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The Diplomat
by Newsweek
The Diplomat, hosted by Jason Greenblatt, is inspired by his work in foreign affairs with the intent of fostering candid conversations on a wide set of global and domestic issues. The Diplomat will veer away from personality-driven political disputes and instead bring nuance and depth to hot topics. Using his diplomatic skills, Greenblatt aims to get at the root of the issues and attempt to find common ground where it exists, rather than sow further division.
Episodes
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Berkeley Law - Antisemitism and Anti-israel & Free Speech?
Understanding antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment on university campuses with guests Gabriel Groisman and Arsen Ostrovsky. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Iran, Russia, Ukraine & Diplomacy with Lady Catherine Ashton
Lady Catherine Ashton, Former Vice President of the European Commission and former High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, joins Jason Greenblatt to discuss Iran, Russia, Ukraine & Diplomacy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...
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FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried with Greg Zukerman of The Wall Street Journal
Greg Zukerman of The Wall Street Journal joins Jason Greenblatt to discuss FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, after the SEC charged him with orchestrating a scheme to defraud equity investors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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The Road From Dubai to Israel
Jason talks with Bruce Gurfein, who took a road trip from Dubai all the way to Israel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The World's A Mess, But It's Not Hopeless (feat. Josh Block)
Jason sits down with Josh Block, adjunct fellow at the Hudson Institute and former spokesman for USAID, for an all-encompassing discussion of the latest in world news — and what paths there might be out of this dark period in international affairs. In the Path of Abraham is out now around the...
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Basketball Changed His Life — And Now He’s Changing Others’ (feat. Isiah Thomas)
Jason speaks with NBA star Isiah Thomas about his childhood, pro sports career, and current philanthropy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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'Baraye' Calls Attention to the Heroes Taking to the Streets in Iran
Jason delivers a monologue on the protest song 'Baraye,' the current state of affairs in Iran, and the heroism of protesters who are facing imprisonment and far worse. Listen to 'Baraye' in full: https://open.spotify.com/track/5lkeYKxvxXb80SzJBjJY5h?si=2a7ea2ac951b434a See Privacy Policy at...
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Why Isn't Western Media Covering Iran? (feat. Behnam Ben Taleblu)
Jason speaks with Behnam Ben Taleblu, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and co-author of a recent piece for the National Interest about how the Biden Administration — and the rest of the West — can better help protestors in Iran. Read the piece here:...
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The Latest on Protests in Iran (feat. Amir Abbas Fakhravar)
Jason discusses the latest news out of Iran, where mass protests against the repressive regime there show no sign of slowing down, with Amir Abbas Fakhravar — a formerly jailed Iranian dissident who now lives in the U.S. NOTE: This episode of The Diplomat was recorded on September 23rd, 2022. Due...
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On Journalism, Joe Biden, and Parenthood (feat. Seth Mandel)
Seth Mandel, Executive Editor of the Washington Examiner, joins Jason to discuss parenting in a dual-journalist household, social media, and partisanship. Connect with Seth: https://twitter.com/SethAMandel See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Devastating Floods in Pakistan — and How You Can Help (feat. Nayyar Q. Khawja)
Jason speaks with former Pakistani Airman — and current public school principal — Nayyar Q. Khawja about the state of affairs in Pakistan, and how the global community can assist in flood relief efforts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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His Daughter Was Murdered in Jerusalem. Now, He's Seeking Justice (feat. Arnold Roth)
Jason speaks with Arnold Roth about his daughter, Malki Chana Roth — who, at age 15, was murdered in an act of terrorism in the heart of Jerusalem. Fourteen others died in the attack, but one of the masterminds of the Sbarro Massacre still walks free in Jordan. Connect with Arnold Roth:...
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Tackling the World's Blood Shortage with Sci-Fi Solutions (feat. Ari Gargir)
Jason speaks with Ari Gargir, Founder and CEO of Red C — a biotech firm aiming to engineer a universal supply of red blood cells. In The Path of Abraham is out now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637583095 Connect with Jason Greenblatt: @GreenblattJD https://www.jasongreenblatt.com/ See Privacy…
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The Mar-A-Lago Search: Is America Being Gaslit about Trump?
Jason speaks with Batya Ungar-Sargon, Deputy Opinion Editor at Newsweek, about the federal raid on Mar-A-Lago — what we know, what we don't, and what comes next. In The Path of Abraham is out now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637583095 Connect with Batya Ungar-Sargon: @bungarsargon Connect with…
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Israel & its Arab Neighbors Work Together to Save Afghans (feat. Yotam Polizer)
Jason speaks with Yotam Polizer, Global CEO of IsraAID, about his work in Afghanistan since the withdrawal of US troops 1 year ago. In The Path of Abraham is out now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637583095 Connect with Jason Greenblatt: @GreenblattJD https://www.jasongreenblatt.com/ See Privacy...
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Correcting the Media Record on Saudi Arabia, Israel and Iran (feat. Mohammed Alyahya)
Mohammed Alyahya, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute and Fellow at Harvard's Belfer Center, joins Jason to discuss foreign policy and western media coverage of today's Middle East. In The Path of Abraham is out now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637583095 Connect with Jason Greenblatt:...
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Passports, Jerusalem, and Ice Cream Diplomacy (feat. Alyza Lewin)
Jason interviews Alyza D. Lewin, President of the Louis D. Brandeis Center and co-founder and partner at Lewin & Lewin, LLP, about her impactful work. In The Path of Abraham is out now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637583095 Connect with Jason Greenblatt: @GreenblattJD...
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What You Need To Know About China, Taiwan and the US
Jason does a deep dive into Speaker Nancy Pelosi's unannounced trip to Taiwan, and its significance in a long history of confusing American policies in the Indo-Pacific. In The Path of Abraham is out now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637583095 Connect with Jason Greenblatt: @GreenblattJD...
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Deep Trouble: The Looming Threat of a Nuclear Iran
Jason lays out the state of western diplomacy with Iran, and the potential geopolitical catastrophe that could ensue if Iran is allowed to become a nuclear state. In The Path of Abraham is out now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637583095 Connect with Jason Greenblatt: @GreenblattJD...
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North Korea and Iran: A Grave Threat to Humanity
Jason recounts a recent trip to South Korea, and draws comparisons between the political dynamic in the Korean Peninsula and those in the Middle East. In The Path of Abraham is out now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637583095 Connect with Jason Greenblatt: @GreenblattJD...
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Joe Biden’s Misleading Washington Post Opinion
Jason Greenblatt gives his take on President Joe Biden’s Opinion piece in the Washington Post and his unwillingness to admit he needs Saudi Arabia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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What to Know About Investing in Saudi Arabia Today
Dr. Saad Alshahrani, Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs and Investment Studies and Deputy Minister for Investment Promotion (Acting) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Mixed Use Meets World Heritage At Diriyah (feat. Jerry Inzerillo)
Jason speaks with Jerry Inzerillo, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Diriyah Gate project, about an effort to transform a World Heritage Site into a mixed-use "lifestyle destination." More about Diriyah Gate and Vision 2030: https://www.vision2030.gov.sa/v2030/v2030-projects/diriyah-gate/ See...
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Building the Future of Saudi Arabia at NEOM (feat. Nadhmi al-Nasr)
Jason interviews Nadhmi al-Nasr, CEO of NEOM, about the futuristic smart city destination under development just north of the Red Sea. More information about NEOM: https://www.neom.com/ Preorder In the Path of Abraham on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637583095 Connect with Jason Greenblatt:...
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Introducing Special Coverage From Saudi Arabia
Jason previews a special miniseries covering a trip to Saudi Arabia — and a celebration of its people, its economy, and its place in a changing Middle East. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Key Fact Omitted from Washington Post Opinion on Saudi Arabia
In a brief monologue, Jason tackles the logical holes — and a major disclosure missing — from a recent editorial in the Washington Post. Read that article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/05/26/saudi-arabia-united-states-relations-biden-repression-conditions/ Preorder In the Path of...
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First Covid, Now Monkeypox: Zoonotic Diseases and the Path Forward (feat. Dominic Jermey)
Dominic Jermey, former diplomat and current Director general of the Zoological Society of London, joins Jason to discuss how humans interact with our neighbors in nature. Where do zoonotic diseases begin, and how can we stop them from raging through the human population – if we can at all? And…
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Anonymous Leakers - Destructive or Essential to Democracy?
On this special edition of The Diplomat, Jason sits down with three different guests, Matt Hiltzik, Ari Fleischer, and Jonathan Swan, to get their perspective on the ethics of leaking classified information like the recent Supreme Court leak. Each from the perspective of their individual careers…
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Jonathan Swan of Axios on Politics, Ukraine, Journalism, & More
Jason Greenblatt sits down with award winning journalist Jonathan Swan to discuss how he became a journalist, his experience as one, and how he sees things playing out politically for both parties ahead of the midterms See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice…
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What is The Future of Investing Looks Like in Our Messy World
Jason Greenblatt sits down with John Medved, CEO at OurCrowd, an investment platform. The two discuss how the investment community has faired through covid and Ukraine's invasion, as well as the future of work, and food and water tech start-ups See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
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Food & Water Security, Energy Prices, & Climate Change
On this episode of The Diplomat, Jason Greenblatt sits down with Her Excellency Mariam Almheiri, United Arab Emirates Minister of Climate Change and Environment. The two discuss how she got this position and what she and her department are doing to promote clean energy in the UAE. See Privacy...
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Twitter & Elon Musk: Free Speech vs. Censorship
In this episode Jason Greenblatt talks about Elon Musk's offer to acquire Twitter, through the lens of a Washington Post article. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Louvre Abu Dhabi & the UAE Art Scene
Jason Greenblatt sits down with Manuel Rabaté, the director of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, to discuss what made the Louvre want to expand outside of France, why it decided on Abu Dhabi, and what to expect from the museum. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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The World Is a Mess, Russia & More
On today’s episode of The Diplomat, Jason Greenblatt sits down with Jeremy Bash to discuss Russia, North Korea, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Vera Greenblatt on Squishies
On this bonus edition of The Diplomat, Jason Greenblatt sits down with his 11-year old daughter Vera to discuss one of her favorite hobbies. Making small stress balls called "squishy". Jason dives deep into the creation, environmental impact, and effect on our nation's education system that this...
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Russia & the New Global Supply Chain Order
Jason Greenblatt sits down with Ami Daniel of Windward to discuss how the war in Ukraine is effecting the global supply chain. And how worried should we be about global access to oil and food as the war drags on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Responding to The Atlantic‘s Crown Prince MBS Profile - The Diplomat Special Edition
On this special episode of The Diplomat, Jason Greenblatt responds to The Atlantic's recent profile on Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He discusses how Graeme Wood's article missed with it's messaging and how ultimately we should let Saudi Arabia decide for itself what they think...
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Netflix's "Fauda" with Co-Creator Avi Issacharoff
On this episode of The DIplomat, Jason Greenblatt sits down with the co-creator of the hit Netflix series "Fauda" to discuss the show's success and how it draws inspiration from the real life Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Gaza, Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, Lebanon, drugs and more See Privacy Policy at...
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The Missiles Don’t Care if You’re Arab or Jewish
Recording from the King David hotel in Israel, Jason Greenblatt continues his conversation with Emily Schrader and Yousef Haddad from "Headlines with the Haddad's." They discuss life as an Israeli Arab, and if the differences between Israeli Arabs and Israeli Jews are as stark as the media makes…
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Arab Israeli, Not Palestinian - Yousef Haddad
While in Israel, Jason Greenblatt (and two of his kids) sat down with Emily Schrader and Yoseph Haddad, cohosts of the Headlines with the Haddads web series, to discuss life as an Arab Israeli in Israeli and misconceptions people have between them and the Palestinians See Privacy Policy at...
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The Ukraine Invasion from a Middle East Perspective - The Diplomat Special Edition
On this special edition of The Diplomat, Jason Greenblatt offers insight as to how the invasion of Ukraine is effecting the Middle East and offers an explanation for the region's response to the conflict. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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What is Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence?
Jason Greenblatt sits down with the United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Omar Sultan Al Olama. The two discuss what responsible development of AI looks like and how the UAE is using AI to advance their nation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
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Ukraine Invasion and NATO's Response - The Diplomat Special Edition
On this special edition of The Diplomat, Jason Greenblatt discusses the recent invasion of Ukraine by the Russians and reacts to NATO and President Biden's response effort. He also touches on Trump's recent comments on Putin and Russia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
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The Politicization of the Pandemic
Jason Greenblatt sits down with Dr. Scott Atlas, former special coronavirus advisor to President Trump, to discuss the dangers of politicizing the scientific process. And how bureaucracy and science interact in Washington. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...
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The Road to the World Cup Qatar
Jason Greenblatt sits down with Nasser Al-Khater, the CEO of the FIFA World Cup Qatar. The two discuss everything that it took to bring the FIFA World Cup to Qatar and what fans should look forward to when coming to Qatar this November. They also talk about what it means for Qatar to be the first...
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A "Complicated and Beautiful Region"
On this episode of The Diplomat, Jason Greenblatt travels to Doha, Qatar to talk with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister of the State of Qatar, to talk about Qatar, Iran, Israel, GCC & more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
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The Whoopi Goldberg Saga: Part 2
On this special episode of The Diplomat, Jason Greenblatt sits down with over a dozen leading thinkers within the Jewish community to discuss Whoopi Goldberg's recent comments about the Holocaust on The View. In part two, the question we asked is what happens now? See Privacy Policy at...
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The Whoopi Goldberg Saga: Part 1
On this special episode of The Diplomat, Jason Greenblatt sits down with over 10 leading thinkers within the Jewish community to discuss Whoopi Goldberg's recent comments about the Holocaust on The View. Asking people across the political and culture spectrum what they thought, and how do we turn...
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Who Gets The World's Most Powerful Cyberweapon
Israeli investigative journalist and New York Times writer, Ronen Bergman, joins Jason Greenblatt to discuss his recent article in the NY Times Magazine about the NSO’s Pegasus software. The two discuss whether the safety it can provide is worth the harm it could cause. If it is too powerful a...
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Whoopi Goldberg Saga - The Diplomat Trailer
Join Jason Greenblatt for a special two part episode of The Diplomat, where he sits down with many prominent members of the Jewish community to discuss the aftermath of Whoopi Goldberg's comments, and everything that lead up to that point. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
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The Diplomat, hosted by Jason Greenblatt, is inspired by his work in foreign affairs with the intent of fostering candid conversations on a wide set of global and domestic issues. The Diplomat will veer away from personality-driven political disputes and instead bring nuance and depth to hot topics. Using his diplomatic skills, Greenblatt aims to get at the root of the issues and attempt to find common ground where it exists, rather than sow further division.
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