Call Me Back - with Dan Senor

Lisa Mittelman, public affairs director who fights antisemitism and protects community wellbeing. Alon Cassuto, community leader and CEO advocating for Jewish continuity. They discuss Australia’s Royal Commission on antisemitism, testimonies showing fear in daily life, clashes between neo-Nazi and progressive antisemitism, government delay in acting, and whether young Jews can still imagine a future in Australia.

Amit Segal, Ark Media contributor and Israeli political commentator, offers sharp analysis on Israel’s campaign against Iran and the country’s political future. He discusses whether the war achieved its aims, the resilience of Iran’s regime and nuclear sites, predictions of regime instability, and competing visions for Israel’s next era.

Nadav Eyal, Israeli journalist and commentator, offers sharp takes on Israeli politics and regional security. Ed Husain, CFR senior fellow and Columbia adjunct, brings seasoned Iran strategy analysis. They unpack the aftermath of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. Short takes cover Iran’s Strait of Hormuz tactics, remaining nuclear concerns, the IRGC’s hold, and whether internal fractures could reshape Tehran’s future.

Jesse Brown, founder and editor of Canadaland and investigative reporter, reflects on how October 7 upended Jewish life in Canada. He describes targeted attacks on schools, synagogues, and neighborhoods. He discusses rising antisemitism, campus and institutional dynamics, Islamist extremism, and deep fractures within Canadian Jewish communities.

Tal Becker, vice president of the Shalom Hartman Institute and seasoned Israeli diplomat, offers sharp context on Israeli society. He discusses rising anti-Semitism abroad, whether Israeli society is splitting into two camps, and how debate and new narratives shape Jewish identity after trauma. Short, thoughtful, and provocative.

A leaked report reveals internal tensions over a high-profile political merger and what it means for opposition unity. An investigation exposes missed warnings and resource gaps before a deadly Sydney terror attack. A Gaza-bound activist flotilla interception sparks a global narrative battle and a stepped-up public diplomacy effort.

Nadav Eyal, Israeli geopolitics analyst focused on security and strategy. Amit Segal, political commentator known for sharp analysis of party dynamics. They dissect Bennett and Lapid’s surprise union, debates over whether it shifts the electoral math, the war’s sway on voters, Gadi Eisenkot’s role, and Avigdor Lieberman’s kingmaker potential.

Matt Levitt, counterterrorism expert with US intelligence and FBI experience, breaks down the fragile Israel-Lebanon front. He discusses Hezbollah’s degraded capabilities and lingering threats. Short takes cover life in northern Israel, IDF operations in southern Lebanon, the limits of the Lebanese Armed Forces, Unit 121, and new U.S.-led diplomacy.

Amit Segal, Israeli political analyst who breaks down intelligence messaging and Iran’s technical capabilities. Nadav Eyal, investigative journalist specializing in Israeli security and Mossad operations. They dissect what Israeli intelligence conveyed to the Trump team, why bold operational elements were never fully executed, and the debate over Iran’s remaining enriched uranium and nuclear rebuild feasibility.

Ross Douthat, New York Times columnist and podcaster known for analyzing politics and religion, joins to unpack the Iran War’s political ripple effects. He talks about why public support tracks with Trump and why campus protests have been muted. He explores fractures on the left and right over Israel, rising anti-intervention strains, generational divides, and how the conflict accelerates existing political trends.