FDD Morning Brief
FDD
The FDD Morning Brief provides timely situational updates on contemporary events. Start your Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 8:30am (ET) with digestible analysis and the headlines our experts are watching. The FDD Morning Brief can be streamed on YouTube, X, and is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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Sep 16, 2024 • 21min
FDD Morning Brief | feat. Meir Litvak (Sep. 16)
FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Tel Aviv University professor Meir Litvak.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/
Sep 13, 2024 • 24min
FDD Morning Brief | feat. Daphné Richemond-Barak (Sep. 13)
FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Daphné Richemond-Barak, an international law professor at Israel's Reichman University and an expert on tunnel warfare.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/
Sep 11, 2024 • 23min
FDD Morning Brief | feat. Cliff May (Sep. 11)
FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with FDD Founder and President Cliff May.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/
Sep 9, 2024 • 25min
FDD Morning Brief | feat. Nick Stewart (Sep. 9)
FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Nick Stewart, Senior Director of Government Relations at FDD Action.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/
Sep 6, 2024 • 23min
FDD Morning Brief | feat. Mariam Wahba (Sep. 6)
FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with FDD Research Analyst Mariam Wahba.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/
Sep 4, 2024 • 22min
FDD Morning Brief | feat. Ruby Chen (Sep. 4)
FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Ruby Chen, father of Itay Chen, who was murdered on October 7th and whose body is being held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/
Aug 30, 2024 • 24min
FDD Morning Brief | feat. Lucas Tomlinson (Aug. 30)
FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Fox News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/
Aug 28, 2024 • 28min
FDD Morning Brief | feat. Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Assaf Orion (Aug. 28)
FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Assaf Orion, the Liz and Mony Rueven International Fellow at The Washington Institute.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/
Aug 26, 2024 • 24min
FDD Morning Brief | feat. Ehud Yaari (Aug. 26)
Ehud Yaari, Lafer International Fellow at The Washington Institute and seasoned Israeli reporter, shares his insights on the escalating multi-front conflict in the Middle East. He discusses Israel's recent military actions against Hezbollah and the strategic importance of the 8200 intelligence unit. Yaari highlights concerns regarding Iran's influence in regional dynamics and the implications for U.S. terrorism efforts following an environmental crisis. The conversation dives deep into the complexities of ceasefire negotiations and the ongoing challenges facing Israel and its neighbors.
Aug 23, 2024 • 22min
FDD Morning Brief | feat. Andrew Fox (Aug. 23)
In this discussion, Andrew Fox, a research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, delves into the current multi-front war in the Middle East, particularly the Gaza conflict and its political fallout. He examines Israel's military strategies against Hamas, the complexities of hostage situations, and the role of propaganda. The conversation also touches on Iran's military limitations and nuclear advancements, emphasizing the urgent need for U.S. involvement to maintain regional stability and prevent miscalculations that could lead to escalation.
