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רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit
רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit
Author: אריאל ויטמן
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שמי אריאל ויטמן.
בחרתי ליצור סדרת פודקאסטים המציגה את אתגרי המערב במאה ה- 21 מתוך ראיית עולם ליברלית קלאסית, ולא רק.
ניגע בכל הנושאים תוך מתן דגש לחיינו במדינת ישראל וננסה להביא את כל הזוויות האידיאולוגיות הקיימות בחברה הישראלית.
בין היתר תוכלו לשמוע בסדרת הפודקאסטים שלי אנשי מקצוע רבים, פילוסופים, אנשי רוח ודעה מהארץ ומחו'"ל.
אתם יותר ממוזמנים להצטרף אליי.
My name is Ariel Whitman and I live in the heart of Israel.
This podcast series will focus on the challenges the West faces, in the 21st century, from a conservative, classicaly liberal, and libertarian perspective.
בחרתי ליצור סדרת פודקאסטים המציגה את אתגרי המערב במאה ה- 21 מתוך ראיית עולם ליברלית קלאסית, ולא רק.
ניגע בכל הנושאים תוך מתן דגש לחיינו במדינת ישראל וננסה להביא את כל הזוויות האידיאולוגיות הקיימות בחברה הישראלית.
בין היתר תוכלו לשמוע בסדרת הפודקאסטים שלי אנשי מקצוע רבים, פילוסופים, אנשי רוח ודעה מהארץ ומחו'"ל.
אתם יותר ממוזמנים להצטרף אליי.
My name is Ariel Whitman and I live in the heart of Israel.
This podcast series will focus on the challenges the West faces, in the 21st century, from a conservative, classicaly liberal, and libertarian perspective.
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Justine Brooke Murray, host at the Media Research Center (MRC) and conservative commentator, breaks down the growing civil war inside the MAGA movement — and why it’s becoming one of the most consequential fights on the American Right.In this conversation, Murray explains:• The internal split between pro-Israel conservatives and the Tucker/Fuentes wing• How anti-Israel rhetoric is being repackaged as “America First”• Why some influencers who openly attack Trump still claim to represent MAGA• How antisemitic narratives are creeping into parts of the Right• The role of foreign money, online radicalization, and media incentives• How young men are being pulled into extremist pipelines• Why the fringe Right increasingly mirrors the radical Left• Why this internal conflict could define the post-Trump conservative movementChapters00:00Introduction to Justine Brooke Murray00:59The Rift in the Conservative Movement06:03The Influence of Qatari Money and Audience Dynamics09:59Infighting on the Right vs. Unity on the Left18:05The Reaction of Democrats to Recent Events21:59The Disconnect Among Progressive Jews29:54Media Bias and Its Impact on Perception📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.com#MAGA#Conservatives#USPolitics#RepublicanParty#MediaBias#MRC#CultureWar#Israel#Antisemitism
Dr. Nikos Sotirakopoulos — academic, political theorist, and Associate Fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute — explains why he spent years supporting the “Free Palestine” movement, how he was swept into it emotionally, and what finally made him walk away.Nikos breaks down:• Why he grew up hating Israel without knowing anything about it• How the “Free Palestine” movement functions like a cult, not a cause• Why the movement needs Palestinians to stay miserable• How left-wing ideology romanticizes terrorism and victimhood• Why the Left hates Israel’s success, freedom, and happiness• How antisemitism spreads through the language of “social justice”• Why Israel disproves the worldview of both the far-left and the far-right• The shocking alliance between progressives, Islamists, and nationalists• Why modern antisemitism is really hatred of meritocracy• Why Christian nationalism will eventually turn on Jews• Why Western culture is collapsing into tribalism• What Ayn Rand predicted about this political momentChapters00:00 – Introduction01:00 – Growing up anti-Israel03:30 – Why he hated Israel06:55 – Emotional pull of “Free Palestine”10:20 – How the movement became a cult13:50 – Leftist worldview vs Israel17:10 – Victimhood as ideology20:40 – Antisemitism on the left25:25 – Far-left & Islamists alliance30:00 – Israel’s success problem34:20 – Objectivism & individualism38:50 – Christian nationalism warning43:30 – Future of the West46:10 – Final thoughts📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.comWe’d like to thank the Ayn Rand Center Israel for their generous support.Our viewers are warmly invited to AYN RAND Con Tel Aviv — a special conference on December 19, exploring how ideas shape our actions and which ideas are essential for Israel’s victory.AYN RAND Con TLV – A New Path to VictoryJoin us in Tel Aviv and be part of a profound discussion on the power of philosophy in times of challenge.🎟 Special Offer: Enjoy a 20% discount on tickets when registering through the link below.Register here: https://tic.li/c/90051/9emk89qyjq#Israel#FreePalestine#Antisemitism#AynRand#Objectivism#MiddleEastFollow Nikos on on his channel https://www.youtube.com/@nikos_1717 pr on X at @nikos_17
Regent Wayne Xami Thomas, an Indigenous South African leader, pastor, and founder of the Africa Zion Alliance, speaks openly about what real apartheid looked like — and why calling Israel an “apartheid state” is a dangerous distortion of history.Wayne lived through actual apartheid in South Africa. In this conversation, he explains:• What real apartheid was: forced removals, segregation, banned professions, state violence• Why the comparison to Israel is false — and offensive to real victims• Why, as an Indigenous African leader, he believes Israel is an Indigenous nation• How antisemitic narratives entered Africa and the West• The genocide of Christians across Africa that the world ignores• Why South Africa’s government went after Israel at the ICJ• How foreign influence, corruption, and internal politics shaped South Africa’s anti-Israel stance• Why many African Christians strongly support Israel despite their government• The spiritual and historical connection he sees between Israel and AfricaThis is one of the clearest testimonies you will hear from someone who lived under real apartheid and refuses to let that history be misused.Chapters00:00Debunking the Apartheid Claim Against Israel03:09Understanding the Koi People and Their Heritage05:51The Reality of Genocide Against Christians08:53Indigenous Rights and Historical Claims11:58The Misuse of the Term 'Colonialism'14:48The Distinction Between Apartheid and Israel's Reality18:06The Role of Christians in Supporting Israel20:59The Political Landscape in South Africa24:08The Importance of Grassroots Support27:03The Future of Koi People and Their Advocacy30:04The Influence of Western Narratives on Victimhood33:11Courage in the Face of Adversity36:03The Need for Truth and Responsibility39:01Closing Thoughts on Unity and Support📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.com#Apartheid#Indigenous#Christianity#Africa#Zion
Conservative commentator and radio host Erick Erickson breaks down a political battle inside the Republican Party that almost no one is talking about publicly:the growing WAR inside Trump’s inner circle between the JD Vance faction and the Marco Rubio faction — and why this internal fight could reshape America’s foreign policy, Israel’s future, and the entire Middle East.In this conversation, Erick explains:• Why the JD Vance wing believes America is a declining power• How that worldview could lead to a major U.S. retreat from the Middle East• Why Rubio’s faction sees America’s global role entirely differently• What this GOP split means for Israel, Iran, and U.S. alliances• Why antisemitism is rising on certain parts of the American right• Tucker Carlson’s platforming of Nick Fuentes — and why Erick calls it dangerous• How the American far-left has aligned with anti-Israel extremists• What a second Trump administration might actually look like from the inside• What all of this means for American Jews and Israel’s securityThis is one of the clearest explanations of the ideological War reshaping the American right — and its consequences for Israel and the world.📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.comWe’d like to thank the Ayn Rand Center Israel for their generous support.Our viewers are warmly invited to AYN RAND Con Tel Aviv — a special conference on December 19, exploring how ideas shape our actions and which ideas are essential for Israel’s victory.AYN RAND Con TLV – A New Path to VictoryJoin us in Tel Aviv and be part of a profound discussion on the power of philosophy in times of challenge.🎟 Special Offer: Enjoy a 20% discount on tickets when registering through the link below.Register here: https://tic.li/c/90051/9emk89qyjq#ErickErickson#Trump#JDVance#MarcoRubio#Israel#GOP#elections2026
In this powerful and urgent conversation, Ash Gould — TalkTV presenter and British political commentator — breaks down what is really happening inside the UK, and why ordinary citizens are losing trust in every major institution.We discuss:• How the British establishment became captured by woke ideology• The rise of Islamist influence in politics, policing, and public life• Why antisemitism is exploding across the UK — and being excused• Police targeting Jews for “being visibly Jewish” while ignoring violent mobs• Two-tier policing and the collapse of free speech• How government, media, and universities suppress anyone who speaks up• Mass migration, demographic change, and the fear of even mentioning it• Grooming gang cover-ups & why authorities refused to act• Why young people are turning to Nigel Farage and new political movements• What Britain will look like if nothing changesAsh provides one of the clearest and most unfiltered breakdowns of Britain’s internal crisis — from someone witnessing it daily as a TalkTV presenter.📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.com#AshGould#TalkTV#UKCrisis#Britain#FreeSpeech#WokePolice#Antisemitism#Islamism#BritishPolitics#UnitedKingdom
Former U.S. Secretary of State and CIA Director Mike Pompeo joins me for a critical, no-nonsense conversation about the truth behind Iran, Hamas, and the seismic changes reshaping the Middle East today.Pompeo reveals:• Iran is STILL trying to assassinate him — and what that tells us about Tehran’s ambitions• How Iran directs Hamas, Hezbollah, and Shi’ite militias across the region• Why the U.S. and Israel must stand together against Iranian aggression• Why Hamas’ ideology will never change — and why Israel may need to return to Gaza• Why deterrence collapsed after October 7• How Russia and China empower Iran’s terror network• Why Saudi-Israel normalization could reshape the Middle East• What American weakness has cost the region• Why this war is far from overTimestamps:0:00 Preview0:28 Intro1:07 Hamas Ceasefire Status3:14 IDF in Gaza4:31 Saudi Arabia and Abraham Accords 5:54 Idea of a Palestinian State 7:37 Normalization8:53 Iran's Rebuilding10:54 Destroying Iran's Nuclear Program 12:29 Iran Tried to Assassinate Pompeo13:45 Qatar and the Middle East 15:59 Russia and China16:37 Ayn Rand17:41 Message to Jewish Conservatives📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.comWe’d like to thank the Ayn Rand Center Israel for their generous support.Our viewers are warmly invited to AYN RAND Con Tel Aviv — a special conference on December 19, exploring how ideas shape our actions and which ideas are essential for Israel’s victory.AYN RAND Con TLV – A New Path to VictoryJoin us in Tel Aviv and be part of a profound discussion on the power of philosophy in times of challenge.🎟 Special Offer: Enjoy a 20% discount on tickets when registering through the link below.Register here: https://tic.li/c/90051/9emk89qyjq#MikePompeo #israel #Hamas #Iran #MiddleEast #SaudiArabia
Greek conservative leader Afroditi Latinopoulou, head of the Greek political party Voice of Reason, joins Ariel Whitman for a powerful and unfiltered conversation about the crisis unfolding across Europe.Afroditi explains why she believes Europe is facing an illegal migrant invasion that is transforming entire cities, overwhelming social systems, and threatening the cultural fabric of European nations. She details:• How mass illegal immigration is changing Europe at an unprecedented pace• Why European governments are ignoring the crisis• How ghettos, crime, and insecurity have become the new reality• The political elite’s fear of speaking honestly about immigration• Why ordinary Europeans feel abandoned and betrayed• The collapse of “woke” politics across Europe• Greece’s fight — led by her party Voice of Reason — to protect its borders and identity• What she believes must happen before Europe loses control entirelyThis is one of Afroditi Latinopoulou’s most direct and urgent warnings — a call for Europeans to wake up before it’s too late.📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.comWe’d like to thank the Ayn Rand Center Israel for their generous support.Our viewers are warmly invited to AYN RAND Con Tel Aviv — a special conference on December 19, exploring how ideas shape our actions and which ideas are essential for Israel’s victory.AYN RAND Con TLV – A New Path to VictoryJoin us in Tel Aviv and be part of a profound discussion on the power of philosophy in times of challenge.🎟 Special Offer: Enjoy a 20% discount on tickets when registering through the link below.Register here: https://tic.li/c/90051/9emk89qyjqChapters00:00The Invasion of Illegal Immigration06:10Cultural Identity and Multiculturalism12:00Fear of Speaking Out17:50Support for Israel and Western Values23:48The Role of Greece in the West29:57The Rise of the Voice of Reason Party35:51Aphrodite's Political Journey#MigrantCrisis#IllegalImmigration#AfroditiLatinopoulou#Greece#EuropeInCrisis#arielwhitman @afroditilatinopoulou
Actress Diane Neal, best known for her iconic role on Law & Order: SVU, sits down with Ariel Whitman to share the shocking true story behind her decision to leave America and move to Israel.In this gripping and emotional conversation, Diane reveals:• How she became the target of a dangerous stalker• The failure of police and prosecutors to protect her• The DA investigator who told her: “You’re a Jew — it’s always about the money”• Why she realized she had no safety left in America• The financial destruction and trauma she faced• How Israel became the only place she felt protected• What she learned about fear, resilience, identity, and starting overDiane Neal’s story is one of danger, abandonment, survival, and rebuilding.This is her most personal interview yet — and a rare look into the reality behind her headline-making move to Israel.📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.comWe’d like to thank the Ayn Rand Center Israel for their generous support.Our viewers are warmly invited to AYN RAND Con Tel Aviv — a special conference on December 19, exploring how ideas shape our actions and which ideas are essential for Israel’s victory.AYN RAND Con TLV – A New Path to VictoryJoin us in Tel Aviv and be part of a profound discussion on the power of philosophy in times of challenge.🎟 Special Offer: Enjoy a 20% discount on tickets when registering through the link below.Register here: https://tic.li/c/90051/9emk89qyjqChapters0:00 Preview0:19 Intro0:30 Diane Neal in Israel 1:20 New York is Horrifying2:57 US Political Shift 4:37 Running for Congress 6:28 Independent Campaign Chaos 10:44 Left's Dangerous Shift 12:13 The Anti-Semitism Trigger 15:03 Why Diane Fled America23:33 Diane's Aliyah Story 28:42 The October 7th Period 31:03 Hollywood Anti-Semitism 42:37 Israeli Protests47:02 Warning to West 51:00 Protesting vs. Anti-Israel55:19 Humility and Apologies56:24 Hatred of the West1:01:38 Why the West is Hated#DianeNeal#LawAndOrder#Israel#Antisemitism#America#SurvivorStory#JewishCommunity#ArielWhitman
Yana breaks down the truth behind India’s democracy, Pakistan’s radicalization, and the decades of propaganda surrounding Kashmir. She explains:• Why Muslims in Kashmir feel safer and freer under India• How Pakistan-backed groups destabilized the region• Why the international narrative on Kashmir is completely distorted• The role of China and Pakistan in fueling extremism• How global NGOs turned “Kashmir activism” into a money industry• Why Kashmiris reject Pakistan despite sharing religion• India’s support for Israel — and Israel’s quiet support for India• What October 7 revealed about extremist movements worldwideThis is one of the clearest and boldest explanations of the Kashmir reality you’ll find — from a voice who lives it every day.📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.comWe’d like to thank the Ayn Rand Center Israel for their generous support.Our viewers are warmly invited to AYN RAND Con Tel Aviv — a special conference on December 19, exploring how ideas shape our actions and which ideas are essential for Israel’s victory.AYN RAND Con TLV – A New Path to VictoryJoin us in Tel Aviv and be part of a profound discussion on the power of philosophy in times of challenge.🎟 Special Offer: Enjoy a 20% discount on tickets when registering through the link below.Register here: https://tic.li/c/90051/9emk89qyjq#YanaMir#Kashmir#India#Pakistan#SouthAsia#Geopolitics#MuslimVoices#Journalism#arielwhitman
Fitness icon Jillian Michaels joins Ariel Whitman for one of her most important and unfiltered conversations — confronting the rise of casual antisemitism in America and why so many people refuse to acknowledge what’s happening.Jillian explains why Jew-hatred has become normalized in mainstream culture, universities, Hollywood, and social media — and how silence from leaders, educators, and influencers is fueling an atmosphere of danger for Jews worldwide.In this urgent conversation, we discuss:• How antisemitism became “normal” in America• Why celebrities and activists look away from rising hate• The ideological forces enabling pro-Hamas propaganda• Hollywood’s hypocrisy and the punishment for telling the truth• The collapse of moral clarity after October 7• Why gender ideology and “social justice” movements overlap with antisemitism• Schools hiding information from parents• The medical realities behind gender transitions in minors• Why courage, responsibility, and honesty must return to public life• What parents can do to raise strong, grounded kids in a chaotic worldThis is Jillian at her sharpest — honest, fearless, and unwilling to accept the lies shaping America’s cultural collapse.Time stamps:0:00 Preview0:20 Rising Antisemitism and Jillian’s Heritage 3:53 Conspiracy Theories for Clicks 9:11 Casual Antisemitism in Society 13:22 Radicalism in Universities 16:22 The Queers for Palestine Irony 19:49 The Party of the Purge 25:00 Western Privilege vs. Reality 28:30 Refusing Anti-Israel Narratives 35:20 Jillian's Weight Loss Journey 37:46 Entrepreneurship and Taking Risks 46:12 Fitness App & Free Speech48:06 Invitation to Israel.📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.com
British journalist Andrew Gold, host of the brilliant YouTube channel Heretics, joins Ariel Whitman for a blistering exposé on the corruption inside the BBC and the wider collapse of Western media. Andrew reveals how fear, ideology, and institutional cowardice have turned major outlets into activists rather than truth-tellers.We discuss:• How the BBC buries or twists stories that don’t fit the narrative• Why journalists are terrified to speak honestly about Islam• The rise of gender ideology inside newsrooms• Western media’s failures after October 7• Why antisemitism surged across Europe• Andrew’s experiences reporting on cults, extremists, and fringe movements• What happens when institutions reject truth in favor of ideologyA deep look into the media rot shaping the future of the West — with insights from one of the most fearless and sharp voices.📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.comWe’d like to thank the Ayn Rand Center Israel for their generous support.Our viewers are warmly invited to AYN RAND Con Tel Aviv — a special conference on December 19, exploring how ideas shape our actions and which ideas are essential for Israel’s victory.AYN RAND Con TLV – A New Path to VictoryJoin us in Tel Aviv and be part of a profound discussion on the power of philosophy in times of challenge.🎟 Special Offer: Enjoy a 20% discount on tickets when registering through the link below.Register here: https://tic.li/c/90051/9emk89qyjq
In this powerful conversation, Jaimee Michell — who appeared multiple times on Tucker Carlson’s show — reveals why she believes Tucker has undergone a dramatic and troubling change since leaving Fox News.Jaimee describes a shift she calls “dark”, and opens up about how her interactions with Tucker evolved over time. She shares her observations on his tone, his growing hostility toward Jewish people, and the way he has aligned himself with extreme voices online. Jaimee also raises concerns about possible foreign influence — including Qatar — behind his new direction.We discuss the internal split within the American right, Tucker’s reaction to Charlie Kirk’s murder, the rise of antisemitism, and why many people who once admired Tucker now feel betrayed.This is a revealing, unfiltered look at a major ideological transformation — and what it means for politics, media, and the future of the conservative movement.📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.comWe’d like to thank the Ayn Rand Center Israel for their generous support.Our viewers are warmly invited to AYN RAND Con Tel Aviv — a special conference on December 19, exploring how ideas shape our actions and which ideas are essential for Israel’s victory.AYN RAND Con TLV – A New Path to VictoryJoin us in Tel Aviv and be part of a profound discussion on the power of philosophy in times of challenge.🎟 Special Offer: Enjoy a 20% discount on tickets when registering through the link below.Register here: https://tic.li/c/90051/9emk89qyjq
Ridvan Aydemir — known online as The Apostate Prophet — joins Ariel Whitman for one of the most gripping and fearless conversations yet.In this episode, Ridvan explains why he left Islam, what it cost him, and why he believes the West has no idea what’s coming if it continues to ignore the ideological danger of radical Islam.🔹 Why there’s no such thing as “Radical Islam” — only Islam itself🔹 How Western liberals defend the very ideology that would silence them🔹 The indoctrination and antisemitism taught to millions of children across the Muslim world🔹 Why Europe is replacing Nazis with Islamists🔹 The religious ideology behind October 7 and why the West still doesn’t understand it🔹 How courage, free speech, and truth are the only tools left to defend Western civilizationRidvan, who risked his life by leaving Islam, speaks openly about the price of apostasy, the fear of blasphemy, and the moral cowardice of Western elites.📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.com#ApostateProphet #ExMuslim #TheWesternSpirit #RuhMaaravit #ArielWhitman #FreeSpeech #Islam #WesternCivilization #CultureWar #podcast
Dave Rubin joins Ariel Whitman on The Western Spirit for one of his most revealing interviews yet.🔥 Rubin exposes why Tucker Carlson refused to debate Ben Shapiro, sharing how he personally reached out to Tucker and even tried to broker a peace between them — only to be met with silence. He explains why Tucker’s refusal to engage has divided the MAGA movement and what it says about the new fault lines inside the American right.The conversation goes far beyond that:• Why the right must “gatekeep” conservatism to protect it from extremists like Nick Fuentes• The danger of antisemitism on the right and Rubin’s warning about Tucker’s “disturbing obsession with Jews”• How Charlie Kirk’s assassination revealed a culture of hatred stoked by years of demonization• Why Israel has resisted the woke ideology destroying the West• Rubin’s praise for Netanyahu’s leadership and critique of Israel’s deep state• The collapse of honest debate in politics and why courage, not conformity, defines true conservatismAriel and Dave also reflect personally — on victimhood, Jewish identity after October 7, and what it means to live without fear in a world filled with moral confusion.Chapters00:00The State of Political Discourse04:54The Rise of Extremism on the Right09:46Generational Shifts in Political Ideology15:05The Urban vs. Suburban Divide20:07The Impact of Political Violence25:08Cultural Identity and Jewishness29:58Reflections on Israel and Leadership📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.com#DaveRubin #TuckerCarlson #BenShapiro #MAGA #TheWesternSpirit #ArielWhitman #FreeSpeech #Conservative #Israel #Podcast
What happens when the CEO of The Babylon Bee calls out Tucker Carlson and parts of the “woke right” for turning a blind eye to antisemitism?In this explosive episode of The Western Spirit, Seth Dillon joins Ariel Whitman to expose how segments of the conservative movement are losing their moral compass, excusing antisemitism, and turning against Israel. Dillon explains why he refuses to unite with those who side with hate—and what real conservatism rooted in truth and faith should stand for.They also discuss cancel culture, free speech, and why standing for Israel and Western values is not optional in today’s climate.📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.com
The Middle East is changing — quietly but dramatically.Syrian-born journalist and media entrepreneur Hayvi Bouzo joins Ariel Whitman on The Western Spirit to reveal how a new generation of Arabs is rejecting anti-Israel propaganda and seeing the Jewish state in a new light.Bouzo, founder of Yalla Productions and co-founder of ME24, explains how independent Arab media voices are challenging the dominance of Al Jazeera and other state-backed outlets — and how Arab youth are turning toward peace, openness, and cooperation with Israel.From the erosion of anti-Israel narratives to the rise of reform-minded women and creators across the region, Bouzo describes a seismic cultural shift the mainstream media refuses to cover.This is the story of a region awakening — and why Israel’s greatest future allies might come from the Arab world itself.👇 Watch the full conversation to learn:Why young Arabs no longer see Israel as the enemyHow Yalla Productions and ME24 are transforming Arab mediaWhy Al Jazeera and similar outlets are losing credibilityWhat the West gets wrong about the Middle EastWe’d like to thank the Ayn Rand Center Israel for their generous support.Our viewers are warmly invited to AYN RAND Con Tel Aviv — a special conference on December 19, exploring how ideas shape our actions and which ideas are essential for Israel’s victory.Chapters00:00The Evolving Narrative in the Arab World11:00Shifts in Public Opinion and the Younger Generation18:01The Complex Situation in Syria28:05Turkey's Role in the Middle East31:19Hezbollah's Decline and Lebanon's Response36:54Changing Perceptions of Hezbollah38:24Western Media's Misrepresentation of the Arab World41:23The Ideological Battle in Media45:43Countering Extremism Through Media51:24The Vision for a New Media LandscapeAYN RAND Con TLV – A New Path to VictoryJoin us in Tel Aviv and be part of a profound discussion on the power of philosophy in times of challenge.🎟 Special Offer: Enjoy a 20% discount on tickets when registering through the link below.Register here: https://tic.li/c/90051/9emk89qyjq
In this explosive episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with conservative filmmaker and bestselling author Dinesh D’Souza for one of his most powerful conversations yet.D’Souza goes deep into the spiritual and political rot he sees within segments of the modern Right — what he calls “the Devil’s work.”He explains how antisemitism has infiltrated new corners of conservative thought and why defending Israel is a moral battle for the West itself.They discuss:The disturbing rise of anti-Israel voices on the RightThe alliance between far-right and far-left radicals against IsraelThe moral and spiritual war behind antisemitismLessons from D’Souza’s new film “The Dragon’s Prophecy”, revealing the biblical truths behind Israel’s fight for survivalWhy Israel’s cause is inseparable from Western civilization’s survival🎥 Watch now — this is Dinesh D’Souza like you’ve never heard him before.🎬 Watch Dinesh D’Souza’s new film “The Dragon’s Prophecy” here: https://thedragonsprophecyfilm.com/We’d like to thank the Ayn Rand Center Israel for their generous support.Our viewers are warmly invited to AYN RAND Con Tel Aviv — a special conference on December 19, exploring how ideas shape our actions and which ideas are essential for Israel’s victory.AYN RAND Con TLV – A New Path to VictoryJoin us in Tel Aviv and be part of a profound discussion on the power of philosophy in times of challenge.🎟 Special Offer: Enjoy a 20% discount on tickets when registering through the link below.Register here: https://tic.li/c/90051/9emk89qyjqChapters00:00The Inversion of Good and Evil02:46Debate Dynamics and Media Influence06:07Christian Zionism and Political Alliances08:55Shifting Narratives on Islamism12:02Conservative Identity and Resistance14:46Documentary Insights: The Dragon's Prophecy19:52Reactions to October 7th22:50The Role of Evil in Perception27:08Trump's Middle East Policy29:58Demographic Changes and Political Implications34:04The Rise of the American Left37:44The Future of Religious Alliances42:07India's Role in Global Alliances#TheWesternSpirit #DineshDSouza #Israel #TheDragonsProphecy #ArielWhitman #Antisemitism #conservativepolitics
In this powerful episode of The Western Spirit, Canadian MP Shuvaloy Majumdar exposes how Canada’s leaders have sold out Israel — abandoning moral clarity for political expediency.Majumdar explains how Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government has shifted foreign policy to appease radicals and sacrificed the country’s long-standing alliance with Israel.He also warns about the growing antisemitism and moral confusion spreading across Canada’s institutions, and why Israel’s struggle is a test for every democracy that claims to defend freedom.🎧 Watch now to understand how moral cowardice in Ottawa is empowering extremism and betraying Israel.🔹 Topics Discussed:– Canada’s political betrayal of Israel– Mark Carney’s foreign-policy failures– The rise of antisemitism in Canadian politics– Western moral decline and double standards– What real leadership looks like todayChapters:00:00 Introduction and Overview02:45 Canada’s Political Climate and Its Impact on Israel06:00 Hamas Influence and Rising Antisemitism in Canada13:00 Challenges Facing Canada’s Jewish Community24:00 Foreign Policy: Iran, the Middle East, and Global Threats33:00 The Strategic Alliance Between Israel and India45:00 Reflections and the Future of Democratic Cooperation📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.comWe’d like to thank the Ayn Rand Center Israel for their generous support.Our viewers are warmly invited to AYN RAND Con Tel Aviv — a special conference on December 19, exploring how ideas shape our actions and which ideas are essential for Israel’s victory.AYN RAND Con TLV – A New Path to VictoryJoin us in Tel Aviv and be part of a profound discussion on the power of philosophy in times of challenge.🎟 Special Offer: Enjoy a 20% discount on tickets when registering through the link below.Register here: https://tic.li/c/90051/9emk89qyjq#Canada #Israel #ShuvaloyMajumdar #ArielWhitman #TheWesternSpirit #MarkCarney #Politics #ForeignPolicy #Antisemitism #CanadaIsrael #MoralClarity #Democracy #MiddleEast
Former Muslim and Middle East analyst Danny Burmawi joins The Western Spirit to reveal how Islamists manipulate the West—using the language of peace, justice, and human rights to subvert Western civilization from within.In this eye-opening conversation with Ariel Whitman, Danny exposes:How Western progressives defend radical Islamist ideologiesThe global strategy of Da’wah (Islamic expansion through influence)Why antisemitism and anti-Western movements share the same rootsHow Israel’s moral clarity contrasts with Western confusionWhat it will take for democracies to survive ideological warfare📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.comWe’d like to thank the Ayn Rand Center Israel for their generous support.Our viewers are warmly invited to AYN RAND Con Tel Aviv — a special conference on December 19, exploring how ideas shape our actions and which ideas are essential for Israel’s victory.AYN RAND Con TLV – A New Path to VictoryJoin us in Tel Aviv and be part of a profound discussion on the power of philosophy in times of challenge.🎟 Special Offer: Enjoy a 20% discount on tickets when registering through the link below.Register here: https://tic.li/c/90051/9emk89qyjq#DannyBurmawi #TheWesternSpirit #ArielWhitman #Islam #Israel #RadicalIslam #WesternCivilization #CultureWar #Antisemitism #FreeSpeech #MiddleEast #ExMuslim
Vikram Sood, India’s former Chief of the Research & Analysis Wing (RAW) — the nation’s top intelligence agency — joins The Western Spirit to explain why India and Israel face the same enemy today: radical terror networks, propaganda warfare, and a morally confused West that condemns nations defending themselves.In this powerful conversation, Sood reveals:How India and Israel share the same fight against jihadist extremismWhy the West’s hypocrisy fuels terrorism and antisemitismWhat India learned from decades of battling cross-border terrorWhy moral clarity is essential for democracies to survive👉 Vikram Sood led India’s RAW from 2000–2003 and remains one of India’s most respected spymasters and strategic thinkers.📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.comChapters00:00Introduction to Vikram Sood and Context of India-Pakistan Relations05:46India's Perspective on US Relations11:22The Evolving India-Israel Relationship16:50Changing Perceptions: From Coldness to Camaraderie25:49India's Strategic Position and Relationships30:26Navigating the India-China Dynamic36:57India's Perspective on Jews and Anti-Semitism#VikramSood #TheWesternSpirit #India #Israel #RAW #CounterTerrorism #ArielWhitman #Geopolitics #WesternCivilization




