This week, Jake talks to Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Palestinian-American writer and peace activist. In 2001, Ahmed was caught up in an Israeli airstrike as a child in 2001, where he lost three of his friends. In the current war in Gaza, he has also tragically lost family and friends. During this conversation, the pair discuss possibilities for peace in the region.

A conversation with a Gazan who lost family in the war

This episode of Let's Talk America explores the race for the White House through a Jewish lens. The conversation looks at possible reasons why Jewish Governor Josh Shapiro was not Kamala Harris's pick for running mate. The discussion also delves into Tim Walz, Harris's Vice Presidential choice, and his views on Israel. Ultimately we are asking the key question: Is America ready for a Jewish VP?

Let's Talk America Episode 3: Is America ready for a Jewish VP? 

In this special episode in collaboration with Eylon Levy's State of a Nation podcast, Jake joins Eylon to discuss whether Israelophobia is the new antisemitism. State of a Nation takes you into the spokesperson’s briefing notes, delving into the real stories and their surprising details. The series invites listeners into insider conversations with thinkers, policymakers, and media personalities — conversations that take you between the lines and beyond the headlines. Watch, listen, and subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts to stay up to date with the latest content. Follow State of a Nation: https://x.com/stateofapod https://www.youtube.com/@stateofapod https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod

Israel: State of a Nation with Eylon Levy

This episode of Let's Talk America explores the race for the White House through a Jewish lens. The conversation covers Joe Biden's decision to step down and endorse Kamala Harris, as well as the implications for the Democratic Party. The discussion also delves into Kamala Harris's stance on Israel and the potential impact of her presidency on US-Israel relations. The episode concludes with an analysis of Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech to Congress and the reactions it elicited.

Let's Talk America Episode 2: Bibi goes to DC

Welcome the JC’s newest podcast Let’s Talk America. Our editor Jake Wallis Simons will be joined by Josh Kraushaar, Editor in Chief of the US’s Jewish Insider, to talk about the race for The White House through a Jewish lens.

Let's Talk America Episode 1: Trump Mania 

This week Jake is joined by Danny Cohen, the BBC's former director of Television, who discusses the way the corporation has responded to criticism since October 7.

Episode 37: Former BBC boss Danny Cohen on how the corporation has failed Jews since October 7

Jake Wallis Simons interviews the new President of the board of deputies, Phil Rosenberg.

Episode 36: My vision for Britain's Jews An interview with Phil Rosenberg, the new Board of Deputies president

This week Jake is joined by the UK head of StandWithUS Isaac Zarfati to talk about the situation on campuses since October 7.

Episode 35: Isaac Zarfati on campus antisemitism 

Episode 34: David Hirsh on how antisemitism has changed since October 7 

A new podcast from the world's oldest Jewish newspaper.

Let's Talk: The Jewish Chronicle Podcast

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