Call Me Back - with Dan Senor

Ronen Bergman, investigative journalist and author who digs into intelligence and security affairs. He recounts tense U.S.-Israel clashes over striking Iran, personal rivalries shaping Israeli strategy, and secret intelligence breakthroughs like MI6’s Fordow tip. Short, vivid scenes reveal sabotage plans, contingency strikes, and the high-stakes decisions behind Israel’s shadow campaign.

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, writer, teacher, and Jewish scholar who studies holidays and meaning, reflects on why this Passover feels different now. She explores the Seder’s rituals, the role of questions and memory, the mix of joy and sorrow, and how gratitude, humility, and ethical restraint shape our celebration.

Micah Goodman, Israeli public intellectual and best-selling author, unpacks competing narratives driving the Iran war. He discusses how this conflict differs from past clashes. He examines U.S.-Israel military integration, MAGA isolationism, Trump’s war doctrine, and the global stakes involving China, deterrence, and Zionism.

Ronen Bergman, investigative journalist and author focused on Israeli intelligence, walks through Mossad’s long clandestine campaign against Iran. He traces the discovery of Iran’s nuclear sites, covert assassinations of scientists, and pioneering cyber operations. Multiple short scenes reveal espionage tradecraft, recruitment of Iranian assets, and global sabotage efforts.

Missile strikes on Qatar's Ras Laffan gas hub and wider attacks on regional oil and gas sites. Israel's retaliatory strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure and strategic moves around the Strait of Hormuz. Political leaders debating restraint and visions for new Middle East energy routes. Polls and public reactions within Israel and the Jewish world to the conflict.

Nadav Eyal, senior analyst and journalist covering Israeli security and regional affairs. He breaks down the 18-day campaign around the Strait of Hormuz. He explains why naval superiority has not reopened shipping. He discusses targeted strikes on Iran’s energy sites, Gulf states’ quiet calculations, and whether this campaign points toward regime change.

A rapid news roundup on Israel's strikes that reportedly killed top Iranian leaders. Coverage of heavy Basij losses and strikes in Tehran. Discussion of growing instability within Iran's leadership. Reports on ongoing missile and drone attacks across the region and Gulf security debates. A political aide resigns in protest over the conflict.

A rapid rundown of global tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and proposals for a multinational naval response. Coverage of expanding Israeli operations into southern Lebanon and diplomatic efforts to disarm Hezbollah. Reports on regional missile and drone strikes attributed to Iran and growing Arab-state condemnation. Brief note on selective school reopenings amid ongoing security concerns.

Amit Segal, senior political analyst on Israeli government and public mood. Nadav Eyal, journalist focused on Israeli politics and regional security. They dissect the clash over ends and means between Washington and Jerusalem. Energy and the Strait of Hormuz take center stage. They debate whether striking Iran’s enriched uranium or aiming for regime collapse defines success.

Recorded amid sirens, the conversation spotlights Iran’s shift to economic warfare. They map five sharp targets: oil and gas infrastructure, fertilizer supply chains, AI data centers, financial hubs, and the Strait of Hormuz. Discussion covers recent strikes, global market ripple effects, and how regional actors are responding.