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The Quad
The Quad is a dynamic weekly panel show hosted by Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, former Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem. The show features a rotating group of bold, insightful women who tackle the biggest stories from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. With sharp analysis, diverse perspectives and unapologetic commentary, The Quad challenges conventional narratives and brings clarity to complex issues shaping our time.
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Episodes
Trump’s Midterm Setback: Iran’s Response and the Future of U.S.-Israel Relations 10.11.2026 54:15
Iran is celebrating President Trump's crushing midterm defeat, J.D. Vance is calling for a change in America's relationship with Israel and 420 kilograms of enriched uranium remain unaccounted for. Could Washington's political turmoil give Tehran exactly the opportunity it needs? In this episode, "The Quad" examines the Islamic Republic's claims of victory and whether Trump will abandon plans to c...
After the Elections: Coalition Battles and Threats From Iran 03.11.2026 54:10
Israel's election has left Prime Minister Netanyahu without a majority, Arab parties holding unprecedented political power and the country facing a possible new war with Iran, but two members of "The Quad" say they've already been personally targeted by the Iranian regime. Fleur Hassan-Nahoum returns alongside Emily Schrader, Bellamy Bellucci and Shoshana Keats-Jaskoll to reveal the vicious...
Security and Politics: Renewed Threats Ahead of Elections 20.10.2026 57:01
Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas are rebuilding their capabilities while President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu face critical elections, and growing unrest in France is raising serious questions about the future of the West. Emily Schrader is joined by Emmy Award-winning journalist Stella Escobedo, indigenous rights activist Ateret Shmuel and JNS commentator Ruthie Blum to examine whether Israel an...
Iran-Backed Houthi Attacks: U.S. Options and Regional Risks 13.10.2026 58:21
Iran-backed Houthis have unleashed deadly missile attacks on Saudi airports, killing 13 people, including an American, and President Trump now faces a dangerous decision just weeks before the midterm elections. On this episode of "The Quad", Emily Schrader, Bellamy Bellucci, Shosannah Keats-Jaskoll and Ruthie Blum debate whether America and Israel must strike back, and why Iran's escalating aggres...
Boycotting Israel: Europe’s Escalating Actions Against Israel 30.09.2026 55:48
Europe is cracking down on Israeli products while its leaders meet with Iran and "The Quad" says this week exposed a staggering contradiction in the West’s approach to Israel. The panel unpacks the Netherlands’s treatment of Israeli travelers, Britain’s escalating battles with Israel and the controversy surrounding Ireland’s soccer match against the Israeli team. Then they turn to the UN, challeng...
Gaza’s Media: Who Controls the Narrative? 24.09.2026 58:52
A prominent Gazan journalist just admitted he withheld footage of Israeli hostages being beaten, and "The Quad" says his revelations raise much bigger questions about what the world has been shown from Gaza. Emily Schrader and the panel examine Motaz Azaiza’s interview, including his description of a Hamas-linked journalists’ WhatsApp group and his decision not to publish certain footage from Octo...
Twenty-Five Years After 9/11: The West and Islamist Extremism 15.09.2026 51:46
Twenty-five years after 9/11, has the West forgotten who the enemy actually is? "The Quad" reacts to Bill Maher’s explosive warning about a generation increasingly sympathetic to Osama bin Laden and debate how Islamist extremism went from being recognized as a threat to being defended by parts of the Western Left. Then the conversation turns to a new global danger: the Houthis’ advance around the...
Hamas and Jewish Extremism: A Debate Over Accountability 08.09.2026 53:08
A Gazan activist just called for the end of Hamas, and the backlash from the Western Left reveals a much bigger problem. In this episode of "The Quad", Emily Schrader and the panel unpack the firestorm surrounding Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib’s New York Times op-ed, asking why some Western activists refuse to listen when Palestinians themselves condemn Hamas. Then the debate turns inward as U.S. Ambassado...
Iran: Can Economic Pressure Bring Down the Regime? 02.09.2026 53:12
Iran is firing missiles across the Middle East, but inside the Islamic Republic, the system may be starting to break. Iran’s president says it may be time to end the war, while the parliament speaker warns the regime cannot survive if its people are hungry. This is happening as Washington’s “Economic D-Day” is tightening the squeeze...but the panel asks whether sanctions can actually topple the re...
Iran and Gaza: Ceasefires Tested and the Risks of Delay 19.08.2026 58:35
The U.S.-Iran memorandum has expired with no deal, Hamas is once again testing the limits of the Gaza ceasefire and questions are mounting over whether the West is repeating the same mistakes that led to October 7. The panel breaks down the growing economic pressure on Iran, the regime’s ability to suppress dissent, and whether President Trump is simply buying time until the U.S. midterm elections...
Israel’s Red Line: No Peace Without Hamas Disarmament 11.08.2026 54:26
Israel draws a red line as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects the latest 15-point Gaza roadmap...but that’s only the beginning of a much bigger story. In this episode of "The Quad", we break down the battle over Hamas disarmament and a new report challenging claims of widespread famine. Then we turn to Iran, where mounting economic pressure could be changing the equation, even as Turkey, Pa...
Hamas Disarmament Deal: Breakthrough or Strategic Illusion? 04.08.2026 52:08
Is Hamas really disarming or is the world about to fall for the same illusion all over again? This week on "The Quad," the panel breaks down the White House's announcement of a landmark Hamas disarmament agreement and asks whether the deal represents a genuine turning point or simply another pause that leaves the terrorist organization intact. They also examine the latest developments inside Iran,...
From Words to Violence: The Rise of Global Antisemitism 28.07.2026 49:22
Has anti-Israel rhetoric crossed the line into real-world violence? This week on The Quad, the panel examines the rise of jihadist attacks from New York to Berlin and the growing concern that political incitement is fueling hatred against Jews around the world. They also discuss Iran's hidden nuclear program, Prime Minister Netanyahu's high-stakes visit to Washington, escalating campus antisemitis...
U.S.-Iran Escalation: How the Conflict Is Shaping the Region 22.07.2026 39:59
The Middle East may be on the verge of a far bigger war than most people realize. In this episode of "The Quad", the panel unpacks the escalating U.S. campaign against Iran following the deaths of American servicemen, growing expectations that Israel could soon enter the fight, rumors surrounding the disappearance of Iran's new supreme leader and the fierce political battle unfolding in Washington...
Beyond Campuses: The Global Spread of Anti-Israel Activism 16.07.2026 43:42
Has anti-Israel activism become something much bigger than campus protests? In this special conversation from the CUFI Summit in Washington, D.C., Fleur Hassan-Nahum is joined by leading Jewish and Christian voices to expose how foreign influence and years of institutional infiltration have transformed universities, politics, media and even medicine. You'll learn why the alliance between Christian...
The Next Phase: Trump, Iran, and the Future of the Conflict 14.07.2026 55:40
Trump says the ceasefire is dead, but why are negotiations with Iran still happening? The Quad panel breaks down whether the Islamic Republic has finally pushed President Trump past the point of diplomacy and what an alleged assassination plot against Trump could mean for the next phase of the conflict. You'll learn why the hosts believe Iran is running out of options, how Western radicalization i...
The Khamenei Funeral: Propaganda, Power and Iran's Next Move 07.07.2026 48:09
The gloves come off as the panel dissects the spectacle surrounding Ali Khamenei's funeral and the question many are now asking: are the nuclear negotiations simply buying Tehran more time? You'll learn why the panel believes the regime's public rhetoric matters, how Turkey's growing regional ambitions could become the next major geopolitical flashpoint, why anti-Semitism in Western politics is ra...
A Shifting Middle East: Is the Anti-Israel Alliance Cracking? 30.06.2026 51:08
Is the anti-Israel alliance finally starting to crack? This week's episode of "The Quad" explores three major developments that could reshape the Middle East: Lebanon's unprecedented move toward distancing itself from Hezbollah, Iran's increasingly aggressive actions in the Strait of Hormuz and the growing anti-Hamas protests erupting inside Gaza. You'll learn why these stories may be more connect...
The Iran Deal: Victory or Temporary Peace? 16.06.2026 48:09
Is President Trump securing a historic victory over Iran, or handing Tehran exactly what it wants? The Quad panel wrestles with the growing confusion surrounding a reported U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, as both Washington and Tehran claim they’ve emerged victorious. Viewers will learn why the deal has sparked intense debate among some of Israel’s most outspoken commentators and what the a...
Beyond the Missiles: Iran's Internal Crisis and Regional Strategy 09.06.2026 48:44
While missiles rained down on Israel, a far bigger story was unfolding behind the headlines and it could reshape the future of the entire Middle East. In this episode of The Quad, you'll learn how renewed Iranian attacks, Hezbollah's role in Lebanon, growing anti-regime protests inside Iran and the geopolitical calculations of President Trump and PM Netanyahu may all be connected. Featuring exclus...
Hezbollah and Iran: One Threat, Two Fronts 09.06.2026 6:08
What if the biggest misunderstanding in the Middle East is that Hezbollah and Iran are separate actors? In this episode, you'll learn why many Israelis view Hezbollah not as an independent Lebanese movement but as Tehran's most powerful proxy force, and why that distinction changes the entire conversation. Fleur Hassan-Nahoum breaks down the history of Hezbollah's military buildup and the argument...
Behind Iran's Internet Blackout: Protest, Violence and the Information War 02.06.2026 49:13
The shocking footage the Iranian regime tried to hide from the world is finally emerging and what it reveals is far more disturbing than most people realize. In this episode, you'll learn what really happened during Iran's unprecedented internet blackout and how the West's response may be empowering the very regime accused of crushing those protests. From explosive debate over Trump's negotiations...
Ceasefire Extension: Is Israel Being Pushed Aside? 26.05.2026 57:45
The Quad panel dives right into the growing fear that a new U.S.-Iran deal could leave Israel isolated while allowing the Islamic Republic to survive and regroup. You’ll learn why some believe President Trump might be bluffing while others fear he’s changing course entirely and why Israelis are increasingly worried about Hezbollah attacks and being sidelined from critical negotiations. The episode...
Israel’s Global Front: Iran, Media and the New Ideological War 20.05.2026 58:26
Could President Trump’s latest warning to Iran signal imminent military action? This episode of "The Quad" unpacks why China may be quietly abandoning Tehran and how Israel’s battles are now playing out just as fiercely in Eurovision, New York protests, TikTok culture and Western media narratives. From undercover footage inside anti-Israel rallies to explosive criticism of the New York Times and g...
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