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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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00:53:11

Iran Is Losing — And the Regime Could Collapse |...

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2026/04/11

In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Cliff May, founder and president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), to break down the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran — and what the world is getting wrong about it.Is Iran actually winning — or is the regime being quietly dismantled?Cliff May explains why the current conflict could reshape the Middle East, weaken Iran’s military capabilities, and potentially lead to the collapse of the regime. He

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00:42:28

Tucker Carlson Is Blowing Up the GOP — And Turning on...

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2026/04/10

In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman speaks with Melissa Francis — a journalist, commentator, and former Fox News and CNBC host — about what she discovered after traveling to Israel following October 7.After years inside American media, Melissa says she was shocked by how different reality on the ground was from what many Americans were being told.She describes a major gap between media narratives and what she witnessed firsthand.We discuss:*What American media gets wrong about

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00:44:38

The TRUTH About Hindu Persecution In Pakistan They...

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2026/04/09

In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman speaks with Nikhil Chandwani — a humanitarian who has helped rescue and rehabilitate over 9,300 persecuted Hindus from Pakistan.Every year, thousands of young Hindu girls are kidnapped, forcibly converted, and sold. Yet this crisis receives little international attention.Why is this happening — and why is the world largely silent?We discuss:*The scale of kidnappings and forced conversions in Pakistan*The persecution of Hindu and Christian

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00:48:35

TUCKER VS TRUMP: Why the New Right Is Turning on Him...

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2026/04/02

In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman speaks with Elizabeth Barcohana, a Los Angeles-based attorney and conservative activist, about a growing divide inside the American Right.Why are figures like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens increasingly critical of Donald Trump and Israel? Is this a genuine shift in conservative thinking — or the rise of a new movement trying to reshape the Republican Party from within?We discuss:*The growing tension between Trump and parts of the “New

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01:04:25

EXPOSED! Muslim Brotherhood Expert Reveals Tucker...

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2026/04/01

Charles A. Small, founder of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP), breaks down what he believes is a growing and dangerous trend in Western discourse.In this conversation, Small explains how Islamist ideology, the Muslim Brotherhood, and state actors like Iran and Qatar have influenced global narratives around Israel — and how those ideas are now spreading across both the political left and right.He also addresses the role of major media figures, including Tucker

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01:10:45

Iran Is Losing Badly… So Why Are Millions Being...

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2026/03/31

Jonathan Conricus, former IDF international spokesperson and senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, explains what’s really happening in the war with Iran — and why so many people are getting it completely wrong.Despite viral videos, AI-generated clips, and confident claims from major influencers, the reality on the ground tells a very different story.In this conversation:– Is Iran actually losing the war?– Why millions of people are being misled– How propaganda and

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00:54:00

Something About Iran Right Now Doesn’t Add Up | Zineb...

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2026/03/30

Zineb Riboua, policy analyst at the Hudson Institute, explains what’s really happening in the war with Iran — and why most people are completely misunderstanding it.While headlines and social media are filled with dramatic footage and viral claims, the reality on the ground tells a very different story.In this conversation, we discuss:– Why Iran is more isolated than ever– How China is losing its foothold in the Middle East– The hidden global stakes behind the war– Why so much of what you see online

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01:20:49

Britain Is Getting Israel Completely Wrong – David...

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2026/03/29

In this powerful conversation, renowned British historian David Starkey explains what is really happening to Britain — and why so few people are willing to say it out loud.From mass immigration and demographic change to the collapse of national identity, Starkey argues that the UK is facing a deep political and cultural crisis.We discuss:* Why Britain is "losing itself"* The growing divide between elites and ordinary citizens* Immigration, identity, and the future of the UK* Why Britain

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01:10:29

"Jew Hatred Is Exploding": ADL Chief Responds to His...

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2026/03/24

In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman speaks with Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), about what happened after October 7 — and why the reaction shocked so many observers.They discuss:• What changed immediately after October 7• The rise of antisemitism across the United States• What’s happening on college campuses• The role of social media and misinformation• Why some narratives spread so quickly• What the ADL is seeing behind the scenesThis conversation

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01:11:11

"Tel Aviv Is NOT Burning": Why Tucker & Candace Keep...

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2026/03/23

Over the past days, viral posts across social media have claimed that Israel is collapsing, that Tel Aviv has been destroyed, and that Iran is winning the war. But the reality on the ground tells a very different story.In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman speaks with author and cultural critic James Lindsay about the wave of misinformation spreading across the internet — including claims pushed by prominent voices like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens.While scrolling through social

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01:11:11

"Tel Aviv Is NOT Burning": Why Tucker & Candace Keep...

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2026/03/21

Over the past days, viral posts across social media have claimed that Israel is collapsing, that Tel Aviv has been destroyed, and that Iran is winning the war. But the reality on the ground tells a very different story.In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman speaks with author and cultural critic James Lindsay about the wave of misinformation spreading across the internet — including claims pushed by prominent voices like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens.While scrolling through social

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01:13:38

The Lie That Turned an Entire Generation Against...

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2026/03/20

Why has antisemitism exploded across Western universities, activist movements, and intellectual circles? In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman speaks with Pamela Paresky, a scholar affiliated with Harvard University and contributor to Quillette, about the ideological forces behind the surge of hostility toward Jews and Israel in the West.Paresky explains how modern movements influenced by Critical Theory, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), and post-colonial ideology divide the

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00:59:29

Why Tucker Carlson Suddenly Turned Against Israel |...

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2026/03/19

A growing debate is unfolding inside the American right over Israel, foreign policy, and the future of the conservative movement.In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman speaks with Karys Rhea, fellow at the Middle East Forum and researcher on the rising identitarian and isolationist factions within the American right.They discuss the growing tensions surrounding figures like Tucker Carlson, the rise of an anti-Israel wing inside parts of MAGA, and the broader ideological battle shaping

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00:41:17

Why So Many Jewish Politicians Turn Against Israel |...

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2026/03/18

In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman speaks with Shabbos Kestenbaum, political commentator at PragerU and one of the most outspoken voices exposing antisemitism in American politics and on elite university campuses.After October 7, Kestenbaum became widely known for confronting antisemitism at institutions like Harvard and speaking out about the changing political landscape surrounding Israel and the Jewish community.In this conversation, we discuss:• Why attacking Jews and Israel

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01:07:04

What Khamenei’s Evil Deeds Did To Iranians - and Why...

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2026/03/17

In this explosive conversation, Iranian activist Sana Ebrahimi exposes what most Western media and political activists refuse to confront: the Islamic Republic of Iran is not a misunderstood government — it is an ideological regime willing to sacrifice its own people to survive.Born and raised in Tehran, Sana grew up inside Iran’s education system, where she says she was taught to hate Israel, deny the Holocaust, and see America as the “Great Satan.” Today, she speaks out against the regime — and

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00:52:01

I Said I Was a Zionist - Now I Can’t Go Home | Turku...

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2026/03/15

In this episode of The Western Spirit, Turkish student and political activist Turku Avci shares her extraordinary personal story after publicly declaring support for Israel — a decision that changed her life overnight.After speaking out as a Muslim who supports Israel and Zionism, Turku became the target of massive backlash in Turkey, facing online harassment, public accusations, and threats that now prevent her from safely returning home.In this powerful conversation, Turku explains what happened

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01:03:13

The World Is Turning on Jews Again | Efraim Podoksik

רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit ·

2026/03/08

In this episode of The Western Spirit, political philosopher Professor Efraim Podoksik joins Ariel Whitman for a deep and provocative discussion on antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and the changing moral landscape of the West after October 7.Is anti-Zionism truly different from antisemitism — or has hostility toward Jews simply taken a new political form?Professor Podoksik explores how antisemitism historically targeted Jewish religion, later Jewish identity, and today increasingly focuses on Jewish

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00:43:49

Modi vs Netanyahu: Why One Leader Won the World |...

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2026/03/04

In this episode of The Western Spirit, global branding expert, businessman, and political commentator Suhel Seth joins Ariel Whitman for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, global perception, and the geopolitical battle for narrative dominance.Why did international opinion shift so dramatically after October 7?Why has India succeeded at shaping its global image while Israel struggles to win the narrative war?And what explains the striking contrast between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and

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00:35:27

"Britain Is in Trouble - And Politicians Know It" |...

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2026/03/03

In this episode of The Western Spirit, British broadcaster and political commentator Alex Phillips discusses the dramatic political, cultural, and demographic changes taking place in the United Kingdom — and why many leaders refuse to speak openly about them.A former Member of the European Parliament and one of the most outspoken voices in British politics, Phillips explains how identity politics, immigration policy, and organized political activism are reshaping British society and elections.We

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00:53:46

Why Progressive Spaces Are No Longer Safe for Jews |...

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2026/02/27

In this episode of The Western Spirit, actor, writer, and outspoken Israel advocate Jonah Platt breaks down what he believes most media outlets, universities, and cultural institutions refuse to say about the Israel-Palestine narrative.Jonah Platt , known for his work in television, film, and Broadway, and as the host of his podcast Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, has become one of the most vocal Jewish voices speaking out after October 7. In this conversation, he explains why the silence from

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