Interesting developments are happening in the U.S. diplomacy. The Biden administration and the incoming Trump administration are working together toward a shared goal of a taking a step forward in the Middle East, and that is the latest ceasefire effort. The fact is that President-Elect Donald Trump has repeatedly warned that if that if the hostages captured from Israel by Hamas-led militants on October 7, 2023, and held in Gaza are not released by his inauguration, there would be “hell to pay.”Baila Sebrow, producer and host of The Definitive Rap interviewed the show’s Israel correspondent Barry Shaw. Barry is also Israel’s International Public Diplomacy Director at The Israel Institute for Strategic Studies. He regularly contributes to various media outlets Barry Shaw has been a staunch defender of Israel in the public diplomacy arena for decades and has initiated the creation of several pro-Israel grassroots groups. He has a keen following of tens of thousands of people globally, and is the author of ‘Israel Reclaiming the Narrative’ Fighting Hamas, BDS and Anti-Semitism’ and his most recent book, ‘BDS for IDIOTS,’ employs ridicule as new method of countering BDS activists and disclaiming their slander against Israel with facts and humor. As always Barry gives a full account of details not heard anywhere else. Mainstream media does not necessarily cover everything, and Barry always fascinates our viewers and listeners with facts not heard anywhere else.Barry thoroughly explained the ceasefire agreement and gave a realistic view of what a deal of this nature would look like, and whether it is likely succeed. Whatever happens, Israel will remain standing, because Am Yisrael Chai!
Manhattan is a strong tourist destination, yet for people who live there, or travel to work on a consistent basis, they tell a different story. Baila Sebrow, producer and host of The Definitive Rap sat down with Mike Zubluskas who is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New York’s 12 Congressional District. Running for congress against Jerrold Nadler in a very liberal district is a bold move and Mike talked about how he is being received in that district. More importantly, Mike went into detail about his plans to reform the electoral system, deal with the current economy and loss of jobs when he’s in office. Mike also discussed how he vows to solve crimes, and he described how he plans to reduce homelessness, and also improve the educational system for public school students. In addition, he plans to address illegal immigration and penalize the American flag burning protesters to stop the open hatred and promotion of the death of Jews.
Rhodesia had a reputation of being 'more British than Britain' — and that was its undoing. Instead of giving up the proud aristocratic British tradition that reigned for centuries in England and the United States, Rhodesia held fast to it. And so, in the 1960s, the USSR and America and England conspired to destroy it. And they succeeded. Prosperous free Rhodesia disappeared, and backwards murderous Zimbabwe took its place. It's a fascinating — and very disturbing — story.Will Tanner, co-founder of The American Tribune, also offers his thoughts on Donald Trump, noblesse oblige, and no-fault divorce.Will Tanner's Substack channel: www.theamericantribune.news.Will Tanner on X: @Will_Tanner_1Elliot Resnick's website: www.BrennBooks.com.
Shabbos Kestenbaum is a graduate student at Harvard University, researching the intersections between between public policy and contemporary Jewish life in the United States. He has testified before Congress and is the lead plaintiff against Harvard University alleging pervasive and systemic antisemitism. Shabbos is the founder and President of the Harvard Divinity School Jewish Student Association and active member of both Harvard Chabad and Harvard Hillel. Shabbos graduated Summa Cum Laude from Queens College, where he served as its Hillel President and Student Senator.
In the years leading up to the October 7th Massacre, the majority of Israelis have reported feeling safe in Israel, even walking alone at night in their own city, or elsewhere. Then the unspeakable horrific slaughter and kidnapping of innocent men women and children were committed by Hamas terrorists, and the sense of security that Israelis have previously enjoyed, now one year later, after being traumatized, they have not recovered. Baila Sebrow, producer and host of The Definitive Rap interviewed Barry Shaw, the show’s Israeli correspondent, reporting from Israel. Barry is Israel’s International Public Diplomacy Director at The Israel Institute for Strategic Studies. He regularly contributes to various media outlets including the Jerusalem Post and is a frequent speaker at conferences and pro-Israel advocacy events. Barry has been a staunch defender of Israel in the public diplomacy arena for decades and has initiated the creation of several pro-Israel grassroots groups. He has a keen following of tens of thousands of people globally. He is the author of ‘Israel Reclaiming the Narrative’ Fighting Hamas, BDS and Anti-Semitism’ and his most recent book, ‘BDS for IDIOTS,’ employs ridicule as new method of countering BDS activists and disclaiming their slander against Israel with facts and humor. Barry gives a full account of details not heard anywhere else, particularly when mainstream media does not cover everything.Barry described what it’s like at present for Israelis who try to live their daily lives in a normal way.Also discussed was how and why one of the worst mass casualty strikes onIsrael in a year of war came not from the dozens of Iranian ballistic missiles, or the onslaughts of rocket fire launched by Hamas and Hezbollah, but a single drone overloaded with missiles aimed at a military training camp killing and wounding soldiers that evaded Israel’s air-defense system.Barry animatedly talked about the upcoming election in the United States and the consequences for Israel. That and more, as you listen to this exclusive interview on The Definitive Rap. May this new Jewish New Year bring peace, and safety for everyone.
Dan Birnbaum, former CEO of Sodastream that sold for 3.4 billion dollars, discusses on Talkline With Zev Brenner his offer of $100,000 to any Gazan who provides information for the release of a Hostage. Interestingly Jews have responded to help out and one Pakistani Man called to convert to Judaism.