Best Haviv Rettig Gur Podcasts (2025)

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Special edition: Haviv Rettig Gur on Israel’s Ongoing Campaign Against Iran 46:48

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Haviv Rettig Gur and John Podhoretz talk with Hugh about Israel's ongoing campaign against Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Salem Podcast Network

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#WTH Will Happen Next in Israel’s Assault on Iran? Haviv Rettig Gur Explains. 58:47

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Five days in, Israel’s battle to destroy the Islamic Republic of Iran’s nuclear weapons infrastructure continues. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched the campaign in the wake of a decision by the IAEA Board to censure Iran a resolution declaring that Iran is in breach of its non-proliferation obligations, …

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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: The existential Israel-Iran War 18:59

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Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur. Since 3 am on Friday morning, Israel has been at war with Iran. We begin the program with a pause to look at how each of us sees this Israeli moment. Rettig Gu…

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BONUS: Haviv Rettig Gur and Eli Lake on Israel's Strike 1:24:25

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This was recorded as a Free Press livestream. To be part of these conversations as they happen live, become a part of The Free Press. You can do that by going to TheFP.com and subscribing now. The world woke up today to a changed Middle East. Israel struck key nuclear and military facilities throughout Iran. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed retaliation…

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The Deceptive Power of Maps (with Paulina Rowinska) 1:09:16

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How can the state of Colorado have nearly 700 sides? Why is a country's coastline as long as you want it to be? And how is it that your UPS driver has more routes to choose from than there are stars in the universe? Listen as mathematician Paulina Rowinska talks with EconTalk's Russ Roberts about the mathematical tricks hiding in plain sight with e…

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Biden’s NSA On Trump’s Iran Strikes 43:09

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Today on the show, in a special edition of GPS from the Aspen Ideas Festival, Fareed sits down with former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to discuss the most pressing issues facing American foreign policy, including the need for a new Iran nuclear deal, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the state of US global alliances under President Trump. The…

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The Big Weekend Pod 1:13:33

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Hugh discusses the Battle Damage Assessment of the B-2 strikes on Iran, SCOTUS decision ending nationwide court injunctions, the NYC Mayoral race, and talks with former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Matt Continetti, Eli Lake, and Ben Domenech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Salem Podcast Network

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How great was the damage done to Iran? Beyond measure. 57:26

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Hugh discusses with the results of Operation Midnight Hammer many experts and analysts, including Alex Gray, Danielle Pletka, Jim Talent, Josh Kraushaar, and Josh Holmes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Salem Podcast Network

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Episode 24: With Iran down, Turkey steps into the breach - a conversation with Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak. 1:04:17

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Turkey was the first Muslim country to recognize Israel. I was an ally and vital trading partner for decades -- until the rise of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, head of the Islamist AKP party, who began pursuing a "neo-Ottomanist" foreign policy of Turkish influence and expansionism in the region, and specifically identified Israel as a long-term ideologica…

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Israel vs. Iran: A War of Ideas with Dr. Tal Becker 1:10:28

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As a ceasefire takes tentative hold, host Noam Weissman sits down with Dr. Tal Becker — former Israeli peace negotiator and legal advisor — to unpack the complex war between Israel and Iran. Dr. Becker offers critical insight into Iran’s theology, the distinction between preemptive and preventive strikes, and why this war is less about bombs and mo…

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NYC Dems Say No to Cuomo, Yes to Socialism 1:44:09

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Hugh discusses Iran, the Big Beautiful Bill, the NYC Mayoral race, and talks with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Rep. Jason Smith, Mary Katharine Ham, Dan Senor, Salena Zito, Dave Barry, and Rick Atkinson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Salem Podcast Network

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The Iran-Israel Ceasefire 1:13:46

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Hugh discusses the Iran-Israel ceasefire brokered by President Trump and talks with Dr. Michael Oren, Yossi Klein Halevi, Bret Baier, Noah Rothman, Rep. Rick Crawford, and Kelly Loeffler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Salem Podcast Network

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Episode 23: Iran bows out 46:12

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There's now a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Who won the war? And what happens now? We offer some preliminary conclusions as the dust settles. This episode is sponsored by the Peters family, Tom, Shevi, Daniel, Ethan, Arielle, Yoni and David, in honor of BeLev Echad, an organization devoted to helping wounded Israeli veterans recover physically…

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What Matters Now to director Daniel Syrkin: How 'Tehran' season 4 reflects Israel-Iran war 24:40

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Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Jessica Steinberg speaking with Daniel Syrkin, director of the acclaimed TV series "Tehran." Recorded on Monday amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, Syrkin discusses the impact of the current geopolitical events on the storyte…

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#WTH: Live! U.S. Strikes on Iran. Dr. Kenneth M. Pollack Explains. 52:33

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In the wake of a decisive US strike on Iran’s nuclear weapons facilities, many questions are being asked. Did Donald Trump make the right call? What about the intelligence? Is this the start of US military action in Iran or a one-off? And what are the implications for Gaza, the region, and Iran in the coming months? Kenneth M. Pollack, PhD., is Vic…

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Dimona: Israel’s “Secret” Nuclear Option [Updated] 45:24

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As tensions erupt between Israel and Iran, we revisit one of our most powerful episodes: the secret story of Dimona, Israel’s nuclear program. In this updated re-release, Noam Weissman explores how Israel became a covert nuclear power, the role of France and the U.S., and the enduring policy of amimut—nuclear ambiguity. Why has Israel never officia…

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The Monday after the Big Friday Surprise 49:35

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Hugh discusses the war with Iran and talks with Sen. Tom Cotton, Adm. Mark Montgomery (USN, Ret.), Vic Matus, and Bethany Mandel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Salem Podcast Network

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How to Be a Super Ager (with Eric Topol) 1:01:24

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What if we could delay--or even prevent--Alzheimer's, cancer, and heart disease? What if much of what you know about aging is wrong? Listen as cardiologist and author Eric Topol of the Scripps Research Institute talks about his new book Super Agers with EconTalk's Russ Roberts. They discuss why your genes matter less than you think, how your immune…

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UN Nuclear Chief on Damage to Iran’s Nuclear Sites 43:54

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Today on the program, the US entered the conflict between Israel and Iran by striking three of its key nuclear sites. Fareed speaks with head of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi about the damage caused by the attack. Then, why did President Trump decide to enter the conflict? Fareed speaks to CFR President Emeritus Richard Haas …

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Episode 22: A new dawn in the Middle East? 47:18

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The United States has struck the Iranian nuclear program, marking a watershed moment for the region. It will take days to determine the scale of the damage and many years to understand the implications of President Trump’s decision. But a few things are already clear. A new relationship was established between the US and its ally Israel that define…

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The Big Weekend Pod 1:02:08

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Of course this weekend’s Big Weekend Pod is all about Israel’s strikes on Iran and whether President Trump should direct the American military to join in the attempt to smash Iran’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs. Hugh’s guests include Jim Geraghty of National Review, AEI’s Matt Continetti (who is also with Commentary and The Free P…

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Episode 21: Why won’t Haredim serve in the IDF? A deep dive with Shmuel Rosner 59:32

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Haredi Israelis make up some 13% of the population but have extremely low rates of workforce participation and military service. The growing welfare subsidies that sustain their communities have increasingly become a source of tensions and frustration for other Israelis, and the multi-front war that began on October 7 has now made their exemptions …

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Israel and Iran at War: Day 6 1:05:13

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Hugh speaks with House Intel Chair Rick Crawford, Ruthless Podcast Fella Michael Duncan, Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt of the Zionist Rabbinic Coalition, Mark Dubowitz of FDD, National Review’s Andrew McCarthy, Commentary’s Seth Mandel, and former Senator Jim Talent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Living Through History: Zionism, War, and Jewish Destiny 25:35

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In this special episode of Unpacking Israeli History, Noam Weissman breaks from the usual format to reflect on what it means to live through history as a Jew, a Zionist, and an Israeli ally. With biblical insight, historical depth, and cultural clarity, he unpacks the meaning of Zionism amidst war with Iran, rising global antisemitism, and media di…

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BONUS: David Albright and Eli Lake on Iran’s Nuclear Program 49:26

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Eli Lake and nuclear weapons expert David Albright discuss the Islamic Republic’s arsenal and whether or not Israel can destroy it on its own. This episode was originally a subscriber-only livestream. Livestreams are one of the many benefits of becoming a paid subscriber to The Free Press. (Thank you to everyone who joined us live!) Go to groundnew…

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The Buckley Stops Here: Trump And The Death of Conservative Civility 59:17

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William F. Buckley, one of the founding fathers of the American right, would have turned 100 this year. He, more than any other figure, is responsible for creating the American conservative movement that fueled the Reagan revolution more than 40 years ago. But what happened to that revolution in the era of Donald Trump? Producers: Alex Miller, Bobb…

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Will the One Big Beautiful Bill pass by July 4th? 1:15:34

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Hugh discusses the Iran-Israel war and the Big Beautiful Bill with Senator Steve Daines, Noah Rothman, David Drucker, Bret Baier, Byron York, Adm. Mark Montgomery, Bethany Mandel, and James Lileks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Salem Podcast Network

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Israel Under Fire: Rivky’s Dispatch & The Birth of the Begin Doctrine (updated) 53:10

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In this special episode of Unpacking Israeli History, host Noam Weissman shares a conversation with producer Rivky Stern, who unexpectedly finds herself in Israel with her young family as war with Iran breaks out. Rivky reflects on the emotional and psychological toll of daily life under rocket threat, offering a raw and deeply personal perspective…

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Israeli strikes on Iran and the targets that must be hit 29:46

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Hugh discusses the Iran-Israel war and talks with Amit Segal, Dr. Michael Oren, and Sen. Tom Cotton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Salem Podcast Network

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Episode 20: Regime change in Iran? What the 1979 revolution can teach us. 35:44

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Twenty-four people have been killed in Israel since the outbreak of the direct Israel-Iran war. The Air Force is busy hunting launchers inside Iran to constrain Iran's ability to fire missiles at Israeli cities. Parts of Tehran are being evacuated as Israel continues to hunt down the IRGC leadership and demolish the country's nuclear program. But e…

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Leon Kass on the Wisdom of Rousseau 1:17:07

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Does technology liberate us or enslave us? How do our social interactions affect our sense of self and our emotional health? Listen as author and master teacher Leon Kass and EconTalk's Russ Roberts do a close reading of a few paragraphs of Jean-Jacques Rousseau and explore some of the deepest aspects of our relationships with each other and with o…

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Israeli Foreign Minister Sa’ar on His Country’s War With Iran 43:22

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Today on the show, guest anchor Bianna Golodryga speaks with The New York Times’ David Sanger after a weekend of strikes between Iran and Israel. They discuss this escalating conflict and what it means for the future of US-Iran nuclear negotiations. Next, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar joins the show to tell Bianna what his country is hoping…

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Israel vs. Iran heats up 1:09:01

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Duane Patterson, host, "Duane's World" podcast, TownHall.com VIP columnist, fills in for Hugh today. Duane discusses Iran's retaliatory attacks on Israel with Jim Geraghty, Matt Continetti, Ben Domenech, Eli Lake, and Tarzana Joe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Salem Podcast Network

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Facing an Existential Threat: Why Israel Struck Iran Now with Yaakov Katz 36:25

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In this urgent crossover episode of Unpacking Israeli History and Wondering Jews, host Noam Weissman is joined by military analyst and author Yaakov Katz to break down Israel’s unprecedented airstrike on Iranian nuclear and military targets. As events unfold in real time, they explore the historical roots, strategic timing, and existential stakes o…