up to the fires, why the fires happened, and what the government must do now to prevent additional blazes, combat climate change, and the necessity of increasing biodiversity in Israel's forests.
'Writing was on the wall': Hadar Goldin's brother says it's easier for Israel to ignore hostages
On this week's episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Tamar Uriel-Beeri interviews Tzur Goldin - brother of Hadar Goldin, a soldier whose body has been held hostage by Hamas since 2014 - about the plight of the hostages, and how Israel's abandonment of his brother has left him unsurprised for the situation today.
'We are not at the mercy of others': Yad Vashem head says Holocaust, Oct. 7 are not the same
On this week's episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Eve Young discuss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar's 11-page affidavit. Later, Zvika Klein interviews Yad Vashem chairman Dani Dayan, where the two discussed the key differences between the Holocaust and the October 7 massacre.
Shimon Shetreet: Israeli government wants to change judiciary to give prime minister 'total power'
This week on The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Eve Young and Eliav Breuer talk about US President Donald Trump's tariff rollercoaster, Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu's visits to Hungary and the US, the High Court of Justice's injunction on the firing Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, and a looming potential constitutional crisis with the return of the judicial reform.
In the second part, Tamar Uriel-Beeri interviews Prof. Shimon Shetreet, a legal expert who was a minister in Yitzhak Rabin's government, to expand on the issues and divisiveness of the judicial reform (or "revolution," as he refers to it), and the...
Netanyahu trial and Qatargate: The legal storms raging through Israel today
This week on The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Sarah Ben-Nun talk about the major legal issues dominating headlines in Israel: Qatargate and the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Erdogan's mistake: Israeli professor explains the spark of Turkey's anti-regime protests
On this week's episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Sarah Ben-Nun speaks to Prof. Efraim Inbar on the anti-regime protests in Turkey, and where Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan went wrong in cracking down on his opposition.
'Contemptable politics': Security expert slams Netanyahu's firing of Shin Bet chief, Gaza strikes
On this week's episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Sarah Ben-Nun interviewed Chuck Freilich about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's firing of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar, as well as the resumed Israeli offensive in Gaza.
From ancient pagans to the Islamic Republic: The shaping of Iranian civilization
On this week's episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Sarah Ben-Nun discuss the paper's annual Purim shpiel, and guest inteerview subject Dr. Menahem Merharvy discusses the history of Iran and how religion helped shape its civilization.
In the crosshairs: Journalists explain Netanyahu's blame-game tactics with the Shin Bet
Tamar Uriel-Beeri is joined by Political Correspondent Eliav Breuer and Diplomatic Correspondent Amichai Stein as they explain the findings of the Shin Bet probe and Netanyahu's blame-game tactics against the head of the agency on The Jerusalem Post Podcast.
AfD electoral surge sparked by fear of social decline, German journalist explains
On this week's episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Sarah Ben-Nun speaks with German journalist Nick Potter about the results of the German election, as well was the rise of the far-right AfD party.
Ari Harrow talks about Ron Dermer, Netanyahu's top fixer
This week on The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Zvika Klein interviews Ari Harrow, former chief of staff of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to gain an insight into Ron Dermer, the prime minister's top fixer.
Meeting of civilizations: India and Israel's growing alliance and the road ahead
Swapan Dasgupta, an Indian politician and political commentator, reflected on this evolving relationship during an interview with Alex Winston and The Jerusalem Post Podcast, shedding light on its historical roots, current significance, and promising future.
Unheard and untold: The unanswered fate of Nepalâs Bipin Joshi
As one of the remaining 76 hostages held by Gaza-based terror organizations, Bipin Joshi's story remains largely unheard. His family spoke to Sarah Ben-Nun about the efforts being taken to free him and keep the family informed.
On the way to the White House: What can we expect from Netanyahu's visit to Washington?
This week, Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein speaks with the Jerusalem Post's incoming diplomatic correspondent, Amichai Stein, about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trip to Washington DC to meet President Donald Trump.
Hostage's cousin concerned over 'fragile' hostage deal: 'Anything can happen'
Ashley Waxman Bakshi, a cousin of Agam Berger, spoke with The Jerusalem Post Podcast about the current hostage-ceasefire deal, saying, 'Everything is so fragile, and anything could happen. We've been disappointed so many times over the past 15 and a half months.'
Former IDF prosecutor: Prisoner releases have not worked, only encouraged Hamas
How does Israel decide which Palestinian prisoners to release, what are the legal considerations, and how have previous hostage deals impacted the current outlook, Lt .-Gen. Maurice Hirsch, who served in the IDF Military Advocate General Corps for 19 years, explains the process to Sarah Ben-Nun this week on The Jerusalem Post Podcast.
ADL chief: Antisemitism in the US has risen by 900% over the last decade
On this week's episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Michael Starr interviews Jonathan Greenblatt, head of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), about the state of antisemitism in the United States.
'Stripped of all humanity': Ex-IDF mental health chief on the trauma of Hamas's hostages
This week on The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Tamar Uriel-Beeri talk about The Jerusalem Post's top 10 news stories of 2024. In the interview portion, Lucien Tatsa-Laur, former head of the IDF mental health department, talks about the trauma that the hostages held in Gaza have endured, and the difficult recovery process they face back home.
Michael Starr: Canada has been overly soft on orgs. fostering extremist antisemitism
On this week's episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Zvika Klein sit down with Diaspora affairs correspondent Michael Starr and discuss antisemitism in Canada and Australia and his career reporting on Jewish communities around the world.
From criticism to closure: How did Irish-Israeli relations get to this point?
This week on The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Alex Winston interviews Alan Shatter, former Irish justice and equality minister, on the ongoing diplomatic row between Jerusalem and Dublin.
âAssadâs forces are conscripts with no motivation, surviving on moldy potatoes and tomatoesâ
On this week's episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Zvika Klein speak to Jonathan Spyer about the ongoing conflict in Syria, who are the parties fighting, and why the situation escalated now.
ICC arrest warrants may haunt Netanyahu, Gallant for life - expert
This week, The Jerusalem Post Podcast hosted Yuval Shany, an Israeli scholar of humanitarian law and human rights, who said that the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant could haunt them for the rest of their lives.
Ex-Netanyahu chief of staff: Trump's appointees give Israelis reason to be optimistic
On this week's episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Zvika Klein speaks with Ari Harrow, a former chief of staff of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, about Donald Trump's appointments for his new administration and what they mean for Israel.
Dutch Jewish community leader: Amsterdam Jews not responsible for Middle East war
In this week's episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Sarah Ben-Nun interview Hans Veyul, vice chair of the Dutch Jewish community organization the Centraal Joods Overget, and discuss the antisemitic violence in Amsterdam.
Jerusalem Post Podcast 2024 US presidential elections special
This week on The Jerusalem Post Podcast, our hosts react to the outcome of the 2024 US presidential election. Tovah Lazaroff interviews Michael Oren, Gil Troy, and others about the implications of Trump's victory.
Jerusalem Post debate: How would Trump, Harris approach Israel, the Middle East?
On this week's episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, ahead of the 2024 US presidential elections between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Aaron Reich moderates a debate on their approaches to Israel and the Middle East between Aryeh Lightstone, a former senior adviser to US ambassador to Israel David Friedman and a key player in the Trump-brokered Abraham Accords; and Joel Rubin, a former US deputy assistant secretary of state and former executive director of the American Jewish Congress.
Rabbis share tips to celebrate Simchat Torah while remembering Oct. 7
On this week's episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Tal Spungin and Aaron Reich speak with Rabbi David Fine of the Barkai Center for Practical Rabbinics and Rabbi Meesh Hammer-Kossoy of the Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies to discuss breaking out of echo chambers amid polarization, the celebration of Sukkot and Simchat Torah during wartime, and the role of rabbis in the post-Oct. 7 world.
Ben Shapiro: Doug Emhoff is as Jewish as a ham sandwich
On this week's episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Zvika Klein interviews conservative commentator and Daily Wire founder Ben Shapiro on the 2024 US elections, Doug Emhoff's role with the Jewish community, and his upcoming musical We Will Rise.
One year since October 7: The Jerusalem Post Podcast special edition
In this special edition of The Jerusalem Post Podcast meant to mark one year since the October 7 massacre, Tamar Uriel-Beeri, Zvika Klein, and Sarah Ben-Nun talk with the Idit Ohel, Ronen and Orna Neutra, Ruby Chen, and Jonathan Dekel-Chen, whose children were all taken by Hamas one year ago.
Next generation of Israelis will not be able to support first world economy, expert says
On this week's episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Sarah Ben-Nun interviews Prof. Dan Ben-David of the Shoresh Institution for Socioeconomic Research on the state of Israeli education, and the dire consequences that can have for the country in the future.
BBC is still actively employing Hamas members, Trevor Asserson says
On this week's episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Tamar Uriel-Beeri talks with Trevor Asserson, the attorney behind the detailed report of the BBC's anti-Israel bias in its coverage of the Israel-Hamas War, as well as the British broadcaster's repeated breaching of its own rules.
'Maybe your land should belong to Jews': Druze lawyer ponders sector's future in Israel
In this week's epsidoe of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Sarah Ben-Nun speeks to Druze lawyer and activist Anan Kheir on how his community is seen as a minority and segregated with the Nation-State Law despite their years of proud IDF service and contributions to the state.
'Israel is something you can't understand': JPost staff share struggles, silliness of aliyah
On this week's episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Alex Winston interview several members of the Post's breaking news desk, hearing their stories of struggling through aliyah and life in Israel.
Eran Lerman: Israeli intelligence turned Hezbollah revenge strike into utter failure
On this week's episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Deputy Editor-in-Chief Tamar Uriel-Beeri interviews Dr. Eran Lerman, vice president of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, and discusses Israel's recent preemptive strike against Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah's reactions, and what that means for the Lebanese terrorist group going forward.
The US must understand the Middle East to deter Iran, senior journalist says
On this week's episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Sarah Ben-Nun interviews Jonathan Hessen, editor-in-chief for TV7 News, and discusses the Biden administration's approach to the Middle East, and why it failed to keep Iran's influence in the region in check.
Ex-IDF Maj.-Gen.: Hezbollah would lose legitimacy in full-scale war with Israel
On this week's episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Zvika Klein interviews former Israeli national security adviser Yaakov Amidror.
IDF won't bow to pressure in probing Sde Teiman torture claims, ex-IDF prosecutor says
On this week's episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Sarah Ben-Nun interviews Col. (res.) Sharon Zagagi-Pinhas, former IDF chief prosecutor, on the Sde Teiman torture and abuse accusations, the civilion rioters storming military bases, and how the IDF investigates and prosecutes crimes committed by soldiers.
Israeli sports czar on Olympics: Israel needs to feel proud, especially now
This week on The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Tamar Uriel-Beeri interviews Yesh Atid MK Simon Davidson, head of the Knesset subcommitttee on Israeli sports, to discuss the Jewish state's Olympic prospects and the domestic challenges facing athletics.
Alon Schuster: Israel must pay a price in security to bring hostages home
On this week's episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Sarah Ben-Nun interviews National Unity MK Alon Schuster about the security situation in the South and on the importance of a hostage deal.
Israel, Security, and Statehood: Insights from a Former UK Labour MP
This week on The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Zvika Klein discuss the newly-released probe into the Kibbutz Be'eri massacre, then speak to Dame Louise Ellman about antisemitism, the UK, and the future of the Labour Party.
