Third Opinion Podcast

This week we celebrate Third Opinion's four-year anniversary and over 200 episodes!  Sadly, it can't be all fun and games this episode as Mike and Laureen discuss the state of Iran's atomic weapons program and what Israel, the US, and their allies should be doing about it.  And, is it antisemitic to criticize Israel?  All this and more awaits you on the latest podcast!

Who holds Iran accountable while it moves its nuclear weapons program forward? (Israel, of course!) Did you know that "109" has an antisemitic interpretation?  Hear about all this and more with co-hosts Mike Deeson and Laureen Jaffe.  Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends and family!

Protests over the proposed judicial reforms continue in Israel and Mike and Laureen discuss the Palestinian "Day of Mourning" and that many of the problems they're dealing with are self inflicted by their own leadership.  All this and more on the latest Third Opinion Podcast. Thank you for listening, subcribing, and sharing!

On this week's show, Laureen and Mike discuss President Biden's plan to combat antisemitism and Laureen speaks with Ken Marcus of the Brandeis Center to get his thoughts on the strategy.  You'll also hear about Roger Waters, formerly of Pink Floyd, and his latest expressions of hate against Jews.  All this and more awaits you.  Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing!

On this week's show, you'll hear about a Jewish holiday you may not have heard of before and some find it controversial.  Also, as we mark another anniversary of the Holocaust, you'll hear from GIs and other observers about the atrocities they witnessed during the liberation.   Laureen and Mike have a lively conversation about George Soros as well.  All this and more on this episode of the Third O...

On this week's episode, you'll hear 7 1/2 facts about the founding of Israel in honor of the country's 75th birthday.  Also, Mike and Laureen talk about folks here in the US that believe we should be a Christian nation.  All this and an update on the ceasefire between the Islamic Jihad and Israel.  Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing and don't forget to rate us on Apple Podcasts.

On this week's show, you'll hear about the deadly terrorist attack against Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics and you may very well learn about some things that happened behind the scenes.  Also, there's still a lot of controversy over the proposed judicial reforms in Israel.  All this and more on this week's Third Opinion Podcast.  Thank you for listening and subscribing, and please sha...

On this week's Third Opinion Podcast, Mike and Laureen discuss and learn about five different languages tied to the Jewish People.  Also, Laureen wraps up her interview with the Israeli Consul General to Florida, Maor Elbaz-Starinsky.  If you're enjoying the show, please share it with friends and family.  Thank you for listening!

On this week's show, Laureen and Mike talk about Holocaust Remembrance Day and Laureen interviews Israel's Consul General to Florida, Maor Elbaz-Starinsky, about Iran and security in Israel.  You'll also hear about the Iranian man compared to Oskar Schindler for his efforts saving Jews during the Holocaust.  All this and more on this week's Third Opinion Podcast.  Thank you for listening to, subsc...

Mike and Laureen address the myth that Jews acted like sheep during the Holocaust, and we'll hear from former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Ron Dermer, who will share his thoughts on why Israeli police raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan.  All this and more on the latest episode of the Third Opinion Podcast.  Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing!

On this week's show, Mike and Laureen talk about the missiles recently being launched into Israel from Lebanon and you'll hear about the origins and structure of the terrorist organization Hezbollah.  Also, did the United States do enough during the Holocaust to protect the Jewish people?  All this and more on the latest Third Opinion Podcast.  Thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing!

On this week's episode, Laureen and Mike discuss the recent protests in Israel over proposed judicial reforms and you'll also hear about what Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, is doing to help combat antisemitism.  All this and more awaits you!  Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing.

This week we'll hear from the CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, Eric Fingerhut, on why he personally went to Israel to learn about proposed judicial reforms in the Jewish homeland.  Laureen and Mike talk about what America might have become if Hitler had won the war.  Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing Third Opinion!

This week, Mike and Laureen talk about the latest antisemitic diatribe from Louis Fararkhan and you'll hear an interview with South Florida Rabbi Barry Silver where he'll share his thoughts on abortion rights with respect to Jewish law.  All this and more on this week's Third Opinion Podcast.  Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing!

How much do you really know about Jews and the Inquisition? Mike and Laureen talk about this and Laureen interviews Liora Rez, Executive Director of StopAntisemitism, about efforts to combat hate against Jews on college campuses.  We appreciate you listening, subscribing, and sharing the Third Opinion Podcast!

On this week's Third Opinion Podcast, Mike and Laureen debunk common stereotypes about Israelis and you'll hear Laureen's interview with the Executive Director of StopAntisemitism.org about her organization's efforts to combat hate against Jews.  Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing!

This week, Mike and Laureen talk about the "National Day of Hate" and you'll learn about the Israeli Black Panthers.  Also, you'll hear part two of the interview with the founder of Water 4 Mercy which is using Israeli technology to provide fresh water in Africa.  As always, thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing!

On this week's Third Opinion Podcast, Mike and Laureen discuss why some Jews feel like they shouldn't support Israel.  Also, Mike interviews the founder of a company, Water 4 Mercy, that's using Israeli technology to provide fresh water where it's needed most.  All this and more on this week's episode.  Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends and family!

This week, Laureen and Mike dig into the differences between Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jews.  Also, you'll hear part two of Laureen's interview with Ken Marcus of the Brandeis Center discussing the recent and significant rise of antisemitism on college campuses here in the U.S.  All this and more on this week's Third Opinion podcast. Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing!

This week, Mike and Laureen discuss the Republican party's removal of Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House's Foreign Affairs Committee and we hear from Ken Marcus of the Brandeis Center on rising antisemitism on our college campuses.  Thank you for listening and subscribing!

On this week's Third Opinion Podcast, Laureen and Mike talk about a group that self-identifies as Jewish but is actually quite prejudicial against Jews.  They also get into International Holocaust Remembrance Day and what's it's like to recognize this solemn day in light of the recent and significant rise in antisemitism.  All this and more awaits you!  Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sh...

Mike and Laureen discuss hate crimes in New York and teen suicide in the Jewish community.  Thank you for listening to this very important episode of Third Opinion!  Please encourage your friends and family to listen and subscribe.  

On this week's Third Opinion Podcast, Mike and Laureen discuss what the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has to say about the exponential growth of antisemitism, and you'll hear part two of the interview with NPR's Eric Deggans about Dave Chapelle.  All this and more awaits you.  Thank you for listening and subscribing!

Happy New Year!  On this week's episode, Mike and Laureen talk about and share highlights of some of the best interviews of 2022.  This is Part 2 of 2.  If you're not already subscribed, please do and share with your friends and family.  Thank you and all the best in 2023!

Happy New Year!  On this week's episode, Mike and Laureen talk about and share highlights of some of the best interviews of 2022.  This is Part 1 of 2.  If you're not already subscribed, please do and share with your friends and family.  Thank you and all the best in 2023!