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Top Story with Jonathan Tobin

The Internet is inundated with misinformation. Join JNS Editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin for his analyses of the most important stories affecting Israel and the Jewish world. In each episode, he unpacks the headlines and tackles head-on critical aspects of politics, foreign policy and culture – adding his own insights and taking you along for relevant interviews with other experts in these fields. If you want to understand Jewish news, this JNS show is for you.

Tel Aviv violence: The dark side of Israel’s ‘democracy’ debate

“Top Story” with Jonathan Tobin, Ep. 112

September 28, 2023

If the price of peace is negating our biblical heritage, it’s not worth it

Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman talks about his new movie "Route 60: The Biblical Highway" and the sacrifice that Israel should not make for the sake of peace. “Top Story” with Jonathan Tobin and guest David Friedman, Ep. 111

September 21, 2023

What ‘Oppenheimer’ got wrong and the origins of the left’s ‘anti-racism’

Did Christopher Nolan's “Oppenheimer” tell the truth about the nuclear scientist? Is Communist ideology alive and well in today's politics? “Top Story” with Jonathan Tobin and guest historian Harvey Klehr, Ep. 110

September 14, 2023

Michael Flynn unfiltered: ‘America is at grave risk’

Hear an unedited interview from one of the most decorated (and controversial) military men in the United States. “Top Story” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Gen. Michael Flynn, Ep. 109

September 7, 2023

How Zionism and Americanism created a free, democratic Israel

At a time of such division, it has never been more timely to look back at the history of Zionism. “Top Story” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Rick Richman, Ep. 108

August 31, 2023

Israel must face its identity crisis to survive

Is Israel ignoring its existential problems? Has it pushed its problems under the rug for the political needs of the here and now? “Top Story” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Michael Oren, Ep. 107

August 24, 2023

Why we need true Jewish leaders now more than ever

What is true Jewish leadership? Have we been thinking about our Jewish heroes all wrong? "Top Story" with Jonathan Tobin and guest Rabbi Meir Soloveichik, Ep. 106

August 17, 2023

The Israeli left is initiating a military coup

By refusing to serve in the military, is the Israeli left holding the country hostage? Have we seen this before? “Top Story” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Iddo Netanyahu, Ep. 105

August 10, 2023

The failure of the Biden presidency

Has any president failed so thoroughly domestically and internationally as Joe Biden? “Top Story” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Kimberley Strassel, Ep. 104

August 3, 2023