Best Lapides Podcasts (2025)

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Andrew Cuomo 47:03

18h ago47:03

47:03

New York's former governor and the front runner in New York City's mayoral race, Andrew Cuomo speaks with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch about the state of the city, his decades-long support of Israel and the Jewish community, and surging antisemitism in America. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations…

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Assassins Abroad: Iran's Global War on Dissent (featuring Roya Hakakian) 1:05:46

1d ago1:05:46

1:05:46

About the Episode Host Mark Dubowitz is joined by author Roya Hakakian to trace the Islamic Republic’s decades-long war on dissent — both inside Iran and across the globe. Roya shares her personal journey from a hopeful 12-year-old during the 1979 revolution to a refugee, writer, and fierce advocate for democracy. At the heart of their discussion i…

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Going Ballistic: Inside Iran's Military Strategy and Arsenal (featuring Behnam Ben Taleblu) 1:03:46

1d ago1:03:46

1:03:46

About the Episode Host Mark Dubowitz is joined by Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior director of FDD's Iran Program and author of Arsenal: Assessing Iran's Ballistic Missile Program, for a masterclass on the Islamic Republic of Iran’s expansive — and still growing — weapons arsenal and the central role it plays in Tehran’s broader military strategy. From t…

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Tessa Veksler 59:46

15d ago59:46

59:46

The student body president of UC Santa Barbara and a proud Zionist, Tessa Veksler faced a barrage of hate and narrowly survived an attempt to oust her from office. Her experience is both a warning for young Jews heading to campus and an example of what real leadership looks like. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-r…

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Terror Without Borders, Part II: Hamas, Houthis, Shi'ite Militias, Oh My (featuring Mark Montgomery, Bill Roggio, and Beni Sabti) 1:38:09

15d ago1:38:09

1:38:09

About the Episode In this episode of The Iran Breakdown, host Mark Dubowitz continues to expose and examine Tehran’s proxy wars. This time, we unravel Tehran’s relationship with the Houthis in Yemen; the Shi’a militias in Iraq; and Hamas in Gaza, specifically looking at the Regime’s hand in the October 7 attack against Israel. Admiral Mark Montgome…

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Bonus Breakdown: Iran Nuclear Talks — Deal or No Deal? (featuring Barak Ravid) 1:03:40

15d ago1:03:40

1:03:40

About the Episode It's the world’s most dangerous nuclear standoff. Can President Trump get Iran to dismantle its nuclear program — or is Tehran just playing for time? In this episode of The Iran Breakdown, Mark sits down with award-winning journalist Barak Ravid for an insider’s look at the nuclear talks now underway in Oman. From enrichment red l…

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David Horovitz 1:01:34

29d ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Israeli politics have become increasingly complicated and divisive. The Times of Israel's founding editor and returning guest David Horovitz helps us understand Israel’s internal and external struggles — the unifying fabric of Israeli society and the major debates pulling at the seams. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-…

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Terror Without Borders, Part I: Hezbollah, Inc. and Beyond (featuring Matt Levitt) 1:09:42

29d ago1:09:42

1:09:42

About the Episode Hezbollah is not a rogue actor. It’s a tool of the Islamic Republic. That’s because Iran doesn’t just fund terror — it runs a global terror empire. And Hezbollah is the crown jewel. In this episode of The Iran Breakdown, host Mark Dubowitz sits down with Dr. Matthew Levitt, a top authority on Hezbollah and Iran’s proxy warfare, to…

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Diplomacy, Deception, and Iran's War Against America (featuring Jay Solomon) 1:01:40

29d ago1:01:40

1:01:40

About the Episode Mark Dubowitz sits down with journalist Jay Solomon to unpack the new round of U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations and trace the arc from Obama’s secret backchannels to Trump’s second shot at a deal — raising the question: are we about to do the fatally flawed, Obama-era JCPOA all over again? They unpack the early U.S. concessions that…

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One on One Mortgage Show with Greg Sher & Ryan McKeveney 42:23

1M ago42:23

42:23

Rates, trends, tariffs, and the affordability gap, possible recession looming---or should we be more concerned with stagflation? Get the up to the minute latest tomorrow at 1PM live as I go One on One with Ryan McKeveny, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research at Zelman & Associates - A Walker & Dunlop Company.…

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One on One Mortgage Show with Greg Sher & Stan Middleman 34:25

1M ago34:25

34:25

What a timely conversation with Freedom Mortgage Founder, President & CEO. Hear what he thinks about Rocket Companies moves and if we might see a move of his own on the horizon--interest rates, the state of housing,...and so much more!!By Greg Sher

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160: The Hebrew Hobbit - A Passover Special 1:20:54

1M ago1:20:54

1:20:54

There and Back Again: the story of a small group of Israelis who - more than half a century ago - experienced their own exodus from Egypt, and their own journey from captivity to freedom. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and by signing up for our newsletter at israelstory.org/newsletter/. For more, head to our site or The Times of Isr…

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Reform Judaism in America 26:36

2M ago26:36

26:36

Rabbi Ammi Hirsch is the guest on this special episode hosted by David Harris, past CEO of the American Jewish Committee and Jewish Broadcasting Service TV's strategic analyst. Ammi discusses the state of American Reform Judaism and the new reality liberal Jews face in the wake of October 7th. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-thes…

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The Israeli Perspective (featuring Yair Lapid and Eyal Hulata) 1:18:14

2M ago1:18:14

1:18:14

About the Episode "Death to Israel, the little satan!" It's all too familiar, this rallying cry of Islamic Republic regime officials and their sympathizers — they've been chanting this for almost 50 years now. But make no mistake: they mean what they say. With its terrorist proxies across the region, the Iran threat has been knocking at Israel's do…

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Woman, Life, Freedom (featuring Masih Alinejad) 1:31:32

2M ago1:31:32

1:31:32

About the Episode In today’s episode, host Mark Dubowitz is joined by one of the Iranian regime's most fearless enemies, Masih Alinejad. Masih is not just a journalist or an activist—she’s a one-woman revolution. Born in Iran, exiled for speaking truth to power, and now living under constant threat, Masih has become a voice for the voiceless, espec…

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One on One with Greg Sher, Brooke Lapides, Coby Hakalir & Kristin Broadley 31:44

2M ago31:44

31:44

Passion and a keen love for the mortgage industry fuel these three mortgage executives---join me for a special One on One state of the industry roundtable live tomorrow at 2pm with Brooke Lapides, Coby Hakalir, and Kristin Broadley.By Greg Sher

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One on One with Greg Sher & Brian Hale 23:04

2M ago23:04

23:04

And you thought the Redfin acquisition was big! Move over Redfin, Mr. Cooper is here now. Up to the second reaction from industry Executive Brian Hale. We covered all the things you want to know.By Greg Sher

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One on One with Greg Sher & Brendan McKay 39:30

2M ago39:30

39:30

Can lenders and brokers get along? You'll have to hit play to find out how my conversation went with Broker Action Coalition Co-Founder Brendan McKay went. There will very few softballs thrown in this one.......By Greg Sher

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159: Wartime Diaries - Oran Almog 18:59

2M ago18:59

18:59

In the impossible arithmetic of hostage transfers, how does it feel to be told that the terrorist who shattered your world will walk free? The end song is Achshav Tov ("Good Now") by Gilad Segev. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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David Baddiel 57:15

2M ago57:15

57:15

There's something so Jewish about using laughter to cope. British comedian, public thinker and author David Baddiel finds the humor in the world, discussing everything from comedy to antisemitism to politics. And he makes plenty of jokes. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations…

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Iran Before the Revolution (featuring Ray Takeyh) 1:05:19

2M ago1:05:19

1:05:19

About the Episode Whether you’re a seasoned Iran watcher or just starting to explore the topic, understanding the Islamic Republic requires going back to the events that led to the 1979 Islamic Revolution. And to do that we need to revisit 1953, the year a coup overthrew Iran’s Prime Minister, Mohammad Mossadegh. If you think you already know this …

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The Iran Nuclear File (featuring Rich Goldberg) 1:03:04

2M ago1:03:04

1:03:04

About the Episode Welcome to The Iran Breakdown, hosted by Mark Dubowitz. If you know anything about Mark, you know he lives and breathes one mission: stopping a nuclear Iran and ending the Islamic Republic. Back in 2018, The New York Times put it this way: “Mark Dubowitz’s campaign to draw attention to what he saw as the flaws in the Iran nuclear …

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Iran v. The Islamic Republic (featuring Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi) 1:22:36

2M ago1:22:36

1:22:36

Welcome to inaugural episode of The Iran Breakdown, hosted by Mark Dubowitz. About the Episode There’s a truth we’ll come back to again and again on this show: The Iranian people are extraordinary. Whether in Tehran or Los Angeles, Berlin or Toronto — Iranians are known for their brilliance, resilience, and drive. Here’s the tragedy: Only Iranians …

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One on One Mortgage Show with Greg Sher & Bill Dallas 46:10

2M ago46:10

46:10

Bill Dallas, J.D. CMB has easily been one of the most successful and influential mortgage leaders over the past 30 years—and Monday, he’ll go one on one with me as he shares his powerful viewpoints on the past, present and most importantly, the future in mortgage.By Greg Sher

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One on One Mortgage Show with Greg Sher, Taylor Stork, and James Kleimann 48:03

2M ago48:03

48:03

BREAKING NEWS: Rocket Companies to acquire Redfin. What could this mean for mortgage and real estate industries? Join me at 1PM EST today LIVE as Taylor Stork, President of CHLA and James Kleimann, Managing Editor of HousingWire huddle up with me to discuss this massive -- cage rattling development.By Greg Sher

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John Spencer 49:49

3M ago49:49

49:49

The chair of urban warfare studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, retired U.S. Army Major John Spencer discusses the uniquely and unprecedentedly evil tactics that Hamas has employed in Gaza to maximize civilian casualties and collateral damage in pursuit of its political and military goals. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.c…

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One on One Mortgage Show with Greg Sher & Justin Wiseman 34:15

3M ago34:15

34:15

Great conversation with Justin Wiseman VP and Managing Regulatory Partner at the Mortgage Bankers Association. We covered a lot of ground. LO Comp. RESPA reform. MSA's. Stepped up state enforcement....and so much more.By Greg Sher

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Introducing "The Iran Breakdown" 2:19

3M ago2:19

2:19

A limited series from FDD Podcasts hosted by Mark Dubowitz.By FDD

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One on One Mortgage Show with Greg Sher & Orphe Divounguy 31:49

3M ago31:49

31:49

Zillow Economist Orphe Divounguy is the modern-day version of E.F. Hutton when it comes to the health of the housing market and trends...”when Orphe talks, people listen” (dating myself –great slogan from the 70’s!). You want the absolute up to the minute diagnosis on housing, rates and the trajectory of inflation? Then join us live this coming Mon…

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Jonathan Eig 46:59

3M ago46:59

46:59

Martin Luther King Jr.'s biographer felt like people were yearning to strip away the mythology surrounding the civil rights leader and reconnect with his humanity. Jonathan Eig brings King back into focus — as a religious leader and a social justice activist — and discusses the evolution of the Black-Jewish partnership in the years after King's ass…

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One on One Mortgage Show with Greg Sher & Mortgage Panel 47:14

3M ago47:14

47:14

This is what over 100 combined years in mortgage sounds like!! Melissa Langdale , Mark J. Hamilton , Alfred Pitzner, CMCP , LaTasha Waddy and I covered all of the sensitive issues in mortgage and housing in this action-packed 45 minute One On One.By Greg Sher

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One on One Mortgage Show with Tim Bowler, President of ICE Mortgage Technology 45:50

3M ago45:50

45:50

It's the "voice he hears in his head every night".....if you ever wondered if ICE Mortgage Technology President Tim Bowler cares about encompass latency issues.....now you know.By Greg Sher

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Walter Russell Mead 54:05

4M ago54:05

54:05

An expert on foreign affairs, Prof. Walter Russel Mead thinks we're heading into uniquely unstable times. He offers a historical analysis of America's relationship with the Jews, the Jewish state, and how the U.S. approaches the rest of the world. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations…

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One on One with Special Guest Hosts Brian Vieaux, Eddy Perez, Dana Trajcevski & guest Greg Sher with other surprise pop in guests! 58:08

4M ago58:08

58:08

I’m walking into Episode 25 completely blind… For the past 24 episodes, I’ve been the one asking the questions. But this Monday at 1PM EST, something is different. My producer, Dana Trajcevski, is keeping secrets, and all she’ll say is: “Just show up, Greg.” That’s it. No details. No hints. Nothing. So now I’m asking you—what’s going on?! I guess t…

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Wartime Diaries: Karina is Home 14:11

4M ago14:11

14:11

After 477 days in captivity, Karina is home. Here's a look back to day 5, with her sister Sasha. Photograph courtesy of the Israel Defence Forces. The end song is Nekuda Tova (“Good Point”), by Shuli Rand with Ehud Banai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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158: Wartime Diaries - Sarah Tuttle-Singer 20:06

4M ago20:06

20:06

What do lovers do when under attack from both sides of an unimaginable war? The end song is Prayer of the Mothers by Yael Deckelbaum. Photograph by Yitz Woolf, courtesy of Sarah Tuttle-Singer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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One on One with Greg Sher & Amir Syed 58:10

4M ago58:10

58:10

Very few people bring it like my friend and GO! Coaching Founder Amir Syed--see for yourself up close and LIVE this coming Monday as we go One On One. He's got the hot hand in mortgage coaching. What's he doing to create that magic so many originators are raving about? We'll find out together this coming monday. Please click attend and see you ther…

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Lihi Lapid 46:11

4M ago46:11

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An exceptionally talented novelist, journalist and activist, Lihi Lapid is also the wife of Israel's opposition leader and former Prime Minister Yair Lapid. Her latest book, "On Her Own," bares the Sabra soul. And despite boycotts by the literary community, she hopes it will expose new readers to the grief, longing and love at the heart of the Isra…

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One on One with Greg Sher & Diego Sanchez 31:49

4M ago31:49

31:49

HousingWire redefined driving value to mortgage conferences in 2024. How will they possibly top that in 2025? And what should we all be paying attention to what they’re covering? Join me this coming Monday as I go one on one with HW president Diego Sanchez.By Greg Sher

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One on One with Greg Sher & James Deitch 31:50

5M ago31:50

31:50

Technology is going to send ripples through the mortgage industry the likes of which we’ve never felt before….and sooner than you think. That’s the opinion of one of the most brilliant minds in mortgage, James M. Deitch, CMB, who three times built successful mortgage banking operations and sold them.…

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One on One Presents: Generations w/Greg Sher, and Dale and Jake Vermillion 31:16

5M ago31:16

31:16

How can we ensure the mortgage business continues to thrive? Bring our children into it. That’s exactly what coaching legend Dale Vermillion has done. Please join Dale and son Jake Vermillion, as they kick off our special “Generations” series this coming Monday at 1PM EST on One on One. Can’t wait to unpack what it was like for Jake to sit at the d…

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Telling Israel's Story in 2025 4:14

5M ago4:14

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By supporting Israel Story, you’re saying that ordinary people matter, and that stories have the power to enter our hearts and change our minds. https://causematch.com/israel-story-24 For prizes and rewards during the campaign, check out our Facebook and Instagram feeds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Jonathan Spyer 49:56

5M ago49:56

49:56

The lighting rebel advance that toppled Syria's Assad regime came seemingly out of left field. Dr. Jonathan Spyer, one of the world's foremost experts on the Levant, helps explain how it happened and what this revolution could mean for Syria and the rest of the world. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hi…

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One on One with Greg Sher & Shant Banosian 36:09

5M ago36:09

36:09

What does a billion dollar a year mortgage loan originator turn to for motivation? How does he ask realtors for business? Does he ever talk about interest rates? This and so much more gold in this exclusive thirty-minute sit down with Rate's Shant Banosian--and a bonus--the Bostonian answers the question.....was it Brady or Belichick 🙂 who led to a…

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One on One with Greg Sher & Kelly Rogers 32:23

5M ago32:23

32:23

This was one of the most inspiring conversations I've ever had. Meet Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation's Kelly Rogers--a survivor and thriver in so many ways.By Greg Sher

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157: Wartime Diaries - Robbie Gringras 14:56

6M ago14:56

14:56

Grateful for his safety and relative comfort in this war, one man says goodbye to his personal paradise. The end song is Pizmon LeYakington ("Hymn to the Hyacinth") by Yehudit Ravitz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Natasha Hausdorff 56:12

6M ago56:12

56:12

Israel is fighting a war not only on the battlefield but also in the courtroom, where the Jewish state has been misrepresented, maligned and accused of perpetrating the worst crimes against humanity. Legal expert Natasha Hausdorff helps us understand how international law applies to Israel during this war and the ways the law has been corrupted and…

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One on One with Greg Sher & Nikki Bialka 26:16

6M ago26:16

26:16

How did housing become such a distant dream for underserved communities across the country and what’s it going to take to turn it around? Join me this Monday on One On One as we drill down on this crisis with Affordable Housing expert Nikki Bialka from 5th Third Bank. Nikki has a clear and powerful vision we can all learn from and apply.…

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156: Wartime Diaries - Shaked Kestleman 31:20

6M ago31:20

31:20

A citizen runs to stop a terrorist, and is tragically shot by friendly fire. How does this happen? And what does his family do next? The end song is Karma Police, performed by Shefita, originally by Radiohead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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One on One with Greg Sher & Rick Macci 1:00:43

6M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Serena and Venus Williams got out of Compton, California in 1991, thanks to the greatest tennis coach of all time, Rick Macci, who moved the then 10 and 11 year old girls to Florida so he could develop them. They went on to win 30 Tennis Grand Slams between them. All told, Macci coached 5 #1 players, including Jennifer Capriatti, Maria Sharapova an…

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