The Quad

Has anti-Israel rhetoric crossed the line into real-world violence?

The Middle East may be on the verge of a far bigger war than most people realize. In this episode of "The Quad", the panel unpacks the escalating U.S. campaign against Iran following the deaths of American servicemen, growing expectations that Israel could soon enter the fight, rumors surrounding the disappearance of Iran's new supreme leader and the fierce political battle unfolding in Washington over U.S.-Israel relations. You'll gain insight into the strategic calculations behind the conflict and why the panel believes the coming days could reshape the region for years to come.

Has anti-Israel activism become something much bigger than campus protests?

Trump says the ceasefire is dead, but why are negotiations with Iran still happening?

The gloves come off as the panel dissects the spectacle surrounding Ali Khamenei's funeral and the question many are now asking: are the nuclear negotiations simply buying Tehran more time? You'll learn why the panel believes the regime's public rhetoric matters, how Turkey's growing regional ambitions could become the next major geopolitical flashpoint, why anti-Semitism in Western politics is raising new alarms, and hear the week's biggest heroes and villains in one of the show's most passionate discussions yet.

Is the anti-Israel alliance finally starting to crack?

Is President Trump securing a historic victory over Iran, or handing Tehran exactly what it wants?

While missiles rained down on Israel, a far bigger story was unfolding behind the headlines and it could reshape the future of the entire Middle East. In this episode of The Quad, you'll learn how renewed Iranian attacks, Hezbollah's role in Lebanon, growing anti-regime protests inside Iran and the geopolitical calculations of President Trump and PM Netanyahu may all be connected. Featuring exclusive insights from Iranian activist Lily Moo, the panel explores what ordinary Iranians are saying behind internet blackouts and whether the Islamic Republic is facing its most vulnerable moment in decades.

What if the biggest misunderstanding in the Middle East is that Hezbollah and Iran are separate actors? In this episode, you'll learn why many Israelis view Hezbollah not as an independent Lebanese movement but as Tehran's most powerful proxy force, and why that distinction changes the entire conversation. Fleur Hassan-Nahoum breaks down the history of Hezbollah's military buildup and the argument that years of international diplomacy failed to stop the threat from growing. Whether you agree or disagree, this episode will challenge conventional narratives and reveal the strategic thinking behind Israel's determination to confront Hezbollah once and for all.