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The Tikvah Podcast

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The Tikvah Fund is a philanthropic foundation and ideas institution committed to supporting the intellectual, religious, and political leaders of the Jewish people and the Jewish State. Tikvah runs and invests in a wide range of initiatives in Israel, the United States, and around the world, including educational programs, publications, and fellowships. Our animating mission and guiding spirit is ... more

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Recent Guests

Shilo Brooks
President & CEO at the George W. Bush Presidential Center; former executive director of the James Madison Institute; host of Old School podcast
George W. Bush Presidential Center; Free Press (Old School)
Episode: Mark Gottlieb and Shilo Brooks on Why Reading Matters
Ryan McBeth
Former infantry soldier in the US Army and intelligence analyst; professional military explainer with a large YouTube audience
Independent researcher / military analyst
Episode: Ryan McBeth on Why the U.S. Doesn't (Yet) Have a Munitions Crisis
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Author and public intellectual, former Muslim critic, convert to Christianity
Independent/Civilizational thinker
Episode: Ayaan Hirsi Ali on Religion, the Defense of Western Civilization, and the Assault on the Jews
Tevi Troy
writer, historian, Washington Insider, former government official
Episode: Tevi Troy on America's National Shabbat
Kassy Akiva
Daily Wire reporter and video journalist; converted to Judaism
Daily Wire
Episode: Kassy Akiva on Conversion after October 7
Raphael BenLevi
Senior fellow at the Misgav Institute and director of the Churchill Program for Statecraft and Security at the Argaman Institute; Israeli defense analyst and author
Misgav Institute; Argaman Institute
Episode: Dr. Raphael BenLevi on Ending U.S. Aid to Israel
Jesse Arm
Vice President at the Manhattan Institute
Manhattan Institute
Episode: Jesse Arm on Michigan Democrats' Islamism Problem
Roy Altman
Federal judge, author of Israel on Trial
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Episode: Roy Altman on Why Educated Young People Believe Lies about Israel
Joshua Berman
Rabbi Dr., Bible scholar
Bar-Ilan University
Episode: Joshua Berman on How the Exodus Story Turns Egyptian Imagery on Its Head

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Jonathan Silver
Host of The Tikvah Podcast

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 936 ratings
  • Some good guests but …

    There are some good guests on this show but it often seems to miss the big picture. The discussion of the Iran War was extremely naive and somehow missed the likelihood that Iran would stop traffic in the Persian Gulf, or what it would means if Israel was associated, whether fairly or not, with bringing the U.S. into a war unpopular with the U.S. public. The treatment of Netanyahu is generally fawning and ignores how he has undermined Israeli democracy.

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    dextex xuxu
    United Statesa month ago
  • Beat the drums

    This Jew finds no tikva here, neither for diaspora nor Israel nor for a remoralized Judaism. The pious self-congratulation and absence of critical reflection -- celebrating "the glories of Western civilization" -- fits 2026 well but represents Jewish intellectual and ethical tradition poorly

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    neworleansditty
    United Statesa month ago
  • The Best Jewish Podcast. Period.

    By far the best Jewish Podcast today. The interviewer is knowledgeable, prepared, and asks insightful questions. Please give us more.

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    5
    חנהל
    United Statesa month ago
  • High calibre analysis!

    Great insight and professionally produced

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    elaltraveler
    Canada3 months ago
  • Highly recommended!

    In this podcast, a well-informed and extremely articulate host conducts intelligent conversations with thoughtful guests, mostly on matters of Jewish concern. The result is informative, judicious, and stimulating to a degree far beyond that of most podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Elmo Shupshlup
    United States4 months ago

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Intellectually rigorous and well-prepared host; deep dive into topics.
Quality is consistently high with insightful guests and topics.
Shows breadth across Jewish thought and policy while staying rigorous.
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Ryan McBeth on Why the U.S. Doesn't (Yet) Have a Munitions Crisis
Q: When the commander knows interceptor stocks are running low and resupply is years away, what changes about how the warfighter fights?
The warfighter does not fundamentally change the aim; instead, they re-prioritize targets, accept higher risk, and potentially rely on alternative tactics like gun raids or artillery reconfiguration to compensate for limited stocks, all guided by ongoing risk calculations and the commander's intent.
Ryan McBeth on Why the U.S. Doesn't (Yet) Have a Munitions Crisis
Q: Let me ask you to bring us inside the military's planning. If you're fighting counterinsurgency in the deserts and towns of Iraq and Afghanistan versus thinking about major conventional threats, how does that change prioritization and investments?
The guest emphasizes that coin and readiness are split by the type of threat; counterinsurgency favored manpower, reconstruction, and stand-up of government while large-scale warfare requires attrition-focused, high-end capabilities. He notes the shift toward lighter, more mobile forces and the need to preserve production lines for conventional weapons, while also integrating new private-sector innovations to complement traditional arms.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali on Religion, the Defense of Western Civilization, and the Assault on the Jews
Q: I wanna start with a big subject first, with the civilizational case for religion, but I actually would like to do that by going back into your own story.
She explains her transformation from an atheist raised in a Muslim-influenced culture to a Christian, detailing the personal turmoil, intellectual debates, and social pressures that led her to re-evaluate faith and civilization.
Roy Altman on Why Educated Young People Believe Lies about Israel
Q: What is the role of American public intellectuals and judges in this moment?
He urges standing up for principled, lawful discourse and warns against passive complicity, emphasizing that even in difficult times moral leadership involves articulating and defending a coherent, law-based vision of justice.
Roy Altman on Why Educated Young People Believe Lies about Israel
Q: How do you respond to the critique that defending Israel on international-law terms is playing by the adversaries' rules?
He argues that law provides a universal baseline that protects fairness and equality before the law; the six claims are not just about Israel but about applying universal legal standards consistently across nations, which he sees as essential to meaningful debate.

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The show centers on Jewish thought, Israel, and Western civilization, often approaching geopolitics, religious freedom, and cultural identity through rigorous, policy-focused dialogue. Guests span scholars, policymakers, rabbis, and journalists who bring legal, historical, and strategic perspectives to timely debates about Israel, democracy, and global Jewish life. Noteworthy are the strong emphasis on civilizational themes, unapologetic defense of Israel, and a willingness to challenge conventional narratives with high‑level reasoning. The format tends to be idea-driven conversations with a well-prepared, expert host who pushes guests to connect historical ideals with current events, making it appealing to listeners who value intellectual ... more

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