

Ami's House
Ami's House
Official weekly podcast of Ami Kozak! Best shmooze in the game.
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Sep 19, 2025 • 1h 9min
Demystifying the Mossad with Ex-Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen
Yossi Cohen, former director of Israel's Mossad and author of *The Sword of Freedom*, reveals the covert world of intelligence. He discusses Mossad's unique operations, emphasizing its role in Israeli national security. Cohen debunks conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of Charlie Kirk, highlighting how such narratives thrive after tragedies. He addresses threats from Iran and regional proxies, and illustrates the crucial U.S.-Israel relationship. This dialogue unveils the complexities behind intelligence and the real dangers Israel faces today.

Sep 17, 2025 • 31min
Responding to Max Blumenthal’s Disturbing Charlie Kirk Conspiracies
In this important conversation in the week following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Ami and Mike sit down to discuss a disturbing episode of Tim Dillon, where Max Blumenthal laid out a half-baked theory on how Bibi Netanyahu was somehow related to Charlie Kirk. This is not about antisemitism. This is about the West, and the decline of our shared values. 🚨 Please watch and share with anybody who needs to see this.00:00 Max Blumenthal on Tim Dillon12:38 Podcasters gobbling up propoganda15:20 The new dividing line20:16 A new October 8th moment🙏🏼 Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts

Sep 11, 2025 • 31min
SHAKEN: Charlie Kirk's Assassination– with Dinesh D'Souza
We sat with author and filmmaker @dineshdsouza to share thoughts and feelings after the tragic and disturbing assasination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025. We discuss his new movie about October 7th, American on the 24th anniversary of 9/11, and how we should think about free speech in the wake of Charlie's targeted attack.🙏🏼 Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/postsCheck out Dinesh's new film: https://thedragonsprophecyfilm.com/#charliekirk

Sep 2, 2025 • 39min
Ritchie Torres vs Adam Friedland
In this emergency episode of Ami’s House, we break down the viral clip of Congressman Richie Torres on The Adam Friedland Show. Was Torres unfairly painted as cold and unfeeling, or was Adam manipulating the moment? We explore how comedy, editing, and dishonest framing may have shaped the reaction to this spectacle— and what it reveals about Jewish life in America today.This conversation is about more than a viral clip — it’s about how diaspora Jews are being forced to respond in a culture increasingly hostile to Israel and Jewish identity.If you care about right-wing media, the Israel–Gaza war, antisemitism in America, and the role of Jewish pride vs. Jewish shame, this discussion will keep you thinking from start to finish.Listen to the interview here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6q6s1FYvdvGHWuhDml03Jt?si=21c35b1e636d4f7700:00–03:47 Who's Adam Friedland?03:48 — 05:19 The viral clip05:20–07:20 Gut reactions + Was Adam Friedland trolling??08:38 - 10:49 Grading Ritchie Torres' performance10:50 - 19:55 Reactions to Adam Friedland19:56 –22:11 Does Friedland REALLY not get it?22:12- 21:26 Our REAL problem with Left/Anti-Israel attitude28:25 - 29:55 Why didn't Torres SHRED Adam Friedland here?29:56– 32:14 What does this say about the Dems + Mamdani?32:14–35:32 Groupthink and pro-Israel isolation36:46–38:32 Final take: who really came out looking bad?

Aug 28, 2025 • 1h 9min
Are We Pushing Our Last Friends Away? With Karys Rhea
In this episode of Ami’s House, we sit down with journalist Karys Rhea to ask a hard question: Are we alienating the last allies Israel has left on the American Right? From the rise of “woke right” factions, to the fallout of October 7, to the mainstreaming of antisemitism in conservative spaces — we explore how the pro-Israel camp risks losing support from its own friends. We get into Tucker, Candace, Megyn Kelly, Charlie Kirk, and the usefulness of the term "antisemitic."This is not just about politics — it’s about whether Israel’s defenders can hold their coalition together without pushing people away.Find Kara on X: https://x.com/rheakarys🙏🏼 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts00:00–00:26 | The Fracturing of the Right00:26–05:52 | Jordan Peterson’s Warning Comes True05:53–09:18 | Israel, Antisemitism, and Pop Culture After Oct 709:19–13:28 | When Defending Israel Backfires13:29–20:36 | Loyalty vs. Sympathy: How Allies See Israel20:37–27:36 | Tucker, Candace & Friendship’s Blind Spots27:37–33:08 | Free Speech, Cancel Culture, and Antisemitism33:09–41:30 | Charlie Kirk, Pushback, and the Pro-Israel Right41:31–52:06 | Psychology, Demands vs. Requests, and Right-Wing Defenses52:07–01:01:34 | Reorienting Priorities: Iran, Islamism & The Real Threats01:01:35–01:08:46 | Are We Losing Our Last Friends? Closing Reflections#tuckercarlson #megynkelly #charliekirk #israel

Aug 21, 2025 • 1h 14min
Comedian Danny Lobell! (Summer Throwback Release)
As the Summer winds down we thought we'd release a more lighthearted conversation about comedy, Israel, and the creative process with one of our favorite comedians, Danny Lobell. If you've been a listener since the Buckle Up days, you'll appreciate this one.Check out Danny Lobell's new comedy special on Prime: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DQ61Y9Z6

Aug 14, 2025 • 59min
She Helped Get AOC Elected... Now She Has a Warning For Zohran Voters– Lucy Biggers from The Free Press
Lucy Biggers once campaigned for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, spotting her influence before anyone else. Today, she’s sounding the alarm about AOC’s political heir, Zohran Mamdani.In this candid conversation, we explore why Zohran Mamdani’s message resonates with so many — including people like us — and why his solutions fall short. From housing costs and generational frustration to the future of populist politics, this is a conversation about shared concerns, different answers, and what happens when the Left stops listening.If you’ve ever wondered why political movements can inspire and disappoint in equal measure, or how we can address real problems without sacrificing our principles, you’ll want to hear this.🙏🏼 Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts00:00 – 02:00 Welcome & Background02:01 – 05:22 The Generation Left Behind05:23 – 07:56 Almost a Mamdani Voter07:57 – 10:12 Housing Crisis Hits Hard10:13 – 15:06 From AOC to Critic15:07 – 19:27 Capitalism & Socialism Both Fail19:28 – 27:11 Broken Promises27:12 – 30:04 What New Yorkers Really Think30:05 – 39:14 Will AOC win in 2028?? Populism’s Future39:15 – 43:12 AOC Meets Trump?43:13 – 52:03 The Algorithm Problem52:04 – 58:37 Final Thoughts#Israel #Politics #ZohranMamdani #AOC #FreePress #Antisemitism #HousingCrisis #Populism #LucyBiggers

Aug 6, 2025 • 1h 10min
Arab-On-Arab Violence: Where's the Global Outrage? With Druze Israeli (and former IDF Special Forces) Mansor Ashkar
→ Israeli Druze former special forces officer Mansur Ashkar reveals the shocking truth about what's happening to his people in Syria right now - and why the world is staying silent. In 1948, two Arab communities made opposite choices that changed everything. One chose the "Blood Covenant" with Israel. The other chose eternal war. Today, one community thrives.🔥 WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:→ The secret origins of the word "assassin" (you'll never guess)→ Why Druze soldiers see things in Gaza that contradict everything in the media→ How "human shields" actually work (from someone who's seen it firsthand)→ The theological reason some Arab communities can coexist with Jews while others can't→ Why Assad's fall created a massacre nobody's covering00:00 - 01:41 | The Secret People: Who Are the Druze?01:42 - 07:05 | How 1948 split Arab communities into two different destinies07:06 - 13:24 | Jethro's Children: Ancient Roots, Modern Loyalty13:25 - 18:43 | Druze survival strategy18:44 - 25:06 | How the Syrian regime collapse unleashed hell on Druze communities25:07 - 28:46 | Responding to claims that Israel caused the current Syrian chaos28:47 - 34:12 | Power Vacuum: When Dictators Fall, Jihadis Rise34:13 - 38:02 | What Israel learned from Syria about power vacuums38:03 - 41:55 | Why some genocides get headlines while others get silence41:56 - 46:55 | Shocking Personal Story in Zurich46:56 - 54:59 | An IDF soldier's firsthand account of how Hamas uses civilians55:00 - 58:22 | What really happens at humanitarian aid sites58:23 - 01:02:12 | Why Israel's cautious approach in Gaza prolonged suffering01:02:13 - 01:07:08 | Palestinian State Delusion: Why Two States Won't Work01:07:09 - 01:09:20 | Latest updates on Syrian massacres and international silence💬 What shocked you most? Drop your thoughts below.🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more uncomfortable truths about the Middle East📢 SHARE this story - the Druze deserve to be heard#Druze #Syria 🙏🏼 Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts#Israel #MiddleEast #Gaza #Assad #Genocide #HumanShields #IDF #Palestine

Jul 30, 2025 • 57min
Famine in Gaza? The Hardest Conversation We've Ever Had.
In this challenging episode of Amy's House, Ami Kozak and Michael Weber tackle the most difficult conversations around rising antisemitism, the Gaza conflict, and media manipulation. We break down a viral antisemitic clip from Fresh and Fit podcast, examine how mainstream platforms are amplifying dangerous rhetoric, and discuss the controversial New York Times photo that sparked global debate about starvation in Gaza.→ Analysis of Holocaust denial rhetoric going mainstream→How media figures like Piers Morgan and Joe Rogan inadvertently platform antisemites→The progression from "anti-Zionist" to openly antisemitic language→Gaza aid distribution crisis: Who's really responsible?→Israel's military strategy and the PR war→The moral complexities of wartime humanitarian aid→Jewish identity in the diaspora during wartime→Why some Jews are abandoning Zionism🙏🏼 Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts▶️ Peter Beinart with Jon Stewart: https://youtu.be/X5kXCdzt_us▶️ Myron Gaines on PBD: https://www.youtube.com/live/iRha-e3HGKsThis isn't an easy conversation, but it's a necessary one. Ami and Michael don't shy away from the hardest questions about Jewish survival, Israel's conduct, and the rising tide of antisemitism in America.Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early access to episodes.00:00 - 05:27: Fresh and Fit Holocaust Denial Goes Viral05:278- 15:08: How Mainstream Media Amplifies Antisemites15:09 - 26:00: The Gaza Starvation Photo: Manufactured Crisis?26:01 - 35:44: Who's Really Responsible for Gaza's Suffering?35:45 - 42:14: Israel's Strategic Failures: Military vs. PR War42:15 - 49:28: The Brutality Debate: Could This War Have Taken 6-Weeks?49:29 - 55:19: Conservative Zionists Losing Faith: 'You're Losing Me, Israel'55:19 - 61:05: Peter Beinart on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart#Israel #Gaza #Antisemitism #Judaism #Zionism #MiddleEast #Politics #MediaAnalysis

Jul 24, 2025 • 1h 18min
Does Intent Matter When It Comes To Violence? Unpacking the Druze Massacre in Syria (with special guest Officer Brandon Tatum)
Ami and Michael break down the horrific violence against the Druze community in Syria and why it's being ignored while every Israeli action gets scrutinized. Plus: Was Netanyahu's Nelk Boys appearance a strategic disaster?What We Cover:✅ The brutal Syria footage that's getting ZERO media attention✅ Why the Druze community's story matters for understanding the Middle East✅ The moral difference between intent vs outcomes in judging violence✅ Netanyahu's Nelk Boys appearnace✅ The "soft bigotry of low expectations" applied to Middle East coverage🔥 KEY MOMENTS:Why the left only cares about outcomes, not intentionsThe real reason Bibi looked like a "coward" on Nelk BoysDave Smith Twitter argument about moral standardsHow anti-Israel bias reveals itself through selective outragePlus: Officer Brandon Tatum joins to share his transformation from casual observer to fierce Israel defender after visiting the country.🙏🏼 Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts🔔 Subscribe for weekly deep‑dives into Israel and right‑wing media👍 Like if you believe intent matters as much as outcome💬 Comment your take on “moral inversion” in the media00:00:00 - 00:03:30 - Syria's Druze Massacre: The Footage Everyone's Ignoring00:03:30 - 00:15:48 - Silence on Syria00:15:48 - 00:26:00 - Intent vs Outcomes: The Left's Moral Bankruptcy Exposed00:26:00 - 00:31:41 - Netanyahu's Nelk Boys Breakdown 31:44 – 33:04 Officer Brandon Tatum Joins the Show33:04 – 36:03 Officer Tatum’s October 8th Experience 36:03 – 39:01 The Spiritual Roots of Antisemitism 39:01 – 41:15 Facing Social Media Backlash#Syria #Israel #Druze #Netanyahu #NelkBoys #Gaza #MiddleEast #MediaBias #Antisemitism