Third Opinion Podcast

Roe v. Wade is still hot topic in the United States.  Mike and Laureen take a look at the issue from the perspective of Jewish Law.  Also Laureen speaks with Brian Abrahams, the CEO of American Friends of Sheba Hospital in Israel about the Jewish homeland's responses to humanitarian crises throughout the world.

On this week's Third Opinion Podcast, Laureen and Mike discuss the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade and look at it through a Jewish lens.  Also, there's another election coming in Israel and you'll learn the history behind Birthright Israel. All this and more on this episode of Third Opinion.

On this week's Third Opinion podcast, Laureen and Mike share an Israeli Arab's take on how the United Nations characterizes Israel, and we'll get an update from Yotam Polizer, CEO of IsraAid, on the organization's humanitarian efforts.

On this week's Third Opinion podcast, Laureen and Mike talk about the civil war that almost happened in the early days of the State of Israel.  Also, Gal Gadot (DC's Wonder Woman) teaches us the latest Hebrew slang.  Thank you for subscribing and please share with your friends and family.

On this week's Third Opinion Podcast, you just might learn some things about Israel's Mossad spy agency you didn't already know and antisemitic propaganda was disseminated in South Tampa this past weekend.  Join us and help fight the fight against hate and bigotry.

On this week's Third Opinion Podcast, Mike interviews Tampa's Mayor Jane Castor about her recent trip to Israel and the rise in gun violence across the country.  Laureen and Mike also discuss the death of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and call out CNN for its questionable reporting.

On this week's Third Opinion, Mike and Laureen talk about the long history of Ukraine and the Jews and whether Jews should be supporting Ukaine today.  Also, what you probably don't know about Golda Meir.

This week Mike and Laureen discuss an expert's opinion on the real risk China poses to Israel and the United States.  You'll also learn about Israel's greatest spy!  All this and more on the lastest Third Opinion Podcast.

On this week's show, Mike and Laureen talk about the role, if any, Nazis are playing in the Ukrainian conflict.  Also, how should we negotiate the next treaty with Iran?  All this and more!

On this week's show, Mike and Laureen discuss a poll indicating that 50% of registered Republicans believe it's okay for a candidate to make antisemitic remarks.  Also, we'll hear about how observant Jews in Ukraine are continuing to worship despite the conflict.

On this weeek's show, we learn that 25% of Americans believe that Israel is an Apartheid state although this is demonstrably untrue.  Who's to blame?  Mike and Laureen also discuss AIPAC's new political action committee.

On this week's episode, we hear about the history of Passover and even our hosts are learning some new things.  Also, Laureen interviews David Litman of CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis) about Amnesty International's false claims that Israel is an apartheid state.

On this week's episode, we interview Tampa attorney Mark Wright who's just returned from a humanitarian mission to Poland to help displaced Ukrainians.  Also, we'll talk about the rise of Adolph Hitler and how it compares to current events.

On this week's episode, Laureen and Mike discuss the latest on the war in Ukraine, what the musical Hamilton and the Passover holiday have in common, and is criticizing Israel antisemitic?  Thank you for subscribing!

Our big discussion this week is on Israel and Apartheid. Don't miss it!

You may not know Olga Washington. She's not Jewish. But she is fighting for Jews. She tells us her story this week. 

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is dominating the news. Among other things, we;ll talk about the history of Jews in Ukraine. 

This week's interview is a big one -- Jonathan Greenblatt, the head of the Anti-Defamation League.

This week's fetured interview is with an African American firefighter who's a huge supporter of Israel. We;ll find out why. 

This week we try to put a wrap on the Whoopie Goldberg Saga. And, we've got part two of our interview on what to do about Iran. 

Should the United States strike a new deal with Iran? We;ll discuss that and much more. 

This week's featured interview is with stopantisemitism.org, which used social media to fight antisemitism.

Our featured guest this week, Ari Mittleman, wrote the book "Paths of the Righteous:Stories sof Heroism, Humanity and Hope."

It's week two of our best of 2021 interviews. This week, an examination of CNN's "Jerusalem City of Fire and Fury" and the President of the ADL on antisemitism in America.

Something special for you over the next two weeks. Highlights of some of the best Third Opinion interviews of 2021. This week, we hear from the Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under the Law about what their telling college students about fighting antisemitism on campus. And, an interview with the ADL about rising antisemitism in Florida.