The Iran-War: An Autopsy - with Jonah Goldberg and John Podhoretz

The Iran-War: An Autopsy - with Jonah Goldberg and John Podhoretz

____ Many supporters of the Iran War, both in the U.S. and in Israel, consider it a failure. Dan doesn't necessarily share that observation, at least not until the fate of the U.S.- Iran deal is clear.  Jonah Goldberg and John Podhoretz, two thinkers that have been following every twist and turn of the Iran war and landed in that camp. So we wanted to conduct an autopsy of the Iran War, at least as where the war stands now. Jonah Goldberg is editor-in-chief of The Dispatch and the host of the Remnant podcast. He’s also a senior fellow at AEI and author of a number of books, including Suicide of the West.  and John Podhoretz, editor-in-chief of Commentary Magazine, host of the Commentary podcast and author of Hell of a Ride.  Call Me Back is made possible by our subscribers. If these conversations are where you turn to understand Israel and the Jewish world, consider joining them. It's what keeps this show going. Become a Subscriber - Inside Call me Back [https://inside.arkmedia.org/] ____ In this episode: * What were the expectations vs reality? * Israel and Iran's position today Vs on February 27th. * The war's impact on US foreign policy * what would have been a better strategy in dealing with Iran’s nuclear program? * Did Trump and Netanyahu miscalculate?  * Where does the relationship between Netanyahu and Trump go from here? This episode is sponsored by Israel on Campus Coalition. You can follow this link to support their work: http://israelcc.org/  More Ark Media: * Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings [https://arkmedia.org/careers/]. * Explore Israel Votes [https://arkmedia.org/votes/] * Listen to Ark News Daily [https://lnk.to/AgKi7D] * Listen to For Heaven's Sake [https://lnk.to/rfGlrA] * Listen to What’s Your Number? [https://lnk.to/rbGlvM] * Newsletters | Ark Media [https://mailchi.mp/arkmedia/subscribe-to-our-newsletter] | Amit Segal [https://arkmedia.org/amitsegal/] | Nadav Eyal [https://nadave.substack.com/] * Instagram | Ark Media [https://instagram.com/arkmediaorg] | Dan [https://www.instagram.com/dansenor] * X | Dan [https://x.com/dansenor] * Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel [https://tinyurl.com/bdeyjsdn] * Get in touch [https://arkmedia.org/get-in-touch/] Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

Sneak Peek: Reihan Salam on the DSA and Mamdani's election wins

For the full episode, subscribe here to Inside Call me Back [https://inside.arkmedia.org/]. ____ Subscribe to Ark News Daily [https://lnk.to/AgKi7D] ____ This is a sneak peek from the members-only edition of Inside Call Me Back.  Today we have a special Insider edition covering the US elections that were held this week, in which three congressional primaries were won by candidates of the DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) and endorsed by Mayor Mamdani .  Dan is joined by a special Inside Call me Back guest - Reihan Salam, who leads the Manhattan Institute.  You can access the full episode here [https://inside.arkmedia.org/], where Dan takes on listener questions about: * The significance of this election to people who don’t live in the US * What played a bigger role in deciding the elections: Socialism or anti-Zionism? * The DSA’s strategy to take over the Democratic Party * What is the DSA? * Should AIPAC re-invent itself?   More Ark Media: * Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings [https://arkmedia.org/careers/]. * Explore Israel Votes [https://arkmedia.org/votes/] * Listen to For Heaven's Sake [https://lnk.to/rfGlrA] * Listen to What’s Your Number? [https://lnk.to/rbGlvM] * Watch Call me Back on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcast] * Newsletters | Ark Media [https://mailchi.mp/arkmedia/subscribe-to-our-newsletter] | Amit Segal [https://arkmedia.org/amitsegal/] | Nadav Eyal [https://nadave.substack.com/] * Instagram | Ark Media [https://instagram.com/arkmediaorg] | Dan [https://www.instagram.com/dansenor] * X | Dan [https://x.com/dansenor] * Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel [https://tinyurl.com/bdeyjsdn] * Get in touch [https://arkmedia.org/get-in-touch/] Credits: Ilan Benatar, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

As America cuts its losses, what are Israel’s options? - with Amit Segal

Can Israel stop Iran if America decides to move on? As Washington pursues negotiations with Tehran, many Israelis are wondering what their country can still do to shape the outcome. Dan Senor is joined by Ark Media contributor and Channel 12 senior political analyst Amit Segal to discuss the state of the U.S.-Iran talks, why Israel is showing restraint in Lebanon, and what leverage Jerusalem still has as Washington pursues negotiations with Tehran. They also examine the growing debate inside Israel over President Trump and J.D. Vance, and whether Netanyahu can navigate a moment when many Israelis feel the military achievements against Iran have yet to translate into a lasting strategic gain. ____ Call Me Back is made possible by our subscribers. If these conversations are where you turn to understand Israel and the Jewish world, consider joining them. It's what keeps this show going. Become a Subscriber - Inside Call me Back [https://inside.arkmedia.org/] ____ In this episode: - Why the U.S.-Iran talks may be headed for failure - Does Israel have any leverage left? - Why Israel is showing restraint in Lebanon - Why “no deal, no war” could still hurt Tehran - Netanyahu, Trump, and the Vance problem - Israel’s options if America steps back - Could Trump shape Israel’s next election? - Will Netanyahu really run for a seventh term? More Ark Media: * Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings [https://arkmedia.org/careers/]. * Explore Israel Votes [https://arkmedia.org/votes/] * Listen to Ark News Daily [https://lnk.to/AgKi7D] * Listen to For Heaven's Sake [https://lnk.to/rfGlrA] * Listen to What’s Your Number? [https://lnk.to/rbGlvM] * Newsletters | Ark Media [https://mailchi.mp/arkmedia/subscribe-to-our-newsletter] | Amit Segal [https://arkmedia.org/amitsegal/] | Nadav Eyal [https://nadave.substack.com/] * Instagram | Ark Media [https://instagram.com/arkmediaorg] | Dan [https://www.instagram.com/dansenor] * X | Dan [https://x.com/dansenor] * Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel [https://tinyurl.com/bdeyjsdn] * Get in touch [https://arkmedia.org/get-in-touch/] Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

Trump’s Iran Deal - with Walter Russell Mead

Did Israel and the U.S. win the battle but lose the war? Israel and the United States achieved what many would consider a remarkable military success against Iran. But the agreement that followed has left many Israelis wondering whether battlefield gains translated into strategic victory. Dan Senor is joined by Wall Street Journal columnist and Hudson Institute senior fellow Walter Russell Mead to discuss the paradox at the heart of the new U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, what it reveals about President Trump's approach to power, and how leaders across the Middle East are recalculating their assumptions about America, Israel, and the future of the region. ____ Call Me Back is made possible by our subscribers. If these conversations are where you turn to understand Israel and the Jewish world, consider joining them. It's what keeps this show going. Become a Subscriber - Inside Call me Back [https://inside.arkmedia.org/] ____ In this episode: 03:42 - The paradox: military success vs. political disappointment 05:03 - Why so many Israelis think Israel lost 07:27 - What was President Trump actually betting on? 21:30 - Does the 60-day deal mean anything? 22:30 - Why sanctions rarely deliver regime change 27:24 - What this war reveals about the future of warfare 35:27 - How Riyadh, Ankara, and Beijing are reading the moment 45:33 - Israel's growing dependence on President Trump More Ark Media: * Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings [https://arkmedia.org/careers/]. * Explore Israel Votes [https://arkmedia.org/votes/] * Listen to Ark News Daily [https://lnk.to/AgKi7D] * Listen to For Heaven's Sake [https://lnk.to/rfGlrA] * Listen to What’s Your Number? [https://lnk.to/rbGlvM] * Newsletters | Ark Media [https://mailchi.mp/arkmedia/subscribe-to-our-newsletter] | Amit Segal [https://arkmedia.org/amitsegal/] | Nadav Eyal [https://nadave.substack.com/] * Instagram | Ark Media [https://instagram.com/arkmediaorg] | Dan [https://www.instagram.com/dansenor] * X | Dan [https://x.com/dansenor] * Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel [https://tinyurl.com/bdeyjsdn] * Get in touch [https://arkmedia.org/get-in-touch/] Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

Sneak Peek: Nadav Eyal on J.D Vance’s Comments

For the full episode, subscribe here to Inside Call me Back [https://inside.arkmedia.org/]. ____ Subscribe to Ark News Daily [https://lnk.to/AgKi7D] ____ This is a sneak peek from the members-only edition of Inside Call Me Back. Nadav Eyal reacts to J.D. Vance's comments on Israel and what they may signal about changing attitudes in Washington. The discussion touches a deeper Israeli concern: whether the assumptions that have long defined the U.S.-Israel relationship are beginning to change. If support for Israel can no longer be assumed, how should Israelis think about their relationship with America going forward? ____ You can access the full episode here [https://inside.arkmedia.org/], where Dan takes on listener questions about: - Why Nadav is waiting before judging the Iran deal - Has the word "Zionism" outlived its purpose? - Gadi Eisenkot and the significance of a Sephardic prime minister - Does Eisenkot's English matter? - Why Eisenkot is gaining political momentum - Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Israel's freedom of action - Can Israel afford a confrontation with the United States? More Ark Media: * Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings [https://arkmedia.org/careers/]. * Explore Israel Votes [https://arkmedia.org/votes/] * Listen to For Heaven's Sake [https://lnk.to/rfGlrA] * Listen to What’s Your Number? [https://lnk.to/rbGlvM] * Watch Call me Back on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcast] * Newsletters | Ark Media [https://mailchi.mp/arkmedia/subscribe-to-our-newsletter] | Amit Segal [https://arkmedia.org/amitsegal/] | Nadav Eyal [https://nadave.substack.com/] * Instagram | Ark Media [https://instagram.com/arkmediaorg] | Dan [https://www.instagram.com/dansenor] * X | Dan [https://x.com/dansenor] * Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel [https://tinyurl.com/bdeyjsdn] * Get in touch [https://arkmedia.org/get-in-touch/] Credits: Ilan Benatar, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo