Call Me Back - with Dan Senor
Call Me Back - with Dan Senor

Call Me Back - with Dan Senor

Ark Media, Ilan Benatar

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Presenting the challenges and dilemmas facing Israelis to a global audience.

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The Trump Doctrine - with Walter Russell Mead
DEC 22, 2025
The Trump Doctrine - with Walter Russell Mead
Subscribe to Inside Call me Back: https://inside.arkmedia.orgGift a subscription of Inside Call me Back: inside.arkmedia.org/giftsTo order Walter Russell Mead's book: https://tinyurl.com/yc6vta9rTo read Walter Russell Mead’s column: https://tinyurl.com/4cbhve36  Listen to What’s Your Number: lnk.to/GsOESPSubscribe to Amit Segal’s newsletter ‘It’s Noon in Israel’: arkmedia.org/amitsegal/Watch Call me Back on YouTube: youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastCheck out Ark Media’s other podcasts: For Heaven's Sake: https://lnk.to/rfGlrA‘What’s Your Number?’: https://lnk.to/rfGlrAFor sponsorship inquiries, please contact: [email protected] contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: arkmedia.org/Ark Media on Instagram: instagram.com/arkmediaorgDan on X: x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: instagram.com/dansenorTo order Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel: tinyurl.com/bdeyjsdnToday’s Episode: Our guest today is Walter Russell Mead, an author, academic, and foreign policy expert. Walter is a Professor of Strategy and Statesmanship at the University of Florida’s Hamilton Center, a Fellow at the Hudson Institute, and a columnist for the Wall Street Journal. He and Dan unpacked the Trump administration’s approach to several foreign policy issues, from Russia-Ukraine, to China, to the Middle East. They also discussed Israel’s strategic position in the region following October 7th and its two year, multi-front war.(00:00) Introduction(04:48) Unpacking Trump’s National Security Strategy(15:06) Where does Trump’s NSS leave the Middle East?(20:57) How important is Middle Eastern oil to Trump?(23:45) How Trump sees America’s role in the world(26:57) Today’s antisemitism in a historic context(31:36) Demographic shifts: Muslim migrants in the West(37:09) The geopolitical trends to trackCREDITS:ILAN BENATAR - Producer & EditorADAAM JAMES LEVIN-AREDDY - Executive ProducerBRITTANY COHEN - Production ManagerMARTIN HUERGO - Sound EditorMARIANGELES BURGOS AND PATRICIO SPADAVECCHIA - Additional EditingMAYA RACKOFF - Associate ProducerGABE SILVERSTEIN - Community ManagementYUVAL SEMO - Music Composer
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How responsible is Netanyahu for Oct 7th? - with Amit Segal (Inside Call Me Back sneak peek)
DEC 20, 2025
How responsible is Netanyahu for Oct 7th? - with Amit Segal (Inside Call Me Back sneak peek)
Subscribe to Inside Call me Back: inside.arkmedia.org/?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=insideGift a subscription of Inside Call me Back: inside.arkmedia.org/giftsListen to What’s Your Number: lnk.to/GsOESPSubscribe to Amit Segal’s newsletter ‘It’s Noon in Israel’:arkmedia.org/amitsegal/Watch Call me Back on YouTube: youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastCheck out Ark Media’s other podcasts: For Heaven's Sake: https://lnk.to/rfGlrA‘What’s Your Number?’: https://lnk.to/rfGlrAFor sponsorship inquiries, please contact: [email protected] contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: arkmedia.org/Ark Media on Instagram: instagram.com/arkmediaorgDan on X: x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: instagram.com/dansenorTo order Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel: tinyurl.com/bdeyjsdnToday’s Episode: This week, I sat down with Ark Media contributor Amit Segal for our weekly episode of Inside Call me Back where we delved into some thought-provoking listener questions. The questions prompted an interesting conversation so we decided to share a sneak peak of Inside Call me Back with the larger Call me Back audience. If you enjoy this type of conversation, or if you simply want to support our work, please consider joining us on Inside Call me Back by following the link at the top of the show notes or going to Arkmedia.org. CREDITS:ILAN BENATAR - Producer & EditorADAAM JAMES LEVIN-AREDDY - Executive ProducerBRITTANY COHEN - Production ManagerMARTIN HUERGO - Sound EditorMARIANGELES BURGOS AND PATRICIO SPADAVECCHIA - Additional EditingMAYA RACKOFF - Associate ProducerGABE SILVERSTEIN - Community Management
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25 MIN
EMERGENCY EPISODE: Deadly Attack in Sydney - with Jeremy Leibler, Nomi Kaltmann, and Nadav Eyal
DEC 15, 2025
EMERGENCY EPISODE: Deadly Attack in Sydney - with Jeremy Leibler, Nomi Kaltmann, and Nadav Eyal
Support the Foundation of Jewish Camp: www.jewishcamp.org/callmebackSupport American Friends of the Israeli Navy SEALs: AFINS.us/warriorcare  Subscribe to Inside Call me Back: inside.arkmedia.org/?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=insideGift a subscription of Inside Call me Back: inside.arkmedia.org/giftsListen to What’s Your Number: lnk.to/GsOESPSubscribe to Amit Segal’s newsletter ‘It’s Noon in Israel’:arkmedia.org/amitsegal/Watch Call me Back on YouTube: youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastCheck out Ark Media’s other podcasts: For Heaven's Sake: https://lnk.to/rfGlrA‘What’s Your Number?’: https://lnk.to/rfGlrAFor sponsorship inquiries, please contact: [email protected] contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: arkmedia.org/Ark Media on Instagram: instagram.com/arkmediaorgDan on X: x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: instagram.com/dansenorTo order Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel: tinyurl.com/bdeyjsdnToday’s Episode: On Sunday, two gunmen opened fire on a crowd of Jews gathered to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. As of now, there are 16 confirmed deaths, and roughly 40 wounded, with the victims ranging from ages 10 to 87. It’s one of the deadliest attacks on Jews in the diaspora over the past few decades. The perpetrators are believed to be a father and son of Muslim, Pakestani origin. One was neutralized on scene and the other was shot and is in critical condition. To discuss the antisemitic horror that unfolded in Sydney, Dan was joined by  two members of the local Jewish community – Jeremy Leibler, President of the Zionist Federation of Australia, and Nomi Kaltmann, Australian lawyer and journalist for various Jewish and Israeli outlets, as well as Ark Media contributor Nadav Eyal. (00:00) Introduction(05:35) What we know about the Sydney massacre(10:18) Is antisemitic violence being fostered by hostile countries?(16:57) The character of Australian Jewry(22:59) What should Israel do to respond?(31:35) Has the Australian government failed its Jewish community?(43:19) Will we see a wave of Australian Jews making Aliyah?(47:17) How do Australian Jews feel toward their country?(52:05) The importance of Jewish diaspora communities(55:46) Qatar’s response to the massacreCREDITS:ILAN BENATAR - Producer & EditorADAAM JAMES LEVIN-AREDDY - Executive ProducerBRITTANY COHEN - Production ManagerMARTIN HUERGO - Sound EditorMARIANGELES BURGOS AND PATTRICIO SPADAVECCIA - Additional EditingMAYA RACKOFF - Associate ProducerGABE SILVERSTEIN - Community ManagementYUVAL SEMO - Music Composer
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61 MIN
Sneak Peek: Inside Call Me Back with Dr. Tal Becker
DEC 13, 2025
Sneak Peek: Inside Call Me Back with Dr. Tal Becker
Subscribe to Inside Call me Back: inside.arkmedia.org/?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=inside Gift a subscription of Inside Call me Back: inside.arkmedia.org/giftsListen to What’s Your Number: lnk.to/GsOESP Subscribe to Amit Segal’s newsletter ‘It’s Noon in Israel’:arkmedia.org/amitsegal/ Watch Call me Back on YouTube: youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcast Check out Ark Media’s other podcasts: For Heaven's Sake: https://lnk.to/rfGlrA ‘What’s Your Number?’: https://lnk.to/rfGlrAFor sponsorship inquiries, please contact: [email protected] contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: arkmedia.org/Ark Media on Instagram: instagram.com/arkmediaorgDan on X: x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: instagram.com/dansenorTo order Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel: tinyurl.com/bdeyjsdnToday’s Episode: On today’s episode, Dan shares a preview of a recent conversation from Inside Call Me Back, the members-only edition of the podcast. Dan is joined by Dr. Tal Becker to respond to listener questions on some of the most pressing issues facing Israel today. They discuss the dangers of internal Israeli divisions, whether Jewish education can build greater resilience, and how to think about the question of whether Israel has “won” the war against Hamas. To hear the full conversation, join INSIDE Call Me Back by following the link in the description or visiting ARKMEDIA.ORG.CREDITS:ILAN BENATAR - Producer & EditorADAAM JAMES LEVIN-AREDDY - Executive ProducerBRITTANY COHEN - Production ManagerMARTIN HUERGO - Sound EditorMARIANGELES BURGOS AND PATTRICIO SPADAVECCIA - Additional EditingMAYA RACKOFF - Associate ProducerGABE SILVERSTEIN - Community ManagementYUVAL SEMO - Music Composer
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21 MIN