Third Opinion Podcast

This week, Mike and Laureen talk about the "National Day of Hate" and you'll learn about the Israeli Black Panthers.  Also, you'll hear part two of the interview with the founder of Water 4 Mercy which is using Israeli technology to provide fresh water in Africa.  As always, thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing!

On this week's Third Opinion Podcast, Mike and Laureen discuss why some Jews feel like they shouldn't support Israel.  Also, Mike interviews the founder of a company, Water 4 Mercy, that's using Israeli technology to provide fresh water where it's needed most.  All this and more on this week's episode.  Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends and family!

This week, Laureen and Mike dig into the differences between Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jews.  Also, you'll hear part two of Laureen's interview with Ken Marcus of the Brandeis Center discussing the recent and significant rise of antisemitism on college campuses here in the U.S.  All this and more on this week's Third Opinion podcast. Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing!

This week, Mike and Laureen discuss the Republican party's removal of Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House's Foreign Affairs Committee and we hear from Ken Marcus of the Brandeis Center on rising antisemitism on our college campuses.  Thank you for listening and subscribing!

On this week's Third Opinion Podcast, Laureen and Mike talk about a group that self-identifies as Jewish but is actually quite prejudicial against Jews.  They also get into International Holocaust Remembrance Day and what's it's like to recognize this solemn day in light of the recent and significant rise in antisemitism.  All this and more awaits you!  Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sh...

Mike and Laureen discuss hate crimes in New York and teen suicide in the Jewish community.  Thank you for listening to this very important episode of Third Opinion!  Please encourage your friends and family to listen and subscribe.  

On this week's Third Opinion Podcast, Mike and Laureen discuss what the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has to say about the exponential growth of antisemitism, and you'll hear part two of the interview with NPR's Eric Deggans about Dave Chapelle.  All this and more awaits you.  Thank you for listening and subscribing!

Happy New Year!  On this week's episode, Mike and Laureen talk about and share highlights of some of the best interviews of 2022.  This is Part 2 of 2.  If you're not already subscribed, please do and share with your friends and family.  Thank you and all the best in 2023!

Happy New Year!  On this week's episode, Mike and Laureen talk about and share highlights of some of the best interviews of 2022.  This is Part 1 of 2.  If you're not already subscribed, please do and share with your friends and family.  Thank you and all the best in 2023!

On this week's program, Mike and Laureen talk about how Jews and Christians have very different beliefs about the Messiah.  Also, hear an interview with NPR's Eric Deggans where he shares his opinion on Kanye "Ye" West, Dave Chapelle, and more.  We appreciate you listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!

Laureen and Mike disagree over the Iran Nuclear Treaty, talk about potential danger from Turkey, and you'll learn more about the pink billboards popping up all over the country to help fight antisemitism all on this week's episode.  Thank you for listening and subscribing and please share the Third Opinion Podcast with your friends and family!

On this week's Third Opinion Podcast, Laureen and Mike discuss a recent meeting of the NAACP and Jewish community leadership.  You'll also hear two great interviews.  The first is Behnam Ben Taleblu of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracy (FDD) sharing his thoughts on a weaponized Iran and then Archie Gottesman of JewBelong talking about the provocactive billboard messages being displayed a...

On this week's Third Opinion Podcast, Laureen and Mike share more disappointing reports on the latest antisemitic remarks by Kanye "Ye" West and you'll hear Wolf Blitzer's fascinating Jewish story and about his personal connection to the Holocaust.  Al this and more awaits.  Thank you for subscribing!

On this week's Third Opinion Podcast, Laureen and Mike talk about a meetings former President Trump had with Kanye "Ye" West, and white supremacist Nick Fuentes.  They also discuss many of the misperceptions around being Black and Jewish in America.  Thank you for subscribing!

On this week's Third Opinion Podcast, Mike and Laureen talk about the long and positive relationship between the Black and Jewish communities and how we can get back to how it used to be when we fought together for civil rights.  Also, you'll hear part two of the interview with Jacki Alexander, CEO of Honest Reporting. Thank you for listening and subscribing!

On this week's show, Mike and Laureen talk about Adidas severing its relationship with Kanye "Ye" West only to hire another antisemitic personality.  Laureen interviews the CEO of Honest Reporting about the mischaracterization of Jews in the media and we hear about a bizarre Jewish cult accused of kidnapping and separating children from the parents.  All this and more on this week's Third Opinion...

On this week's Third Opinion, Mike and Laureen discuss the recent Israeli elections and the potential impact on more liberal supporters of Israel in the United States.  You'll also get further updates on the increasing antisemitism in the mainstream and media and with influential celebrities.  Hear about this and what Jewish resistance looked like during the Holocaust.  Thank you for subscribing!...

This week, Mike and Laureen have a lively debate about political action committees and AIPAC's entry into the world of PACs.  Also, hear the latest on Kanye West (now Ye) and his antisemitic rants.  All this and more on another wild episode of the Third Opinion.  Thank you for subscribing!

As you might expect, Mike and Laureen have differing opinions about whether former President Trump's recent remarks were antisemitic.  We'll also explore numerology and it's connection to Judaism.  All this and more on this week's Third Opinion Podcast.

On this week's Third Opinion Podcast, hear about a homeowners' association that's okay with Christmas decorations but won't allow a sukkah on property.  Also, a follower of Louis Farrakhan has just been appointed to the St. Petersburg, Florida city council.  These stories and some things about Hexbollah you may not know.  As always, thank you for listening!

On this week's show, Laureen and Mike talk about the so-called "No Jew Zones" at UC Berkeley's Law School -- a practice supported by the school's dean!  Also, get a boots on the ground update about relief efforts for the victims of Hurricane Ian.  We appreciate you lstening and subscribing.  Please tell your friends!

On this week's show, Laureen and Mike talk about how Israel could have been located in present-day Uganda and Laureen interviews Cynthia Farafat about her latest book,  The Secret Apparatus , which details the threat of the Muslim Brotherhood.  All this and more on this episode of the Third Opinion Podcast.

Laureen and Mike get into how the media covers antisemitic events and the dangers associated with the Muslim Brotherhood.  On lighter note, Mike shares one of his favorite Jewish comedy bits -- "Jews in Space".  Thank you for subscribing to the Third Opinion Podcast!

You might learn something new about Rosh Hashanah on this week's Third Opinion Podcast.  Also, we'll have an interview with leaders from the Anti-Defamation League about rising antisemitism in our country and how our elected officials could and should respond.  Thank you for joining Laureen Jaffe and Mike Desson on this week's episode.

Laureen and Mike discuss the strong relationship, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, had with the Jewish people before her passing.  We'll also interview the executive director of Stand With Us about their efforts to win the battle against antisemitism.  All this and more on this week's Third Opinion Podcast!