Mael Time With Daniel Mael

Tal, Oren, and Alon Alexander are on trial in federal court facing sex trafficking charges that have dominated headlines for over a year. But buried inside this sprawling case is one charge that was supposed to be the government's clearest shot — Count 2. No conspiracy. No enterprise. Just one man, one woman, and one weekend in the Hamptons in 2011. That woman is Lindsey Acree. And her testimo...

This episode explores the complex case against the Alexander Brothers, linking their social media influence, the infamous Fyre Festival, and allegations of sex trafficking. We analyze key evidence, legal arguments, and the broader implications of the trial.

In a live video broadcast, host Daniel Mael engages in an in-depth conversation with Jonathan Pollard, the former U.S. intelligence analyst convicted of passing classified information to Israel, an allied nation, whose 1980s espionage case continues to spark intense debate. The discussion covers Pollard's decades in prison, his motivations, the personal costs endured, his perspectives on U.S.-...

What are Oren, Tal and Alon Alexander actually facing in federal court?

Evaluating the evidence put forth in the case of USA vs. Alexander after three weeks of trial.

What happened in the Hamptons on Memorial Day weekend of 2009?

A quick walk through the latest federal indictment so people understand what Oren, Alon and Tal Alexander face in court.

Continued coverage of the federal trial of Alon, Oren and Tal Alexander. The #AlexanderBrothers.

A few thoughts from inside the courtroom.

A quick rundown of what went wrong with the Blue Square Alliance's failed Super Bowl ad.

On this edition of the Mael Time Podcast, Daniel Mael speaks with Tzur Goldin about the long and painful journey to bring home the body of his brother, Hadar Goldin, and the lessons that journey has revealed. Beyond the personal story, the conversation focuses on clarity gained through hardship: how Israel can sharpen deterrence, restore moral consistency, and ensure that the principle of “no one...

The Mael Time Podcast is joined by Lauren Conlin of Los Angeles Magazine for an on-the-ground breakdown of the Alexander Brothers trial. After spending multiple days inside the courtroom, Conlin brings a perspective that goes beyond headlines — how the testimony actually lands, the tone in the room, and the subtle moments jurors see that never make it into write-ups. Together with Daniel Mael, the...

On this episode of The Mael Time Podcast , Daniel Mael sits down with FDD’s Jonathan Schanzer for a clear-eyed conversation about Israel’s hostage war and the deeper question of what victory really means. They unpack Qatar’s pivotal role in hostage negotiations, Iran’s central responsibility for regional instability, and Hamas’s strategy of leveraging civilians and captives, while also exploring h...

Herbert Block, executive director of the American Zionist Movement, joined the Mael Time Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on how Zionist institutions actually function and why they still matter to Jews outside Israel. In a moment when the relationship between Israel and the diaspora is often discussed in slogans, Block offered a clear, grounded explanation of the American Zionist Movement a...

Understanding the "news" the IDF accepts the figure of 70,000 Gazans dead since 10/7.

Asher Guedalia joins the show to breakdown the latest spat between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former US President Joe Biden.

In this episode of the Mael Time Podcast, Daniel Mael sits down with Dr. Tuvia Book to confront a question few leaders are willing to answer: who took responsibility when IDF soldiers went into Gaza without the basics? Drawing on Dr. Book’s new book Heroes of Palmar , the conversation explores how groundbreaking advances in combat medicine saved lives even as critical equipment was missing, forcin...

Responding to PM Netanyahu's statement regarding an arms embargo.

A short attempt to tackle the issue of "victory" in Israel.

On the Mael Time Podcast, this conversation with Shira Gvili is about Ran Gvili the hero—and about what it means to love someone for 834 days without knowing if you will ever see them again. While Ran was held in Gaza, Shira lived in a suspended reality where time collapsed and hope became a daily discipline. She spoke about Ran’s bravery on October 7, the unbearable uncertainty that followed, and...

On the Mael Time Podcast, Keith Siegel is joined by Alon Futterman for a powerful conversation centered on Kfar Aza and the unwavering commitment to rebuild. Together, they speak candidly about the trauma endured by the community, the ongoing anguish of families still waiting for loved ones, and the role of gratitude and solidarity in recovery. The discussion underscores that rebuilding Kfar Aza i...

In this episode of the Mael Time Podcast , Gon Soussana and Rona Epstein share firsthand testimony from October 7, when terrorists infiltrated the kibbutz of Kfar Aza and turned a place that felt deeply safe into a battlefield. Gon recounts waking up with his wife and infant son before taking up arms to defend his community, while Rona reflects on the devastating personal loss her family endured t...

In this conversation, Sagiv Asulin, a former Mossad operative, argues that the Iranian regime is entering a clear and accelerating phase of collapse driven by internal decay rather than external military pressure. He points to unprecedented nationwide protests, a young generation that is increasingly secular and openly hostile to clerical rule, and a regime that is steadily losing legitimacy, cohe...

At a time when grief is too often turned into spectacle, the Widows of Warriors project offers a radically different model—one rooted in listening, restraint, and respect. In this conversation, Rabbi Moshe Rothschild explains why every decision begins with what the widows themselves ask for, not what looks compelling to donors or cameras. The project prioritizes dignity, mental health, and communi...

This episode examines why transparency and accountability are essential to the moral credibility of Jewish charitable organizations. Drawing on public financial filings and documented statements, it explains why asking hard questions is neither smearing nor anti-Jewish, but a necessary responsibility to the community. The discussion challenges the notion that good intentions excuse misleading prac...