The Overlook
The Overlook is a weekly news podcast hosted by Dominique Hoffman, highlighting critical events in the East for a Christian audience in the West. How should we think about the news coming from the region? Join us weekly for a faith-based analysis and breakdown of how events in the Near East impact our security and political life in the West, and how, as Christians, we can advocate for the region.
Episodes
This April, the N7 Initiative convened a dialogue on the future of the I2U2 Group in New Delhi, India, on April 23, 2025. The event brought together senior officials, private sector leaders, and policy experts from the four countries participating in I2U2: India, Israel, the UAE, and the United States. It was the first convening of this group in almost two years. The I2U2 Group was formed in July 2022 to improve connectivity betwee...
Antisemitism at Yale University has become a significant concern, particularly following the October 2023 Hamas attacks. Jewish students have reported increased hostility, including verbal harassment, physical intimidation, and exclusion from campus events. These incidents have prompted federal investigations, administrative actions, and widespread debate over the balance between free speech and campus safety. Yale's response has b...
In today's episode, Dominique brings Isaac Woodward back for a part two reaction to the Douglas Murray-Dave Smith debate, focusing on the facts of the Israel-Hamas war, the nature of warfare, and the death of the expert class in a post-COVID world primed to accept conspiracy theories platformed on new media channels. The rise of decentralized information and the rejection of academic institutions and historical methods has led to t...
In 2023, Hamas was emboldened by the weak foreign policy of the Biden administration, which released billions of dollars in frozen assets to the Iranian regime, directly funding Hamas in the Israel-Gaza war. The Trump administration signals a stark foreign policy shift; the U.S. has returned to a policy of intolerance for terrorism and Islamism. All of Hamas' key funding channels have been disrupted: Israel has cut off aid that Ha...
During the First World War, approximately 1.2 million Armenian Christians were killed in a genocide carried out by the Ottoman Turks. Motivated by fears of Armenian involvement in the war and using the chaos as cover, the Ottomans pursued an ethno-nationalist and ideological agenda. This ethno-religious conflict continues today between the modern nation-states of Azerbaijan (backed by Turkey) and Armenia, who have fought for decade...
The media campaign to make a verified MS-13 gang member a martyr, reimaging him as an innocent "Maryland father" wrongly identified and sent to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador, highlights the moral depravity of the Left. Back in 2012, Kilmar Ábrego García entered the United States illegally. In 2019, he was identified as a member of MS-13 by an anti-gang squad. While the media is painting the Trump administration as the ch...
The Joe Rogan Experience is the largest podcast in the world. Last week, Joe Rogan had Douglas Murray and Dave Smith on to debate Israel and the growing anti-Jewish sentiment in Libertarian and Right Wing politics. This fringe conspiratorial faction of the Right, now known as the Woke Right, has moved mainstream with conspiratorial claims about the Jews, their role throughout history and catastrophes, including a revisionist histor...
Tomorrow, the U.S. and Iran will meet in Oman to discuss President Trump's demands to end the regime's terror in the region and through its race to nuclear arms. Lisa Daftari of The Foreign Desk joins Do...
Decades after writing The Clash of Civilizations, Samuel P. Huntington's prediction is playing out in real-time, with the West struggling to maintain the cornerstone of its identity and way of life. A controversial planned Muslim community on 400+ acres outside of Dallas, Texas, has led the way to a legal battle with Gov. Abbott declaring Sharia communities are not allowed in Texas. The news of the planned community comes at a crit...
The MAGA movement is once again fracturing as the Woke Right turns on RFK Jr. and his support for Israel. Candace Owens is making claims that his support for Israel is the result of "sexual blackmail" surrounding his relationship with Olivia Nuzzi, a journalist who was fired from New York Magazine following news of the extra-marital affair. Owens claims Nuzzi's involvement in a recent piece of journalism that called members of the ...
In today's episode, Dominique talks with Philos Catholic's Director Simone Rizkallah about the evils of deep-rooted antisemitism on both sides of the Protestant and Catholic aisle. The phenomenon of "Christ is King" represents a unique evil and blasphemy aimed at making a political statement that is contrary to the heart of the Gospel. This important ecumenical conversation highlights the shared Protestant and Catholic commitment t...
In today's episode, Dominique speaks with Farhad Rezaei. They discuss the recent escalations and U.S. military action against the Houthis in Yemen, the war in Gaza resuming, and Trump's diplomatic offer to Iran. The Iranian regime has rejected Trump's offer to reach a nuclear deal diplomatically, but can the regime survive a scenario that involves direct military escalations with the United States? Farhad outlines the unique role t...
The debate of "Christ is King" has divided the Right, distracting many from the more nefarious anti-Jewish ambitions of antagonistic conservative influencers. "Christ is King" is to the Woke Right what "BLM" is to the Woke Left, a widely accepted statement which, on the surface, is a truth that distracts from the more radical underpinnings of the movements they...
The detainment of Mahmoud Khalil and the Trump administration's crackdown on campus radicalism highlights the ideological war taking place in the United States and the greater West. For decades, the pro-Palestinian social justice movement in the West has called for the end of "Israeli violence." Still, since October 7, the growing pro-Palestinian consensus of Generation Z has not only aligned with ambitions for Palestinian statehoo...
In today's episode, Dominique revisits President Trump's Executive Order entitled "Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and other National Security and Public Safety Threats," in light of recent news and the controversy surrounding the detainment of Mahmoud Khalil. This executive order ensures that visa holders, including student visa holders, are vetted and punished for hostile attitudes toward U.S. citizens, the U...
Over the last few days, the news has reported that over 1,300 innocents of Syria's religious minorities have been slaughtered by the interim HTS government, a rebel organization with ties to ISIS and al-Qaeda. Beyond this breaking news headline, the mainstream media has not provided much analysis. In today's episode, Dominique contextualizes the events happening on the ground and sheds light on the sectarian clashes between Syria's...
With 7% less viewership than last year, this year's 97th Oscar Awards ceremonies highlight the growing divide between Hollywood and the rest of America. This year's awards highlighted the silence of elites against antisemitism as well as their silence on condemning Hamas in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This year, The Brutalist and No Other Land perfectly highlight the unwillingness of Hollywood to speak out agai...
In today's episode, Dominique reacts to Kanye West's recent antisemitic Super Bowl stunt and what it means for the Woke Right and Hollywood.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j4Vrx0f-_iw
Follow The Philos Project:
➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thephilosproject
➡️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/philosproject
➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thephilosproject
➡️ Website: https://philosproject.org
📖 Episode Ch...
In today's episode, Dominique brings updates on President Trump's stance on Gaza, his ultimatum to Hamas concerning the hostages, and his plans for the U.S. to take over Gaza.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2MTXBAK-y1Y
Stay Connected With The Philos Project:
➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thephilosproject
➡️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/philosproject
➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PhilosProject
Trump has reinstated his Maximum Pressure policy toward Iran. However, the region looks drastically different than it did four years ago.
Calculations and considerations are complicated by Israel's war in Gaza, regime change in Syria, and the weakening of Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Dominique is joined by Philos Senior Research Fellow Farhad Rezaei to discuss Iran's next move under a Trump administration.
Popular Podcasts
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
In 1997, actress Kristin Davis’ life was forever changed when she took on the role of Charlotte York in Sex and the City. As we watched Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte navigate relationships in NYC, the show helped push once unacceptable conversation topics out of the shadows and altered the narrative around women and sex. We all saw ourselves in them as they searched for fulfillment in life, sex and friendships. Now, Kristin Davis wants to connect with you, the fans, and share untold stories and all the behind the scenes. Together, with Kristin and special guests, what will begin with Sex and the City will evolve into talks about themes that are still so relevant today. "Are you a Charlotte?" is much more than just rewatching this beloved show, it brings the past and the present together as we talk with heart, humor and of course some optimism.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.