What does a nuclear-armed Iran really mean for the United States, Israel, and the rest of the world? Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States and New York Times bestselling historian Michael Oren joins the show for a powerful, unfiltered conversation recorded amid active missile strikes on Tel Aviv.

Ambassador Oren breaks down why the current war with Iran is not just Israel's fight — it's America's too. From Iranian proxy attacks on U.S. military bases to Iran's rapidly advancing ballistic missile program, Oren makes the case that the threat is real, urgent, and deeply misunderstood by the American public.

In this episode, we cover:

What it's like living under missile fire during Passover in Tel Aviv
Why a nuclear Iran is a global threat — not just a Middle Eastern one
The Cold War strategy that could defeat the Iranian regime without boots on the ground
How Iran's jihadist ideology makes it far more dangerous than North Korea
The alarming rise of antisemitism on American college campuses post-October 7th
Why "Israel dragged us into this war" is a classic antisemitic trope — and who's spreading it

Whether you support or question U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict, this episode is essential listening for anyone who wants to understand the geopolitical stakes of one of the most consequential moments in modern Middle Eastern history.

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Iran's Nuclear Threat, Israel's Fight for Survival, and the Rise of Antisemitism — Former Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren Speaks Out