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Episode 431·Nov 6, 2025
Jonathan Leaf on What New Research about Men and Apes Says about Human Nature
The primate myth.
Podcast · 431 Episodes
The Tikvah Podcast
Weekly, in-depth conversations on Jews, Judaism, America, and Israel with leading thinkers, writers, rabbis, and policymakers.
Episodes
47:31Episode 430·Oct 30, 2025
Samuel Kassow on the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
The last surviving fighter, Michael Smuss, died last week.
58:43Episode 429·Oct 23, 2025
John Spencer on the Fate of Gaza’s Tunnels
What will become of Hamas’s underground fortifications now that the fighting has stopped.
43:07Episode 428·Oct 17, 2025
Tomer Persico on the Image of God
How Genesis gave rise to modern secularism
41:55Episode 427·Sep 25, 2025
Yaakov Katz on Israel’s New Laser Defenses
Will this outstanding innovation bring back the October 6 mindset?
43:37Episode 426·Sep 18, 2025
Andrew Roberts and Meir Soloveichik on Winston Churchill and His Detractors
The perils of the new historical revisionism
32:49Episode 425·Sep 11, 2025
Daniel Samet on the U.S.-Israel Relationship and the American National Interest
How the cold war shaped an enduring alliance between Washington and Jerusalem
44:33Episode 425·Sep 4, 2025
Richard Goldberg on How American Energy Dominance Is Reshaping the Middle East
A new era of U.S.-Israel cooperation
48:25Episode 424·Aug 28, 2025
Ido Hevroni on Teaching Homer in Wartime
The dust and blood and bronze of the Trojan War come to life in Gaza.
01:33:15Episode 423·Aug 21, 2025
David Myers and Andrew Koss on Whether Jewish Studies Has Turned against the Jews
Has the field lost its way, and can it recover?
47:35Episode 422·Aug 14, 2025
Barry Strauss on the Jewish Conflict with Ancient Rome
Two Centuries of Rebellion
48:13Episode 421·Aug 7, 2025
Michael Doran on Israel and the American Right
Republicans remain staunchly pro-Israel, despite their social-media eccentrics
01:17:43Episode 420·Jul 31, 2025
How Islamism Took Over the Middle East
Examining the ideological roots of Islamism with Hussein Aboubakr Mansour, Bernard Haykel, and Ze'ev Maghen.
01:14:41Episode 419·Jul 25, 2025
Tal Fortgang and David E. Bernstein on Defending Jewish Civil Rights on Campus
How the government can fight anti-Semitism effectively and legally.
35:13Episode 418·Jul 18, 2025
J.J. Schacter on the Jewish Meaning of Memory
Explore how the Jewish people commemorate past tragedies during the Three Weeks.
34:07Episode 417·Jul 11, 2025
Robert Satloff on Revitalizing Middle East Studies
Universities fail to teach Middle East complexities, fueling activism. Satloff's new program aims for unbiased education on Israel's history.
23:07Episode 416·Jul 4, 2025
Yuval Levin on American Renewal
Yuval Levin explores Nehemiah's wisdom, urging us to rebuild and defend American culture, blending ancient insights with modern civic challenges.
28:45Episode 415·Jun 27, 2025
Meir Soloveichik on What the War Reveals about Providence and Jewish History
Explore the Twelve-Day War's impact on global relations, revealing insights into U.S.-Israel ties, cultural clashes, and historical perspectives.
28:59Episode 414·Jun 20, 2025
Jay Lefkowitz on New York City’s Democratic Primary
NYC's mayoral primary impacts Jewish voters, addressing anti-Israel violence, domestic terror, and education, with insights from Jay Lefkowitz.
44:51Episode 413·Jun 13, 2025
Sadanand Dhume on Israeli Arms and the India-Pakistan Conflict
Explore the strategic shift in India-Israel relations amid the 88-Hour War, revealing new alliances and geopolitical dynamics in South Asia.
45:33Episode 412·Jun 6, 2025
Jeffrey Herf on the Transformation of Radical Speech into Violence
A surge in anti-Semitic violence in America echoes 1960s radicalism, warns historian Jeffrey Herf, highlighting rising domestic terrorism threats.
59:57Episode 411·May 30, 2025
Judge Matthew Solomson on Orthodox Judaism and American Public Service
Judge Solomson's journey shows how deep Orthodox commitment and public service can coexist, enriching American democracy in a secular age.
33:03Episode 410·May 23, 2025
Yossi Melman on Israel’s Most Famous Spy
Explore Eli Cohen's legacy as Israel's master spy and the recent revelations from Syria's secret files, reshaping history decades later.
42:47Episode 409·May 16, 2025
J.J. Kimche on Paul Johnson’s Legacy of Philo-Semitism
Explore Paul Johnson's fascination with Jewish history and its impact, as J.J. Kimche and Jonathan Silver delve into his unique perspective.
44:21Episode 408·May 9, 2025
Ari Heistein on the American War on the Houthis, and the Israeli One
Explore the Houthi threat to Israel and global shipping, their ties to Iran, and recent military responses with expert insights from Ari Heistein.
39:17Episode 407·May 2, 2025
Michael Doran on Donald Trump’s Middle East Policy
Michael Doran analyzes Trump's Middle East policy shifts, highlighting strategic moves and challenges in his second term's first 100 days.
47:57Episode 406·Apr 25, 2025
Benedict Kiely on Pope Francis and the State of Jewish-Catholic Relations
Explore Pope Francis's legacy, his engagement with Jews and the Middle East, and the Catholic Church's evolving stance on Israel and Zionism.
01:07:47Episode 405·Apr 18, 2025
Leon Kass on How Exodus Created the Jewish National Narrative
Explore Exodus's national narrative, Moses's character, and Egyptian society, with insights from Leon Kass's commentary, set to Paul Ben-Haim's music.
44:43Episode 404·Apr 10, 2025
Dara Horn on Her New Graphic Novel
Dara Horn explores the Haggadah's theme of memory and its impact on identity, weaving it into her works, including her new graphic novel, One Little Goat.
40:05Episode 403·Apr 4, 2025
Tevi Troy on How Republican Administrations Argue about Israel
Explore the Trump administration's complex stance on U.S.-Israel relations, balancing pro-Israel actions with isolationist tendencies.
