The Deep Dive

In this week's episode of The Deep Dive, we break down the shocking US military operation that led to the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. This bold move has left the world questioning: What does this mean for Venezuela's future, and how will it affect global geopolitics? Join us as we explore the legal, moral, and strategic implications of this unprecedented operation, inclu...

Is Iran heading toward collapse or cracking down harder? In this week’s episode of The Deep Dive, host Jacob Laznik is joined by Israel’s UN spokesperson Jonathan Harounoff to unpack Iran’s latest wave of protests, economic freefall and the regime’s response. Harounoff explains how internal pressures are mounting — and why this unrest feels different. Later, Lara Sukster Mosheyof reports on Romi G...

In this special year-end episode of The Deep Dive, host Jacob Laznik sits down with Zvika Klein, JPost's Editor-in-chief, to reflect on the most significant stories of 2025. From Donald Trump’s unexpected return to global politics to the aftermath of the October 7 attack and Israel’s political shakeups, this year was filled with surprises, tension, and pivotal moments. Join us as we recap the bigg...

In this powerful episode of The Deep Dive, Jacob Laznik sits down with Professor Shlomo Shpiro, Shir Perets, and Rabbi James Kennard to unpack the emotional, political, and historical forces shaping Jewish discourse, specifically following the Bondi Beach massacre. From inherited trauma to moral courage, from silence to solidarity, this episode explores what it means to speak out (or stay quiet) d...

In this week’s Deep Dive, host Jacob Laznik breaks down the ongoing debate over Israel’s Haredi draft bill. Political correspondent Keshet Neev explains the current deadlock in the Knesset, while Yesh Atid MK Moshe ‘Kinley’ Turpaz discusses the challenges of integrating the ultra-Orthodox into the IDF. Likud MK Dan Illouz also shares his perspective on Israel’s security strategy post-October 7 and...

In this week’s episode of The Deep Dive, host Jacob Laznik sits down with Sarah Ben-Nun to break down Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request for a presidential pardon from Isaac Herzog. What are the legal and political implications, and is this a preemptive move in light of upcoming legal battles? Next, after Hamas returned the remains of Sudthisak Rinthalak, only one hostage is being held in...

In this week’s episode of The Deep Dive, host Jacob Laznik unpacks some of the most urgent and controversial stories making headlines in Israel and abroad. The episode opens with Michael Starr, diaspora and antisemitism correspondent at The Jerusalem Post, who joins Laznik to discuss the return of Dror Or, a hostage previously held in Gaza. With only two slain hostages still unaccounted for, the d...

Saudi Arabia's historic F-35 fighter jet deal with the US raises urgent questions about Israel's military edge. Plus: France posthumously promotes Captain Dreyfus after 130 years, and Iran reportedly halts uranium enrichment. In this Jerusalem Post Deep Dive podcast, host Jacob Lasnik and senior Middle East analyst Seth J. Frantzman break down the implications of Saudi Arabia becoming a Major Non-...

Welcome to The Deep Dive, the Jerusalem Post's flagship podcast. Each week, host Jacob Laznik breaks down Israel's biggest stories and the events shaping the Middle East. This week on the Deep Dive, we break down Israel’s biggest stories with expert guests. Shifra Jacobs, JPost’s studio manager, joins us to discuss this weeks main stories. Sarah Ben-Nun, JPost’s legal correspondent, provides an in...