Richard Silverstein
Investigative reporter and blogger focused on Israeli national security and Middle East affairs, publisher of the Tikun Olam blog and contributor to outlets like Jacobin and The New Arab.
Top 3 podcasts with Richard Silverstein
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Mar 3, 2026 • 1h 12min
Trump and Netanyahu's War on Iran w/ Richard Silverstein
Richard Silverstein, investigative reporter focused on Israeli security and Middle East affairs, offers sharp critique of the Trump-Netanyahu push against Iran. He examines the scale of strikes, regime-change fallacies, domestic political motives, regional fallout and shifting U.S. support for Israel. Short, urgent takes on thermobaric weapons, Gulf state reactions, and long-term instability.
Oct 11, 2024 • 43min
U.S. Approval of Israel’s Assassinations Enabling War Against Iran – Richard Silverstein part 2/2
Richard Silverstein, an insightful American writer and analyst on Israeli security, dives deep into U.S. foreign policy's disturbing support for Israel's aggressive tactics. He discusses the implications of extrajudicial killings on U.S.-Iran relations and the recent tensions with Hezbollah. Silverstein warns about the risks of escalating military actions against Iran's nuclear sites and critiques the effectiveness of the two-state solution, highlighting the complex dynamics at play in the Middle East and the ongoing struggles for Palestinian rights.
Oct 10, 2024 • 38min
IDF to Eliminate Palestinians from Northern Gaza – Richard Silverstein part 1/2
Richard Silverstein, an insightful American writer and analyst known for his work on Israeli security issues, dives into the ongoing crisis in Gaza. He discusses the Israeli government's manipulation of national grief to justify military actions. Silverstein reveals IDF plans to displace Northern Gaza's population and critiques the complicity of U.S. foreign policy. He also highlights media biases that favor Israeli narratives and the urgent humanitarian concerns amidst the violence.
