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The MirYam Institute's podcasts are uploaded for your listening pleasure and convenience. Taking the form of speeches, interviews, conversations and debates, our podcasts are an ideal way for you to join our conversation about Israel wherever you are. Learn more about the MirYam Institute at www.MirYamInstitute.org

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  1. Briefing: Israeli Jets Approach Iran & Trump Endorses Netanyahu

    · 52 min · S7 E28

    In this episode, I am joined by MirYam Institute In-House Analyst Yaakov Lappin. Together we examine the strategic signaling behind Israeli fighter jets flying to the Iranian border ahead of Israel’s elections and…

  2. Briefing: Iran’s Underground Scramble | Riyadh Airport Strike | Hostage Deal Realities

    · 30 min · S7 E27

    In this situational briefing, Yaakov Lappin, In-House Analyst at The MirYam Institute, examines three central security developments: • Iran’s assembly of pre-manufactured missiles in underground bunkers • The…

  3. BRIEFING: THREE YEARS AFTER OCT 7TH & A NEW MIDDLE EAST

    · 1 h 27 min · S7 E26

    In this episode, MirYam Institute In-House Analyst Yaakov Lappin and I review the events and repercussions of the October 7th massacre on this three-year commemoration. We discuss the sacrifices, losses, multi-front…

  4. Briefing: Fly Dubai Hijacking & Miraculous Recovery

    · 54 min · S7 E25

    In this episode, I am joined by In-House Analyst Yaakov Lappin to review, analyze and discuss the thwarted FlyDubai hijacking. We discuss how heroic passengers and crew stopped a rogue co-pilot mid-flight, the critical…

  5. BRIEFING: NETANYAHU AT THE UN: AN ASSESSMENT

    · 48 min · S7 E24

    In this episode, I’m joined by In-House Analyst Yaakov Lappin to break down Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations General Assembly. Together, we: • Examine Israel's defense, the PM's…

  6. BRIEFING: THE TWO-STATE DELUSION

    · 11 min · S7 E23

    In this briefing I respond to the unrelenting promotion of what I call the "two-state delusion" by the British government and several of its international allies. I challenge proponents of the moribund two-state…

  7. BRIEFING: BRITAIN’S JEWISH FOREIGN MINISTER SANCTIONS THE JEWISH HEARTLAND

    · 1 h 00 min · S7 E22

    In this episode, I open the show with a monologue aimed directly at the moral bankruptcy of Britain's Jewish Foreign Minister, Ed Miliband, following Miliband's unveiling of British-led, international sanctions against…

  8. BRIEFING: HAMAS COMMANDER EXTRACTED FROM GAZA & U.S. STRIKES IRAN

    · 1 h 05 min · S7 E21

    In this episode, I’m joined by In-House Analyst Yaakov Lappin. Together, we examine: • Israel's extraction of senior Hamas commander Muein al-Arabid • Recent U.S. precision strikes in Iran • Sarah Netanyahu’s…

  9. BRIEFING: ISRAEL’S SYRIA STRIKE & EGYPT’S GAZA STRATEGY

    · 41 min · S7 E20

    In this briefing, The MirYam Institute’s In-House Analysts Yaakov Lappin and Ruth Wasserman-Lande evaluate: • Israel’s airstrike on Turkish military assets in Syria. • President Erdogan’s neo-Ottoman ambitions, and…

  10. Briefing: Gaza Diplomacy & Northern Threats

    · 31 min · S7 E19

    In this briefing, Yaakov Lappin, In-House Analyst at The MirYam Institute, details rising U.S.-Israel friction over Gaza’s future following Jared Kushner’s meetings with Hamas in Cairo and Netanyahu in Jerusalem. He…

  11. BRIEFING: DISARMING HAMAS & ACRONYMS WITHOUT MEANING

    · 55 min · S7 E18

    In this lively situational briefing, I sit down with John Spencer, Senior Analyst at The MirYam Institute. Returning from fact-finding trips to Gaza and southern Lebanon, John outlines his reasons for optimism and for…

  12. BRIEFING: BIBI MEETS TRUMP IN D.C.

    · 56 min · S7 E17

    In this situational briefing, I am joined by MirYam Institute analyst, former MK and Deputy Ambassador to Egypt, Ruth Wasserman-Lande Together, we assess Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, D.C.,…

  13. BRIEFING: IRAN’S PICKAXE PLOY, LEBANON’S TEST & GAZA FRONT

    · 40 min · S7 E16

    In this situational briefing, MirYam's In-House Analyst, Yaakov Lappin, provides an overview of the following security challenges: • Iran & Strait of Hormuz: Assesses U.S. coastal strikes and urges the prioritization…

  14. BRIEFING: IRAN VS. U.S. & ISRAEL'S RED LINES

    · 28 min · S7 E15 · Explicit

    In this situational briefing, MirYam's In-House Analyst Yaakov Lappin outlines three security priorities for Israel: • US-Iran Gulf Conflict: As the MoU lies in tatters and Iran and the U.S. trade strikes, what are…

  15. Briefing: The US-Iran MOU & Vanishing Regional Leverage

    · 28 min · S7 E14

    In this situational briefing, John Spencer, Senior Analyst at The Miryam Institute, critiques the 14-point US-Iran MOU, arguing the diplomatic pivot squanders critical military leverage. He also breaks down Israel's…

  16. Briefing: The US-Iran MOU vs. Israel's New Security Doctrine

    · 32 min · S7 E13

    In this situational briefing, Yaakov Lappin explains why Israel is entering the period of the newly announced US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding from a major position of strength, and why Jerusalem will not be bound…

  17. BRIEFING: ISRAEL’S NEW REGIONAL EQUATION

    · 13 min · S7 E12

    In this situational briefing, Yaakov Lappin, analyzes the highly dramatic events of the past 24 hours in the Middle East. Recently, the Iranian-led Shiite jihadist axis has attempted to bully Israel into accepting new…

  18. Briefing: Countering Iran, Hezbollah, and the Fate of Gaza

    · 58 min · S7 E11

    In this situational briefing, I sit down with John Spencer, Senior Analyst at The MirYam Institute. We analyze recent US naval engagements in the Strait of Hormuz amid the Operation Epic Fury ceasefire, the shifting…

  19. BRIEFING: CAMPAIGN AGAINST IRAN TO RESUME? | ISRAEL'S UNRESOLVED FRONTS

    · 1 h 03 min · S7 E10

    In this situational briefing, I am joined by Ruth Wasserman-Lande, In-House Analyst at The MirYam Institute. Together, we assess the likelihood of a return to military hostilities against the Iranian regime.…

  20. SITUATIONAL BRIEFING: ISRAEL’S MILITARY TRIUMPH VS. NARRATIVE DEFEAT

    · 26 min · S7 E9

    In this situational briefing, Yaakov Lappin, In-House Analyst at The MirYam Institute, explains the paradox of Israel’s growing strategic strength amidst a deteriorating global information war. Over the past 30…

  21. SITUATIONAL BRIEFING: IS ISRAEL SAFER TODAY?

    · 41 min · S7 E8

    In this situational briefing, I sit down with John Spencer, Senior Analyst at The MirYam Institute. Recorded on April 21, 2026, as Israel celebrates its Independence Day, we examine whether the nation is strategically…

  22. SITUATIONAL REPORT: LEBANON & YOM HASHOA

    · 18 min · S7 E7

    In this situational briefing, Yaakov Lappin, In-House Analyst at The MirYam Institute, focuses on what has now become the primary war arena; Lebanon, and Israel’s ongoing efforts to diminish and degrade the threat of…

  23. Briefing: Pres. Trump Deadline & Regional Impact Of Escalation Or Ceasefire

    · 48 min · S7 E6

    In this situational briefing, I speak with Ruth Wasserman-Lande; formerly a Member of Knesset, Deputy Ambassador for Israel to Egypt and current Analyst at The MirYam Institute. Together, we assess the implications of…

  24. Situational Briefing: War Against Iran

    · 54 min · S7 E5

    In this situational briefing, I sit down with John Spencer, Senior Analyst at The MirYam Institute, to assess the Iran war. We examine: • U.S. deployment of ground troops toward Iran • Israel's war against Hezbollah…

  25. Iran War Turning Point: Is It Too Soon to End It?

    · 31 min · S7 E4

    In this situational briefing, I sit down with Yaakov Lappin, In-House Analyst with The MirYam Institute to explore whether the Iran war is reaching a turning point and if it is too soon to end. We analyze: • Heavy…

  26. DAY 13 OF THE IRAN WAR: SITUATIONAL REPORT

    · 34 min · S7 E3

    In this situational briefing, Yaakov Lappin, In-House Analyst at The MirYam Institute, examines the joint U.S.-Israel war against Iran through three prisms: •Assessment of the damage caused to the Iranian terror…

  27. U.S. & Israel vs. Iran: Situational Report

    · 55 min · S7 E2

    In this situational briefing, I am joined by leading military and geopolitical experts John Spencer, Yaakov Lappin, and Ruth Wasserman-Lande, as well as U.S. veteran, I-SAP alumnus and congressional candidate, Micah…

  28. OPINIONATED, EP5: J-STREET CEO & BORIS SHTONDA

    · 26 min · S1 E5

    In this episode of OPINIONATED, I challenge Jeremy Ben-Ami, president of J Street, on: • J Street U’s opposition to IDF actions in Gaza • Claims of a starvation policy in Gaza • The prospect of peace with the…

  29. OPINIONATED, EP4: BRET STEPHENS & DAN PERRY

    · 26 min · S1 E4

    In this episode of Opinionated, I speak with Bret Stephens, who reflects on how Jews have the “honor of being hated,” a realization that struck him on October 8th during a Times Square demonstration. We discuss how…

  30. OPINIONATED, EP3: COL. RICHARD KEMP & PROF. DAPHNE RICHEMOND-BARAK

    · 25 min · S1 E3

    In this episode of Opinionated I speak with Col. Richard Kemp about a brewing civil war in Britain, U.S.–Iran negotiations, and the potential for renewed fighting in Gaza. I then talk with Professor Daphne…

  31. OPINIONATED, EP2: H.R. McMaster & Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Noam Tibon

    · 25 min · S1 E2

    In this episode of Opinionated, H.R. McMaster joins me to lodge his prediction on whether or not the U.S. will launch a strike against Iran. He also warned against isolationism, and praised the Israeli national…

  32. OPINIONATED, EP 1: Sen. John Fetterman & Prof. Alan Dershowitz

    · 26 min · S1 E1

    Opinionated is my new weekly T.V. show, broadcast every Thursday on I-24 News. Each episode features pointed commentary, robust discussion and hard-hitting interviews. In this episode, I’m joined by U.S. Senator John…

  33. John Spencer on U.S.A. vs IRAN: Force Build Up & Sabre Rattling

    · 1 h 00 min · S7 E1

    In this episode, I sit down with MirYam Institute Urban Warfare Analyst, John Spencer to discuss the U.S. military build up around Iran, as well as the Board Of Peace ceremony in Davos and the impact it may have on…

  34. Hezbollah Leader Eliminated & Muslim Brotherhood Proscribed

    · 25 min · S6 E78

    UPCOMING MIRYAM INSTITUTE EVENTS To Register For An Evening With Mike Pompeo & Released Israeli Hostages in Wynwood, Miami, Click Here And Scroll To The Event Notice. To Register For A Hanukkah Celebration Of Light…

  35. 🎙️ 🎧 In Gaza, Think Kosovo, Not Lebanon

    · 36 min · S6 E77

    In this episode of the show, I sit down with John Spencer. We’re proud to have brought John aboard as The MirYam Institute Senior Analyst On Urban & Asymmetrical Warfare. A globally renowned expert, John delves into…

  36. Ron Dermer’s Legacy •Israel Will Track & Eliminate Gaza Tunnel Terrorists • Return Of Hadar Goldin

    · 24 min · S6 E76

    In this Situational Briefing, I break down Israel’s next moves in Gaza as Hamas tests the Trump-brokered ceasefire. I explain that Israel is likely to track and eliminate terrorists trapped in tunnels, why Hamas is…

  37. 🎙️ 🎧 Exclusive Podcast Interview From Hamas's Dungeons To Israel's Embrace: Brother Of Released Hostage Guy Gilboa Dalal Reflects On His Return

    · 1 h 43 min · S6 E75

    In this episode of the show, I’m honored to be joined by Gal Gilboa Dalal, the older brother of Guy Gilboa Dalal, who was abducted by Hamas from the Nova Festival on October 7, 2023, and recently returned home along…

  38. NEW YORK SUN "SANITY" INTERVIEW: ISRAEL'S PATH TO VICTORY IN GAZA

    · 39 min · S6 E74

    Benjamin Anthony outlines Israel's path to victory in Gaza in this interview with The New York Sun's Sanity Interview podcast. He discusses Israel's position in the global diplomatic arena, and analyzes the latest…

  39. 🎙️ MIRYAM’S ADOPT-A-HOSTAGE CAMPAIGN: GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA HOSTS ILAY DAVID AT STATE CAPITOL 🇮🇱🏛️

    · 22 min · S6 E73

    THE MIRYAM INSTITUTE ADOPT-A-HOSTAGE INITIATIVE The Honorable Brian And Marty Kemp Governor & First Lady Of The State Of Georgia Host Public Press Briefing In Solidarity With Evyatar David Israeli Hostage Held In…

  40. 🎙️ 🎧 BIBI RETURNS TO D.C.

    · 47 min · S6 E72

    In today’s episode, I’m joined by our in-house analyst Yaakov Lappin to discuss PM Netanyahu’s visit to D.C. and the various challenges Israel currently faces, including: 🔴 Gaza: Ongoing combat operations and the…

  41. 🇮🇱 ☢️ IRANIAN NUKE STATUS | GAZA CEASEFIRE | GADI EIZENKOT RESIGNS — FOR NOW!

    · 1 h 08 min · S6 E71

    In this episode of the show Yaakov Lappin and I sit down to discuss: · The status of Iran’s nuclear weapons program · The prospect of a ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for the release of hostages · The resignation of…

  42. 🔴 🎥 EXCLUSIVE BRIEFING: 🇺🇸 AMERICAN MIGHT SMASHES IRAN’S NUCLEAR PROGRAM 💣

    · 1 h 07 min · S6 E70

    In this episode of the show, Yaakov Lappin and I discuss the impact of America's strike against Iran's nuclear weapons program in Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz before delving into the speeches of mutual congratulations…

  43. ON IRAN: BIBI BRIEFS THE ISRAELI PRESS

    · 1 h 17 min · S6 E69

    In this episode of the show, Yaakov Lappin and I discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu’s press briefing, together with his answers to their questions on Operation Rising Lion, including whether or not he intends to…

  44. SITUATIONAL BRIEFING: IRANIAN STRIKES ON ISRAEL

    · 54 min · S6 E68

    Recorded on June 14th from here in central Israel, in the midst of the Iranian strikes against the Jewish state, I’m joined by Yaakov Lappin to assess where the Israeli military campaign against Iran’s nuclear weapons…

  45. D-DAY LANDINGS, HAREDI DRAFT, HOSTAGE NEGOTIATIONS & IRAN

    · 1 h 26 min · S6 E67

    In this episode of the show I reflect on the recently concluded MirYam Institute I-SAP tour to the Nazi death camps in Poland and to the sites of the D-DAY landings in Normandy, attended by close to fifty delegates…

  46. Time to Act: The Propaganda War on Israel | The Iranian Threat

    · 27 min · S6 E66

    In this solo podcast, MirYam Institute in-house analyst Yaakov Lappin explores why, as Israel approaches strategic decisive outcomes in Gaza, the propaganda war against it grows louder. He also looks at the highly…

  47. Breaking Hamas. Aid Advances. The Iranian Trap.

    · 31 min · S6 E65

    In this solo episode, MirYam Institute analyst Yaakov Lappin explores why the launch of a Hamas-free aid distribution program in Gaza marks a pivotal new phase in the war. The initiative aims to dismantle Hamas’s…

  48. HEROES OF ISRAEL VS. (DOMESTIC) DISGRACES

    · 1 h 12 min · S6 E64

    In this episode of the show, Yaakov Lappin and I analyze the IDF’s military buildup and operations inside the Gaza Strip, before we voice our very clear opinions on, and level our condemnation toward, recent statements…

  49. IDF MASSES ON GAZAN BORDER, TRUMP WHISPERERS & ISRAELI SECURITY PRIORITIES

    · 36 min · S6 E63

    In this solo podcast, The Miryam Institute’s In-House Analyst, Yaakov Lappin, breaks down what's being planned in Gaza, Israel's lead role in continuing the battle against the Iranian jihadist axis, and the struggle…

  50. ON YOM HASHOA - JOE ROGAN'S PROBLEM WITH JEWS + WILL TRUMP DO A DEAL WITH IRAN?

    · 1 h 22 min · S6 E62

    Recorded on Yom Hashoa, Yaakov Lappin and I discuss the significance of this solemn day, the clear Jew-Hatred exhibited by too many new-media "influencers" and the status of the IDF's operations inside the Gaza Strip,…

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