2024 Third Opinion Podcast Archives


 


October


 

Israel Hits Hezbollah Hard and a Tampa Man Fights for the IDF

On this week's episode, Laureen and Mike discuss Israel's successful efforts to weaken Hezbollah significantly and you'll also hear an interview with a young teacher from Tampa who chose to join the Israel Defense Forces and personally take up the fight against those committed to Israel's destruction. All this and more awaits you on the latest Third Opinion Podcast.

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September


 

Hostages Executed and Being A Jewish Professor at Columbia

Mike and Laureen share the sad news this week that six hostages held by Hamas were murdered execution-style this past weekend. You'll also hear from a Jewish Columbia University professor who shares his strategy for combating antisemitism when he's the victim of Jew hate where he teaches. All this and more on this week's Third Opinion Podcast.

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A Mother's Eulogy and What Hamas Really Wants

On this week's show, you'll hear Rachel Goldberg-Polin's heart-breaking eulogy for her son Hersh who was murdered by the Hamas terrorists while being held hostage. You'll also hear from journalist Douglas Murray about what Hamas really wants --- every Jew eradicated from Israel! All this and more awaits you on this week's Third Opinion Podcast.

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Naftali Bennett on the Two-State Solution and Jonathan Schanzer on Campus Antisemitism

Former Prime Minister of Israel, Naftali Bennet, shares his opinion on why a two-state solution just won't work and you'll also hear from author Jonathan Schanzer on the significant increase in antisemitic incidents on US college campus. All this and more awaits you on this week's Third Opinion Podcast.

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How Do You Define Antisemitism and Genocide?

This week, Laureen and Mike bring you the head of the Arab American Institute who can't even recognize her own blatant antisemitism and then you'll hear from two "journalists" who can't agree on the definition of genocide. All this and presidential candidate Donald Trump suggests that if he loses the election, it will be the Jews' fault.

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August


 

Americans Support Israel and Hamas's Public Relations Wins

Our guest this week is Jackie Alexander, CEO of Honest Reporting, who shares with Laureen and Mike her thoughts on how the media is covering the war in Israel. You'll hear why she thinks more Americans support Israel than the news outlets are reporting and how Hamas is winning the public relations game. All this and more awaits you on this week's Third Opinion Podcast.

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The New Leader of Hamas and Tunnels Under Human Shields

This week Mike is flying solo while Laureen is traveling. One Jew and two opinions? You'll hear about the newly appointed leader of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar, and what impact he may have on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Mike will also bring you some great reporting on how Hamas is tunneling under schools, hospitals, and other public buildings in order to use innocent Palestinians as human shields.

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Hamas Takes No Responsibility and Columbia University's Blatant Antisemitism

This week, Mike is once again on his own, but there are still plenty of opinions to share! Hear for yourself how Hamas leadership takes no responsibility for the deaths of their own people used as human shields. You'll also get an update from Columbia University where blatant acts of antisemitism were more prevalent than we thought.

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Rockets Fly and Iranian Civilians Do the Right Thing

On this week's episode, Laureen returns and enemy rockets continue to bombard Israel. You'll hear about how the CIA has recruited Iranian civilians to help ensure Israel's survival and promote decency and humanity throughout the Middle East.

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July


 

VP Harris on Gaza and Netanyahu Visits the United States

If you like heated debates, this is the episode for you! Laureen and Mike go at it over media coverage of war in Israel, Vice President Kamala Harris's remarks about Gaza, and Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to the United States. You'll also hear from the parents of the American hostage, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, still being held by Hamas.

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Israeli Orthodox Military Service and the Ever-Growing Threat of Hezbollah

This week, Mike and Laureen will bring you the latest on the Israeli Supreme Court's decision around requiring the orthodox to serve in the military. You'll also hear the continuing conversation about the increasing threat coming from Hezbollah. All this and more on this week's episode!

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Proof of Hamas's Sexual Atrocities and a Report from Rafah

This week, Laureen and Mike will provide undeniable proof that Hamas committed atrocious sexual war crimes and you'll also hear a report by journalist Yair Pinto from the front lines in Rafah. 

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The European Leadership Network and Elections Across Europe

On this week's Third Opinion Podcast, Laureen and Mike will discuss elections across Europe and the potential impact on Israel and antisemitism. You'll hear from David Siegel, the US president of the European Leadership Network, who'll share his thoughts on the rapidly changing situation in Europe. All this and more on this week's program.

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How Israel is Being Judged Unfairly and the Experience of a Rescued Hostage

On this episode, author John Spencer, an expert on urban warfare, shares his thoughts on why Israel is being judged unfairly. You'll also hear directly from freed Israeli hostage Andrey Kozlov about his rescue by Israeli commandos. All this and more awaits you on this week's show.

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June


 

Biden's 3-Pronged Peace Deal and Civilian Casualties Due to Hamas

On this week's show, Laureen and Mike dig into President Biden's three-pronged approach to a peace deal between Israel and Hamas. The duo will also point out the evidence that Hamas is much more responsible for civilian casualties, Israeli and Palestinian, than is being reported.

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Hostages Rescued and Iran's Nuclear Capabilities

his week, Laureen and Mike will bring you the latest on the recent rescue of four hostages from Hamas terrorists. You'll also hear about why we can't take our eyes off Iran and its growing nuclear capabilities. All this and more awaits you on the Third Opinion Podcast.

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Gaza: The Day After and the Hezbollah Threat

On this week's episode, Mike and Laureen remind you that Hamas is not the only game in town and that Hezbollah is a serious threat that must be dealt with. Also, Laureen interviews Jonathan Ruhe, Director of Foreign Policy for the Jewish Instititute for the National Security of America (JINSA), about what must happen in Gaza the day after a ceasefire goes into effect. All this and more on this week's Third Opinion Podcast.

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Israel's Consul General to Florida on the War and the Hezbollah Threat

Israel's Consul General to Florida, Maor Elbaz-Starinsky, is this week's guest and he'll share his thoughts on the state of the war with Hamas as well as why we should all be concerned about Hezbollah as a serious current and future threat to the Jewish homeland. Laureen and Mike will bring you all this and more on this week's Third Opinion Podcast.

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May


 

Who's Recognizing the Palestinian Territory as a Country and Ron Dermer on International Lies

On this week's program, Mike and Laureen will share which countries around the world have chosen to recognize the Palestinian Territory as a state and you'll also hear from Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer on the constant lies, misinformation, and disinformation about Israel coming from the international community as well as Egypt's role in making the crisis in Israel worse.

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Anti-Israel Protests at US Universities and Pervasive Jew Hatred

It's a tough time to be a Jew or an Israeli! This week, Laureen and Mike will talk about the surge of anti-Israel protests happening at universities across the United States as well as how it ties into the dramatic increase in hate against Jews. This is one of the most important times in history for the Jewish people to stand together.

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Campus Anti-Israel Protests: Just a Front for Antisemitism

We watch with horror as anti-Israel protests take place at universities all across the country. Unlike previous protests such as against the Vietnam War and Apartheid, these protests are simply a front for antisemitism with calls for violence and actual genocide. This week, Mike and Laureen will discuss the protests as well as why Israel must defeat Hamas entirely

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Douglas Murray on Useful Idiots and Bibi on Hamas

On this week's show, you'll hear from journalist and author Douglas Murray on why he believes most of the college campus protestors in the US are "useful idiots". Laureen and Mike will also discuss Bibi Netanyahu's argument for why the only way to successfully end the war is to completely eliminate Hamas.  

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Two-State Solutions Denied and Sexual Abuse Ignored

On this week's episode, Mike and Laureen call attention to the fact that Palestinian leadership has turned down a two-state solution at least twice so far and how unlikely it is they will ever accept such terms. Also, the October 7th terrorist attack by Hamas included many, many acts of sexual abuse war crimes, yet the world chooses to overlook that while pursuing unfounded charges of war crimes against Israel and its leadership.

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April


 

Fighting Antisemitism at USF and in Europe

On this week's episode, Mike and Laureen continue to report on antisemitism at the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa and the administration's apparent unwillingness to address serious concerns expressed by their Jewish students. You'll also hear from former Israeli Ambassador David Siegel who's helping lead the fight against antisemitism in Europe.

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Hamas Founder's Son is Anti-Hamas and Israelis Protest Against Bibi

We have a special episode for you this week as we hear from the son of one of the founders of Hamas who says the Hamas militants are thought of as "useful idiots"! Laureen and Mike will also report on and discuss the Israelis that are protesting for the removal of Netanyahu as Prime Minister.

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Iran Attacks Israel and Noa Tishby on Those Who Love Hamas

On this week's program, you'll hear the latest on Iran's brazen drone and missile attack against Israel as well as noted author and actor Noa Tishby on those who love Hamas and hate Israel. Laureen and Mike have this all lined up for you and more.

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​Protests or Antisemitism at Columbia University and the UN Gets Blasted!

Anti-Israel protests are taking place at universities all over the country. Laureen and Mike talk about what happens when it goes from free speech to threats and calls for violence. You'll also hear from Israel's ambassador to the United Nations who blasts the UN for not taking a hard stand against the Hamas terrorists. All this and more on this week's Third Opinion Podcast. Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing!

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March


 

Calling Out Media Bias Against Israel

This week, Mike and Laureen take a deep dive on media bias against Israel. You'll hear from war correspondent Douglas Murray as well as an interview of former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett by Piers Morgan where Bennett doesn't let Morgan get away with anything. All this and more on the latest Third Opinion Podcast.  

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Rabbi Wolpe on Dealing with Antisemitism and More UN Bias Against Israel

On our latest episode, you'll hear from Rabbi David Wolpe who shares his thoughts on how to deal with rising antisemitism amidst the war in Israel. Laureen and Mike will also address even more anti-Israel bias from the United Nations especially in its reluctance to recognize sex crimes against Israeli women by Hamas. All this and more on this week's Third Opinion Podcast.

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Senator Schumer's Remarks on the War and More UNRWA Nonsense

This week you'll hear remarks from US Senator and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer that some feel were not helpful or supportive of Israel and Senator Van Hollen of Maryland speaks out in support of UNRWA -- the United Nations agency of which some members participated in the October 7th terrorist attack. Mike and Laureen have all the latest on the growing antisemitism, hate against Israel, and media bias.

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The Horror of Being a Hamas Hostage and the Politics of a Jewish American

This week, you'll hear the horrific recounting of an Israeli woman held hostage by Hamas. Also, what if you were told you had to reject your Judaism if you voted in a particular way? Laureen and Mike will discuss all this and more on this week's Third Opinion Podcast.  

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February


 

International Court Mayhem and Protests at the City Council

On this week's show, Mike and Laureen talk about the ridiculous case that South Africa has brought against Israel in the International Court of "Justice" and protests in Tampa's City Hall during a resolution recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day. You'll hear the latest on the war in Israel and more.

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Amb. Nikki Haley's Support for Israel and the Dangers of Hamas Tunnels

On this week's Third Opinion Podcast, Laureen and Mike talk about presidential candidate and former U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley's robust support for Israel. They'll also bring you the latest information on the very dangerous tunnels that Hamas continues to use to coordinate attacks against the people of Israel. All this and more on this week's episode.

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Hamas Sexual Abuse and the Female Victims of October 7th

It's a very serious show this week as Laureen and Mike report on the unfathomable sexual abuses committed by Hamas since October 7th and to this day. They'll discuss the heartbreaking experiences of so many female victims of the war as well as hear from an IDF reservist whose job it is to ensure that the victims' bodies are treated with the respect they deserve

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How to Win the War in Israel and a Ceasefire is Not the Answer

On this week's show, you'll hear from Israel's Prime Minister, Bibi Netanyahu, and he makes it perfectly clear that the war will end when, and only when, the Hamas threat has been fully eliminated. In addition, Mike and Laureen talk about the fact that a ceasefire, without very specific terms that will not allow Hamas to re-arm and re-charge, would be an existential threat to the State of Israel.

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January


 


 

UNRWA, the United Nations, and Hamas - No Friends of Israel

UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, is supposed to be a neutral humanitarian aid organization to help Palestinians in need but, is it actually just another tool of Hamas? Mike and Laureen take a deep dive on this as well as the discuss the latest on the war in Israel.

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Mossad is Taking Out Hamas Leadership

and Antisemitism at USF in Tampa

Hamas leaders better be sleeping with their eyes open because the Mossad is coming for them, and they won't stop until they've neutralized their targets. Laureen and Mike discuss this, and you'll also hear from a USF student who hasn't felt safe on the Tampa campus since October 7th due to rising antisemitism.

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Who are all these terrorist groups and how do we end the war in Israel?

This week, our special guest is US Army Major General Karl Horst who will help us understand the differences among all the various terrorist groups targeting Israel -- but eventually each other. We'll also hear the general's thoughts on how to bring an end to the war.

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Major General Jay Hood on the Role of Central Command in the Israel-Hamas War

On this week's Third Opinion Podcast, we'll hear from retired Army Major General Jay Hood about the role CENTCOM plays in the Israel-Hamas War and his thoughts on how to bring the conflict to an end. Laureen and Mike will also bring you the latest updates on the war itself. All this and more awaits

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Is There Justice for Israel in the International Court and United Nations Terrorists?

Laureen and Mike will bring you up to speed on the latest ruling from the International Court of Justice in South Africa and you'll also hear about United Nations representatives accused of participating in the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel. All this and an interview with a soldier who survived the initial battles of the October 7 war.

 

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