The Andrew Parker Podcast

The world may be approaching a geopolitical turning point, and Andrew Parker argues that what happens next with Israel, Iran and the United States could reshape the Middle East for generations.

In Episode 510 of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew opens with a dramatic reported incident aboard a FlyDubai flight bound for Tel Aviv and uses it as a starting point for a broader discussion about terrorism, security and the West’s response to radical Islamist movements.

He then turns to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent address to the United Nations, the delegations that walked out during his remarks, and Andrew’s growing criticism of the UN and its role in the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Andrew also examines the changing political debate over Israel inside the United States. He discusses the rise of anti-Israel sentiment, the direction of the Democratic Party, the growing influence of Democratic Socialists, and what those shifts could mean for the long-standing U.S.–Israel alliance.

From Hamas and Hezbollah to Iran and its nuclear ambitions, Andrew argues that lasting peace will require more than temporary ceasefires or diplomatic compromises. He lays out why he believes defeating Iran’s proxies and fundamentally changing the balance of power in the region could eventually create an opportunity for a different Middle East — including new alliances, expanded peace agreements and a potential demilitarized Palestinian state.

Andrew also explains why he considers Israel America’s strongest ally and why the relationship extends far beyond politics to military cooperation, intelligence, technology, medical science and innovation.

Is the world approaching a transformation comparable to the end of the Cold War? And could the decisions being made today determine the direction of the next decade?

Politics. Israel. The Law. Andrew Parker takes on the issues shaping the United States, Israel and the world.

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What happens when ordinary people are suddenly called upon to do something extraordinary?

In Episode 509 of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew examines the harrowing events aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, where a violent attack inside the cockpit sent the aircraft into a terrifying descent before the wounded captain, passengers and crew intervened and the plane was ultimately brought to safety.

But for Andrew, the story is about much more than what happened aboard one flight.

Drawing from an essay by former Israeli Ambassador to the United States and historian Michael Oren, Andrew explores Flight 1073 as a powerful reflection of the Israeli spirit — a people confronted by danger who refuse to surrender their determination to live.

As the anniversary of October 7 approaches, Andrew reflects on Israel’s response to three years of war, terrorism, international condemnation and profound loss. He considers the sacrifices of Israeli soldiers and civilians, the divisions within Israeli society, the strength of its democracy and the resilience of a nation that continues to build, innovate, celebrate and defend itself.

And then there is the remarkable moment after the danger aboard Flight 1073 had passed: passengers reportedly broke into song, invoking the teaching associated with Rabbi Nachman of Breslov that the world is a narrow bridge and the essential thing is not to be afraid.

For Andrew, that moment captures something larger.

Am Yisrael Chai. The people of Israel live.

This episode asks what Flight 1073 can teach the world about courage, moral conviction, resilience and the determination to choose life even when confronted with extraordinary danger.

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Security is one of the most basic human needs. For Israel, Andrew Parker argues, it has also been a defining struggle for nearly 80 years — and October 7 shattered any remaining illusion that security could be taken for granted.

In Episode 508 of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew examines Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations, the delegates who walked out before his remarks, and Netanyahu’s defense of Israel’s military campaign and its response to Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran and other regional threats.

Andrew also takes on the increasingly divisive American political debate over Israel. He challenges Democratic leaders who have opposed or sought to restrict U.S. support for Israel, questions the international focus on Israel’s conduct while other abuses in the Middle East receive less attention, and argues that opposition to Netanyahu should not become opposition to Israel’s right to defend itself.

At the center of the episode is a larger question: What happens when a nation’s right to security collides with international condemnation, political pressure and competing narratives about a war?

Andrew breaks down Netanyahu’s message to the UN, the political reaction at home and abroad, and why he believes the debate over Israel is ultimately about something much larger than one prime minister, one political party or even one war.

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Has the Democratic Party abandoned traditional liberalism for a more progressive and democratic-socialist ideology?

In Episode 507 of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew Parker examines what he sees as a fundamental shift within the Democratic Party and the growing influence of its progressive left. At the center of the discussion are Israel, antisemitism, the U.S.-Israel relationship and the political divide that has emerged over the war in Gaza.

Andrew discusses former Vice President Kamala Harris’ support for Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, the positions of Minnesota U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan, and the increasing tension between establishment Democrats and the party’s progressive wing.

He also challenges the use of the term “genocide” to characterize Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and argues that rhetoric surrounding Israel and Zionism can have broader consequences for Jewish Americans and the fight against antisemitism.

Where does legitimate criticism of Israeli policy end and antisemitism begin? How much influence does the progressive left now have within the Democratic Party? And what does the party’s evolving position on Israel mean for Jewish voters and the future of American politics?

Andrew offers his perspective and invites listeners who disagree to join the conversation.

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What do September 11 and October 7 have in common, and what happens when the public narrative surrounding an attack begins to change?

In Episode 506 of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew reflects on the 25th anniversary of September 11 and draws parallels between the aftermath of 9/11 in the United States and the October 7 attacks in Israel. He examines radical Islamist terrorism, the changing narratives surrounding victims and aggressors, and what he sees as the need for moral clarity when confronting terrorism and antisemitism.

Andrew also addresses the war in Gaza and challenges claims about Israel’s conduct and responsibility for civilian casualties, arguing that the realities of urban warfare and Hamas’ role in the conflict cannot be separated from the debate.

Closer to home, Andrew turns to Minnesota politics and U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan, examining her positions on Israel through the lens of her advocacy for Indigenous peoples and their connection to ancestral lands. He raises a question he believes deserves greater scrutiny: How should the concept of indigeneity be applied when discussing the Jewish people and the land of Israel?

The episode begins with an update on Andrew’s recent appearance with Liz Collin and his client Mary Smith, the longtime Minneapolis Public Schools teacher who was reinstated through arbitration with full back pay, benefits and no loss of tenure after being terminated for the way she reported student misconduct.

It’s an episode about terrorism, history, Israel, politics and the narratives that shape how we understand all three.

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Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, what lessons have we learned — and what have we forgotten?

Andrew Parker welcomes back writer, Army veteran and political thinker Shane Hachey for a deeply personal conversation about 9/11, patriotism, moral relativism and the political transformation that followed one of the most consequential days in modern American history.

Hachey was living in New York City and attending Columbia University when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center. At the time, he describes himself as an anti-war, left-wing Army veteran who had voted for Ralph Nader. But as he watched the attacks unfold — and then encountered the reactions of fellow students and intellectuals in the months that followed — his worldview began to change.

Drawing from his essay, “9/11 Republicanism,” Hachey explains how the moral relativism he encountered after the attacks forced him to reconsider his political assumptions and ultimately led him to identify as what was once called a “9/11 Republican.”

Andrew and Shane examine the difference between traditional liberalism and today’s progressive movement, patriotism and criticism of America, the rise of socialism, radical Islam, political ideology and the importance of being willing to challenge your own beliefs when facts and better arguments demand it.

They also consider a question that extends far beyond politics: Are we still willing to distinguish between right and wrong — or has moral relativism made even that increasingly difficult?

It’s a candid discussion about September 11, the political realignment it produced for a generation of Americans and why its lessons remain relevant 25 years later.

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What do Denali, Lake Calhoun, military bases and Israel have in common?

A LinkedIn post about the renaming of American landmarks sparked an unexpected exchange between Andrew Parker and a longtime liberal friend — and ultimately a much bigger conversation about history, indigenous identity and political consistency.

In Episode 504 of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew examines the controversy surrounding the renaming of historic landmarks, geographic locations and military installations under both Republican and Democratic administrations. From Mount McKinley becoming Denali to Minnesota’s Lake Calhoun becoming Bde Maka Ska, he considers why names change, whose history society chooses to recognize and why those decisions can become so politically charged.

But Andrew takes the discussion one step further.

If recognizing indigenous peoples and their historic connections to ancestral lands matters, he asks, why does that principle seemingly disappear in much of the political debate surrounding Jews and Israel?

Andrew argues that the Jewish people’s historical and archaeological connection to the land of Israel stretches back thousands of years and challenges those who recognize indigenous claims elsewhere while rejecting Jewish indigeneity in Israel, Judea and Samaria.

It’s an episode about more than names. It’s about history, political hypocrisy, competing narratives and whether the principles we defend are being applied consistently.

And, appropriately enough, it all begins with an old-fashioned Boston pencil sharpener and a reminder that sometimes it pays to get back to the fundamentals.

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America was built on freedom of religion, freedom of speech and constitutional protections that distinguish it from much of the world. But what happens when those very freedoms are used by extremist movements that reject the principles on which the country was founded?

In Episode 503 of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew examines the threat posed by radical Islamic extremism and asks a difficult question: Has America's commitment to tolerance made it reluctant to confront ideologies that seek to undermine Western democratic values?

Andrew distinguishes between the world's vast population of peaceful Muslims and the extremist organizations and movements he argues must be confronted. From ISIS, Al Qaeda, Hamas, Hezbollah and the Muslim Brotherhood to the growing influence of foreign money and ideology within American institutions, he examines what he sees as a much larger battle over America's constitutional principles.

The episode turns particular attention to American higher education and Northwestern University's relationship with Qatar. Andrew discusses claims surrounding hundreds of millions of dollars in Qatari funding, allegations of antisemitism on campus and concerns about the influence foreign governments and organizations may have on what American students are being taught.

At the center of the discussion is a fundamental question: How does a free society defend freedom without allowing its own principles to be used against it?

Andrew argues that protecting America's constitutional republic requires recognizing the difference between protecting individual religious liberty and ignoring extremist ideology—and he challenges peaceful Muslims to take a greater role in confronting radicalism within their own communities.

Listen to Episode 503 of The Andrew Parker Show for Andrew's perspective on radical Islam, antisemitism, foreign influence in American universities and the responsibility of Americans to defend the constitutional principles that make the country free.

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As Minnesota and the nation move closer to another consequential election, The Andrew Parker Show continues its Best Of series with Part II of a conversation whose issues have only become more relevant.

Originally aired as Episode 452, “From Good Government to Ground Zero for National News: How Progressives Have Destroyed Minnesota, PART II,” Andrew continues his examination of Minnesota’s place at the center of a national debate over immigration, law enforcement, public safety, political leadership and the rule of law.

At the heart of the episode is a fundamental principle of American democracy: elections have consequences.

Andrew argues that Americans can strongly disagree with immigration policy, law enforcement priorities and the decisions of elected officials. But in a democratic society, those disagreements should ultimately be resolved at the ballot box and through the legislative process — not by deciding which laws should be followed, interfering with law enforcement or allowing political unrest to descend into violence.

Andrew examines the role of federal law enforcement and ICE, the responsibility of state and local leaders, the difference between peaceful protest and unlawful interference, and the real-world consequences of illegal immigration.

The conversation then moves beyond Minnesota and America’s borders to Iran, Israel and U.S. foreign policy, as Andrew considers what strength, deterrence and decisive leadership can mean for national and global security.

With voters preparing to make important choices in the upcoming elections, Part II raises another timely question: When we disagree with the direction of government, how should change happen in a democratic society?

In this Best Of edition of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew makes the case that the answer lies in elections, the democratic process and the rule of law.

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As Minnesota and the nation head toward another consequential election, The Andrew Parker Show revisits an episode whose subject matter has only become more relevant.

Originally aired as Episode 451, “From Good Government to Ground Zero for National News: How Progressives Have Destroyed Minnesota,” Andrew examines what he sees as Minnesota’s transformation from a state once nationally recognized for good government into a recurring center of political controversy, unrest and national headlines.

From public safety and the rule of law to law enforcement, immigration, political leadership and national security, Andrew asks a fundamental question voters should consider as they prepare to return to the ballot box: What kind of society do we want to live in?

He examines the role and responsibility of government to protect its citizens, the consequences of allowing politics to influence law enforcement, and what happens when elected officials prioritize political considerations over public safety and security.

The discussion extends beyond Minnesota to immigration and ICE enforcement, Israel, Iran and national security — connecting decisions made by political leaders to their real-world consequences.

With the upcoming elections putting many of these issues — and the leaders responsible for addressing them — back before voters, this is a conversation worth hearing again.

In this Best Of edition of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew makes the case for putting public safety, security and the rule of law ahead of partisan politics, regardless of which party holds power.

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