• 47 minutes 45 seconds
    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.

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    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?

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    Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

    16 July 2026, 4:00 am
  • 58 minutes 27 seconds
    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.

    Watch Rahm Emanuel’s Tel Aviv speech HERE.
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    In this episode:

    - Rahm Emanuel remembers Senator Lindsey Graham

    - How October 7 changed Israel’s security doctrine

    - Rahm Emanuel’s 23-state solution for Israel and the Arab states

    - Is its isolation becoming a security threat for Israel?

    - How Emanuel would reshape the U.S.-Israel alliance

    - Are calls for “From the River to the Sea” and Greater Israel equivalent?

    - Emanuel’s response to fears antisemitism reshaping the Democratic Party

    - Is Emanuel really advocating tough love or tough luck for Israel?

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    Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

    13 July 2026, 4:45 am
  • 11 minutes
    Sneak Peek: Tal Becker on whether new divides are becoming irreparable

    This is a sneak peek from the members-only edition of Inside Call Me Back. Dan and Tal Becker discuss Rahm Emanuel's speech in Israel, why support for Israel has become increasingly tied to America's culture wars, and whether that shift can still be reversed.

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    You can access the full episode here, where Dan and Tal answer listener questions about:

    - Is the potential for Arab-Israeli alliances slipping away?

    - Is the Jewish diaspora becoming irreparably divided?

    - Should American Jews have an elected leadership body?

    - How do we make antisemitism taboo again?

    - What role should Israelis abroad play?

    - Could the far left and far right turn on each other?

    - How is Hamas still functioning in Gaza?

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    Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

    11 July 2026, 5:00 pm
  • 35 minutes 14 seconds
    The MoU is dead, long live the _______! - with Nadav Eyal

    Is the collapse of the U.S.-Iran deal the start of another war, or something messier in between?

    Dan is joined by Ark Media contributor and senior analyst for Yedioth Ahronoth, Nadav Eyal, as Iran and the U.S. launch missile and verbal attacks. They discuss the apparent end to the ceasefire, why Israel believes the MoU was destined to fail and how Tehran is calculating its next move. They also explore why Turkey's growing military and political influence could be Israel's next strategic challenge.

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    In this episode:

    - Why the U.S.-Iran deal collapsed

    - Iran's power play in Hormuz

    - Who is really in charge in Iran?

    - Israel's "we told you so" moment

    - Why Turkey is becoming Israel's next big concern

    - Netanyahu's public fight against the U.S. selling F-35s to Turkey

    - Israel's long-term strategy toward Turkey

    - Are we heading toward round three of war with Iran?

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    Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

    9 July 2026, 4:00 am
  • 48 minutes 27 seconds
    Does the Start-Up Nation brand need a rebrand? - with Yonatan Adiri and Yael Wissner Levy

    As Americans mark Independence Day, we're revisiting one of the most popular episodes of What's Your Number?, a conversation that feels even more relevant today. Yonatan Adiri and Yael Wissner Levy are joined by Dan Senor, host of Call Me Back and co-author of Start-Up Nation which revolutionized the world’s respect for Israel and its entrepreneurial spirit and successes. Nearly two decades after the book's publication, Israel's tech sector is stronger than ever, yet the country's global brand faces unprecedented challenges. What does this mean for Israel’s reputation, innovation and its place in the world?

    Dan also remembers his young friend, the late Israeli entrepreneur and investor Zaki Djemal, whose final essay on Israel's future and memorial service are linked below.

    Read a tribute to Zaki Djemal  and his white paper here.

    Watch Zaki Djemal’s memorial service here. 
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    In this episode:

    08:00 – How Start-Up Nation changed Israel's image

    14:35 – Israel's brand crisis after October 7

    19:10 – Why global investors keep doubling down on Israel

    25:55 – Does Israel need a new audience?

    32:15 – The rise of defense tech

    37:35 – AI, brain drain, and Israel's next challenge

    44:30 – Does the "Start-Up Nation" reputation still apply?

    46:55 – How would Dan characterize Israel's brand now?

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    Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

    6 July 2026, 4:00 am
  • 10 minutes 55 seconds
    Sneak Peek: Amit Segal on the polls vs the election in Israel

    This is a sneak peek from the members-only edition of Inside Call Me Back. Amit Segal explains why overwhelming public support for a state commission of inquiry into October 7 and ending Haredi draft exemptions doesn't translate into election results, and what that reveals about the unique system of Israeli politics. 

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    You can access the full episode here, where Dan and Amit answer listener questions about:

    - A surprising turn from Lebanon's government regarding Hezbollah 

    - Is President Trump changing course on Israel?

    - Why Israel has no left-wing equivalent to far right Ben-Gvir

    - Amit Segal on journalism, bias, and fairness, and his own political position

    - Why has Israel become a defining issue in American politics?

    - Is Israel’s long term future bullish or bleak? 

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    Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

    4 July 2026, 5:00 pm
  • 57 minutes 53 seconds
    Why Do Radical U.S. Politicians Blame Jews? - with Jonah Goldberg and John Podhoretz

    Why have positions about Israel and Jews become a defining fault line in American politics?

    In part two of their conversation, Dan is joined by Jonah Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Dispatch, and John Podhoretz, editor-in-chief of Commentary Magazine, to discuss what the victories of Zohran Mamdani and other Democratic Socialists reveal about the radicalization of politics of the American left. From the rise of anti-Zionist candidates to the weakening of political parties and norms, they explore why antisemitic or anti-Israel positions have become litmus tests in the transformation of American politics.

    Read the open letter from American Rabbis to Zohran Mamdani here.
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    In this episode:

    - Why both political parties are losing control

    - What Zohran Mamdani and DSA victories really represent

    - Is anti-Zionism the primary driving force on the left?

    - Are elected leaders more focused on culture wars than helping constituents?

    - Why U.S.politicians turned against  Israel, which is now a political fault line

    - How technology is reshaping America despite politics

    - Have decades of crisis broken public trust?

    - Can America's political institutions recover?

    - Why Jonah and John have some hope about America's future

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    Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

    2 July 2026, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    The Iran-War: An Autopsy - with Jonah Goldberg and John Podhoretz

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    Many supporters of the Iran War, both in the U.S. and in Israel, consider it a failure. Dan doesn't necessarily share that observation, at least not until the fate of the U.S.- Iran deal is clear. 

    Jonah Goldberg and John Podhoretz, two thinkers that have been following every twist and turn of the Iran war and landed in that camp. So we wanted to conduct an autopsy of the Iran War, at least as where the war stands now.

    Jonah Goldberg is editor-in-chief of The Dispatch and the host of the Remnant podcast. He’s also a senior fellow at AEI and author of a number of books, including Suicide of the West.  and John Podhoretz, editor-in-chief of Commentary Magazine, host of the Commentary podcast and author of Hell of a Ride. 

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    In this episode:

    • What were the expectations vs reality?
    • Israel and Iran's position today Vs on February 27th.
    • The war's impact on US foreign policy
    • what would have been a better strategy in dealing with Iran’s nuclear program?
    • Did Trump and Netanyahu miscalculate? 
    • Where does the relationship between Netanyahu and Trump go from here?

    This episode is sponsored by Israel on Campus Coalition. You can follow this link to support their work: http://israelcc.org/ 

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    Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

    29 June 2026, 5:17 am
  • 40 minutes 23 seconds
    As America cuts its losses, what are Israel’s options? - with Amit Segal

    Can Israel stop Iran if America decides to move on?

    As Washington pursues negotiations with Tehran, many Israelis are wondering what their country can still do to shape the outcome. Dan Senor is joined by Ark Media contributor and Channel 12 senior political analyst Amit Segal to discuss the state of the U.S.-Iran talks, why Israel is showing restraint in Lebanon, and what leverage Jerusalem still has as Washington pursues negotiations with Tehran. They also examine the growing debate inside Israel over President Trump and J.D. Vance, and whether Netanyahu can navigate a moment when many Israelis feel the military achievements against Iran have yet to translate into a lasting strategic gain.
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    In this episode:

    - Why the U.S.-Iran talks may be headed for failure

    - Does Israel have any leverage left?

    - Why Israel is showing restraint in Lebanon

    - Why “no deal, no war” could still hurt Tehran

    - Netanyahu, Trump, and the Vance problem

    - Israel’s options if America steps back

    - Could Trump shape Israel’s next election?

    - Will Netanyahu really run for a seventh term?

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    Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

    25 June 2026, 4:00 am
  • 53 minutes 46 seconds
    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.
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    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

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    Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

    22 June 2026, 4:00 am
  • 48 minutes 46 seconds
    The Iran Deal and Netanyahu’s Future - with Amit Segal

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    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.

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    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?

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    Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

    18 June 2026, 4:00 am
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