Doron Spielman

This episode features Doron Spielman, an IDF reservist and author, Jeffrey Sachs, a public policy expert at Columbia, Cenk Uygur, founder of The Young Turks, James Rubin, former US diplomat, Scott Horton, Libertarian host, and Dr. Marc Siegel, a medical analyst. They tackle Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis and the ensuing cover-up claims. The discussion spirals into geopolitical debates, particularly on Biden's foreign policy decisions regarding Ukraine and Gaza, and the moral complexities of military actions in the Middle East.

David Frum, a former speechwriter for George W. Bush and staff writer at The Atlantic, joins Doron Spielman, ex-IDF spokesman, and Haaretz journalist Gideon Levy to unpack the recent ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict. Trita Parsi provides insights on Iran's political landscape amidst rising tensions and military actions. They analyze NATO's increased defense spending in response to geopolitical pressures, question the effectiveness of U.S. military strategies, and grapple with the complex humanitarian crises in Gaza, highlighting the moral dilemmas involved.

Doron Spielman, a former IDF spokesperson and bestselling author, dives into Israel's recent military operations targeting Iranian nuclear facilities and leaders. He discusses the implications of these strikes on regional stability and U.S.-Israel relations. The conversation reveals insights into Israel’s strategic air dominance and independent defense decisions against Iran's ambitions. Additionally, they touch on the chaotic state of Iranian leadership following the attacks, emphasizing the challenges facing the Iranian people amid these conflicts.