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FDD Morning Brief

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Iran
Hamas
Israel
Hezbollah
United States
Hadeel Oueis
Gaza
Syria
Qatar
International Court Of Justice
Abraham Accords
Iraq
Middle East
Yemen
Iran-Backed Militias
Houthis
China
Palestinian Authority
Jordan
Cryptocurrency

The FDD Morning Brief provides timely situational updates on contemporary events. Start your Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 8:30am (ET) with digestible analysis and the headlines our experts are watching. The FDD Morning Brief can be streamed on YouTube, X, and is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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THE HOSTAGES ARE HOME.

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FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus, FDD senior fellow and former IDF international spokesperson, and Ari... more

A CONVERSATION WITH HOSTAGE FAMILIES AT THE SUKKAH OF HOPE

FDD Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer sits down with the families of hostages held in Gaza for a conversation recorded at the Kennedy Center on October 8, 2025 — just hours before details... more

A DEAL HAS BEEN MADE. NOW WHAT?

HEADLINE 1: The Treasury Department rolled out a fresh round of Iran sanctions. 

HEADLINE 2: The U.S. Department of Commerce added over a dozen Chinese companies to a restricted trade list. 

HEADLINE 3: Israel disr... more

HOW HAS THE WAR RESHAPED THE MIDDLE EAST TWO YEARS AFTER OCTOBER 7?

HEADLINE 1: A prisoner exchange deal between Iran and France is in the works.

HEADLINE 2: Some interesting stuff coming out of Lebanon and Syria.

HEADLINE 3: Speaking of Syria, S... more

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Yossi Klein Halevi
New York Times bestselling author and senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute
Shalom Hartman Institute
Episode: FDD Morning Brief | feat. Yossi Klein Halevi (Oct. 8)
Amotz Eyal
Founder and CEO of the Press Service of Israel (TPSIL)
TPSIL
Episode: FDD Morning Brief | feat. Amotz Eyal (Oct. 3)
Edmund Fitton-Brown
A senior fellow at FDD, previously served as U.K.'s ambassador to Yemen and coordinator of the UN Security Council Sanctions Monitoring Team for the Islamic State, Al-Qaeda and the Taliban.
FDD
Episode: FDD Morning Brief | feat. Edmund Fitton-Brown (Sep. 29)
Yoseph Haddad
Israeli-Arab activist and CEO of Together, Vouch for Each Other
Together, Vouch for Each Other
Episode: FDD Morning Brief | feat. Yoseph Haddad (Sep. 24)
David Adesnik
Vice President of Research at FDD
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: FDD Morning Brief | feat. David Adesnik (Sep. 17)
Shane O'Connor
Humanitarian advisor with the International Committee of the Red Cross
International Committee of the Red Cross
Episode: FDD Morning Brief | feat. Shane O’Connor (Sep. 15)
Hussain Abdul-Hussain
FDD Research Fellow with extensive experience in Middle Eastern affairs
FDD
Episode: FDD Morning Brief | feat. Hussain Abdul-Hussain (Sep. 12)
Edward Gabriel
Ambassador and president of the American Task Force on Lebanon
American Task Force on Lebanon
Episode: FDD Morning Brief | feat. Ambassador Edward Gabriel (Sep. 10)
Ambassador Dennis Ross
Diplomatic expert and author, former U.S. Middle East envoy
Various Presidential Administrations
Episode: FDD Morning Brief | feat. Ambassador Dennis Ross (Aug. 27)

Hosts

Natalie Ecanow
FDD Senior Research Analyst and host, providing analytical insights on Middle Eastern issues.
Jonathan Schanzer
Host of the FDD Morning Brief and Senior Fellow at FDD, focusing on geopolitical analysis and U.S. policy in the Middle East.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • Awesome interview

    Great insight into UN disfunction across the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wellgaveitatry
    United States3 months ago
  • Must-listen, under-rated gem

    This is an expertly-conducted podcast that is grounded, crisp, and even witty. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Happy to be done commuting
    United States4 months ago
  • Best Podcast on MiddleEast par none. Incredibly insightful and varies guests for each episode

    Podcast Addict
    5
    gdillon
    8 months ago
  • Wow

    Exceptional podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kim Ill Baba
    Australia9 months ago
  • Excellent

    Worth it for rare factual info

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wellgaveitatry
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners find this a must-listen for those interested in foreign policy and military strategy, often highlighting the engaging format and informative content.
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FDD Morning Brief | feat. Frannie Block (Oct. 1)
Q: What arrangement does Bill Bennett have with Qatar?
Bill Bennett signed on as a Qatari lobbyist, making about $30,000 a month to promote Qatari education efforts and manage the backlash against Qatar's university campuses.
FDD Morning Brief | feat. Frannie Block (Oct. 1)
Q: Are there actual rules about this cooling off period, or is he just sort of skirting them?
The cooling off period mainly applies to lobbying and does not extend to the private sector in this way, exposing a loophole in the State Department rules.
FDD Morning Brief | feat. Frannie Block (Oct. 1)
Q: Can you give us the basics? Where is Timmy working? What's his role? And who's paying?
Timmy Davis is now taking on a new role as president and partner of Earth Capital Management, an investment firm founded by a member of the Qatari royal family.
FDD Morning Brief | feat. Amotz Eyal (Oct. 3)
Q: Tell us about TPS and why do most Americans not know about it?
TPS is a press service that supplies news to various media outlets, but their name isn't widely recognized as they operate behind the scenes.
FDD Morning Brief | feat. Edmund Fitton-Brown (Sep. 29)
Q: How did you feel seeing a former senior al-Qaeda leader standing up at that lectern at Turtle Bay?
It's troubling, as normalizing a former jihadist leader like Ahmed al-Sharif could lead to significant risks for minorities in Syria and the perpetuation of conflict.

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This podcast offers timely situational updates focusing on geopolitical affairs, particularly in the Middle East. Listeners can expect highly informative discussions surrounding the conflict dynamics involving Israel, Hamas, and neighboring nations, along with analysis of humanitarian issues, military strategies, and the implications of international relations. The expert guests and hosts provide insights that blend current events with historical context, making each episode relevant and thought-provoking for those interested in global politics and security.

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1. Yossi Klein Halevi
2. Amotz Eyal
3. Edmund Fitton-Brown
4. Yoseph Haddad
5. David Adesnik
6. Shane O'Connor
7. Hussain Abdul-Hussain
8. Edward Gabriel

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