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Third Opinion Podcast

Pamela Garron

Discussions on issues around antisemitism and the State of Israel.

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57:10

From Harvard Halls to Gaza Headlines: Truth, Lies and...

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2025/08/27

This week’s show features Shabbos Kestenbaum, a former Harvard Divinity student now suing the university over its failure to address rampant antisemitism on campus. Justin Hilton of The Israel Guys challenges the international narrative about famine in Gaza, pointing to the massive amounts of aid Israel has facilitated despite global accusations. Hosts Mike and Laureen unpack the week’s headlines: an Israeli airstrike on a Gaza hospital that killed five journalists, ongoing protests inside Israel

55:27

What the Media Gets Wrong in its Bias Against Israel

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2025/08/21

This week, Mike and Laureen break down the latest headlines shaping the conversation around Israel and the Middle East. They examine the Democratic Socialists of America’s 2025 national convention and the passing of a resolution on the Palestinian “right of return.” The hosts explore whether Western journalists should be allowed into Gaza to report freely and uncover the real story behind Anas Al-Sharif — presented by some as an Al Jazeera journalist but revealed to be a Hamas commander. British

57:16

Aid, Accusations and Israel’s Gaza Strategy

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2025/08/15

This week, Mike and Laureen examine global reactions to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to take over Gaza City, including U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s forceful rebuttal of antisemitic “blood libel” claims circulating in Europe. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee discusses the humanitarian aid flowing into Gaza through Israel, condemns the UK, Ireland and Netherlands for not sending supplies or taking in refugees, and reaffirms America’s support for Israel. We feature

54:04

Fact-Checking Gaza: Propaganda, Politics and Public...

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2025/08/05

This week, Mike is flying solo and tackling a packed slate of topics. He addresses the controversial claim that Israel is starving Gazans — debunking viral misinformation, including a widely shared photo of a child that turns out to be false. As France moves toward recognizing a Palestinian state, Mike scrutinizes the spread of propaganda and acknowledges the real suffering while challenging the narrative that it’s driven by Israeli policy. Mike reflects on Rabbi Ed Rosenthal’s perspective on why

58:01

Aid, Access & Accusations

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2025/07/28

Allegations that Israel is causing a famine in Gaza have spread rapidly - but the facts tell a very different story. In this episode, Mike and Laureen confront the latest blood libel: claims that IDF soldiers are shooting Palestinians trying to get food. Featuring Oliver "Ollie" Anisfeld, founder and executive producer of J-TV, on combating the demonization of Israel in Western media and the urgent need to spread light and truth; and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki, executive director of Israel 365, lays out

56:09

The Commandments, the Conflict and the Conversation

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2025/07/23

This week’s episode features an interview with author Mark D. Friedman about his latest book, "Come On, Let's Reason," detailing why many younger Jews feel disconnected from traditional Judaism — and why embracing Jewish identity doesn’t have to mean following all 613 commandments. Friedman offers a thoughtful perspective on how Judaism can evolve without losing its core. We also highlight a striking moment from a recent J-TV interview, where founder Oliver "Ollie" Anisfeld tells a group of

55:47

Stalled Ceasefires & Shifting Candidacies: From Gaza...

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2025/07/15

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire remains in limbo, raising urgent questions: What does each side truly want from a ceasefire — and who gets to define its success? As families continue to plead for the return of all hostages, both living and deceased, international pressure mounts while domestic divisions intensify. We hear from Shosh Bedrosian of Israel TV (ILTV) and Eric Mandel of the Middle East Political Information Network to unpack the emotional, political and strategic stakes on the ground

56:20

Choices & Ceasefires: NYC Mayoral Race and Peace...

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2025/07/08

As proposed peace talks between Israel and Hamas shift by the hour, Mike and Laureen break down the latest developments and where negotiations currently stand. They also examine how Jewish voters are weighing their choices in the New York mayoral race—especially with a prominent anti-Israel candidate in the mix. Plus, the hosts discuss behind-the-scenes diplomacy between Israeli and Saudi delegations during a recent visit to the U.S. This episode features expert insights from Alon Burstein, Israel

56:49

Escalation & Accusation: U.S. Strikes Iran, NYC...

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2025/07/03

Mike and Laureen analyze the political rise of Zohran Mamdani, winner of New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, and examine the implications of his controversial views. Then, they turn to the U.S. military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and share expert insights on damage assessments by Col. Richard Kemp, a former British commander in Afghanistan, on how Gazans view Hamas; Jim Sciutto, CNN’s Chief National Security Analyst, on bomb damage assessments and nuclear infrastructure; and

54:16

Operation Midnight Hammer: A Campaign of Covert...

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2025/06/23

Mike and Laureen delve into the United States' massive and clandestine military strikes in Iran. They explore the implications and strategic motivations behind these tactical maneuvers with key experts: Benham Ben Talibu, Senior Iran Analyst with Foundation for Defense of Democracies; General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Arizona Senator Mark Kelly; and James Acton, co-director of the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Thank you for

55:27

A Flashpoint in the Middle East: Inside the...

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2025/06/16

Mike and Laureen focus exclusively on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. They explore the geopolitical stakes and global reactions with expert insights from Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and Natasha Lindstaedt, Professor of Government at the University of Essex. Thank you for listening, sharing and subscribing to the Third Opinion Podcast!

53:17

The Multifaceted Role of Israel's Top Diplomat in...

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2025/06/10

In this episode, Maor Elbaz-Starinsky, the Consul General of Israel in Miami, reflects on his four years serving as a diplomat in Florida. And as the number of deadly antisemitic incidents rise, Mike and Laureen debate the First Amendment rights and the threats of antisemitic activities across the country. Thank you for listening, sharing and subscribing to The Third Opinion Podcast.

53:39

Exposing Claims of Blood Libel and More Falsehoods in...

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2025/06/05

Mike and Laureen break down the week’s headlines, tackling false claims of blood libel in Gaza and debunking media reports alleging that the IDF fired on civilians during the retrieval of humanitarian food boxes from the Gaza Humanitarian Fund. Thank you for listening, sharing and subscribing to The Third Opinion Podcast.

54:04

Israeli Embassy Diplomat Murders and Fears of Iran's...

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2025/05/27

This week, Mike and Laureen reflect on the tragic and senseless shootings of Israeli Embassy diplomats Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, gunned down outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The episode also features interviews with Yechiel Leiter, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., discussing concerns of Iran's nuclear ambitions, and Aaron Cohen, Israeli Special Operations veteran, shedding light on the networks funding the radicalization of college students. Thank you for listening,

54:14

The Middle East's Axis of Resistance and the...

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2025/05/20

Mike and Laureen examine the week's major headlines from the Middle East, including President Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates and the lifting of Israel’s food blockade into Gaza. Later, Mike interviews Avi Melamed, Middle East terrorism expert and founder of the nonpartisan nonprofit Inside the Middle East, for insight into the shifting political and security landscape across the region. Thank you for listening, sharing and subscribing to the Third Opinion

55:05

Israel’s Role at the UN and Tensions at Columbia: A...

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2025/05/15

This week’s show features Daniel Meron, Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, discussing why Israel should remain in the UN. And Rawan Osman, a Syrian-born, Lebanon-raised Muslim who converted to Judaism, sheds light on antisemitic attitudes and the state of education in the Middle East. Thank you for listening, sharing, and subscribing to the Third Opinion Podcast!

56:00

Iran's Nuclear Weapons Threat and Harvard's Report on...

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2025/05/07

Mike and Laureen are joined by Behnam Ben Taleblu, Senior Fellow and Iran Program Senior Director with Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Maya Sulkin, a reporter with The Free Press, describes troubling findings in Harvard University's 311-page report detailing Jewish students' and staff members' experiences with antisemitism, stereotyping and discrimination. The hosts also debate whether the federal government has the right - or responsibility - to dictate universities' academic programs. Thank

55:55

Remembering Pope Francis and Testimony from a...

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2025/05/01

As the world reflects on the passing of Pope Francis, Laureen and Mike debate whether he was ultimately a friend or foe to the global Jewish community. Marking the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz’s liberation, 95-year-old Holocaust survivor Rachel Levy shares her harrowing escape from the gas chambers. Plus, Mike reads a compelling essay suggesting that Jewish success hasn’t occurred in spite of antisemitism—but because of it. Thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing the Third Opinon

57:13

Curbing Antisemitism on College Campuses & Does IHRA...

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2025/04/23

This week, the show features ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt’s testimony before the House Ways & Means Committee on efforts to curb antisemitism on college campuses. We also hear from Ken Stern, one of the original drafters of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, who raises concerns about its use in ways that may restrict free speech. Thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing the Third Opinion Podcast!

55:38

Deportations of Visa and Green Card Holders and...

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2025/04/16

This week, Mike and Laureen debate whether the U.S. government has the authority to deport visa or green card holders for anti-Israel or antisemitic remarks, or for supporting Hamas. Additionally, former CIA Political Analyst Brad Gordon discusses efforts by the U.S. and Israel to curb Iran's nuclear capabilities. Thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing the Third Opinion Podcast!

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