Let's Talk: The Jewish Chronicle Podcast

Aug 16 2024 51 ep. 41 mins 33

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A new podcast from the world's oldest Jewish newspaper.
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A conversation with a Gazan who lost family in the war

Aug 16 2024 36 mins

This week, Jake talks to Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Palestinian-American writer and peace activist. In 2001, Ahmed was caught up in an Israeli airstrike as a child in 2001, where he lost three of his friends. In the current war in Gaza, he has also tragically lost family and friends. During this conversation, the pair discuss possibilities for peace in the region. Hosted on Acast. See

Let's Talk America Episode 3: Is America ready for a Jewish VP?

Aug 09 2024 28 mins

This episode of Let's Talk America explores the race for the White House through a Jewish lens. The conversation looks at possible reasons why Jewish Governor Josh Shapiro was not Kamala Harris's pick for running mate. The discussion also delves into Tim Walz, Harris's Vice Presidential choice, and his views on Israel. Ultimately we are asking the key question: Is America ready for

Israel: State of a Nation with Eylon Levy

Aug 02 2024 50 mins

In this special episode in collaboration with Eylon Levy's State of a Nation podcast, Jake joins Eylon to discuss whether Israelophobia is the new antisemitism. State of a Nation takes you into the spokesperson’s briefing notes, delving into the real stories and their surprising details. The series invites listeners into insider conversations with thinkers, policymakers, and medi

Let's Talk America Episode 2: Bibi goes to DC

Jul 26 2024 31 mins

This episode of Let's Talk America explores the race for the White House through a Jewish lens. The conversation covers Joe Biden's decision to step down and endorse Kamala Harris, as well as the implications for the Democratic Party. The discussion also delves into Kamala Harris's stance on Israel and the potential impact of her presidency on US-Israel relations. The episode concl

Let's Talk America Episode 1: Trump Mania

Jul 19 2024 38 mins

Welcome the JC’s newest podcast Let’s Talk America. Our editor Jake Wallis Simons will be joined by Josh Kraushaar, Editor in Chief of the US’s Jewish Insider, to talk about the race for The White House through a Jewish lens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 37: Former BBC boss Danny Cohen on how the corporation has failed Jews since October 7

Jul 12 2024 35 mins

This week Jake is joined by Danny Cohen, the BBC's former director of Television, who discusses the way the corporation has responded to criticism since October 7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 36: My vision for Britain's Jews An interview with Phil Rosenberg, the new Board of Deputies president

Jul 05 2024 33 mins

Jake Wallis Simons interviews the new President of the board of deputies, Phil Rosenberg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 35: Isaac Zarfati on campus antisemitism

Jun 21 2024 37 mins

This week Jake is joined by the UK head of StandWithUS Isaac Zarfati to talk about the situation on campuses since October 7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 34: David Hirsh on how antisemitism has changed since October 7

Jun 14 2024 56 mins

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Episode 33: Amichai Stein on the future of Israel's war in Gaza

Jun 07 2024 37 mins

This week Jake is joined by Kan News Diplomatic correspondent Amichai Stein. The world's oldest and most influential Jewish newspaper. Since 1841. https://thejc.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.