Third Opinion Podcast

With respect to rising antisemitism, is the radical left or radical right more problematic?  Why are we seeing a significant rise in antisemitism at colleges in Australia?  All this and CNN's Wolf Blitzer reports from Auschwitz where he lost family during the Holocaust.  Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing the Third Opinion Podcast!

On this week's episode, Laureen and Mike explore the secret deal that carved up the middle east map following World War I and you'll hear about the REAL Israeli laser defense system.  Thank you for listening to, subscribing to, and sharing the Third Opinion Podcast!

You'be probably heard of Simon Wiesenthal -- perhaps the most famous Nazi hunter ever.  On this week's episode you might learn some things about him you didn't know.  Also, Mike and Laureen talk about what you can do when someone makes an antisemitic comment not realizing how offensive it may be to Jews.  All this and more awaits you on this week's Third Opinion Podcast. Thank you for listening, s...

This week we have a special episode for you...Laureen and Mike will focus their discussion on the judicial reforms being enacted in Israel as well those still under consideration.  It will be a contentious debate both on the show and in the Jewish homeland.  We'll make sure you hear arguments from both sides.  Thank you for listening, sharing, and subscribing to the Third Opinion Podcast!

This week, Laureen is back from her travels and ready to talk with Mike about Israeli President Isaac Herzog's recent address to Congress as well as the relationship between the Charedim and the Israeli Defense Forces.  Of course, we'll have an update on the judicial reforms being considered by Israel's leadership. As always, thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing the Third Opinion Podc...

Mike is hosting the show on his own this week while Laureen is traveling.  On this episode, you'll learn why many Israelis are protesting the proposed judicial reforms in Israel.  Also, did you know that IBM was a supporter of Hitler and his war effort during World War II?  All this and more awaits you on the latest Third Opinion Podcast.  Thank you for listening to, subscribing to, and sharing th...

Mike is flying solo this week while Laureen is traveling.  Don't worry, though, as Mike channels Laureen while talking about the recent measures by Israel in Jenin and whether displaying swastikas should be made illegal in Australia and elsewhere.  Please share the Third Opinion with your friends and family.  Thank you for listening!

On this episode, Laureen and Mike dig into the origins of antisemitism and why it still persists. You'll also hear from an expert on what you can do when confronted with antisemitic rhetoric in everyday life.  Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing the Third Opinion Podcast!

Why are some rabbis hesitant to speak in support of Israel from the pulpit?  What's the latest on the proposed Israeli judicial reforms and what are Prime Minister Netanyahu's intentions?  Laureen and Mike will discuss all this and more on this week's show.  Thank you for your listening, subscribing, and sharing!

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!