J100 Podcast

The Algemeiner
  • 5.0 (10)
  • Politics
  • Semimonthly

Host David M. Cohen is joined by leaders from academia, government, business, think tanks, and the arts for a thoughtful discussion on the most pressing politics, policy, and culture issues facing Israel and the Jewish people today.

  1. 1d ago

    Montana Tucker on Speaking Up for Israel, Losing Followers & Fighting Antisemitism

    What happens when a social media star risks her audience to stand up for what she believes in? Montana Tucker, the singer, dancer, and activist with approximately 14 million followers, joins the J100 podcast to discuss her transformation from entertainer to a prominent voice against antisemitism. Tucker reveals the followers and professional relationships she lost after October 7, reflects on the Holocaust-survivor grandparents who inspired her, and discusses The Children of October 7, her documentary featuring young survivors of the Hamas attacks. She also challenges the way Jewish organizations approach social media, discusses Hollywood's reluctance to speak out for Israel, and introduces The Social Accords, her initiative to fight hate through creativity, collaboration, and human connection. Plus, the surprising celebrities who reached out to her, her thoughts on AI, and why she hopes to make aliyah one day. A conversation about courage, influence, identity, and using a public platform for something bigger than yourself. Chapters: 00:00 Cold Open: Hollywood's Silence on Israel 01:33 From Entertainment to Holocaust Remembrance 07:13 October 7: Speaking Up and Losing Followers 12:26 Social Media, the Information War and The Social Accords 26:47 The Children of October 7 32:17 Israel, the Maccabiah Games and Making Aliyah 38:33 AI, Creativity and the Future of Social Media 41:47 Rapid Fire: Hollywood, Celebrities and Jewish Identity You can find the condensed transcript & summary of this episode and more episodes at  https://thealgemeiner.substack.com/p/montana-tucker-on-speaking-up-for?r=5m0oyd&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true This episode of "The J100 Podcast" was produced by David Taragin. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: C4CCUCOYPRE0TKFE

  2. Oct 29

    Mark Penn on Israel’s Election, the Midterms & America’s Political Future

    What do the polls really tell us about America's political future — and where does Israel fit into the picture? Mark Penn, chairman and CEO of Stagwell, longtime presidential strategist, and co-director of the Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll, joins the J100 podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about elections, political leadership, and the shifting American electorate. Drawing on decades of advising presidents and world leaders, Penn examines the stakes of Israel's election and the upcoming US midterms, the challenges facing Benjamin Netanyahu, and the emerging contenders for the 2028 presidential race. He also explains why political polls are often misunderstood, what the data reveals about American support for Israel, and why shifting attitudes within the Democratic Party could have lasting consequences for US-Israel relations. From lessons learned working with Bill Clinton to the future of Donald Trump's presidency, antisemitism, voter turnout, and the Iranian threat, Penn offers an insider's perspective on the forces shaping politics in both countries. Recorded shortly before Israel's October 27 election. Brought to you by The Algemeiner. Chapters: 00:00 Cold Open: What the Polls Are Missing 00:25 Meet Mark Penn: His Career & Lessons from World Leaders 08:32 Reagan, Clinton, Trump & the 2028 Presidential Race 16:36 Israel's Election vs. the US Midterms 20:07 Why Polls Get Elections Wrong & the Power of Voter Turnout 27:40 Michigan's Senate Race & Anti-Israel Campaign Messaging 29:30 What Americans Really Think About Israel 36:06 Anti-Israel Politics, the Democratic Party & John Fetterman 40:26 Lightning Round & America's Political Future 44:54 Tony Blair's Warning About Iran & Trump's Next Move You can find the condensed transcript & summary of this episode and more episodes at  https://thealgemeiner.substack.com/p/mark-penn-on-israels-election-the?r=5m0oyd&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true This episode of "The J100 Podcast" was produced by David Taragin.

  3. Oct 15

    Why the Jewish Future Must Be Built, Not Just Defended | FabFitFun Founder Michael Broukhim

    What does it take to build a stronger Jewish future — and why might fighting antisemitism not be enough? Michael Broukhim, co-founder of FabFitFun and partner at Deep33, joins the Algemeiner's J100 podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about entrepreneurship, Jewish identity, Harvard, Iran, artificial intelligence, and the future of Israel. Born in Los Angeles to Persian Jewish immigrants who fled Iran's Islamic Revolution, Broukhim went on to study at Harvard and build FabFitFun alongside his brother. But after October 7, his growing concern for the Jewish future took on a new urgency. Broukhim reflects on Harvard's ideological transformation, his family's encounter with online antisemitism, and his efforts to connect Jewish entrepreneurs and community leaders. He also explains why he believes Jewish communities must move beyond a purely defensive posture toward creating institutions, sharing Jewish wisdom, and cultivating confidence and joy. The conversation explores his new $200 million investment fund, Deep33, his conviction that American and Israeli innovation will help shape the AI era, the challenges of building a business with family, and his deeply optimistic vision for Israel's future. A conversation about success, responsibility, resilience, and what it means to build something that lasts.  Chapters: 00:00 – From Iran to FabFitFun  10:13 – Harvard and Campus Antisemitism  17:59 – October 7 and Jewish Identity  24:30 – Building Jewish Strength  30:52 – Family, Business and Brotherhood  34:39 – AI, Deep33 and the Future of Technology 48:14 – Israel's Future, Faith and Jewish Purpose You can find the condensed transcript & summary of this episode and more episodes at  https://thealgemeiner.substack.com/p/why-the-jewish-future-must-be-built?r=5m0oyd&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true This episode of "The J100 Podcast" was produced by David Taragin.

  4. Oct 1

    The War Israel Isn’t Fighting | Yossie Hollander on Antisemitism, Influence & the “Soft War”

    Israeli tech pioneer and philanthropist Yossie Hollander joins the J100 Podcast to discuss the early days of Startup Nation, why he walked away from the pursuit of greater wealth, the changing nature of antisemitism, October 7, and his argument that Israel must become far more serious about the global “soft war” for public opinion. Chapters: 00:00 — Cold Open: Winning the Kinetic War, Losing the Soft War 02:10 — Yossie Hollander: From Early Israel to Startup Nation 10:40 — Walking Away From Business: Why Hollander Chose Philanthropy 17:01 — Antisemitism, Israel & the Jewish Future 22:05 — The “Soft War”: Foreign Influence & Information Warfare 37:09 — Jewish Pride vs. Fighting Antisemitism 45:32 — October 7, Its Aftermath & the Battle for Public Opinion 50:41 — Israel’s Internal Divisions & the Haredi Question 52:15 — Lightning Round: Chutzpah, AI & Israel’s Future You can find the condensed transcript & summary of this episode and more episodes at  https://thealgemeiner.substack.com/p/the-war-israel-isnt-fighting-yossie This episode of "The J100 Podcast" was produced by David Taragin.

  5. Sep 17

    Inside Bondi Terror: Sharri Markson on the Attack, the Warning Signs, and What Came After

    Australian investigative journalist Sharri Markson joins The Algemeiner’s J100 podcast for a deeply personal conversation about the Bondi terror attack, the rise of antisemitism in Australia, and the stories behind her new book, “Bondi Terror”. Markson recounts being nearby with her young children as the shooting unfolded, reporting live from Bondi Beach that night, and the emotional toll of covering an attack on her own community. She also reflects on extraordinary acts of courage she uncovered afterward, the warning signs she believes authorities missed, how October 7 transformed her journalism, media coverage of Israel, AI and trust in news, and the changing reality for Jewish Australians. Chapters 00:00 — “You Expect to Be Safe at Bondi” 00:32 — Sharri Markson & a Life in Journalism 07:01 — AI, Deepfakes & Trust in Media 09:37 — Inside the Bondi Terror Attack 13:59 — Missed Warnings & Fighting Antisemitism 21:41 — Reporting Trauma, Faith & Heroism 34:12 — October 7 & the Media 41:09 — Why Bondi Terror Became a Book 45:07 — Jewish Life in Australia Today 47:50 — Rapid Fire, Changing Her Mind & Social Media You can find the condensed transcript & summary of this episode and more episodes at  https://thealgemeiner.substack.com/p/inside-bondi-terror-sharri-markson?r=5m0oyd&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true This episode of "The J100 Podcast" was produced by David Taragin.

  6. Sep 3

    Bruce Blakeman on New York’s “Death Spiral,” Mamdani, Trump, and Antisemitism

    Nassau County Executive and Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman joins the J100 podcast from his campaign headquarters to discuss New York’s future, Kathy Hochul, Zohran Mamdani, President Trump, Israel, antisemitism and the Jewish identity that shapes his politics. Chapters 00:00 — Cold Open & Introduction 02:10 — Mamdani, Antisemitism & Public Safety 04:41 — Can a Republican Win New York? 07:33 — New York’s “Death Spiral” 09:02 — Trump, Courage & Leadership 11:35 — Israel, Antisemitism & the Democratic Party 15:52 — Jewish Identity, Faith & Leadership 17:03 — Two Types of Antisemitism & BDS 19:19 — Rapid Fire You can find the condensed transcript & summary of this episode and more episodes at  https://thealgemeiner.substack.com/p/bruce-blakeman-on-new-yorks-death?r=5m0oyd&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true This episode of "The J100 Podcast" was produced by David Taragin.

  7. Aug 20

    “I Let the Haters Title the Book”: Alyssa Rosenheck on Antisemitism, Israel, and Finding Her Voice

    Alyssa Rosenheck joins the J100 podcast to discuss her new book ‘White. Blonde. Jew.’, the experiences that shaped her Jewish identity, post–October 7 advocacy, antisemitism, Israel, misinformation, and why she believes courage begins locally. This episode was recorded before a live audience in the Hamptons. Chapters 00:00 — Finding Her Voice as a Young Jew 05:39 — Why She Called the Book White. Blonde. Jew. 08:16 — The Stories That Almost Didn’t Make the Book 12:20 — Why Jewish Advocacy Has to Start Locally 15:16 — October 7, Israel, and the Cost of Speaking Out 19:03 — Rabbi Sacks, Responsibility, and Jewish Resilience 21:23 — BDS, Identity Politics, and the Battle Over Narratives 30:02 — Fighting Misinformation: The P.A.C.E. Method 32:12 — Audience Q&A: Hope, Young Jews, Listening, and Fighting Back You can find the condensed transcript & summary of this episode and more episodes at  https://thealgemeiner.substack.com/p/i-let-the-haters-title-the-book-alyssa?r=5m0oyd&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true This episode of "The J100 Podcast" was produced by David Taragin.

  8. Aug 6

    Israel’s Narrative War, the Campus Crisis, and What Comes Next | Fleur Hassan-Nahoum

    Former Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum joins the J100 podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about Israel’s battle over global narratives, growing hostility toward Jewish students on Western campuses, the future of Diaspora Jewry, Netanyahu and Israeli politics, Haredi integration, Iran, women in leadership, and what separates genuine leadership from performance. Recorded earlier at The Algemeiner’s New York offices. 00:00 — From Gibraltar to Jerusalem07:05 — Entering Israeli Politics15:03 — The Campus Crisis20:32 — October 7 & Israel’s Narrative War24:37 — Netanyahu & Israeli Leadership27:23 — Campus Israel & the Diaspora35:22 — Haredim, Women & Israeli Society45:03 — Iran, Trump & the War49:49 — Leadership, Listening & Building Bridges You can find the condensed transcript & summary of this episode and more episodes at  https://thealgemeiner.substack.com/p/israels-narrative-war-the-campus?r=5m0oyd&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true This episode of "The J100 Podcast" was produced by David Taragin.

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Host David M. Cohen is joined by leaders from academia, government, business, think tanks, and the arts for a thoughtful discussion on the most pressing politics, policy, and culture issues facing Israel and the Jewish people today.

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  • Creator
    The Algemeiner
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © The Algemeiner
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    J100 Podcast

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