רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit
רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit

רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit

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.

Recent Episodes

Jillian Michaels EXPOSES: Why I Walked Off Over Israel Conspiracies
DEC 3, 2025
Jillian Michaels EXPOSES: Why I Walked Off Over Israel Conspiracies

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: [email protected]

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The BBC Is ROTTEN to the CORE — Andrew Gold Exposes Their Lies
DEC 2, 2025
The BBC Is ROTTEN to the CORE — Andrew Gold Exposes Their Lies

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: [email protected]’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

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53 MIN
Former Tucker Carlson Guest: “He’s Changed — and It’s Dark” | Jaimee Michell
DEC 1, 2025
Former Tucker Carlson Guest: “He’s Changed — and It’s Dark” | Jaimee Michell

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: [email protected]’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

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Dave Rubin EXPOSES Tucker Carlson’s Refusal to Debate Ben Shapiro: “He’s Divided MAGA”
NOV 19, 2025
Dave Rubin EXPOSES Tucker Carlson’s Refusal to Debate Ben Shapiro: “He’s Divided MAGA”

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: [email protected]#DaveRubin #TuckerCarlson #BenShapiro #MAGA #TheWesternSpirit #ArielWhitman #FreeSpeech #Conservative #Israel #Podcast

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34 MIN