Discussions on issues around antisemitism and the State of Israel.
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Recorded on August 24, 2026: The war in Iran appears to have reached a dangerous stalemate, raising a critical question: Can economic pressure succeed where military action has not? Mike and Laureen discuss the latest sanctions and economic boycott against Iran and ask what the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps actually values — and whether further economic pain will change its behavior or simply…
Recorded on August 17, 2026: Mike and Laureen look at a Middle East in flux, beginning with the latest U.S.-backed peace proposal for Gaza and the growing obstacles to getting a deal across the finish line. They examine whether there is a realistic path forward when both sides remain unwilling to make the concessions the other considers essential. With the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
Recorded August 10, 2026: Mike and Laureen continue their discussion about the growing political divide surrounding Israel, antisemitism and the Democratic Party. They are joined by University of South Florida Professor Cody Levine, an Israel Institute Fellow and former Israel Defense Forces soldier who teaches about U.S. and Middle Eastern relations. Levine discusses the current climate on campus…
Recorded on August 4, 2026: As uncertainty continues to surround the conflict with Iran, Mike examines the mixed signals coming from Washington and the Middle East. Reports indicate President Trump has authorized new military strikes against Iran that could begin within days, even as diplomatic efforts and rumors of renewed negotiations continue. The episode also looks at Gaza, examining the…
Recorded on July 26, 2026: This week, Mike continues coverage of the ongoing war involving Iran, examining the conflicting messages coming from the White House about whether the war is over, whether the United States plans to avoid further escalation, or whether negotiations could resume. With reports continuing to contradict one another—and the Pentagon downplaying the extent of deaths, injuries,…
Recorded on July 21, 2026: This week's conversation covers the latest developments in the war with Iran, including the deaths of 17 Americans and growing questions about the true scope of the injuries and damage caused by Iranian attacks. While President Trump says the war has been won, what options remain for the president in a conflict that has been described as a war of choice rather than one…
Show recorded on July 13th, 2026: This week on The Third Opinion , Mike and Laureen examine the latest developments in the conflict involving Iran and ask whether the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran still has any real significance as tensions continue to escalate. The episode explores the rise in antisemitic and anti-Israel rhetoric ahead of the…
Show recorded on July 6, 2026: This week on The Third Opinion, Mike and Laureen tackle several timely issues at the intersection of politics, religion and national security. The conversation centers on the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the United States and Iran. Mike and Laureen explore why some Israelis oppose the agreement, the ongoing debate over Iran's nuclear ambitions…
Show recorded on June 29, 2026: This week on The Third Opinion , Mike and Laureen examine the results of New York's Democratic primary elections, where five Democratic Socialists were elected and concerns over several candidates' anti-Israel positions, the influence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and what these results could mean for future U.S.-Israel relations. The hosts also discuss the…
Show recorded June 23, 2026: This week on The Third Opinion , Mike and Laureen take a deep dive into the evolving Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran as more details emerge about what the agreement actually entails. They examine whether the MOU simply serves as a letter of intent or represents a return to the prewar status quo, discussing key questions surrounding Iran's military…
Show recorded on June 15, 2026: This week on The Third Opinion , Mike and Laureen continue their coverage of the controversy surrounding Ye (Kanye West) and his upcoming concerts in Tampa later this month. The discussion includes highlights from a bipartisan press conference held on June 15 at the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg, led by Senator Rick Scott and featuring remarks from…
