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Dr Thamar Eilam Gindin talks to Jonathan Sacerdoti about the unraveling Islamic Republic of Iran, the cultural forces shaping its future, and why eliminating its leader may not be the best strategic move. This sharp, timely conversation offers unparalleled insight into Iran’s identity pendulum, the role of secularism, and what comes next in this critical moment for the Middle East and the world.We discuss:- Whether killing Iran’s Supreme Leader would help or harm regime change- The deep cultural importance of honour and martyrdom in Iranian politics- Why Israel and Iran’s people may have more in common than their governments- How the regime uses Iran’s Jewish community for propaganda- The shifting identity of Iran—from Islamic rule to secular revival- What the West gets wrong about supporting uprisings in Iran00:00 - Should we kill Khamenei?03:20 - Are Iran and Israel secretly aligned?06:40 - What happens if the regime falls but the leader survives?10:00 - Can disgrace defeat a dictator?13:20 - Who really runs Iran?16:40 - Is the Islamic Republic collapsing?20:00 - What happened to Iran’s $80 billion gamble?23:20 - Why did Iran cancel its hijab law?26:40 - Can ancient pride defeat political Islam?30:00 - Is Iran already secular?33:20 - Why does the West keep getting Iran wrong?36:40 - Are Iran’s Jews free—or hostages?40:00 - What does the regime fear most?43:20 - Should Israel push for revolution?46:40 - What makes Iranians say “enough”?50:00 - Could water and power outages spark revolt?53:20 - Will the regime’s fall bring chaos?56:40 - Is Reza Pahlavi the answer?60:00 - Has Persian identity survived Islam?63:20 - How close are we to the endgame?

Sheikh Paul Salahuddin Armstrong in conversation with Jonathan Sacerdoti – a searching, honest, and at times tense exploration of Islam, extremism, reform, and coexistence. From the trauma of 9/11 to questions about child marriage, apostasy, and Israel, this dialogue confronts difficult truths and conflicting worldviews. Armstrong, a reformist British imam, defends his spiritual understanding of Islam while Sacerdoti challenges him with frank concerns as a British Jew raised in the shadow of terrorism. Their exchange offers rare insight into both common ground and irreconcilable tensions.We discuss:* The misuse of Islam by extremists* Whether Muhammad was perfect* If Islam needs reform or reinterpretation* Islamic preaching in Britain* Israel, the Palestinians, and the Abraham Accords* Leaving Islam, child marriage, homosexuality* The future of British Islam

British investigative journalist, historian, and author Tom Bower is renowned for his unauthorised biographies of power players like Robert Maxwell, Richard Branson, King Charles III, and Jeremy Corbyn. In this explosive and unflinching interview, Bower turns his gaze on Britain itself—taking aim at the BBC’s bias on Israel, Gary Lineker’s ignorance, and the myth of British wartime heroism. He argues that the UK would have abandoned its Jews if the Nazis had invaded, exposes the dangers of Holocaust memorialisation done wrong, and warns of the alarming rise of antisemitism today. A fearless dismantling of hypocrisy, propaganda, and the comforting lies power tells itself.

Israeli Druze fighter and activist Khalifa Khalifa reveals the deep-rooted alliance between the Druze and Jewish people—spanning centuries of shared struggle, loyalty, and sacrifice. From reincarnation beliefs to IDF combat service, he explains why the Druze have become some of Israel’s fiercest defenders, and why October 7th was a moment of truth. As Druze communities face brutal persecution in Syria, Khalifa delivers a powerful message of solidarity, identity, and resistance against jihadist extremism. This is a story few have heard—and everyone should.

Ari Abramowitz was feature on Louis Theroux's BBC film about settlers in Israel. He speaks out for the first time in this exclusive, long-form interview, explaining how the BBC film was made, and why he thinks the documentary created caricatures of Israeli settlers.

Ali Shaa'ban, an Israeli Arab music producer, talks with Jonathan Sacerdoti about the gap between his situation and that of other Arab sin the Middle East, including Palestinians under PA and Hamas rule. A fascinating conversation from a perspective not often shared.  / ali.shaa.ban  

Israeli expert and Arabic speaker, Idit Bar, talks to Jonathan Sacerdoti about Arab media, culture and what they really say about Jews and Israel.With an MA in Arabic and Islam from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Idit Bar is an expert in Middle Eastern affairs. She writes a weekly blog on caricatures from the Arabic press.Idit taught Arabic for many years in defence-related establishments and at Israel’s Open University, and as an Education Ministry inspector in the languages department. She has written and edited textbooks on Arabic and Islam.

Daniel-Ryan Spaulding is a comedian and writer who has performed stand-up live in over 50 countries, establishing himself in the European comedy circuit. After a decade building an international profile, his content has been shared by many celebrities, featured on news programmes internationally, and has garnered him a huge fan base online.He moved to New York City in October 2023 after a year long struggle overcoming obesity. He got sober and lost over 100kg, only to experience the full force of the unhinged, pro-terrorism movement in response to the horrific events of October 7th in Israel.He shares his analysis and thoughts of how his life, and the world, changed since that dark day, and explains just how comedy can play a vital part in the awakening of the West.www.danielryanspaulding.com

Oscar nominated screenwriter, WGA best screenwriter winner, Golden Globe winning film writer and triple Emmy nominated show writer Lee Kern talks to Jonathan Sacerdoti about his move to Israel, his move from comedy to activism, and what the future holds for him and all of Western civilisation.

British commentator and analyst Jonathan Sacerdoti gives evidence to the the UK House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, 22 April 2025.The Foreign Affairs Committee examines the expenditure, administration and policy of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and other bodies associated with the Foreign Office and within the Committee's remit, including the British Council.