Dr Tamar Eilam Gindin talks to Jonathan Sacerdoti about the unraveling Islamic Republic of Iran, the cultural forces shaping its future, and why eliminating its leader may not be the best strategic move. This sharp, timely conversation offers unparalleled insight into Iran’s identity pendulum, the role of secularism, and what comes next in this critical moment for the Middle East and the world. We discuss: Whether killing Iran’s Supreme Leader would help or harm regime change The deep cultural importance of honour and martyrdom in Iranian politics Why Israel and Iran’s people may have more in common than their governments How the regime uses Iran’s Jewish community for propaganda The shifting identity of Iran—from Islamic rule to secular revival What the West gets wrong about supporting uprisings in Iran 00:00 - Should we kill Khamenei? 03:20 - Are Iran and Israel secretly aligned? 06:40 - What happens if the regime falls but the leader survives? 10:00 - Can disgrace defeat a dictator? 13:20 - Who really runs Iran? 16:40 - Is the Islamic Republic collapsing? 20:00 - What happened to Iran’s $80 billion gamble? 23:20 - Why did Iran cancel its hijab law? 26:40 - Can ancient pride defeat political Islam? 30:00 - Is Iran already secular? 33:20 - Why does the West keep getting Iran wrong? 36:40 - Are Iran’s Jews free—or hostages? 40:00 - What does the regime fear most? 43:20 - Should Israel push for revolution? 46:40 - What makes Iranians say “enough”? 50:00 - Could water and power outages spark revolt? 53:20 - Will the regime’s fall bring chaos? 56:40 - Is Reza Pahlavi the answer? 60:00 - Has Persian identity survived Islam? 63:20 - How close are we to the endgame? More from Tamar: / thamaregindin

Sheikh Paul Salahuddin Armstrong in conversation with Jonathan Sacerdoti – a searching, honest, and at times tense exploration of Islam, extremism, reform, and coexistence. From the trauma of 9/11 to questions about child marriage, apostasy, and Israel, this dialogue confronts difficult truths and conflicting worldviews. Armstrong, a reformist British imam, defends his spiritual understanding of Islam while Sacerdoti challenges him with frank concerns as a British Jew raised in the shadow of terrorism. Their exchange offers rare insight into both common ground and irreconcilable tensions. We discuss: • The misuse of Islam by extremists • Whether Muhammad was perfect • If Islam needs reform or reinterpretation • Islamic preaching in Britain • Israel, the Palestinians, and the Abraham Accords • Leaving Islam, child marriage, homosexuality • The future of British Islam Chapters: 1:25 Why Sheikh Armstrong was drawn to Islam 3:03 The shock of 9/11 and discovering extremism 4:20 “The Quran spoke to me like nothing else” 5:45 Learning about Judaism through Islam 6:45 Extremist verses: misunderstood or revealing? 8:06 The misuse of Islam by violent ideologues 10:11 “They wear Islam like a cloak for fascism” 12:03 Are extremists still Muslims? 13:08 “terrified of Islam” – a Jewish view 14:05 Extremist Muslims in Britain vs. abroad 15:15 Does Islam have a problem with conquest? 16:55 State religion, secularism, and freedom 18:53 Does liberal democracy risk being overrun? 20:30 How reformist Islam can coexist with British values 23:01 Islam’s view on homosexuality and women 24:00 The Mosab Hassan Yousef challenge 25:55 “That’s not the Islam I know” 27:12 Muhammad, the Jews of Medina, and historical context 29:11 “I’m horrified by today’s jihadis” 30:48 Making peaceful Islam mainstream 32:35 Abraham Accords and modern interfaith hope 33:01 Can you criticise Muhammad and remain Muslim? 34:44 “I don’t believe he married a 9-year-old” 36:00 Islam, Jews, and the fear of Zionism 38:30 “I left a mosque feeling dirty and ashamed” 39:55 Should Britain regulate Friday sermons? 41:12 “Reading the Quran helped me understand Judaism” 43:02 Why Islam addresses Jews and Christians 44:19 Islam as an evangelising religion? 45:57 “Good Jews, good Christians, good people of God” 47:00 Apostasy and its punishment – then and now 49:00 His first Quran and initial rejection of Islam 50:40 A Westerner’s horror reading the Quran 52:01 Personal responsibility and Islam’s spiritual appeal 54:11 The Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Islam 57:18 Why peace can’t happen under Hamas 59:36 “Why do they teach kids to hate?” 1:00:17 Raising children without forcing belief 1:02:12 The leadership crisis in British Islam 1:04:40 Ignorance and extremism in Muslim communities 1:06:08 The Jews of Medina – what really happened? 1:07:27 Muhammad’s vision of multi-faith coexistence 1:09:54 Jizya, dhimmi status, and equality 1:12:15 Reclaiming a just, modern Islam in Britain 1:16:05 Can Islam adapt to British society? 1:17:47 The stakes: reformers vs. extremists 1:19:02 Why the police failed to act on grooming gangs 1:21:04 Can promoting moderate Islam backfire?

British investigative journalist, historian, and author Tom Bower is renowned for his unauthorised biographies of power players like Robert Maxwell, Richard Branson, King Charles III, and Jeremy Corbyn. In this explosive and unflinching interview, Bower turns his gaze on Britain itself—taking aim at the BBC’s bias on Israel, Gary Lineker’s ignorance, and the myth of British wartime heroism. He argues that the UK would have abandoned its Jews if the Nazis had invaded, exposes the dangers of Holocaust memorialisation done wrong, and warns of the alarming rise of antisemitism today. A fearless dismantling of hypocrisy, propaganda, and the comforting lies power tells itself. 1:25 Britain’s Holocaust Memorial Is a Mistake 3:08 “Genocide” Is Being Politically Weaponised 4:48 BBC Accused of Holocaust Distortion 6:14 How Gaza Became a Tool to Undermine Jews 7:00 Why Memorials Won’t Stop Antisemitism 8:04 Memorials Covered to Appease Protesters 9:04 How Britain Protected Nazi War Criminals 10:06 The British Could Have Bombed Auschwitz 11:12 Would Britain Have Deported Its Own Jews? 12:18 Britain’s Pro-Nazi Establishment Exposed 13:03 What Tom Bower Found in Classified Archives 14:31 The Men Who Murdered Jews Now Run Institutions 15:54 How the West Recycled Nazi Scientists 17:00 What the Establishment Tried to Bury 18:17 Anti-Jewish Bias from 1945 to Today 19:18 The Auschwitz Survivor in Bower’s Childhood 20:20 BBC, Islamism, and Today’s Antisemitism 21:28 How the BBC Enables Antisemitic Marches 22:44 “Where Are the Brits of Cable Street Now?” 23:45 Who’s Really Driving UK Antisemitism? 25:00 Why Holocaust Memorials Hide Today’s Hate 26:15 “They Love Dead Jews—Not Living Ones” 27:24 Ignorance and Cowardice in British Leadership 28:35 The Real Reason Jews Are Demonised Today 29:38 The Rise of the Islamic Political Bloc in Britain 30:26 Can a Christian Party Even Compete? 30:55 Are Most Brits Still Decent? Bower Thinks So 31:55 Why Memorials Don’t Teach Anything 32:45 Ignorance Is the BBC’s Real Problem 33:40 Universities: The Root of Today’s Hate 34:50 “River to the Sea” = Call for Mass Murder 36:08 Guilt-Tripping Jews with Netanyahu’s Image 37:04 How Power Corrupts—and Who Gets Crushed 38:00 Why Bower Only Writes About the Living 39:02 Branson, Maxwell, and Ruthless Narcissism 40:01 The Victims Behind Every Powerful Person 41:00 “Everyone Has to Go to the Toilet” 42:12 What Evil Looks Like in Real Life 43:08 “Maxwell Hated My Book Title” 44:27 Netanyahu, Hostages, and the Perfect Trap 45:56 Is Every Politician Corrupt? 47:05 Can Anyone Live Up to Bower’s Standards? 48:00 The System That Rewards Ruthlessness

Israeli Druze fighter and activist Khalifa Khalifa reveals the deep-rooted alliance between the Druze and Jewish people—spanning centuries of shared struggle, loyalty, and sacrifice. From reincarnation beliefs to IDF combat service, he explains why the Druze have become some of Israel’s fiercest defenders, and why October 7th was a moment of truth. As Druze communities face brutal persecution in Syria, Khalifa delivers a powerful message of solidarity, identity, and resistance against jihadist extremism. This is a story few have heard—and everyone should.

Ari Abramowitz was feature on Louis Theroux's BBC film about settlers in Israel. He speaks out for the first time in this exclusive, long-form interview, explaining how the BBC film was made, and why he thinks the documentary created caricatures of Israeli settlers.

Ali Shaa'ban, an Israeli Arab music producer, talks with Jonathan Sacerdoti about the gap between his situation and that of other Arab sin the Middle East, including Palestinians under PA and Hamas rule. A fascinating conversation from a perspective not often shared. https://www.instagram.com/ali.shaa.ban/

Israeli expert and Arabic speaker, Idit Bar, talks to Jonathan Sacerdoti about Arab media, culture and what they really say about Jews and Israel. With an MA in Arabic and Islam from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Idit Bar is an expert in Middle Eastern affairs. She writes a weekly blog on caricatures from the Arabic press. Idit taught Arabic for many years in defence-related establishments and at Israel’s Open University, and as an Education Ministry inspector in the languages department. She has written and edited textbooks on Arabic and Islam.

Oscar nominated screenwriter, WGA best screenwriter winner, Golden Globe winning film writer and triple Emmy nominated show writer Lee Kern talks to Jonathan Sacerdoti about his move to Israel, his move from comedy to activism, and what the future holds for him and all of Western civilisation.

Daniel-Ryan Spaulding is a comedian and writer who has performed stand-up live in over 50 countries, establishing himself in the European comedy circuit. After a decade building an international profile, his content has been shared by many celebrities, featured on news programmes internationally, and has garnered him a huge fan base online. He moved to New York City in October 2023 after a year long struggle overcoming obesity. He got sober and lost over 100kg, only to experience the full force of the unhinged, pro-terrorism movement in response to the horrific events of October 7th in Israel. He shares his analysis and thoughts of how his life, and the world, changed since that dark day, and explains just how comedy can play a vital part in the awakening of the West. www.danielryanspaulding.com

Trevor Asserson, Haran Shani-Narkiss and Oren Tsur talk to Jonathan Sacerdoti about how they harnessed the power of AI to develop an objective measure of media bias. You can read the full Asserson Report at www.asserson.co.uk/assersonreport

Israeli criminologist Anat Berko, who has interviewed countless terrorists, talks with Jonathan Sacerdoti. As Israel releases convicted terrorists in return for hostages held in Gaza, she describes who they are and what they did. With her deep knowledge of Palestinian and Arab culture, she explains the background to the attacks and the religious and social motivations of the various categories of criminals, including women and children. About Dr Berko: Dr. Anat Berko is a world-renowned expert on counter-terrorism and policy maker whose research focuses on suicide bombers and their handlers. Berko is a former member of the Israeli Knesset and Lieutenant Colonel (ret.), Israel Defense Forces. She is the author of two books and numerous articles on terrorism and government policy in confronting terror.

Professor Dr Gad Saad talks to Jonathan Sacerdoti as Donald Trump is sworn into office for the second time.

Tal Hartuv was attacked by Palestinian terrorists, but now faces the prospect of them being released from prison as part of the blackmail deal to free hostages abducted by Hamas

At a salon event in Tel Aviv, Einat Wilf and Jonathan Sacerdoti delve into their personal experiences debating anti-Israel motions in hostile environments like the Oxford Union. They explore the emotional and intellectual challenges of facing audiences and opponents driven by deep prejudice, the pervasive narratives surrounding Israel and Zionism, and the broader implications of misinformation and antisemitic ideologies in global discourse. With thanks to Nancy and Hanan Pomagrin for their support and hospitality in hosting this live salon event. 0:00: Introduction - the emotional impact of hostile debates 1:27: Jonathan's oxford union experience 2:39: Einat's 2019 intelligence squared debate 3:48: The glee of anti-israel crowds 5:04: Oxford union debate setup and biases 7:13: The significance of Arab voices on the pro-israel side 10:15: The strategy behind anti-israel motions 13:05: The visceral reaction to facts at oxford union 15:30: The long-term value of making a public case 16:29: Debating anti-Israel speakers at Oxford Union 18:10: Hostile tactics by debate opponents 22:25: Reflections on Israel vs. the world 24:22: Balancing despair and hope post-October 7th 26:44: The placard strategy and its impact on perception 30:08: The rise of Islamist politics in the uk 32:01: Addressing the role of islam in anti-israel ideologies 35:02: The importance of interpretation in religious texts 38:46: Letting extremists reveal themselves 40:54: Countering the spread of anti-Israel rhetoric 45:01: Ignorance versus malice in anti-Israel narratives 46:26: Why Israel will endure despite challenges 47:05: Why non-Jews should care about supporting Israel 49:12: "Palestinianism" and what it represents 51:01: The challenge of combating ideological narratives 54:02: The struggle for truth in media coverage 57:03: Hamas’s manipulation of journalists and narratives 1:00:12: Defining victory in the information war 1:03:09: Closing remarks — pushing anti-Israel narratives to the margins Camera: Joel Goldberg Editing: Jake Waksman

Mosab Hassan Yousef speaks to Jonathan Sacerdoti, after they appeared at the Oxford Union together to defend Israel against charges of apartheid and genocide. In this frank and honest interview he talks openly about his relationship with his father – a founder and leader of Hamas, religion, philosophy, freedom, the West, politics and the problem with the pro-Palestinian movement.

Author and commentator Brendan O'Neill discusses his new book "After the Pogrom: 7th October, Israel and the crisis of civilisation" with Jonathan Sacerdoti. Originally broadcast as a live interview with an audience for the National Jewish Assembly in the UK.

An exclusive interview with Alon Penzel, author of "Testimonies Without Boundaries" Only 23 years old, Penzel gathered graphic firsthand accounts of the atrocities committed on October 7th when Palestinian terrorists launched a devastating attack on Israel. He shares harrowing details from the testimonies he collected, and explains the importance of documenting these testimonies in order to combat the worldwide denial and antisemitism that has emerged in the aftermath of the attacks. 00:00 Introduction and Context 1:28 The Atrocities of October 7th 6:01 Documenting Testimonies: Challenges and Importance 11:01 The Emotional Impact and Personal Connection 15:01 Graphic Details of the Attacks 20:01 The Impact on the Young Generation of Israel 24:01 Incitement, Dehumanisation, and Undoing the Damage 29:01 Translating the Book and Reaching a Wider Audience 34:01 Amazon Banned the Book! 37:01 Reactions and the Book's Impact 41:01 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Professor Dr. Mark Glaser and Jonathan Sacerdoti discuss the UK's highly controversial Assisted Dying Bill. Labour MP Kim Leadbeater's Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was introduced to Parliament last week and it is due to be debated by MPs on November 29, with the first vote for a decade on the topic to follow. Prof Glaser is the former head of cancer services at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, and a former whistleblower against the controversial Liverpool Care Pathway in the UK health service, with over 40 years of experience treating cancer patients. Dr. Glaser offers invaluable insights into the dangers of legalising euthanasia and the catastrophic impact it could have on the NHS. From the impossible task of predicting life expectancy to the psychological burden patients may face, this conversation exposes the ethical, medical, and societal consequences of assisted dying. Dr Glaser was also the physician who looked after the late Mo Mowlam MP, who under his care defied her brain cancer diagnosis to become Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in Tony Blair's government, ultimately contributing to the Good Friday Agreement and surviving eight years, rather than the mere months expected by medics. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: Assisted Dying Bill 02:03 Mo Mowlam’s doctor: Defying terminal illness to make peace in Northern Ireland 04:35 Whistleblower: ending the Liverpool Care Pathway, a failed system of care 09:04 The Assisted Dying Bill: a rush toward irreversibility 12:08 Optimism vs. Death: the psychological impact on patients 14:07 Crumbling NHS: how can a system on the brink help people choose to die? 21:14 The sorry state of palliative care in the NHS 25:15 Why do people want to die? Exploring motivations beyond pain 26:01 Being a “burden”: the subtle pressure of feeling you are draining others 36:02 Global perspective: lessons from Canada and Oregon 38:49 “You wouldn’t treat a dog like this” – the ethical pet analogy 46:06 Doctors don’t want to kill: a system unprepared 47:35 Who should decide, courts or doctors? 52:44 The need for a slow, thoughtful debate

Jonathan Sacerdoti Interviews Yariv Mozer, Director of the powerful documentary "Surviving October the 7th: We Will Dance Again." The film, now available on BBC iPlayer and Paramount+ in the US, presents harrowing first-hand footage from both survivors and Hamas terrorists, capturing the tragic events of October 7th. Yariv Mozer discusses the making of the documentary, the challenges of juxtaposing survivor testimonies with the terrorists' GoPro footage, and the emotional impact of retelling one of the darkest days in recent history. The conversation also touches on the global response to the film and the broader cultural and political implications of this vital piece of storytelling. 00:01 - Introduction to "Surviving October the 7th" 00:52 - Bringing the Truth to Light 02:26 - Juxtaposing Survivor and Hamas Footage 03:23 - Secular and Religious Responses to Horror 05:03 - The Larger Conflict: Ideologies Beyond Israel 06:59 - The Real Face of Hamas 08:30 - The Gaza Border and Celebration of Death 10:03 - Survivor Testimonies as Historical Documentation 12:04 - The Impact of the Film Globally 15:39 - News Coverage vs. Documentary Longevity 18:31 - Did the BBC insist on avoiding the word "Terrorist"? 21:40 - The Film’s Lasting Legacy 23:30 - The Power of Storytelling and Editing 27:00 - The Sound Design: Bringing the Horror to Life 29:00 - Children Taught to Hate: A Cultural Divide

Gazelle Sharmahd is the daughter of Jamshid Sharmahd, the German-Iranian journalist and software engineer who was abducted by the Iranian regime. He was taken by force to Iran where he has since been imprisoned and tortured for four years. She talks to Jonathan Sacerdoti x.com/@GazelleSharmahd https://youtube.com/@WarFreedom https://www.instagram.com/freejamshidsharmahd/ https://linktr.ee/sharmahd

While increasingly menacing anti-Israel protests are allowed to take place every week in London with light-touch policing, the police arrest journalists and counter-protestors with minimal or no reason. Jonathan Sacerdoti speaks to the Iranian / British journalist Potkin Azarmehr about his arrest and how he overturned his sweeping bail conditions in court. Potkin Azarmehr: https://youtube.com/@potkinazarmehr

Jonathan Sacerdoti interviews Mark Zlochin, a computer scientist and data analyst who has combed trough the Hamas released statistics to reveal the inconsistencies, manipulations and lies behind the fake news figures being repeated around the world. 00:40 Mark's academic background 01:55 What are the true figures? 03:15 Debunking the claim that Hamas figures have historically been accurate 03:34 Challenges of this war for data gathering 04:47 Hamas figures don't distinguish between civilians and combatants 07:50 Why ratios are important in war casualty figures 10:45 The various sources of data – Health Ministry, GMO and others 13:00 Self reporting using Google form online and consequent errors 15:38 ID numbers for the casualties reveal duplication, manipulation and lies 18:36 Hamas authorities try to hide implausible data with new terminology 20:40 The mystery of "Incomplete data" and the faulty breakdowns of numbers 23:30 Ministry of Health figures lack date of death 25:55 How valid is the claim that 70% of casualties are women and children 29:00 More fighting aged males than 70% claim suggests 30:50 GMO numbers appear manufactured: too uniform in pattern and too many round numbers 34:20 The problem of self-reporting and "incomplete data": total number of women and children classified as "incomplete data" is greater than the claimed total number of all people. Negative numbers of men killed. 35:59 Do they ever correct errors in their data? 40:45 Why do the BBC and other media outlets totally fail to check the statistics? 42:40 As the dynamics of the war change so should journalistic analysis 43:57 Daily deaths are going down, but media ignores this 45:48 Deaths by Palestinian rockets falling short and other 'friendly fire' 51:30 UNWRA deaths and what they show about the overall statistics 55:28 More male UNWRA workers killed than women, even though women make up more of the UNWRA workforce 59:36 Summary of all statistical problems covered, and conclusions

Jonathan Sacerdoti interviews Niyak Ghorbani after UK police arrested him for the third time. Famous for his placard which states "Hamas is terrorist", Niyak has been a highly visible presence in the UK's anti-Hamas, anti-Iranian regime protests. He speaks exclusively here about his feelings and concerns over his repeated arrests.

TikTok-er and content creator Saron Olkaba always knew of her Ethiopian heritage. But her DNA test revealed a family secret she never expected. In this exclusive interview with Jonathan Sacerdoti she describes her joy at discovering her Jewish origins, her shock at the wave of racism she immediately encountered, and her journey to discovering more about her family and heritage. @saronthings  tiktok.com/@saronthings www.jonathansacerdoti.com @MrJonsac

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