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רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit

אריאל ויטמן

שמי אריאל ויטמן. בחרתי ליצור סדרת פודקאסטים המציגה את אתגרי המערב במאה ה- 21 מתוך ראיית עולם ליברלית קלאסית, ולא רק. ניגע בכל הנושאים תוך מתן דגש לחיינו במדינת ישראל וננסה להביא את כל הזוויות האידיאולוגיות הקיימות בחברה הישראלית. בין היתר תוכלו לשמוע בסדרת הפודקאסטים שלי אנשי מקצוע רבים, פילוסופים, אנשי רוח ודעה מהארץ ומחו""ל. אתם יותר ממוזמנים להצטרף אליי. My name is Ariel Whitman and I live in the heart of Israel. This podcast series will focus on the challenges the West faces, in the 21st

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01:00:23

Western Leaders Are TOO COWARDLY To Say “Radical...

רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit ·

2026/01/15

John Anderson, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, joins The Western Spirit for a powerful and candid discussion about leadership, faith, security, and the cultural crisis facing the West.Anderson argues that many Western leaders are too afraid to speak honestly about radical Islamist ideology, political intimidation, and the growing moral confusion inside modern democracies. He warns that avoiding plain language doesn’t make society safer — it makes it weaker, divided, and less capable of

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00:43:15

This Muslim Woman Just Shattered the Anti-Israel...

רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit ·

2026/01/11

Soraya Deen is a Muslim lawyer, speaker, and interfaith activist — and in this powerful conversation, recorded in Jerusalem, Israel during her recent visit, she explains why she identifies as both a Muslim and a Zionist, and why she believes supporting Israel is consistent with her values and faith.Soraya is a co-founder and former president of the Interfaith Solidarity Network (ISN) in Los Angeles — an organization that brings together Jewish, Muslim, and Christian communities for dialogue, shared

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00:48:26

BRITAIN IS LOSING CONTROL — LAST CHANCE TO STOP IT |...

רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit ·

2026/01/08

Dr. Alan Mendoza, one of Britain’s leading national-security and policy analysts — and Chief Advisor on Global Affairs to Nigel Farage — joins The Western Spirit for a wide-ranging conversation about the crisis facing modern Britain.In this interview, Dr. Mendoza discusses:• The rise of identity-bloc politics and community-power mobilization• Claims of two-tier policing and political intimidation on the streets• The growing influence of Islamist protest networks after October 7• How these trends are

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00:46:51

“We Were Betrayed” — Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch on the...

רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit ·

2026/01/04

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch, Senior Rabbi of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York, reflects on the shock many American Jews experienced after October 7 — and why so many felt abandoned by the very liberal institutions they helped build.Rabbi Hirsch argues that October 7 did not create antisemitism — it revealed attitudes that were already there. He describes the sense of betrayal Jewish communities felt as universities, activist movements, and cultural elites refused to stand with Jews after the

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00:50:15

Europe Wasn’t Afraid of Muslim Immigration… Until...

רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit ·

2026/01/02

Ada Lluch, a Spanish commentator and rising political voice, joins Ruh Ma’aravit (The Western Spirit) to explain why discussing mass immigration, Islamism, and cultural change in Europe now gets you instantly branded a “fascist.”After visiting Israel following October 7, Ada shares how seeing the country up close — including the Nova Festival site and affected communities — completely contradicted what Europe’s media and political elites have been telling their citizens.In this conversation, we

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00:35:25

Jewish Conservative PREDICTS A Mass Expulsion Of Jews...

רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit ·

2025/12/29

Justine Brooke Murray, host at the Media Research Center (MRC) and conservative commentator, breaks down the growing civil war inside the MAGA movement — and why it’s becoming one of the most consequential fights on the American Right.In this conversation, Murray explains:• The internal split between pro-Israel conservatives and the Tucker/Fuentes wing• How anti-Israel rhetoric is being repackaged as “America First”• Why some influencers who openly attack Trump still claim to represent MAGA• How

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00:56:44

Ex-Pro-Palestinian EXPOSES the Entire “Free...

רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit ·

2025/12/23

Dr. Nikos Sotirakopoulos — academic, political theorist, and Associate Fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute — explains why he spent years supporting the “Free Palestine” movement, how he was swept into it emotionally, and what finally made him walk away.Nikos breaks down:• Why he grew up hating Israel without knowing anything about it• How the “Free Palestine” movement functions like a cult, not a cause• Why the movement needs Palestinians to stay miserable• How left-wing ideology romanticizes terrorism

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00:43:27

South African Leader “It’s Finally TIME To Tell The...

רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit ·

2025/12/19

Regent Wayne Xami Thomas, an Indigenous South African leader, pastor, and founder of the Africa Zion Alliance, speaks openly about what real apartheid looked like — and why calling Israel an “apartheid state” is a dangerous distortion of history.Wayne lived through actual apartheid in South Africa. In this conversation, he explains:• What real apartheid was: forced removals, segregation, banned professions, state violence• Why the comparison to Israel is false — and offensive to real victims• Why,

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00:39:55

Something STRANGE Is Happening In Washingtonian Over...

רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit ·

2025/12/18

Conservative commentator and radio host Erick Erickson breaks down a political battle inside the Republican Party that almost no one is talking about publicly:the growing WAR inside Trump’s inner circle between the JD Vance faction and the Marco Rubio faction — and why this internal fight could reshape America’s foreign policy, Israel’s future, and the entire Middle East.In this conversation, Erick explains:• Why the JD Vance wing believes America is a declining power• How that worldview could lead

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00:53:22

Not Our Country Anymore: The British Establishment is...

רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit ·

2025/12/16

In this powerful and urgent conversation, Ash Gould — TalkTV presenter and British political commentator — breaks down what is really happening inside the UK, and why ordinary citizens are losing trust in every major institution.We discuss:• How the British establishment became captured by woke ideology• The rise of Islamist influence in politics, policing, and public life• Why antisemitism is exploding across the UK — and being excused• Police targeting Jews for “being visibly Jewish” while

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00:20:14

Fmr Secretary of State Has A Chilling PREDICTION for...

רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit ·

2025/12/15

Former U.S. Secretary of State and CIA Director Mike Pompeo joins me for a critical, no-nonsense conversation about the truth behind Iran, Hamas, and the seismic changes reshaping the Middle East today.Pompeo reveals:• Iran is STILL trying to assassinate him — and what that tells us about Tehran’s ambitions• How Iran directs Hamas, Hezbollah, and Shi’ite militias across the region• Why the U.S. and Israel must stand together against Iranian aggression• Why Hamas’ ideology will never change — and why

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00:50:45

“It's an Islamic Invasion!” — Greece’s Political...

רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit ·

2025/12/09

Greek conservative leader Afroditi Latinopoulou, head of the Greek political party Voice of Reason, joins Ariel Whitman for a powerful and unfiltered conversation about the crisis unfolding across Europe.Afroditi explains why she believes Europe is facing an illegal migrant invasion that is transforming entire cities, overwhelming social systems, and threatening the cultural fabric of European nations. She details:• How mass illegal immigration is changing Europe at an unprecedented pace• Why

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01:05:31

“I ESCAPED America”: Law & Order Star Diane Neal on...

רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit ·

2025/12/08

Actress Diane Neal, best known for her iconic role on Law & Order: SVU, sits down with Ariel Whitman to share the shocking true story behind her decision to leave America and move to Israel.In this gripping and emotional conversation, Diane reveals:• How she became the target of a dangerous stalker• The failure of police and prosecutors to protect her• The DA investigator who told her: “You’re a Jew — it’s always about the money”• Why she realized she had no safety left in America• The financial

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00:50:04

Muslims Prefer India Over Pakistan — Kashmiri Muslim...

רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit ·

2025/12/07

Yana breaks down the truth behind India’s democracy, Pakistan’s radicalization, and the decades of propaganda surrounding Kashmir. She explains:• Why Muslims in Kashmir feel safer and freer under India• How Pakistan-backed groups destabilized the region• Why the international narrative on Kashmir is completely distorted• The role of China and Pakistan in fueling extremism• How global NGOs turned “Kashmir activism” into a money industry• Why Kashmiris reject Pakistan despite sharing religion• India’s

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00:50:02

Jillian Michaels EXPOSES: Why I Walked Off Over...

רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit ·

2025/12/03

Fitness icon Jillian Michaels joins Ariel Whitman for one of her most important and unfiltered conversations — confronting the rise of casual antisemitism in America and why so many people refuse to acknowledge what’s happening.Jillian explains why Jew-hatred has become normalized in mainstream culture, universities, Hollywood, and social media — and how silence from leaders, educators, and influencers is fueling an atmosphere of danger for Jews worldwide.In this urgent conversation, we discuss:•

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00:53:58

The BBC Is ROTTEN to the CORE — Andrew Gold Exposes...

רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit ·

2025/12/02

British journalist Andrew Gold, host of the brilliant YouTube channel Heretics, joins Ariel Whitman for a blistering exposé on the corruption inside the BBC and the wider collapse of Western media. Andrew reveals how fear, ideology, and institutional cowardice have turned major outlets into activists rather than truth-tellers.We discuss:• How the BBC buries or twists stories that don’t fit the narrative• Why journalists are terrified to speak honestly about Islam• The rise of gender ideology inside

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00:28:53

Former Tucker Carlson Guest: “He’s Changed — and It’s...

רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit ·

2025/12/01

In this powerful conversation, Jaimee Michell — who appeared multiple times on Tucker Carlson’s show — reveals why she believes Tucker has undergone a dramatic and troubling change since leaving Fox News.Jaimee describes a shift she calls “dark”, and opens up about how her interactions with Tucker evolved over time. She shares her observations on his tone, his growing hostility toward Jewish people, and the way he has aligned himself with extreme voices online. Jaimee also raises concerns about

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01:09:32

Ex-Muslim WARNS: The West Has NO IDEA What’s Coming |...

רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit ·

2025/11/19

Ridvan Aydemir — known online as The Apostate Prophet — joins Ariel Whitman for one of the most gripping and fearless conversations yet.In this episode, Ridvan explains why he left Islam, what it cost him, and why he believes the West has no idea what’s coming if it continues to ignore the ideological danger of radical Islam.🔹 Why there’s no such thing as “Radical Islam” — only Islam itself🔹 How Western liberals defend the very ideology that would silence them🔹 The indoctrination and antisemitism

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00:34:53

Dave Rubin EXPOSES Tucker Carlson’s Refusal to Debate...

רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit ·

2025/11/19

Dave Rubin joins Ariel Whitman on The Western Spirit for one of his most revealing interviews yet.🔥 Rubin exposes why Tucker Carlson refused to debate Ben Shapiro, sharing how he personally reached out to Tucker and even tried to broker a peace between them — only to be met with silence. He explains why Tucker’s refusal to engage has divided the MAGA movement and what it says about the new fault lines inside the American right.The conversation goes far beyond that:• Why the right must “gatekeep”

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00:56:37

Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon TORCHES Tucker Carlson &...

רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit ·

2025/11/09

What happens when the CEO of The Babylon Bee calls out Tucker Carlson and parts of the “woke right” for turning a blind eye to antisemitism?In this explosive episode of The Western Spirit, Seth Dillon joins Ariel Whitman to expose how segments of the conservative movement are losing their moral compass, excusing antisemitism, and turning against Israel. Dillon explains why he refuses to unite with those who side with hate—and what real conservatism rooted in truth and faith should stand for.They

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