This episode explores the complex case against the Alexander Brothers, linking their social media influence, the infamous Fyre Festival, and allegations of sex trafficking. We analyze key evidence, legal arguments, and the broader implications of the trial.

In a live video broadcast, host Daniel Mael engages in an in-depth conversation with Jonathan Pollard, the former U.S. intelligence analyst convicted of passing classified information to Israel, an allied nation, whose 1980s espionage case continues to spark intense debate. The discussion covers Pollard's decades in prison, his motivations, the personal costs endured, his perspectives on U.S.-Israel intelligence relations, loyalty, justice, and ongoing Middle East geopolitical issues. Shortly after this exchange gained attention, it intersected with broader controversy when Tucker Carlson, in a recent high-profile interview with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee (released in February 2026), repeatedly labeled Pollard "America's greatest traitor" and an "American traitor," portraying his actions as emblematic of a problematic U.S.-Israel dynamic and questioning Huckabee's meeting with him. In response, Pollard issued a sharp public video statement calling Carlson a "contemptible anti-Semitic liar" and accusing him of spreading serious inaccuracies and outright lies about the case. Pollard rejected the "traitor" designation—arguing that treason legally requires aiding an enemy in wartime (which Israel was not), insisted he never spied against the U.S. but shared information that should have been provided anyway, and claimed to possess evidence backing his account. This rebuttal has intensified online debates, with some viewing Carlson's remarks as misleading or propagandistic, while others see them as raising valid espionage and loyalty concerns, though no independent sources have definitively verified specific falsehoods beyond the opposing narratives. The unscripted, candid format of Mael's interview provides raw insight into Pollard's enduring story and its continued relevance amid these fresh controversies.

What are Oren, Tal and Alon Alexander actually facing in federal court?

Evaluating the evidence put forth in the case of USA vs. Alexander after three weeks of trial.

What happened in the Hamptons on Memorial Day weekend of 2009?

A quick walk through the latest federal indictment so people understand what Oren, Alon and Tal Alexander face in court.

Continued coverage of the federal trial of Alon, Oren and Tal Alexander. The #AlexanderBrothers.

A few thoughts from inside the courtroom.

A quick rundown of what went wrong with the Blue Square Alliance's failed Super Bowl ad.

On this edition of the Mael Time Podcast, Daniel Mael speaks with Tzur Goldin about the long and painful journey to bring home the body of his brother, Hadar Goldin, and the lessons that journey has revealed. Beyond the personal story, the conversation focuses on clarity gained through hardship: how Israel can sharpen deterrence, restore moral consistency, and ensure that the principle of “no one left behind” is not just a slogan but a policy. Goldin offers a forward-looking framework for how Israel must reposition itself—strategically, diplomatically, and morally—so that fallen soldiers are honored not only in memory, but in action.