Noga Tarnopolsky

Gregg Carlstrom, a Middle East correspondent for The Economist, teams up with Noga Tarnopolsky, a journalist based in Jerusalem, to dissect the recent Iranian attacks on Israel. They delve into how the unprecedented drone and missile strikes could shift regional dynamics. The conversation reveals Iran's strategic miscalculation and examines the implications for Israeli politics, especially regarding Netanyahu's declining popularity. Listeners gain insight into the volatile geopolitics of the Middle East and the delicate balance of military responses.

Guests on the podcast discuss Trump's resilience amidst legal challenges, analysis of his history and potential drama within the Republican party. They also focus on Ukraine's call for aid, urgency in Congress, Middle East diplomacy, authoritarian strategies in elections, upcoming House votes on foreign aid bills, and escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Noga Tarnopolsky, a freelance journalist from Jerusalem, shares insights on the ongoing protests in Israel for hostages' release. Leigh Turner, a former British Ambassador to Ukraine, discusses the political intricacies influencing peace efforts amid the Ukraine conflict. Idit Ohel, mother of an Israeli hostage taken by Hamas, passionately advocates for a referendum on the war's future. The conversation dives deep into the historical complexities of conflict resolution and the urgent calls for humanitarian action amid escalating tensions.

Former Homeland Security Advisor and Counterterror Advisor to VP Mike Pence, Olivia Troye, and other guests discuss topics including Trump's legal immunity, the escalation of violence between Israel and Gaza, Hamas' attack plans, the Great Migration, and themes in Sylvia Plath's 'The Bell Jar'

Noga Tarnopolsky, an expert on Middle Eastern affairs, Barbara Slavin, a commentator on U.S. foreign policy, and Rosa Brooks, a scholar in international relations, share insights on the volatile situation in the Middle East. They discuss the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the impact of these conflicts on U.S. politics, and the intricate diplomatic dynamics involving new Iranian leadership. The conversation highlights the limitations of American power while emphasizing the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to stabilize the region.