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FDD Morning Brief

FDD
Iran
Hamas
Israel
Hezbollah
United States
Hadeel Oueis
Gaza
Syria
Qatar
Abraham Accords
International Court Of Justice
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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Latest Episodes

HOW DID ARAB CITIZENS OF ISRAEL EXPERIENCE THE OCT. 7TH HAMAS MASSACRE?

HEADLINE 1: If you weren’t already worried about the rise of thinking machines, you definitely want to think twice about getting your news from AI chatbots. 

HEADLINE 2: Israe... more

ARE TENSIONS RISING IN THE SINAI?

HEADLINE 1: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants Washington’s help diffusing tensions with Egypt. And man, is that overdue.

HEADLINE 2: Qatar is still making a stink about Israel’s strike in Doha.

HEAD... more

WHAT HISTORICAL LESSONS FROM PREVIOUS WARS CAN BE APPLIED TO ISRAEL'S CURRENT CONFLICT WITH HAMAS?

HEADLINE 1: Israel’s anti-missile laser system is nearly operational.

HEADLINE 2: Two Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack at the Allenby border... more

HOW ACCURATE ARE THE CLAIMS OF FAMINE IN GAZA?

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

HEADLINE 2: In response to Israel's strike against Hamas leaders in Doha, representatives from nearly 60 Arab and Islami... more

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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)
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)
Jonathan Hessen
Editor-in-Chief of TV7 Israel News and a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute.
Hudson Institute
Episode: FDD Morning Brief | feat. Jonathan Hessen (Aug. 25)
Greg Landsman
Democrat Congressman from Ohio.
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: FDD Morning Brief | feat. Rep. Greg Landsman (Aug. 22)
Jonas Du
Fellow at Barry Weiss' The Free Press, recent graduate of Columbia University, writes about media bias and university issues related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Free Press
Episode: FDD Morning Brief | feat. Jonas Du (Aug. 20)
Rich Goldberg
Senior Advisor at FDD
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: FDD Morning Brief | feat. Richard Goldberg (Aug. 18)
Janatan Sayeh
FDD Research Analyst, born and raised in Iran, active during the 2009 protests
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: FDD Morning Brief | feat. Janatan Sayeh (Aug. 15)
Ahmad Sharawi
FDD Research Analyst with expertise in Middle Eastern politics and security issues
FDD
Episode: FDD Morning Brief | feat. Ahmad Sharawi (Aug. 13)

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Jonathan Schanzer
Executive Director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and host of the FDD Morning Brief, providing expert analysis on foreign policy and national security issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 132 ratings
  • Awesome interview

    Great insight into UN disfunction across the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wellgaveitatry
    United States2 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 States3 months ago
  • Best Podcast on MiddleEast par none. Incredibly insightful and varies guests for each episode

    Podcast Addict
    5
    gdillon
    7 months ago
  • Wow

    Exceptional podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kim Ill Baba
    Australia8 months ago
  • Excellent

    Worth it for rare factual info

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wellgaveitatry
    United States9 months ago

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FDD Morning Brief | feat. Garrett Exner (Sep. 19)
Q: Can Israel's military operation actually force Hamas' hand on the hostage issue?
Yes, operations can pressure Hamas, but the ultimate goal should be complete destruction of Hamas if hostages can't all be released.
FDD Morning Brief | feat. Garrett Exner (Sep. 19)
Q: What are Israel's military goals in the ongoing conflict in Gaza?
The complete and total destruction of Hamas is the primary military goal, focusing on seizing and holding terrain to facilitate this aim.
FDD Morning Brief | feat. David Adesnik (Sep. 17)
Q: What steps can international bodies, journalists, and policymakers take to ensure that the conversation surrounding the food insecurity and humanitarian situation in Gaza are grounded in data rather than politics?
David emphasizes the need for increasing transparency, and reporting that critically examines the evidence, reminding that governments should disseminate more information.
FDD Morning Brief | feat. David Adesnik (Sep. 17)
Q: What are the implications of these starvation claims like globally on the international stage?
One major implication is that legal claims against Israel focus on accusations of deliberate starvation, affecting its international advocacy and relationships.
FDD Morning Brief | feat. David Adesnik (Sep. 17)
Q: Can you explain how your research approaches the debate over the famine declarations there?
David describes Gaza's humanitarian situation, indicating that very few people are doing well and that the media coverage of famine declarations often lacks balance and clarity.

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3. Ambassador Dennis Ross
4. Jonathan Hessen
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7. Rich Goldberg
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