Third Opinion Podcast

On this week's program, Mike and Laureen will continue to provide updates on the war still ongoing in Israel.  They will also talk about how the conflict is leading to growing antisemitism and anti-Zionism on American college campuses. All this and more on this week's Third Opinion Podcast.  Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing!

The war in Israel sadly continues with hostages still being held by Hamas.  This week you'll hear an interview with Israel's Consul General in Miami where he calls out the United Nations not only for reaffirming they are on the wrong side of this war but also for holding Israel to a different standard than every other country on Earth.  All this and more on this week's Third Opinion Podcast.  Than...

Many Palestinians don't support Hamas and are hoping for new leadership in the Palestinian territory.  On this week's episode, you'll hear from one Palestinian who doesn't hold back his true feelings about the terrorist organization. Laureen and Mike also talk about the significant rise in antisemitism on college campuses since the October 7 brutal and heartless attack and what we can do about it....

This week you'll hear about the nearly 300,000 Israel supporters that descended on Washington, D.C. last Tuesday to demonstrate that the Jewish homeland has every right to defend itself.  You'll also from some foolish enough to believe that Hamas was justified in carrying out their horrendous terrorist attacks.  On behalf of Mike and Laureen, thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing!

Hamas is obviously one of Israel's most vicious enemies, but this week Mike and Laureen explore the other countries and groups targeting Israel.  Also, Israel is being accused of war crimes by the United Nations and other organizations.  The team will talk about why these accusations are simply absurd.  All this and more on this week's Third Opinion Podcast.  Thank you for listening, subscribing,...

It's impossible to deny that antisemitism has only grown worse since the war with Hamas began.  Laureen and Mike will discuss what the experts have to say about this as well as the role Iran is playing in the conflict whether it is actually responsible for the war itself?  All this and more on this week's Third Opinion Podcast.  Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing!

This week, Laureen and Mike call out the blatant lies about the Israeli-Hamas War making their way across the world.  You'll hear from one of a very few journalists allowed to report first-hand on the atrocities found following the Hamas-inflicted massacre.  A social media expert will also share her thoughts on the dissemination of misinformation on the internet. Thank you for listening, subscribi...

The war in Israel continues and propaganda from Hamas and Palestinian leadership is flowing like never before.  How can any rational person suggest this war is Israel's fault?  Mike and Laureen dig into this and you'll also hear from a former Hamas member who has "seen the light".  All this and more on this week's episode of the Third Opinion Podcast.  Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sha...

Sadly, the war in Israel continues with no end near.  This week, Mike and Laureen provide updates and insight on what's happening in the Jewish homeland.  You'll hear first-hand accounts of the horrific acts of barbarism carried by the Hamas terrorists.  Finally, the folks at WMNF-FM's True Talk program in Tampa (our previous radio station home) are back at it again with their lies and misinformat...

It's heartbreaking to hear the news coming out of Israel this week. So many innocent people -- babies, toddlers, women, the elderly and disabled -- beaten, taken hostage, or murdered by the Hamas terrorists. Outrageous! On this special episode, Laureen and Mike will share the horrific accounts of what's happening in the Holy Land.  You'll hear from an expert on terrorism as well as what Americans...

On this week's show, Mike and Laureen discuss the recent antisemitic speaker at City University of New York (CUNY) as well as the anti-Israel sentiment coming from CUNY faculty.  You'll also hear what Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu has to say about the evolving relationship between Israel and Saudi Arabia.  All this and more on the latest episode of the Third Opinion Podcast.  Thank you for listeni...

How should we think about Israel's relationship with Saudi Arabia and should MBS (Mohammed bin Salman - Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia) be seen as a reformer or a murderer?  Laureen and Mike get into this and more on the latest episode of the Third Opinion Podcast.  Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing.  Shana Tova!

This week, Mike and Laureen get into the good, the bad, and the ugly about the recent US hostage swap with Iran.  And, of course, more debate on the judicial reforms in Israel.  All this and more on the latest Third Opinion Podcast.  Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing!

This week, Laureen and Mike talk about antisemitic posts on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, YouTube, and more and, in a related story, they also discuss Elon Musk's potential legal action against the ADL.  And the conversation continues about judicial reforms in Israel.  All this and more on your latest Third Opinion Podcast.  Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing!

It's a story as old as Judaism itself...Why do so many people hate the Jews?  On this week's episode, Mike and Laureen delve into this upsetting but important topic.  Also, you'll hear the latest on the relationship between Israel and Lebanon and Iran's support of Lebanon's terrorist activities.  Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing The Third Opinion Podcast!

Laureen and Mike dig into how the BDS movement (Boycotts, Divestment, and Sanctions against Israel) actually works and is it really accomplishing what the organizers hope it will? Also, did you know the biggest pro-Israel group on the planet is Christians United for Israel?  This week you'll learn about CUFI and so much more.  Thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing!

With respect to rising antisemitism, is the radical left or radical right more problematic?  Why are we seeing a significant rise in antisemitism at colleges in Australia?  All this and CNN's Wolf Blitzer reports from Auschwitz where he lost family during the Holocaust.  Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing the Third Opinion Podcast!

On this week's episode, Laureen and Mike explore the secret deal that carved up the middle east map following World War I and you'll hear about the REAL Israeli laser defense system.  Thank you for listening to, subscribing to, and sharing the Third Opinion Podcast!

You'be probably heard of Simon Wiesenthal -- perhaps the most famous Nazi hunter ever.  On this week's episode you might learn some things about him you didn't know.  Also, Mike and Laureen talk about what you can do when someone makes an antisemitic comment not realizing how offensive it may be to Jews.  All this and more awaits you on this week's Third Opinion Podcast. Thank you for listening, s...

This week we have a special episode for you...Laureen and Mike will focus their discussion on the judicial reforms being enacted in Israel as well those still under consideration.  It will be a contentious debate both on the show and in the Jewish homeland.  We'll make sure you hear arguments from both sides.  Thank you for listening, sharing, and subscribing to the Third Opinion Podcast!

This week, Laureen is back from her travels and ready to talk with Mike about Israeli President Isaac Herzog's recent address to Congress as well as the relationship between the Charedim and the Israeli Defense Forces.  Of course, we'll have an update on the judicial reforms being considered by Israel's leadership. As always, thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing the Third Opinion Podc...

Mike is hosting the show on his own this week while Laureen is traveling.  On this episode, you'll learn why many Israelis are protesting the proposed judicial reforms in Israel.  Also, did you know that IBM was a supporter of Hitler and his war effort during World War II?  All this and more awaits you on the latest Third Opinion Podcast.  Thank you for listening to, subscribing to, and sharing th...

Mike is flying solo this week while Laureen is traveling.  Don't worry, though, as Mike channels Laureen while talking about the recent measures by Israel in Jenin and whether displaying swastikas should be made illegal in Australia and elsewhere.  Please share the Third Opinion with your friends and family.  Thank you for listening!

On this episode, Laureen and Mike dig into the origins of antisemitism and why it still persists. You'll also hear from an expert on what you can do when confronted with antisemitic rhetoric in everyday life.  Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing the Third Opinion Podcast!

Why are some rabbis hesitant to speak in support of Israel from the pulpit?  What's the latest on the proposed Israeli judicial reforms and what are Prime Minister Netanyahu's intentions?  Laureen and Mike will discuss all this and more on this week's show.  Thank you for your listening, subscribing, and sharing!