Nothing But The Truth

In the wake of unprecedented U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Trudy Stern sits down with Jonathan Schanzer to assess what may be a historic turning point. Has Iran’s nuclear threat been neutralized? What role did President Trump play—and did he act too soon? With exclusive insights on the Israeli strikes, U.S. intelligence, and possible futures for the Iranian regime, this episode explores what comes next for the region and the world.

Just days after war breaks out between Israel and Iran, Trudy Stern welcomes back Dr. Jonathan Schanzer of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. From firsthand accounts of fleeing Israel with a delegation of young journalists to expert analysis on the Mossad’s covert operations and the stakes of this escalating conflict, this episode offers rare clarity in a time of chaos.

In this episode of Nothing But the Truth, Trudy Stern sits down with Whitney Tilson, former hedge fund manager turned mayoral candidate, to discuss why he entered New York’s most high-stakes Democratic primary in decades. Tilson lays out his case against rising far-left influence, calls out antisemitism in the race, and explains why he believes defeating Zoran Mamdani is essential to saving the soul of the city.

On this episode of Nothing But the Truth, Trudy Stern sits down with Congressman Ritchie Torres to discuss the alarming rise of antisemitism in New York politics, spotlighting mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani’s controversial positions on Israel. Torres warns that Mamdani’s rhetoric—such as support for BDS, refusal to affirm Israel as a Jewish state, and threats to arrest Israeli leaders—signals a dangerous shift that undermines democratic values. Together, Stern and Torres explore how antisemitism is a warning sign for broader societal decay, and why this election has national and moral consequences beyond party lines.

In this episode of Nothing But the Truth, Trudy Stern speaks with Congresswoman Ashley Hinson about the shifting global landscape, rising anti-Western sentiment, and the fight to protect American values. They dive into the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” — a sweeping legislative package aimed at securing the border, preserving tax cuts, reforming Medicaid, and strengthening national security. Hinson shares her journey from Emmy-winning journalist to public servant, balancing motherhood with policymaking on Capitol Hill.

In this episode of Nothing But the Truth, host Trudy Stern sits down with newly elected Senator Jim Banks to discuss the shifting landscape of American foreign policy. As the conservative movement grapples with its global role amid conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and growing threats from China and Iran, Senator Banks outlines a vision rooted in strength and moral clarity. The conversation explores the Senator’s support for reciprocal tariffs, the resurgence of American manufacturing, and how trade policy has become a key tool of statecraft under President Trump.

In this episode of Nothing But the Truth, host Trudy Stern is joined by Middle East expert Dr. Jonathan Schanzer to unpack President Trump’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia and the broader regional implications. They discuss Trump’s hardline message to Iran, a controversial luxury jet gift from Qatar, and the release of American-Israeli hostage Idan Alexander by Hamas. Schanzer offers insight into Saudi-Israeli relations, the potential for normalization without Palestinian statehood, and concerns over massive U.S. arms sales in the region.

In this urgent episode of Nothing But the Truth, host Trudy Stern speaks with Ellie Cohanim, former U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism, about the dramatic rise in anti-Jewish hatred since October 7th. Together, they examine how the U.S.—once a global moral authority on this issue—is now facing its own reckoning. From college campuses to city streets, anti-Semitism is no longer a foreign threat—it’s here at home. Ellie shares insights from her time at the State Department and discusses what must happen next to confront this crisis head-on.

In Part 2 of our conversation with legal scholar Eugene Kontorovich, we turn to one of the most polarizing issues in Israeli politics today: judicial reform. Before October 7th, it dominated headlines and sparked massive protests across the country. But what exactly is Israel’s judicial reform debate about? Why does the Israeli Supreme Court hold so much power—arguably more than any court in the world? And how did this legal battle become a national crisis? With deep insight into the inner workings of Israeli law and its global implications, Kontorovich breaks down what’s really at stake—for Israel’s democracy, its governance, and its future.

Trudy Stern speaks with legal expert Eugene Kontorovich about the ICC’s shocking move to issue arrest warrants for Israeli leaders in the wake of the October 7 Hamas attacks. They unpack how international law is being weaponized against Israel, the difference between the ICC and ICJ, and the broader campaign to delegitimize the Jewish state through global institutions.