In this explosive episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Newsweek's senior editor-at-large, Josh Hammer — conservative firebrand, legal scholar, and author of Israel and Civilization — to unpack the growing culture war between Israel and the woke Western elite.From Tucker Carlson and Dave Smith to Reform Jews protesting against Israel, Hammer exposes how Israel has become the frontline battleground in a war over values, identity, and survival.📘 Josh Hammer's book: Israel and Civilization🧠 Topics we cover:Why the American Right is fracturing over IsraelHow October 7 exposed the progressive betrayal of the JewsThe decline of Reform Judaism and rise of Jewish self-loathingWhy Israel is the tip of the spear in the fight for Western valuesThe Trump Doctrine vs. neoconservatismIslamism, globalism, and the real threats to civilizationWhether you're Jewish, Christian, secular, or just want to understand the real cultural fault lines of our time, this conversation cuts deeper than the headlines.Chapters00:00The Changing Landscape of Conservative Support for Israel02:53Generational Divides in American Conservatism06:09The Impact of Foreign Policy on Perceptions of Israel08:51Debating Anti-Israel Sentiments in Conservative Circles11:52The Role of Jewish Identity in Political Discourse14:59Reform Judaism and Its Political Implications18:08The Trump Doctrine and Its Effects on Foreign Policy29:32The Trump Doctrine and Foreign Policy39:07Israel's Role in Western Civilization46:07Challenges Facing Western Civilization51:45The Future of Israel's Identity📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: [email protected]

📰🚨 Why are Gulf Arab states walking away from the Palestinian cause?In this explosive episode of The Western Spirit, former Al-Qaeda member turned MI6 spy Aimen Dean breaks down the shocking reasons why public opinion in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and beyond is turning against the Palestinian narrative.🔥 What you’ll learn:How Hamas became an Iranian proxy, not a resistance movementWhy Gulf countries feel betrayed after decades of supportThe growing resentment toward Gulf Arabs in Palestinian mediaWhy Israel is now seen as more trustworthy than fellow ArabsWhat this dramatic shift means for the future of the Middle EastChapters00:00Introduction to Eamon Dean's Journey01:13The Palestinian Cause and GCC Perspectives06:01Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood's Role11:47Iran's Influence in the Region17:54Cultural Differences in Arab Societies24:05The Evolution of Jihadist Ideologies29:56The Future of Governance in Syria35:45The Role of Tribes in Palestinian Identity41:59The Nation-State vs. Radical Ideologies47:49The Consequences of Western Immigration Policies👉 Subscribe for more bold conversations that challenge the narrative.📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: [email protected]📌 I wish to thank the Ayn Rand Institute in Israel for sponsoring this episode and helping us spread the word! Check out their group meet-ups here 👉🏼 https://www.meetup.com/israeli-studen...

Dr. Anand Ranganathan joins Ariel Whitman on The Western Spirit for an unfiltered conversation about India’s moral and strategic support for Israel — and the deep ideological decay spreading through the West.From antisemitism in the Islamic world to the cultural collapse on Western campuses, this episode explores what unites Hindus and Jews, why India must stand with Israel, and how woke ideology is fueling self-destruction in liberal democracies.🇮🇳 Why India has zero antisemitism among Hindus🇮🇱 Israel’s help to India in times of war🕌 The truth about radical Islam and its global impact🧠 The West’s alliance with its own enemies📉 Why victimhood culture and self-hatred are tearing societies apartChapters00:00Introduction to Dr. Anand Ranganathan01:39Antisemitism in India: A Unique Perspective11:01India's Support for Israel: Historical Context17:25The Moral and Ethical Justifications for Supporting Israel22:14Changing Dynamics: India, Israel, and Pakistan35:07The Psychological Factors Behind Pakistan's Struggles37:21The Blasphemy Crisis in Pakistan38:32Victim Mentality and Conspiracy Theories39:31The Blame Game in South Asia40:51Pakistan's Historical Missteps42:39Cultural Integration and Migration Issues43:58Hindu Nationalism vs. Patriotism49:31Discrimination Against Hindus in India50:45Free Speech and Dissent in India53:52Islamism and the Left in the West01:00:05Self-Hatred in Western Societies01:02:39Cultural Belonging in India vs. the West👉 Like, subscribe, and share if you stand with India and Israel in the fight against terror.📌 I wish to thank the Ayn Rand Institute in Israel for sponsoring this episode and helping us spread the word! Check out their group meet-ups here 👉🏼 https://www.meetup.com/israeli-studen...📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit

🚨 In this explosive interview, Egyptian-British national security expert Khaled Hassan joins Ariel Whitman to expose the Middle East's most dangerous illusion: that peace is holding. Hassan explains how antisemitism is embedded in Egypt’s national identity, why the peace treaty with Israel may soon collapse, and how Arab regimes are quietly realigning in the wake of war, extremism, and U.S. disengagement.🎙️ Topics Covered:🇪🇬 Egypt’s indoctrination of Jew-hatred as patriotic duty🤝 Why the peace treaty with Israel may collapse soon🇮🇷 How the Iran-Israel war changed Arab alliances🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia’s behind-the-scenes role in the Abraham Accords — and when they’ll normalize ties with Israel🇸🇾 The shocking transformation of Syria’s new regime — and how a former jihadist may soon recognize Israel🇶🇦 What Qatar really wants — and why it supports both Hamas and the West🇯🇴 Jordan’s secret role in helping intercept Iranian missiles🇮🇱 Why Gaza, Hamas, and Hezbollah are growing isolated in the Arab world🇺🇸 The collapse of the Western foreign policy consensus🧠 Why elites in the U.S. and U.K. still don’t understand the Middle EastChapters00:00Introduction to Middle East Dynamics02:48Iran's Role in Regional Conflicts05:56The Shifting Alliances in the Arab World08:54Syria's New Leadership and Its Implications12:03Turkey's Influence in the Region14:53Saudi Arabia's Modernization and Relations with Israel18:07The Future of Saudi-Israeli Relations21:10The Palestinian Perspective and Its Impact23:48Understanding Egypt's Complex Relationship with Israel36:52The Roots of Anti-Semitism in Egypt40:12The Role of Egyptian Government in Perpetuating Hatred42:47Egypt's Military Movements and Peace Treaty Concerns49:29Economic Struggles and Political Isolation of Egypt53:48Egypt's Role in the Gaza Conflict01:00:13Qatar's Complex Position in Regional Politics👉 This is one of the most unfiltered, insightful, and urgent conversations you’ll hear on the real power dynamics shaping the region post–October 7.👉 Like, subscribe, and share if you stand with India and Israel in the fight against terror.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📖 Read more from Khaled Hassan on his Substack: https://thegrandstrategy.substack.com/

Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss joins Ariel Whitman for a bombshell interview on The Western Spirit. In this explosive conversation, Truss claims that the British government is appeasing Islamists, that unelected bureaucrats are undermining democracy, and that Britain may be reaching a point of no return.In this episode:Why Truss says radical Islam is the greatest threat to BritainWhy the UK government refused to support the American strike on Iran’s nuclear facilitiesThe shocking reason Israeli ministers are being sanctioned while extremists are welcomedHow the British “deep state” sabotaged her as Prime MinisterWhat she learned about censorship, immigration, and the fall of Western valuesHer warning to America, Israel, and Europe👉 Don’t miss this urgent call to action from one of the West’s most outspoken defenders.👉 Like, subscribe, and share if you stand with India and Israel in the fight against terror.Chapters00:00Introduction to Liz Truss and Current Events03:03Iran's Nuclear Threat and Western Response06:06The UK Government's Stance on Israel and Islamism09:09The Role of Bureaucracy in British Politics11:57Radical Ideologies and Their Impact on Society14:51Safety of the Jewish Community in the UK18:02Immigration and Its Challenges in the UK20:42Defending Western Civilization and Its Values23:46The Declining Birth Rate and Family Values26:56Political Trends in Europe and the UK29:47Brexit: Reflections and Future Directions32:58Lessons from Leadership: The Role of Bureaucracy36:03Conclusion and Future Engagements📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit

📰🚨 In this explosive episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with historian and strategist Victor Davis Hanson to unpack the bold moves by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu that may have re-written the rules of the Middle East.From Israel’s lightning strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure to Trump’s high-stakes diplomacy, Hanson explains how decades of Western appeasement and fear were shattered — and why the old deterrence model is now obsolete.This conversation covers:The myth of Iranian military supremacyHow Trump’s 35-minute operation changed global perceptionsWhy Netanyahu’s leadership was pivotalMAGA foreign policy vs. left-wing appeasementIsrael’s rise as a regional superpower post–October 7Chapters00:00The Unfolding Conflict: A New Perspective on Iran07:05Israel's Resurgence: From Vulnerability to Power13:55Strategic Victories: The Future of U.S.-Israel Relations19:57Negotiating with a Rogue State: The Iranian Dilemma29:39The Political Landscape: Shifts in American Ideology39:21Demographic Changes: The Future of American Politics49:35Israel's Unique Position: A Garrison State in a Hostile Region🎙️ Victor Davis Hanson is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and one of the leading intellectual voices on war, politics, and the West.👉 Like, subscribe, and share if you stand with India and Israel in the fight against terror.📌 I wish to thank the Ayn Rand Institute in Israel for sponsoring this episode and helping us spread the word! Check out their group meet-ups here 👉🏼 https://www.meetup.com/israeli-studen...📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspiritאיך התוכן הזה נוצר

בעימות טעון וללא פילטרים, נפגש אריאל ויטמן עם איל נוה, ממייסדי "אחים לנשק", לשיחה נוקבת על אחת התקופות הסוערות בתולדות המדינה.🔹 האם מחאת קפלן באמת הצילה את הדמוקרטיה – או שפגעה בלכידות הלאומית?🔹 למה הפסיקו אלפי משרתי מילואים להתנדב – והאם זה היה מוצדק?🔹 האם ישראל באמת הייתה על סף דיקטטורה?🔹 ואיך ממשיכים מכאן – אחרי מלחמה, פילוג ושבר חברתי עמוק?זהו פרק מיוחד של הפודקאסט "רוח מערבית", שמפגיש שני צדדים של השיח הישראלי לעימות ישיר על ערכים, אחריות, ומחיר המחאה.💡 אהבתם?לחצו לייק 👍, שתפו עם חברים, והירשמו לערוץ כדי להמשיך ליהנות מתכנים מרתקים. 🌟רוצים לתמוך בעשייה שלנו? מוזמנים לתרום כאן: https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspiritצפייה נעימה 🎧 00:0 – פתיח ודברי פתיחה 03:01 – הולדת אחים לנשק – התחלה ספונטנית 06:01 – עילת הסבירות והמהלך המשפטי 09:06 – האם ישראל עדיין דמוקרטית? 12:05 – החשש מהתפוררות הסדר הקיים 15:02 – משאל עם בליכוד והתגובה של נתניהו 18:05 – שבירת מוסדות המדינה? 21:01 – התחמקות מהדיון האמיתי 24:00 – נתניהו, רוע והחלפת שלטון 27:02 – ערכים שלא מתפשרים עליהם 30:00 – זהות יהודית מול דמוקרטיה 33:03 – חוויות אישיות ממחאת קפלן 36:00 – תובנות מהבחירות האחרונות 39:03 – ההשפעה על המשפחה והחיים האישיים 42:02 – רגעי שיא במחאה ובשירות 45:05 – תחושת ניכור ודלגיטימציה 48:02 – תחושת קצה – לפני קריסה? 51:02 – משבר הגיוס והצבא 54:00 – תפיסת הציבור את אנשי המחאה 57:01 – שאלות ערכיות עמוקות 60:00 – חזון לעתיד: בנייה מחדש אחרי המלחמה

Colonel Richard Kemp, former commander of British forces in Afghanistan, joins Ariel Whitman for an urgent and explosive episode of The Western Spirit. Days after the historic Israel-Iran war and its dramatic ceasefire, Kemp lays out what really happened — from Israel's unprecedented air dominance and intelligence operations inside Iran, to the collapse of Iran's proxy forces like Hezbollah and the Houthis.🔥 In this exclusive interview, Kemp explains:Why this was a strategic victory for Israel, not just tacticalHow Trump and Netanyahu coordinated behind the scenesThe utter failure of Iran’s decades-long plan to destroy IsraelThe shocking weakness of Iran's air defensesThe Gaza war’s next phase and what Western media won’t tell youWhy the UK and other governments are enabling Hamas propaganda🇮🇱 A must-watch for anyone who cares about truth, geopolitics, and the future of the Middle East.👉 Like, subscribe, and share if you stand with India and Israel in the fight against terror.📌 I wish to thank the Ayn Rand Institute in Israel for sponsoring this episode and helping us spread the word! Check out their group meet-ups here 👉🏼 https://www.meetup.com/israeli-studen...📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspiritChapters00:00Introduction to Colonel Richard Kemp00:27Analysis of the Recent Conflict: Israel vs Iran07:31Strategic vs Tactical Victory: Understanding the Outcomes10:45Iran's Military Weakness and Strategic Miscalculations19:46Current Situation in Gaza: Hostage Negotiations and Military Operations26:56Humanitarian Efforts and the Role of Hamas29:00Media Narratives and Misrepresentation of Facts36:53UK's Political Stance on Israel and Iran39:39Personal Experiences During the Conflict

In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman speaks with Captain Sarabjeet S. Parmar, a retired Indian naval officer and strategic expert, about the evolving India–Israel military alliance in the global war on terror.Captain Parmar explains how India and Israel are quietly sharing intelligence, defense technologies, and strategic doctrine to counter terrorism from Pakistan, Iran-backed proxies, and other hostile forces. From Barak missile systems to naval strategy in the Indian Ocean, this conversation reveals how two democracies are reshaping modern warfare.They also explore:India’s recent military operation against terror groups in PakistanThe use of Israeli-developed Barak missiles in active Indian combatTurkey’s growing military support for PakistanShared lessons from drone warfare and naval maneuveringHow China, Iran, and terror networks are expanding into the Indian Ocean🇮🇳 🤝 🇮🇱 This is more than an alliance — it’s a partnership for the future of global security.👉 Like, subscribe, and share if you stand with India and Israel in the fight against terror.📌 I wish to thank the Ayn Rand Institute in Israel for sponsoring this episode and helping us spread the word! Check out their group meet-ups here 👉🏼 https://www.meetup.com/israeli-studen...📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspiritChapters00:00Introduction to Maritime Warfare and Current Affairs01:42India-Pakistan Relations and Military Strategies08:36Turkey's Role in Regional Conflicts12:22Israel-India Military Cooperation15:12China-India Naval Rivalry in the Indian Ocean23:09US-China Naval Competition28:17The Israeli Navy's Capabilities and Recent Actions31:49Israel's Strategic Position in the Indo-Pacific

As the war between Israel and Iran intensifies, Batya Ungar-Sargon reveals how Trump is reshaping the American right — and what it means for Israel’s survival.In this gripping episode of The Western Spirit, journalist and author Batya Ungar-Sargon explains how President Donald Trump crushed the anti-Israel wing of MAGA, sidelining voices like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens in favor of a renewed, pro-Israel foreign policy.Batya breaks down:Trump’s crackdown on anti-Israel influencers inside MAGAThe fading influence of the isolationist rightWhy elite antisemitism is rising — and why most Americans still support IsraelHow October 7 transformed Jewish political identityWhat Trump’s Iran strategy means now that open war has erupted between Israel and Iran — including questions of U.S. involvement, nuclear red lines, and the future of Middle East alliances👉 Like, subscribe, and share if you stand with India and Israel in the fight against terror.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspiritChapters00:00Introduction to Batya Unger Sargan01:30Navigating the Trump Doctrine: Israel and Iran04:54America's Anti-War Sentiment and Pro-Israel Stance10:14The Complexity of Iran as a Threat13:42The Divide Within the Republican Party20:15The Future of the Republican Party and Jewish Relations23:22The Political Landscape and Public Opinion27:49Rising Anti-Semitism and Its Implications31:03The Democratic Party's Identity Crisis35:03California's Political Climate and Social Unrest40:02The Future of American Jewry