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The Internet and mainstream media are inundated with misinformation and superficial hot takes. That’s why you’re not getting the full story. Take another look with JNS Editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin as he takes deep dives into the most critical stories and controversies impacting the Jewish world with insightful commentary and fascinating interviews. If you want to understand the bigger picture an... more

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The question many supporters of Israel ask is one that Israelis struggle to explain, says JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin. How can a leading Israeli institution like the Haaretz newspaper justify their role in spreading blood libels against the Je... more

Totalitarian regimes such as those led by Communists and Nazis have something in common with jihadist terrorist organizations and politically fashionable leftist movements. They all use propaganda, scare tactics, the law and social isolation and pres... more

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The United States and Israel achieved unprecedented military success in their campaign against that started earlier this year on Feb. 28. But, according to JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin, the American decision to stop the war due to the economic ... more

With Israelis set to go to the polls in a few months, an issue that has been on the backburner since Oct. 7 will probably again be provoking public debate in the Jewish state. An effort to reform Israel’s Supreme Court and judicial system enraged the... more

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Colonel Richard Kemp
Retired British military officer and commentator; warfare, terrorism and strategy expert
Former head of an international counter-terrorism team at the British government's Joint Intelligence Committee
Episode: Ep. 224: The West lacks the will to fight terror while Britain faces civil war
Yonatan Green
Israeli-American attorney, author
Georgetown University Center for the Constitution; Israeli Law and Liberty Forum
Episode: Ep. 223: The biggest threat to Israel democracy is the Supreme Court
Izabella Taborovsky
Scholar of Soviet anti-Zionism and contemporary antisemitism; senior fellow at the Z3 Institute for Jewish Priorities; author of Be a Refusenik
Z3 Institute; Tablet Magazine contributor
Episode: Ep. 221: To resist antisemitism, today’s Jews must become refuseniks
Roy K. Altman
Federal judge, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Episode: Ep. 219: Can Israel Beat the World’s Biggest Smear Campaign?
Jonah Platt
Actor, artist, writer, director, and producer
Being Jewish With Jonah Platt (podcast)
Episode: Ep. 218: Why won’t Jewish stars speak up against antisemitism?
Jonathan Brent
Historian, publisher, translator, writer and teacher; editorial director at Yale University Press; executive director and CEO of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research
YIVO Institute for Jewish Research
Episode: Ep. 217: Communism’s comeback and the surge of antisemitism
Naya Lekht
Jewish educator and scholar specializing in Jewish history, Russian literature and contemporary anti-Semitism
Stop Anti-Zionism Initiative; Host of Don't Know Much About
Episode: Ep. 215: Don’t be deceived: Anti-Zionism is antisemitism
Walter Russell Mead
Historian and Wall Street Journal columnist, expert on American foreign policy
Hudson Institute; Wall Street Journal; University of Florida
Episode: Ep. 213: Debunking Iran war conspiracy theories
Dara Horn
Author and scholar of Jewish and Yiddish literature
The Tell Institute
Episode: Ep. 212: Why people still love dead Jews

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Jonathan Tobin
Host of Think Twice with Jonathan Tobin, JNS (Jerusalem News Syndicate) and related affiliations; provides framing, questions, and context.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 239 ratings
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    Just a great podcast: brilliant and stimulating conversations and analyses.

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    Dawn Oei
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Victoria Coates

    Great interview as usual, thank you. She has insightful views about Israel and the US. Again, thank you & Happy Hanukkah, blessed Merry Christmas.

    Apple Podcasts
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    thankful 'n glad
    United States2 years ago
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    Love the content. Don’t love the random ads mid-conversation.

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    Joshgladwin
    Australia2 years ago
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    I’m glad you’re back!

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Excellent interviews, with clear, well-sourced insights.
Valuable for understanding complex Israel/Middle East issues from multiple angles.
Ads mid-conversation interrupt the flow for some listeners.
Often dense and rigorous, rewarding attentive listeners.
Thoughtful, stimulating conversations with strong guests.

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Ep. 223: The biggest threat to Israel democracy is the Supreme Court
Q: What are the proposed paths forward to address the crisis in judicial power?
Possible paths include constitutional education for voters, a purpose-built constitutional assembly to draft a real constitution, and a robust, well-funded political movement to push for meaningful reforms that balance majoritarian power with judicial checks.
Ep. 223: The biggest threat to Israel democracy is the Supreme Court
Q: How did Justice Aharon Barak pull this power into the judiciary, and why did the system let it happen?
Barak's strategic development of legal doctrines, gradualism, and dicta allowed incremental expansion of power, and a hesitant political class initially tolerated or failed to counter it, leading to a consolidated judicial supremacy.
Ep. 223: The biggest threat to Israel democracy is the Supreme Court
Q: Is this debate really about culture and fears of secular liberals, or is it about constitutional issues?
It's about both: a culture/climate fear of demographic change and a substantive debate over constitutional powers and the proper role of the judiciary in a democracy.
Ep. 221: To resist antisemitism, today’s Jews must become refuseniks
Q: What is the refusenik mindset and how can reclaiming it help today's Jews?
It's about defiance, not accepting the crumbs offered in exchange for surrendering Jewish identity, and recognizing that not everyone needs to be a front-line activist; leadership can come in concentric circles with various levels of risk and visibility.
Ep. 219: Can Israel Beat the World’s Biggest Smear Campaign?
Q: What motivated you to write this book at this time?
The post-October 7th landscape, and the author's aim to present a legally grounded, accessible refutation of charges against Israel by showing how six claims hold up under a courtroom-style analysis.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Think Twice

What is Think Twice about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two recurring themes dominate: in-depth analysis of Middle East politics and issues impacting the Jewish world, and a pattern of high-profile guests offering expert legal, historical, and policy perspectives. Episodes frequently tackle Israel-U.S. relations, antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and domestic political dynamics, often through a legal, historical, or strategic lens. Noteworthy is a strong emphasis on correcting narratives, evaluating international law, and exploring how culture, media, and academia intersect with policy. The show stands out for its rigor, access to prominent scholars and policymakers, and its readiness to challenge conventional wisdom with meticulously sourced arguments, making it valuable for listeners who want well-a... more

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