Elders of Zionism

Judah Friedman, Guy Goldstein, Golan Ramraz
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Elders of Zionism - hosted by writer Judah Friedman, political strategist Guy Goldstein and Hollywood producer Golan Ramraz - is a podcast of three Jews taking back the name. At a time when Zionism has become a dirty word, we're asking why. Because the ideas under attack didn't start in Washington, Philadelphia or with the Magna Carta. They started at Sinai. Each week, we explore the connections between Zionism, Americanism and the broader Judeo-Christian tradition in an unapologetic conversation about civilization, sovereignty and the future of the West.

  1. 2d ago

    Protocol 26: Mecca Accords - Saudi, Pakistan & Turkey Get Rich, Everyone Else Gets The Shaft

    Sent from my We revisit why the left keeps overplaying its hand while conservatives keep failing to capitalize on the opportunity, and ask whether modern politics has become less left versus right than competing speeds toward the same destination (00:45). We dissect J.D. Vance’s economic populism, his resurfaced argument against the dollar’s reserve-currency status and the crucial difference between a strong dollar and American financial centrality (07:43). We question how a politician raised in the age of YouTube, X and bite-sized media can be so consistently bad at messaging. (17:37). We hammer Trump’s celebration of the new Mecca defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, arguing that it represents a dangerous reversal of the Abraham Accords’ entire organizing principle (21:22). We trace the regional fallout through Lebanon, Hezbollah, Iran and renewed instability in Gaza and Judea and Samaria (27:10). We crunch the surprisingly small payroll required to keep Iran’s IRGC functioning and explain why Tehran’s deeper vulnerability may be water, food and collapsing infrastructure rather than cash (29:59). We warn that Iran’s deterioration could eventually unleash a refugee crisis dwarfing Syria’s impact on Europe (35:21). We unpack the reality of “settler violence,” exposing inflated statistics, self-defense recast as aggression and even Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount counted among incidents (36:20). We challenge the loaded political meaning of the word “settler” itself and examine how American citizenship in Palestinian villages can be weaponized to trigger US diplomatic pressure (40:55). We fault Israel for failing to fight the propaganda filling the vacuum left by its disastrous messaging (46:22). Finally, we argue that complicated stories cannot be understood through five-minute cable-news segments designed to produce clips instead of knowledge (50:19).

    Protocol 26: Mecca Accords - Saudi, Pakistan & Turkey Get Rich, Everyone Else Gets The Shaft

  2. 5d ago

    Protocol 25: The Last Ones To Find Out About Jewish Conspiracies Are Jews

    We expose why Jews are somehow always the last people to hear about the latest Jewish conspiracy, from Khazarians and Ashkenazi mafias to the ever-expanding Epstein class (00:43). We marvel at Tucker Carlson’s accelerating descent into conspiratorial madness and his remarkable ability to make everything eventually lead back to Israel or the Jews (05:14). We hammer JD Vance for publicly announcing that low oil prices matter more than stopping a nuclear Iran, effectively handing Tehran America’s negotiating vulnerability on a silver platter (07:37). We unpack the global oil market, American production, alternative suppliers and why $88 Brent crude suggests the world is already mitigating Iran’s disruption of Hormuz (12:42). We ask what thirty years of green-energy investment accomplished if a major oil shock can still terrify Western economies (20:01). We argue America should stop subsidizing everyone else while Americans pay the bill, including considering a temporary gas-tax holiday (20:34). We compare American and European gas prices and discover Americans complaining at $4 a gallon have no idea how good they have it (21:49). We question why anyone still asks Ben Shapiro for election predictions after a decidedly shaky record and argue that brilliant debaters often confuse "this argument is insane" with "voters won’t vote for it" (22:58). We debate whether Rubio or Vance can inherit MAGA and why old electoral rules may tell us almost nothing about 2028 (28:41). We examine whether America will reject Trumpism or simply want a new face after Trump and why understanding conditions on the ground matters more than historical analogies (32:35). We diagnose the left’s habit of getting too comfortable, pushing too far and turning potentially popular causes into political liabilities through ideological overreach (36:21). We trace that same inability to read the room from progressive cultural politics to anti-Israel radicalism, Hasan Piker and the WNBA (43:58). We ask whether our own algorithms have fooled us about who is actually winning the conservative-media war between Ben Shapiro and Tucker Carlson (48:16). We remind everyone that most Americans are not chronically online, making mainstream messaging far more important than whatever outrage is dominating X or YouTube today (53:00). Finally, we determine that we can only judge influence by who can still command serious audiences and interviews rather than who generates the loudest online echo chamber (54:17).

    Protocol 25: The Last Ones To Find Out About Jewish Conspiracies Are Jews

  3. Aug 12

    Protocol 24: Are We Sure We're Using The Right Word For Deal In Terrorist?

    We welcome the hate comments that feed the algorithm and marvel at an internet where outrage has become engagement currency (00:28). We question how Israeli intelligence uncovered a credible threat against President Trump while American agencies apparently missed it and condemn the insanity of treating Turkey as a trustworthy mediator (02:22). We roast Tucker Carlson’s ideological whiplash and the strange migration of anti-American voices from the fringe left to the fringe right (04:49). We trace some of today’s political radicalization to COVID isolation and the perfect conditions it created for online indoctrination (09:35). We blast America’s faltering Iran strategy and argue that Tehran is negotiating ruthlessly while Washington increasingly looks like it is pleading (11:05). We warn that American hesitation is creating a global power vacuum now being filled by Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and China (13:48). We argue that America once set the world’s rules but strategic uncertainty is allowing rivals to write a new status quo (18:41). We dissect dangerous leaks, General Kane’s reported concerns and the crucial difference between war-gaming vulnerabilities and broadcasting them to the enemy (23:20). We warn that mixed signals from Trump, Vance and the administration have punctured American deterrence and turned threats against Iran into increasingly empty words (30:01). We explain why claims that America is "running out of weapons" obscure the difference between overall firepower and limited stocks of sophisticated precision systems (34:23). We lament how trying to avoid another forever war may have created a worse one while teaching Iran just how much economic leverage it possesses (36:29). We demand answers for how Trump was allowed to fly into Turkey amid a credible security threat and question whether presidential determination overrode prudent protection (40:21). We expose the deeper ideological transformation behind the DSA’s hostility toward Israel and argue that Islamist movements are not merely exploiting Palestine but pursuing a decades-old civilizational project (44:23). We contrast the Zionism of the DSA’s founder with today’s organization, where support for Israel can make membership impossible, as a warning of just how dramatically institutions can change (50:03). And finally, Guy regales of with tales of his nerdy Greek vacation, the ancient ruins he visited and a family history of surviving by pretending to be Greek (52:31).

    Protocol 24: Are We Sure We're Using The Right Word For Deal In Terrorist?

  4. Aug 7

    Protocol 23: Jews, Zionists, Globalists, Elites, Bankers... and Something Something Burritos?

    We sound the alarm over the Democratic Party's continued drift toward its anti-Israel fringe after El-Sayed's Michigan victory (00:37). We dissect the weaponization of AIPAC, antizionism and political dog whistles while arguing that hostility toward Israel has become a socially acceptable stand-in for hostility toward Jews (05:16). We expose how conspiracy theories, scapegoating and recycled antisemitic narratives keep resurfacing across the political spectrum (10:42). We warn that Islamist influence and Muslim Brotherhood-linked politics are no longer fringe concerns but growing forces in American public life (12:02). We criticize both the far left and the woke right for embracing parallel anti-Israel rhetoric under different labels (16:18). We examine the online "burrito wars" over affordability while separating legitimate kitchen-table concerns from blaming Iran and Israel for every economic problem (19:40). We argue that negotiating over the Strait of Hormuz has become a distraction from confronting Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missiles and regional aggression (28:43). We condemn Democrats for skipping a congressional hearing on the Muslim Brotherhood and debate whether political expediency or deeper prejudice explains their alliances (31:59). We explore whether politicians sacrifice principle for power and whether outcomes ultimately matter more than intentions (34:49). We contrast ideological conviction with political opportunism before reflecting on the fragility of political movements and the risks of infiltration (46:21). Finally, we break down Israel's coalition system, explaining why 61 Knesset seats matter more than election-night headlines and why Benjamin Netanyahu may still have a viable path to forming the next government (54:29).

    Protocol 23: Jews, Zionists, Globalists, Elites, Bankers... and Something Something Burritos?

  5. Aug 5

    Protocol 22: Why EL-Sayed? Could The DSA Not Find A Bin Laden to Run Yet?

    We welcome activist and entrepreneur Lee Trink and discuss why the endless cycle of daily news had become unsustainable (00:12). We debate whether President Trump's unpredictable approach is strategic poker or dangerous confusion, arguing over deterrence, bluffing, allies and why credibility matters in a prolonged negotiation with Iran (02:13). We examine how Middle Eastern partners pursue their own agendas, distinguish genuine allies from unreliable ones and argue that alliances are only meaningful when countries actually show up (07:19). We question the proposed Gaza Board of Peace, doubt Hamas or regional actors will ever fulfill its conditions and weigh whether the current lull in media attention ultimately benefits or harms Israel (13:36). We criticize inconsistent White House messaging on the Strait of Hormuz, argue that clear communication matters as much as military success and explore why oil prices shape public perception of the conflict (18:29). We warn about Islamist political movements gaining influence in America, debate whether Democrats are overplaying their hand and discuss how overused language has dulled the public's ability to recognize genuine existential threats (29:14). We sound the alarm over mass migration into Spain and Europe, compare it to broader Western challenges and argue that Europe is becoming a cautionary tale for America while lamenting how virtually every global crisis is reflexively blamed on Israel (39:37). Finally, we defend optimism about America's resilience, praising the country's enduring character and encouraging civic engagement over despair (46:49).

    Protocol 22: Why EL-Sayed? Could The DSA Not Find A Bin Laden to Run Yet?

  6. Jul 31

    Protocol 21: Why Is America Negotiating With Chat—IRGC

    We criticize the White House's messaging strategy during the conflict with Iran and argue that modern wars require a constant public narrative to counter online propaganda and keep Americans informed (02:20). We debate whether social media fragmentation or poor leadership is more responsible for the messaging vacuum and explore how daily briefings, clearer objectives and stronger communication could rebuild public confidence (05:19). We pivot to Anthony Fauci's repeated Fifth Amendment invocations, condemn the global COVID response, call for a full reckoning with the WHO and argue that exposing institutional corruption is essential to preventing future abuses (21:34). We dismiss Hamas' fifteen-point proposal to President Trump as an unserious attempt to secure concessions without meaningful disarmament while criticizing ongoing engagement with terrorist leaders (33:49). We examine reports that the IRGC has leveraged AI tools for influence operations and cyber campaigns and warn that America's adversaries are adapting faster than its own messaging apparatus (36:09). We urge President Trump to reclaim the narrative through disciplined wartime leadership, highlight missed diplomatic and historical photo opportunities and argue that communication must reinforce military success rather than trail behind it (42:26). Finally, we condemn the corrupt Spanish government’s handling of mass migration from Morocco, warning that Europe's immigration policies are accelerating instability and emphasizing that governments must seize the narrative before misinformation and hostile actors do (52:03).

    Protocol 21: Why Is America Negotiating With Chat—IRGC

  7. Jul 29

    Protocol 20: Half Measures In Iran Avail Us Nothing

    We examine Iran's collapsing economy and argue that the regime's real strength lies not in money but in ideology, corruption and the IRGC's grip on power while explaining why economic warfare succeeds by destroying a regime's ability to sustain itself rather than simply cutting paychecks (00:12). We reject half-measures in war and argue that performative bombing, escalation management and messaging designed for social media only prolong conflicts by preserving enemy leadership instead of breaking its will to fight (12:57). We dismiss hopes for a negotiated settlement with Iran and explain why a hudna is a temporary pause rather than genuine peace (20:11). We warn that missile defense alone cannot deliver victory and that offensive action against launchers, stockpiles and production must remain the priority (23:04). We criticize repeated decisions to halt Israeli operations and contend they transformed a winnable conflict into a prolonged war while debating American dependence, alliance reliability and the strategic consequences of delaying decisive action (29:34). We condemn the lack of media attention on Iranian assassination threats against President Trump and his family, Russia's intelligence support and the broader Russia-China-Iran axis (38:58). We urge far stronger public messaging from the White House throughout wartime (44:04). We debate whether Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner deserve blame for failed negotiations or were tasked with impossible diplomatic missions (50:30). Finally, we give a preview of the next discussion on Marco Rubio's potential vice presidential running mate (1:00).

    Protocol 20: Half Measures In Iran Avail Us Nothing

  8. Jul 24

    Protocol 19: Mamdani, Lenin And Hitler Walk Into A DSA Meeting

    We kick off by arguing that invoking Iraq and the "forever war" narrative to oppose action against Iran is a manipulative distraction that derails moral and strategic decision-making (02:46). We warn that repeated hesitation has squandered multiple opportunities to decisively defeat Iran and only prolongs the conflict while empowering its proxies (04:17). We condemn growing threats against Israeli leaders and their families, connect them to rising radicalization in the West and defend intelligence sharing with Israel while praising the Mossad's indispensable role in protecting democracies (07:49). We expose the IRGC's expanding coordination with the Houthis, urge stronger leadership and lament the West's unwillingness to accept sacrifice for long-term security (12:11). We welcome clarification that any Saudi civilian nuclear program remains tied to normalization with Israel while criticizing poor White House messaging that allows false narratives to spread unchecked (18:15). We compare Mamdani's political rise to the historical conditions that enabled Hitler and extremist movements in general by examining economic dissatisfaction, elite complacency and coordinated activist tactics (24:57). We argue that Russia's support for Iran is being ignored because it disrupts political narratives on both sides while tracing modern revolutionary tactics back to Palestinian movements (31:27). We reject the "forever war" mindset, defend the need to win wars decisively and explain how making intelligence agencies and military action politically toxic weakens the West (38:06). We close by championing the Rubio Doctrine, urging renewed American resolve and sacrifice and reaffirming Zionism, Western values and American strength as essential to defeating the civilizational threats ahead (42:17).

    Protocol 19: Mamdani, Lenin And Hitler Walk Into A DSA Meeting
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Elders of Zionism - hosted by writer Judah Friedman, political strategist Guy Goldstein and Hollywood producer Golan Ramraz - is a podcast of three Jews taking back the name. At a time when Zionism has become a dirty word, we're asking why. Because the ideas under attack didn't start in Washington, Philadelphia or with the Magna Carta. They started at Sinai. Each week, we explore the connections between Zionism, Americanism and the broader Judeo-Christian tradition in an unapologetic conversation about civilization, sovereignty and the future of the West.

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  • Creator
    Judah Friedman, Guy Goldstein, Golan Ramraz
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
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