Welcome to Common Ground, a podcast that refuses to play by the rules of manufactured outrage and tribal politics. In this powerful premiere episode, host Yuval David makes a bold confession: we're not as divided as social media, cable news, and political activists want us to believe. We're divided on purpose, and it's time to call out the forces profiting from confusion, fear, and rage.

In this powerful premiere episode, Yuval David sets the stage for Common Ground by confronting uncomfortable truths many prefer to avoid. He explains why the greatest threat to human rights isn’t disagreement — it’s extremism. He also examines how Islamist extremism, distinct from Islam itself, has been sanitized and even romanticized in Western democracies. Yuval further explores why antisemitism often serves as an early warning sign of democratic decline.

The episode also breaks down how anti-Zionism that denies Jewish self-determination crosses the line into antisemitism. Yuval exposes how powerful actors exploit empathy and weaponize language for political gain. He closes by reclaiming what “common ground” truly means — rooted in moral clarity, not relativism or fear.

About the Host Yuval David

Yuval David is an Emmy Award–winning journalist, actor, and filmmaker, and a leader in Jewish, American, and Israeli advocacy. A Jewish, Zionist, and LGBT rights advocate, he advises organizations and political leaders in the United States and Israel, is a fellow of the Middle East Forum, serves as councilmember of Voice Of The People, is a World Zionist Congress delegate, and advisor to numerous organizations. Recognized by the Anti-Defamation League, Jewish National Fund, and the Jerusalem Post for his leadership, Yuval has also won over 100 international film festival awards. He is a news commentator on broadcast news and writes articles including for Fox, Newsmax, NewsNation, ABC, NBC, Sky News, JNS, and Israeli news networks—with his published articles in The Hill, NY Post, Fox News, JNS, Algemeiner, Jerusalem Post, Times of Israel, Jewish Journal, Middle East Forum, Out Magazine, and Washington Blade. Follow him on social media. 

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A Rainbow Creative Original Podcast Co-Created with Yuval DavidExecutive Producer: Matthew “MoJo” Jones; Co-Executive Producer: Jeffrey Yohalem; Editor: Yuval Yosha, Big Fable; Graphic Design: Kiro, Rainbow Creative

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In an era of global crisis, polarization, and disillusionment, Common Ground confronts the forces that brought us here - and challenges us to imagine what comes next.

Hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist, actor, and filmmaker Yuval David, this bold new podcast explores culture, politics, identity, and faith with clarity, courage, and intellectual honesty. A proud Jew and political centrist, Yuval is unafraid to call out hypocrisy, reject performative activism, and demand accountability. He does so throughout his work as a news commentator, political advisor, and Jewish advocate. 

Common Ground creates space for real dialogue rooted in values, community, and truth—at a time when honest conversation feels rare. This is where ideas are tested, narratives are challenged, and common ground is rebuilt.

Welcome to Common Ground.

Yuval David is an Emmy Award–winning journalist, actor, and filmmaker, and a leader in Jewish, American, and Israeli advocacy. A Jewish, Zionist, and LGBT rights advocate, he advises organizations and political leaders in the United States and Israel, is a fellow of the Middle East Forum, serves as councilmember of Voice Of The People, is a World Zionist Congress delegate, and advisor to numerous organizations. Recognized by the Anti-Defamation League, Jewish National Fund, and the Jerusalem Post for his leadership, Yuval has also won over 100 international film festival awards. He is a news commentator on broadcast news and writes articles including for Fox, Newsmax, NewsNation, ABC, NBC, Sky News, JNS, and Israeli news networks—with his published articles in The Hill, NY Post, Fox News, JNS, Algemeiner, Jerusalem Post, Times of Israel, Jewish Journal, Middle East Forum, Out Magazine, and Washington Blade. Follow him on social media.
About the Host: Yuval David

A Rainbow Creative Original Podcast Co-Created with Yuval David

Executive Producer: Matthew “MoJo” Jones; Co-Executive Producer: Jeffrey Yohalem; Editor: Yuval Yosha, Big Fable; Graphic Design: Kiro, Rainbow Creative

For exclusive sponsorship opportunities, contact Rainbow Creative’s Director of Sales, Shane Thornton, at [email protected]

Follow Yuval David & The Show

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices