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A fresh, engaging journey through the stories, lessons, and mysteries of Noah’s Ark. Each episode explores the history, symbolism, science, and cultural impact of one of the world’s most enduring narratives, with thoughtful conversations, surprising insights, and a spirit of curiosity.

8h ago

Has Trump's Foreign Policy Already Peaked? — with Ian Bremmer

What is next for America’s foreign policy, and what does it mean for Israel? President Trump has reshaped America's relationships with allies and adversaries alike, favoring leverage, pressure, and dealmaking over traditional alliances. But does coercion create lasting influence, or does it push allies to look elsewhere? Dan is joined by Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, to debate whether Trump's foreign policy has reached its ceiling, what comes next for America's global alliances, and why Israel may be the ultimate test case. Learn more about Eurasia Group and GZERO Media. ___ Call Me Back is made possible by our subscribers. If these conversations are where you turn to understand Israel and the Jewish world, consider joining them. It's what keeps this show going. Become a Subscriber - Inside Call me Back ___ In this episode: - Has Trump's foreign policy peaked? - Where Trump's foreign policy succeeded and failed - Can America still count on its allies? - Has Trump lost leverage over Russia? - Will the U.S. finish the job on Iran? - Is Israel the exception to America's new foreign policy? - Which parts of Trump's foreign policy will last? More Ark Media: Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings. Explore Israel Votes Listen to Ark News Daily Listen to For Heaven's Sake Listen to What’s Your Number? Newsletters | Ark Media | Amit Segal | Nadav Eyal Instagram | Ark Media | Dan X | Dan Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel Get in touch Credits: Ilan Benatar, Ryan Lohr, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo
8h ago

The Iran Deal and Netanyahu’s Future - with Amit Segal

Subscribe to Inside Call me Back. ____ Subscribe to Ark News Daily ____ What does the Iran deal mean for Israel, and for Netanyahu’s political future? Dan is joined by Ark Media contributor and Channel 12 political analyst Amit Segal to assess the newly announced U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding and the political questions it has unleashed in Israel. As negotiations begin and the fighting pauses, they discuss whether the war should be seen as a success, a missed opportunity, or something whose consequences are still unfolding. They also discuss the growing tension between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, the fight over Lebanon, and what all of it could mean for Israel's next election. This episode was sponsored by Birthright: Invest in the Jewish future today at onetripchangeseverything.com. In this episode: 04:03 - What worries Israel most about the new Iran deal? 06:18 - Trump’s unpredictability and the limits of certainty 13:15 - Is this a pause button or a rewind button for Iran? 18:42 - Does anyone expect a final agreement within 60 days? 20:57 - Why Lebanon has become the real battleground 23:09 - The growing tension between Trump and Netanyahu 28:54 - How the deal is reshaping Israeli politics 39:12 - How will history judge the war with Iran? More Ark Media: Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings. Explore Israel Votes Listen to For Heaven's Sake Listen to What’s Your Number? Watch Call me Back on YouTube Newsletters | Ark Media | Amit Segal | Nadav Eyal Instagram | Ark Media | Dan X | Dan Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel Get in touch Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo
3d ago

Iran War Part III?- with Nadav Eyal and Amit Segal

Is a 3rd round of war with Iran now inevitable? After two wars, a failed agreement, and months of uneasy calm, the U.S. and Iran may once again be on the brink of direct conflict. Amit Segal and Nadav Eyal join Dan to assess why the US-Iran MOU has collapsed, would Israel’s military take part in it, what a 3rd round of fighting could look like, and how elections in both Israel and the United States could shape the decisions ahead. ___ This episode was sponsored by RootOne. Help the Jewish teen in your life experience Israel for themselves. Visit RootOne.org to learn more. Call Me Back is made possible by our subscribers. If these conversations are where you turn to understand Israel and the Jewish world, consider joining them. It's what keeps this show going. Become a Subscriber - Inside Call me Back Help shape what Ark Media builds next. Sign up to participate in listener interviews, focus groups, and product testing. Participation is voluntary, and space is limited. ___ In this episode: - Why the US-Iran agreement collapsed - What a third war with Iran could look like - Would Netanyahu strike Iran again? - How Iran is reading Trump - Will elections change Trump's Iran strategy? - Could the West Bank erupt next? - Could another war reshape Israel's election? - Why Israelis are watching New York politics More Ark Media: Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings. Explore Israel Votes Listen to Ark News Daily Listen to For Heaven's Sake Listen to What’s Your Number? Newsletters | Ark Media | Amit Segal | Nadav Eyal Instagram | Ark Media | Dan X | Dan Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel Get in touch Credits: Ilan Benatar, Ryan Lohr, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo
Jul 24 • Subscribers Only

Dan on guardrails protecting Jews from Mamdani, and more...

Dan on guardrails protecting Jews from Mamdani, and more...
Jul 24

AI is Activating Antisemites Left and Right - with Niall Ferguson

Can historians win the fight against antisemitism and viral misinformation in the age of AI? Historian Niall Ferguson joins Dan to warn that fact-based historians are losing the battle with social media algorithms that spread false and antisemitic content to increasingly receptive audiences on both the right and left. He argues the rules of the fight have changed. Drawing on a new essay co-authored with AI researcher John-Clark Levin, Ferguson offers data on how algorithms, non-human bots, and AI are transforming how antisemitic ideas go viral, making traditional methods of exposing lies increasingly ineffective. If facts alone are no longer enough, what comes next?
Jul 24

The Sum-of-All-Fears Election - with Yossi Klein Halevi and Donniel Hartman

Subscribe to Inside Call me Back. ____ Subscribe to Ark News Daily ____ Why is Israel’s next election being driven more by fear than hope? Dan is joined by For Heaven's Sake hosts Yossi Klein Halevi and Donniel Hartman to discuss the emotional forces shaping Israel's coming election. As Israelis prepare to vote, different communities are carrying different traumas, fears, and visions for the country's future, from tensions over Arab and Haredi political power to questions of national unity, leadership, and diminishing hope that life there can improve. They also consider whether Israelis can rediscover the unity of October 8th and what Israelis and diaspora Jews are each looking for in the country's next leader. In this episode: 04:36 - Why this is a fear-based election, not a hope-based election 10:30 - The fear of Arab parties in a post-October 7 Israel 16:21 - Can Arab parties become part of Israel's political mainstream? 18:09 - The role and concern over Haredi voters reshaping politics 27:09 - Is the unity of an "October 8th Israel" still possible? 30:30 - The forces that threaten to shut down Israel’s economy 32:21 - Can Israel's political center hold? 37:39 - Why Gadi Eisenkot appeals across ideological lines 43:33 - Israelis and diaspora Jews each want something different from Israel’s leader More Ark Media: Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings. Explore Israel Votes Listen to For Heaven's Sake Listen to What’s Your Number? Watch Call me Back on YouTube Newsletters | Ark Media | Amit Segal | Nadav Eyal Instagram | Ark Media | Dan X | Dan Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel Get in touch Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo
Jul 24 • Subscribers Only

Nadav Eyal on Israel's draft controversy, party loyalty, vigilantes, and more…

Nadav Eyal on Israel's draft controversy, party loyalty, vigilantes, and more…
Jul 24

Can we break the Israeli-Palestinian paralysis? - with Tal Becker

Can Israel break the paralysis over the Palestinian question without risking its own security? Israelis and Palestinians have been stuck for years, with no practical or diplomatic progress and little confidence that anything can change. Tal Becker argues that while the obstacles are real, accepting paralysis carries its own costs for Israel's security, regional relationships, international standing, and national moral identity. He lays out what he believes the next Israeli government can realistically do to start moving forward without ignoring the lessons and trauma of October 7.
Jul 24 • Subscribers Only

Tal Becker on Whether New Divides Are Becoming Irreparable, and more…

Tal Becker on Whether New Divides Are Becoming Irreparable, and more…
Jul 24

Can we break the Israeli-Palestinian paralysis? - with Tal Becker

Can Israel break the paralysis over the Palestinian question without risking its own security? Israelis and Palestinians have been stuck for years, with no practical or diplomatic progress and little confidence that anything can change. Tal Becker argues that while the obstacles are real, accepting paralysis carries its own costs for Israel's security, regional relationships, international standing, and national moral identity. He lays out what he believes the next Israeli government can realistically do to start moving forward without ignoring the lessons and trauma of October 7. ___ Call Me Back is made possible by our subscribers. If these conversations are where you turn to understand Israel and the Jewish world, consider joining them. It's what keeps this show going. Become a Subscriber - Inside Call me Back ____ In this episode: - Why Israelis and Palestinians are stuck in a cycle of paralysis - What a Palestinian state is supposed to solve - The urgent imperatives of why change must happen soon - Can regional normalization still move forward? - Five priorities for Israel's next government - The role of Arab states regarding the Palestinians - What concrete step should Israeli leaders take next? More Ark Media: Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings. Explore Israel Votes Listen to Ark News Daily Listen to For Heaven's Sake Listen to What’s Your Number? Newsletters | Ark Media | Amit Segal | Nadav Eyal Instagram | Ark Media | Dan X | Dan Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel Get in touch Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo
Jul 21

Tough Love or Tough Luck? - with Rahm Emanuel

What will it take to save the U.S.-Israel alliance? Dan is joined by Rahm Emanuel, a Democratic party powerhouse who was a former Chicago mayor, White House Chief of Staff, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan. Dan challenges Emanuel on ideas from the speech he delivered in Tel Aviv that ignited debate across Israel and the United States. Emanuel argues that Israel's current course is putting the U.S.-Israel alliance at risk, while Dan presses him on whether October 7 fundamentally changed the assumptions behind his vision for Israel's future. They discuss Israel’s security, Palestinian statehood, the future of a more hostile Democratic Party, and whether Emanuel's message is ultimately an act of tough love or tough luck for Israel.
Jul 21

Trump’s Iran Deal - with Walter Russell Mead

Did Israel and the U.S. win the battle but lose the war? Israel and the United States achieved what many would consider a remarkable military success against Iran. But the agreement that followed has left many Israelis wondering whether battlefield gains translated into strategic victory. Dan Senor is joined by Wall Street Journal columnist and Hudson Institute senior fellow Walter Russell Mead to discuss the paradox at the heart of the new U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, what it reveals about President Trump's approach to power, and how leaders across the Middle East are recalculating their assumptions about America, Israel, and the future of the region. ____ Call Me Back is made possible by our subscribers. If these conversations are where you turn to understand Israel and the Jewish world, consider joining them. It's what keeps this show going. Become a Subscriber - Inside Call me Back ____ In this episode: 03:42 - The paradox: military success vs. political disappointment 05:03 - Why so many Israelis think Israel lost 07:27 - What was President Trump actually betting on? 21:30 - Does the 60-day deal mean anything? 22:30 - Why sanctions rarely deliver regime change 27:24 - What this war reveals about the future of warfare 35:27 - How Riyadh, Ankara, and Beijing are reading the moment 45:33 - Israel's growing dependence on President Trump More Ark Media: Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings. Explore Israel Votes Listen to Ark News Daily Listen to For Heaven's Sake Listen to What’s Your Number? Newsletters | Ark Media | Amit Segal | Nadav Eyal Instagram | Ark Media | Dan X | Dan Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel Get in touch Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

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A fresh, engaging journey through the stories, lessons, and mysteries of Noah’s Ark. Each episode explores the history, symbolism, science, and cultural impact of one of the world’s most enduring narratives, with thoughtful conversations, surprising insights, and a spirit of curiosity.

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Ark Media
Years Active

2026
Episodes

12
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Clean
Show Website

Giraffe Sandbox
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Ark Media