Episodes
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Rabbi Joseph Dweck has spent over a decade as Senior Rabbi of Britain’s oldest Jewish community. Now, as he prepares to leave the UK and move to Israel, he joins Jonathan Sacerdoti for an unflinching conversation about antisemitism, extremism, identity, and the moral decline of Western civilisation.
In this moving and courageous interview, Rabbi Dweck reflects on his years in Britain, the backlash he faced for challenging orthodox norms, and the deep dangers he sees in a society that has lost confidence in itself. From Islamist threats to cultural appeasement, from Jewish pride to political cowardice, he explores what Britain must do to recover – and what Jews must do to survive.He also opens up about his infamous controversy over homosexuality, the costs of candour in religious leadership, and his growing fear that we are no longer willing to call evil by its name.
👁🗨 Watch if you want to understand Britain’s Jewish future, the ideological crossroads of the West, and why Rabbi Dweck believes it’s time to reclaim faith, identity, and courage.
💬 We Discuss:
🕍 The future of British Jews in an age of rising hate
📉 Why Britain has lost its cultural confidence
🕌 Islam, extremism, and the prospects for reform
🌈 The fallout from Dweck’s comments on homosexuality
🇮🇱 Why he’s leaving for Israel now – and what he hopes to find there
🤝 Jewish values, Western heritage, and what we must defend
🧠 Why the centre is disappearing – and what that means for us all
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Dr Reuven Berko is a former senior intelligence officer, Middle East expert, and scholar of radical Islam. In this intense and uncompromising conversation with Jonathan Sacerdoti, Berko exposes the ideological and strategic threats posed by radical Islam – not only to Israel, but to all of Western civilisation.
From Tehran to Paris, Berko outlines how jihadist ideology and political weakness are colliding, and why Europe is in danger of sleepwalking into cultural extinction. With vivid examples from his intelligence work, he challenges liberal illusions, confronts the reality of religious warfare, and warns that survival now depends on rediscovering national strength, identity, and pride.
👁🗨 Watch if you want to understand what’s really happening in Israel, Iran, Europe, and the ideological battle shaping the 21st century.
💬We Discuss:
🕋 The apocalyptic ideology of Iran’s Islamic Republic
🛡️ Why secular Europe is unequipped to survive jihad
😔 How Western guilt fuels its own demise
🕌 Islam, reform, and the myth of peaceful coexistence🇮🇱 What Israel’s experience teaches about strength, survival, and identity
📺 Chapters:
01:20 – Holocaust memory and Israel's survival instincts
02:55 – Iran’s apocalyptic theology and Jewish resilience
04:53 – The Ayatollahs' global strategy and Israel's counterplay
07:11 – Shia vs Sunni: Same goal, different route0
8:47 – Why peace treaties in the region are doomed
11:02 – Violence, robbery and conquest in Islamic tradition?
13:02 – Can Islam ever reform like Christianity and Judaism?
15:12 – Saudi Arabia’s attempted reformation – real or fake?
17:00 – The myth of Palestine and radicalised prisoners
20:00 – What the Quran really says about the Jews
24:20 – How Anat Berko and Reuven interrogated terrorists
26:00 – The Arab Spring was a Western delusion
8:09 – Nuclear weapons, oil, and the Ayatollah's ambitions
30:10 – Macron’s fear and the Islamist enclaves in Europe
3:00 – The coming civil war in Europe?
35:10 – Why secularism can’t defeat jihad
37:05 – LGBT activists marching for Hamas: “shooting their own legs”
39:03 – Hassan al-Banna, envy, and the collapse of Islamic civilisation
3:00 – What Europe must learn from Israel to survive
46:50 – The West must wake up – or lose everything
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Dr Thamar Eilam Gindin talks to Jonathan Sacerdoti about the unraveling Islamic Republic of Iran, the cultural forces shaping its future, and why eliminating its leader may not be the best strategic move. This sharp, timely conversation offers unparalleled insight into Iran’s identity pendulum, the role of secularism, and what comes next in this critical moment for the Middle East and the world.We discuss:- Whether killing Iran’s Supreme Leader would help or harm regime change- The deep cultural importance of honour and martyrdom in Iranian politics- Why Israel and Iran’s people may have more in common than their governments- How the regime uses Iran’s Jewish community for propaganda- The shifting identity of Iran—from Islamic rule to secular revival- What the West gets wrong about supporting uprisings in Iran00:00 - Should we kill Khamenei?03:20 - Are Iran and Israel secretly aligned?06:40 - What happens if the regime falls but the leader survives?10:00 - Can disgrace defeat a dictator?13:20 - Who really runs Iran?16:40 - Is the Islamic Republic collapsing?20:00 - What happened to Iran’s $80 billion gamble?23:20 - Why did Iran cancel its hijab law?26:40 - Can ancient pride defeat political Islam?30:00 - Is Iran already secular?33:20 - Why does the West keep getting Iran wrong?36:40 - Are Iran’s Jews free—or hostages?40:00 - What does the regime fear most?43:20 - Should Israel push for revolution?46:40 - What makes Iranians say “enough”?50:00 - Could water and power outages spark revolt?53:20 - Will the regime’s fall bring chaos?56:40 - Is Reza Pahlavi the answer?60:00 - Has Persian identity survived Islam?63:20 - How close are we to the endgame?
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Sheikh Paul Salahuddin Armstrong in conversation with Jonathan Sacerdoti – a searching, honest, and at times tense exploration of Islam, extremism, reform, and coexistence. From the trauma of 9/11 to questions about child marriage, apostasy, and Israel, this dialogue confronts difficult truths and conflicting worldviews. Armstrong, a reformist British imam, defends his spiritual understanding of Islam while Sacerdoti challenges him with frank concerns as a British Jew raised in the shadow of terrorism. Their exchange offers rare insight into both common ground and irreconcilable tensions.
We discuss:
* The misuse of Islam by extremists
* Whether Muhammad was perfect
* If Islam needs reform or reinterpretation
* Islamic preaching in Britain
* Israel, the Palestinians, and the Abraham Accords
* Leaving Islam, child marriage, homosexuality
* The future of British Islam
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British investigative journalist, historian, and author Tom Bower is renowned for his unauthorised biographies of power players like Robert Maxwell, Richard Branson, King Charles III, and Jeremy Corbyn. In this explosive and unflinching interview, Bower turns his gaze on Britain itself—taking aim at the BBC’s bias on Israel, Gary Lineker’s ignorance, and the myth of British wartime heroism. He argues that the UK would have abandoned its Jews if the Nazis had invaded, exposes the dangers of Holocaust memorialisation done wrong, and warns of the alarming rise of antisemitism today. A fearless dismantling of hypocrisy, propaganda, and the comforting lies power tells itself.
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Israeli Druze fighter and activist Khalifa Khalifa reveals the deep-rooted alliance between the Druze and Jewish people—spanning centuries of shared struggle, loyalty, and sacrifice. From reincarnation beliefs to IDF combat service, he explains why the Druze have become some of Israel’s fiercest defenders, and why October 7th was a moment of truth. As Druze communities face brutal persecution in Syria, Khalifa delivers a powerful message of solidarity, identity, and resistance against jihadist extremism. This is a story few have heard—and everyone should.
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Israeli expert and Arabic speaker, Idit Bar, talks to Jonathan Sacerdoti about Arab media, culture and what they really say about Jews and Israel.With an MA in Arabic and Islam from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Idit Bar is an expert in Middle Eastern affairs. She writes a weekly blog on caricatures from the Arabic press.Idit taught Arabic for many years in defence-related establishments and at Israel’s Open University, and as an Education Ministry inspector in the languages department. She has written and edited textbooks on Arabic and Islam.
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Daniel-Ryan Spaulding is a comedian and writer who has performed stand-up live in over 50 countries, establishing himself in the European comedy circuit. After a decade building an international profile, his content has been shared by many celebrities, featured on news programmes internationally, and has garnered him a huge fan base online.He moved to New York City in October 2023 after a year long struggle overcoming obesity. He got sober and lost over 100kg, only to experience the full force of the unhinged, pro-terrorism movement in response to the horrific events of October 7th in Israel.He shares his analysis and thoughts of how his life, and the world, changed since that dark day, and explains just how comedy can play a vital part in the awakening of the West.www.danielryanspaulding.com
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British commentator and analyst Jonathan Sacerdoti gives evidence to the the UK House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, 22 April 2025.The Foreign Affairs Committee examines the expenditure, administration and policy of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and other bodies associated with the Foreign Office and within the Committee's remit, including the British Council.
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Trevor Asserson, Haran Shani-Narkiss and Oren Tsur talk to Jonathan Sacerdoti about how they harnessed the power of AI to develop an objective measure of media bias.You can read the full Asserson Report at www.asserson.co.uk/assersonreport
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Jonathan Sacerdoti Interviews Yariv Mozer, Director of the powerful documentary "Surviving October the 7th: We Will Dance Again." The film, now available on BBC iPlayer and Paramount+ in the US, presents harrowing first-hand footage from both survivors and Hamas terrorists, capturing the tragic events of October 7th.Yariv Mozer discusses the making of the documentary, the challenges of juxtaposing survivor testimonies with the terrorists' GoPro footage, and the emotional impact of retelling one of the darkest days in recent history. The conversation also touches on the global response to the film and the broader cultural and political implications of this vital piece of storytelling.
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At a salon event in Tel Aviv, Einat Wilf and Jonathan Sacerdoti delve into their personal experiences debating anti-Israel motions in hostile environments like the Oxford Union. They explore the emotional and intellectual challenges of facing audiences and opponents driven by deep prejudice, the pervasive narratives surrounding Israel and Zionism, and the broader implications of misinformation and antisemitic ideologies in global discourse.With thanks to Nancy and Hanan Pomagrin for their support and hospitality in hosting this live salon event.
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Jonathan Sacerdoti talks to Israel Ben Shitrit, a Israeli Defense Forces fighter who discusses his firsthand experiences in the ongoing conflict. From the sudden escalation on October 7th to the brutal realities of urban warfare in Gaza, Ben Shitrit shares his journey with unfiltered honesty and deep emotion. The conversation offers a rare and insightful look into the life of a soldier, the challenges of modern warfare, and the indomitable spirit of those defending their homeland.
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Jonathan Sacerdoti speaks at London vigil to mark 500 days since the October 7th attacks
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Israeli criminologist Anat Berko, who has interviewed countless terrorists, talks with Jonathan Sacerdoti.As Israel releases convicted terrorists in return for hostages held in Gaza, she describes who they are and what they did. With her deep knowledge of Palestinian and Arab culture, she explains the background to the attacks and the religious and social motivations of the various categories of criminals, including women and children.About Dr Berko:Dr. Anat Berko is a world-renowned expert on counter-terrorism and policy maker whose research focuses on suicide bombers and their handlers. Berko is a former member of the Israeli Knesset and Lieutenant Colonel (ret.), Israel Defense Forces. She is the author of two books and numerous articles on terrorism and government policy in confronting terror.
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