Ariel Whitman

The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman

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My name is Ariel Whitman and I live in the heart of Israel. I am the host of a podcast series focusing on the challenges of the West, in the 21st century, from a conservative, classically liberal, and libertarian perspective. We will touch on all current issues while giving emphasis to our lives here in the State of Israel and, more broadly, in the West. Amongst the interviews you will hear from world famous philosophers, intellectuals, government officials, and even ordinary citizens with fascinating stories, from here in Israel and from around the world.

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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Inside the Collapse of the American Left: Musa al-Gharbi Reveals How It All Came Crumbling Down 14.02.2025

🎙️In this episode of The Western Spirit Podcast, we sit down with Musa al-Gharbi, sociologist and assistant professor at Stony Brook University, to explore the growing divide between progressive elites and the communities they claim to represent. Musa is the author of We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite and brings a unique perspective to today’s cultural and politic...

"We are on a Path to Self-Destruction" | Brigitte Gabriel's Chilling Warning 14.02.2025

🎙️In this episode of The Western Spirit, we welcome Brigitte Gabriel, a survivor of the Lebanese Civil War who has firsthand experience with the horrors of terrorism. Drawing from her past and her extensive work as an advocate for freedom, Brigitte shares a powerful and deeply personal perspective on the threats facing Western values today. Brigitte unpacks the aftermath of the October 7th Hamas a...

"Iran Has Been Humiliated and Exposed by Israel" | Haviv Rettig Gur on Why Israel Is Winning the War 08.02.2025

🎙️In this episode, we spoke with Haviv Rettig Gur, a veteran Israeli journalist and senior analyst at The Times of Israel. Since 2005, Haviv has covered Israeli politics, foreign policy, the education system, and the relationship with the Jewish diaspora, reporting from over 20 countries. Haviv explained why Iran must be defeated and how the U.S., under President Biden, has hindered Israel's abili...

Identity Politics FUELS Israel Hatred: Coleman Hughes Explains Why 01.02.2025

🎙️In this episode, I spoke with Coleman Hughes, a renowned columnist, CNN analyst, contributor for The Free Press, Podcaster, and author of “The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America.” We explored with Hughes the destructive nature of identity politics in modern America, perceptions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict among people of color in the US, the surge of antisemitism on...

Inside the UN: Corruption and Hate Exposed | Hillel Neuer Reveals the Shocking Truth 01.02.2025

🎙️In this episode, I sit down with Hillel Neuer—an international lawyer, diplomat, writer, and activist, best known as the Executive Director of UN Watch, a prominent human rights NGO based in Geneva, Switzerland. Hillel sheds light on the absurdities and contradictions within the workings of the United Nations and its agencies, particularly when it comes to social justice and international events...

Is Israel Losing Support Among Young Generations? Aviva Klompas Explains 01.02.2025

🎙️In this episode of The Western Spirit Podcast, we sit down with Aviva Klompas, co-founder and CEO of Boundless, a nonprofit tackling anti-Semitism and supporting Israel. Aviva, a former speechwriter for the Israeli ambassador to the UN and an outspoken advocate for the Jewish people, delves into the unsettling rise of anti-Semitism in America since October 7th, its normalization in mainstream sp...

“They Refuse to Debate Me!” | Fleur Hassan-Nahoum EXPOSES Woke Ideology’s Anti-Semitic Hate 25.01.2025

🎙️In this episode, I am honored to speak with Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, a trailblazing Israeli politician, media expert, and policy maker. Formerly Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, she currently serves as Special envoy for the Israeli Foreign Ministry. In 2020, she co-founded the UAE–Israel Business Council, fostering groundbreaking economic collaboration between the two nations. Since the October 7th attack...

Why Israel RESISTS Woke Madness (And the West Fails) | Dr. Gad Saad 25.01.2025

🎙️What if the ideas we cherish are the very things tearing us apart? In this gripping episode of the Western Spirit Podcast, Dr. Gad Saad, evolutionary behavioral scientist and bestselling author of The Parasitic Mind, unravels the tangled web of woke ideology and its insidious grip on our society. From the halls of academia to the battlegrounds of identity politics, Dr. Saad reveals how “idea pat...

Niall Ferguson: ‘Netanyahu’s Strategic SUCCESS is Unprecedented!’ 25.01.2025

🎙️In this episode, I’m honored to host again Prof. Niall Ferguson, one of the world’s most prominent historians, senior fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institution, and co-founder of the University of Austin. Ferguson is celebrated for his sharp analysis of history, geopolitics, and the decline of Western values, making his voice indispensable in today’s turbulent world. We dive deep into some of the...

The Hidden Dangers of Woke Culture Exposed! | Bethany Mandel 25.01.2025

🎙️In this episode, I sit down with Bethany Mandel, a prominent conservative author and co-author of the critically discussed book Stolen Youth: How Radicals Are Erasing Innocence and Indoctrinating a Generation. Bethany’s work regularly appears in outlets such as Deseret News and Ricochet, and she has been recognized for her influential contributions to conversations on cultural and political issu...

Can the Woke Right Destroy the Trump Agenda? | James Lindsay 23.01.2025

🎙️Is there a growing “woke” movement on the right? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. James Lindsay, a renowned thinker, author, and founder of New Discourses, to explore the rise of the “woke right” and its profound impact on conservative politics and Western values. Dr. Lindsay, an expert in critical theory, postmodernism, and societal ideologies, sheds light on a phenomenon that’s widely ack...

#198 - עידית בר 10.01.2025

🎙️בפרק מיוחד ויוצא דופן זה אני מארח את עידית בר, מומחית לשפה ולתרבות הערבית, לשיחה שחושפת את המורכבות והדינמיקה של האזור שבו אנחנו חיים. יחד, אנחנו בוחנים את השינויים הדרמטיים שמתרחשים בסוריה תחת הנהגתו של השליט החדש, אל-ג׳ולאני, מנתחים את יחסי הסונים-שיעים והשפעתם על המבנה הפוליטי והחברתי, ונוגעים בתודעת הניצחון הפלסטינית והערבית מול המערב. עידית מציעה זוויות חדשות ומפתיעות על פערי התרבות והמנטלי...

#197 - Dr. Michael Oren 06.01.2025

🎙️In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Michael Oren, an Israeli diplomat renowned for his roles as a historian, novelist, and former Israeli Ambassador to the United States from 2009 to 2013. He also served as a member of the Knesset and Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office. Dr. Oren offers firsthand insights into his experiences dealing with the Obama administration, U.S. policies on Middl...

#196 - John Spencer 06.01.2025

🎙️In this episode, I speak with John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute, Co-Director of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project Podcast at West Point. Spencer discusses the double standards applied to Israel and why these judgments are, at best, misleading. He also exposes the misrepresented narratives and misinformation spread by mainstrea...

#195 - Benny Morris 05.01.2025

🎙️In this episode, I am honored to speak with Professor Benny Morris, one of Israel’s most distinguished historians and a leading authority on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. A founding figure of the “New Historians” movement, Morris has reexamined pivotal events in Israel’s early history, particularly the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, offering groundbreaking insights that have shaped both academic and...

#194 - ירון ברוק 01.01.2025

בפרק מיוחד זה, אני מארח את ד״ר ירון ברוק במסגרת כנס החירות ה-10, דמות מפתח בעולם הפילוסופיה והכלכלה המודרנית. ברוק, יו"ר מכון איין ראנד העולמי, הוא כלכלן, סופר, ומנחה הפודקאסט "The Yaron Brook Show". כמומחה לקפיטליזם ושוק חופשי, הוא מביא פרספקטיבה ייחודית כתומך נלהב של פילוסופיית האובייקטיביזם. בשיחה נדון בסוגיות הבאות: -ההבדלים המהותיים בין אובייקטיביזם לליברטריאניזם -נקודת המבט האובייקטיביסטית ע...

#193 - Trey Yingst 31.12.2024

In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Trey Yingst, a distinguished reporter at Fox News and the author of "Black Saturday: An Unfiltered Account of the October 7th Attack on Israel and the War in Gaza." In his book, Trey provides a candid and unfiltered account of the first months of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, giving readers a vivid and raw understanding of the events as th...

#192 - Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll 29.12.2024

In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with the fearless advocate for women’s rights in the Jewish-Orthodox world, Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll. Shoshanna, who co-founded ‘Chochmat Nashim’ An organisation working to raise awareness, expose injustice and rectify bad policy in modern day Judaism, has dedicated years to fighting religious extremism. In our conversation, Shoshanna shares a compelling...

#191 - Bill McGurn 25.12.2024

In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Bill McGurn, a distinguished journalist and columnist for The Wall Street Journal, where he pens the influential Main Street column. McGurn also served as Chief Speechwriter for President George W. Bush, making him a highly respected voice on political and economic affairs. With decades of experience in media and public policy, he offers sharp,...

#190 - הרב אורי שרקי 22.12.2024

בפרק זה אני שמח לארח את הרב אורי שרקי 🎙️. תמיד נהניתי לשמוע את דבריו, ואני בטוח שגם הפעם הפרק יהיה מרתק עבורכם! למי שטרם הספיק להכיר, הרב שרקי הוא יו״ר מוסדות ברית עולם, ונחשב לאחד הקולות הבולטים בתחום הפילוסופיה היהודית והמחשבה התורנית, ומשמש כמקור השראה לרבים. האם הגאולה חפה מבעיות? מדוע מדינת הלכה איננה איום על החופש הפרטי? מה קרה לחברה האמריקאית בשנים האחרונות? למה המערב כבר לא מנצח במלחמות? א...

#189- אירינה נבזלין 20.12.2024

🎙️בפרק זה אני מתכבד לארח ולשוחח עם אירינה נבזלין. אירינה היא יזמית, מחברת הספר ״The Impact of Identity: The Power of Knowing Who You Are", נשיאת קרן נדב, ומייסדת ויו”ר חברת Improvate. מאז 2012 היא משמשת כיו״ר הדירקטוריון של ״אנו״ – מוזיאון העם היהודי הגדול בעולם. בשנת 2017 נבזלין זוהתה על ידי “הג’רוזלם פוסט” כאחת מחמישים היהודים המשפיעים ביותר בעולם, תוך שהיא דורגה במקום ה-46 ברשימה. בשיחה דיברו ע...

#188 - אביר קארה 16.12.2024

בפרק זה, מתוך סדרת הראיונות שנערכו במסגרת כנס החירות העשירי, אני שמח לארח את אביר קארה, חבר הכנסת לשעבר, שעומד בחזית המאבק לזכויות העסקים הקטנים נגד ניצול לרעה ותביעות שווא. במהלך המאבק, נאלץ קארה להתמודד עם איומים קשים עליו ועל משפחתו, ועבר חקירות משטרתיות ארוכות ומאתגרות. קארה יחשוף את הסיפור מאחורי המאבק ואת דעתו על רשויות החוק בהקשר זה. פרק קצר אבל מעניין וחשוב ביותר! הצטרפו אלינו להאזנה מעשיר...

#187 - Asra Nomani 10.12.2024

In this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with one of the most courageous and compassionate voices in the fight against radicalism, Asra Nomani. Asra is a renowned journalist, author, and activist who has dedicated her life to challenging extremism and advocating for freedom, human rights, and reform within Islam. We delve deep into critical issues that impact the Western world today: -...

#186 - Batya Ungar-Sargon 08.12.2024

In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Batya Ungar-Sargon, a leading voice on the intersection of media, politics, and the struggles of America’s working and middle classes. She is the opinion editor of Newsweek Magazine and the author of "Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America's Working Men and Women" — Batya offers a compelling analysis of the forces shaping today’s society...

#185 - אמונה אלון 06.12.2024

בפרק זה שוחחתי (בהנאה רבה יש לציין) עם אמונה אלון. אלון היא סופרת ומשוררת בולטת, חברת האקדמיה ללשון עברית, ויועצת לשעבר לרה״מ בעינייני נשים של ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו. בשיחה המרתקת והחשובה, בחנו את הנושאים החשובים ביותר בחברה הישראלית: מדוע אמונה סבורה שיש להפריד את הדת מהפוליטיקה? למה צריך להילחם בכל תוקף במפלגות הסקטוריאליות? איך אלון מדמיינת את הצביון היהודי האידיאלי למדינת ישראל? ואיך היא רוא...

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