In the wake of this week's General Election, Aaron and Mike unpack the implications of Zoran Mamdani, an openly socialist and anti-Israel candidate, winning the mayoral race in New York City. The result points to something deeper than mere partisan politics:

• With 75 percent of voters under 30 backing Mamdani, Christians and conservatives need to understand the cultural and worldview battles shaping the next generation.

• Mamdani's election has to serve as a wake-up call that now is the time for Christians to reengage in the fight for truth in schools, churches, and society.

After the discussion, Lahav Harkov, senior political correspondent for Jewish Insider, joins Aaron and David to share her first-hand account from Israel of the impact of President Trump’s peace deal. She also offers insider perspectives on: 

• The future of Gaza,
• The status of Iran’s nuclear program,
• Prime Minister Netanyahu’s political future, and
• Charlie Kirk’s advice for keeping US support of Israel strong.

Lahav’s insights are timely reminders of Israel’s unique challenges—and how worldview defines both American and global politics.

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More about Lahav Harkov

Lahav Harkov is the Senior Political Correspondent for Jewish Insider, covering Israel’s domestic and international politics.

She was previously Senior Contributing Editor, Diplomatic Reporter, and Knesset Reporter for The Jerusalem Post.

Lahav was recognized for her social media reporting by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, which named her the 5th-most influential person on “Jewish Twitter,” and is one of Nefesh B’Nefesh’s “Millennial Olim (Immigrants) Who Are Making Their Mark On Israel.” 

She has a degree in Political Science and Communications from Bar-Ilan University, and lives in central Israel with her husband and three children.

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