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The Quad

  • Ep. 24: Fmr. Al-Qaeda Bride: There is no hope for peace after Oct. 7th

    21 APR 2024 · This week, the Quad (Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Emily Schrader, Vivian Bercovici and Ashira Solomon) discuss the recent massive Iranian strike against Israel - what they felt when it was happening and what it means for the future.  They also interview fmr. Al-Qaeda bride, ex- extremist, author and activist Yasmine Mohammed on why she is visiting Israel now, what the prospects are for peace and what the West doesn't understand about Islamic extremism. And, of course, Scumbags and Heroes of the week! 
    38m 40s
  • Ep. 23: Amb. Michael Oren: Biden Is Involved In A Blood Libel Against Israel

    15 APR 2024 · Former Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Oren talks to the Quad about the moral failure of the Biden administration as it vilifies an ally fighting for Western civilization, how Israel can successfully defend itself in the battle of public opinion and his optimism that this current Israeli generation can change the Jewish State for the better.   The Quad (Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Emily Schrader, Vivian Bercovici and Ashira Solomon) further unpack recent events of the killing of top Iranian general, the continued US/Israeli arguments about Rafah and Hamas saying they don’t have 40 living hostages. Is there hope for the hostages? Are we seeing the moral and political failure of US policy? Is the reaction to the World Central Kitchen fair? 
    50m 30s
  • Ep. 22: 6 Months of War: Has Israel Done Enough to Bring the Hostages Home?

    8 APR 2024 · Today marks 6 months since Oct. 7th and over 100 hostages still remain in Hamas captivity. The body of slain hostage Elad Katzir has also just been recovered by the IDF. The Quad (Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Emily Schrader, Vivian Bercovici and Ashira Solomon) discuss the most crucial questions as anti-government protests mount on the streets of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Has the Israeli government done enough to bring its citizens home? What are the war's objectives and are we accomplishing them? Is this a story of Israeli victory or one of colossal failure? Also, Fleur interviews the Director of BICOM: Britain Israel Communications & Research Centre Richard Pater about recent efforts in the Knesset to ban Al-Jazeera in Israel. Is this a violation of free speech? Will this actually help the nature of reporting from Israel? And, of course, Scumbags and Heroes of the Week!
    38m 1s
  • Ep. 21: "A Punch to the Gut": The US Failure to Defend Israel in the UN

    31 MAR 2024 · The Quad discuss the repercussions of the US abstaining from the UN Ceasefire Resolution. Is the US/Israel relationship at risk? Will this invite more diplomatic attacks on Israel? Additionally, why is the US stopping Israel from entering Rafah? They interview VP of NGO Monitor Olga Deutsch to talk about international aid and so-called human rights organizations that are vilifying Israel and the Jewish community. What can be done in this impossible political landscape in which Israel is being made a pariah? And, of course, Scumbags and Heroes of the Week!
    36m 29s
  • Ep. 20: "I Saw The Corruption of Palestinian Leaders & Aid Groups" The Truth About Aid To Gaza

    27 MAR 2024 · The Quad interview the author and the founder of the Tel Aviv Institute Hen Mazzig about his first-hand witnessing of the corruption of Palestinian leadership and international aid groups. He served 5 years in The Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) in the West Bank and attests to how the Israeli authorities seem to care more about the Palestinian people than their own leaders. The same story is repeating itself currently in Hamas-run Gaza. The Quad also discuss the claim that Israel is causing a famine by not delivering aid to Gaza. And Special Guest actor and filmmaker Yuval David join the show for Scumbags and Heroes! 
    37m 58s
  • Ep. 19: Amb. David Friedman: “We Are Heading for Crisis Between Israel and the United States”

    27 MAR 2024 · “The Quad” debates whether or not Biden has been supportive of Israel and where this is leading in the current war. And, of course, scumbags and heroes of the week! They interview former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman about U.S./Israel relations in light of the Hamas/Israel war. Recent weeks have seen Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer call to replace the current Israeli government, U.S. President Biden being caught on a hot mic criticizing Netanyahu and saying he is hurting more than he is helping Israel; Vice President Kamala Harris distinguishing between the Israeli government and the Israeli people, and U.S. Secretary of State Blinken repeatedly tell Israel that it must do more to give humanitarian aid to Gaza. Are the two allies heading for a crisis? What does this mean for Israel’s security? Is public criticism of Israel helping bring peace between the two sides?
    39m 20s
  • Ep. 18: INSIDE the Ultra-orthodox/Israeli Army Crisis After Oct. 7th

    11 MAR 2024 · Since the start of the Israel/Hamas war, anger has grown over the lack of Charedi participation in the army and other parts of society. The call to enlist the ultra-orthodox has been met with riots and a threat by the Chief Sephardic Rabbi that Haredim will leave the country if forced into the draft. The Quad speak to two Haredi women - Dr. Nechumi Yaffe of the Real-Time Facts think tank and  Pnina Pfeuffer of the New Haredim party who are calling for change from within the community. They discuss what Haredi Street is saying and if Oct. 7th is the crisis that will forever change Israeli society and its ultra-orthodox population.
    43m 47s
  • Ep. 17: The "Wrong" Opinion: Free Speech & Antisemitism after Oct. 7th & the Hamas/Israel War

    3 MAR 2024 · Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-quad--5979775/support. This week, the Quad interviews former Mumford & Sons bandmate and podcast host Winston Marshall. Marshall quit the band after facing fierce backlash for his opinions on Black Lives Matter and COVID. Now the host of his own podcast, he launched his new show with several in-depth interviews in Israel and talks to the Quad about self-censorship, real censorship and what the world deems is the "right" and "wrong" opinion. The Quad also examines the quashing of pro-Israel free speech in protests all over the world especially on campuses. They also clarify and delve into protests happening in Israel and what they are really about. And, of course, Scumbags and Heroes of the Week!
    49m 6s
  • Ep. 16: Ex-Islamist: Millions are being taught to "dehumanize" Jews and Israel

    26 FEB 2024 · Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-quad--5979775/support. The Quad interview Ridvan Aydemir aka the Apostate Prophet - a Youtube channel with close to half a million followers where he exposes extremism in Islamic thought and circles. An avowed Zionist, Aydemir came to visit Israel after Oct. 7th in a show of solidarity and to see first-hand the results of Islamic extremism. The Quad also discuss the complete breakdown of order in the Gaza Strip and how badly needed supplies and food are being stolen in broad daylight. And, of course, the scumbags and heroes of the week!
    43m 27s
  • Ep. 15: "Terrorism is a Feature, Not a Bug" - How Hamas is Intertwined with the UN in Gaza

    18 FEB 2024 · Will UNRWA be defunded once and for all? Can it and should it be replaced? How can the hypocrisy and corruption of the UN be fought? To discuss all this, the Quad interview the man responsible for calling out UNRWA and the United Nations altogether - Hillel Neuer. The Quad also discuss the rescuing of the two hostages from Gaza and fighting antisemitism at the Superbowl. And of course, Scumbags and Heroes of the week with special guest Elon Gold!!
    43m 56s

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Out with the Squad and in with Quad! The Quad featuring Fleur Hassan-Nahoum (Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem), Emily Schrader (Activist and Journalist), Ashira Solomon (African American Jew & Global Moderator)...

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Out with the Squad and in with Quad!
The Quad featuring Fleur Hassan-Nahoum (Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem), Emily Schrader (Activist and Journalist), Ashira Solomon (African American Jew & Global Moderator) and Vivian Bercovici (Fmr. Canadian Ambassador to Israel) will give a voice to everything Israel and Jewish from the unique female perspective. Here - Everything is on the table.
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