The Foreign Desk with Lisa Daftari

The Foreign Desk with Lisa Daftari

The Foreign Desk with Lisa Daftari breaks down the foreign policy and national security issues of day. With high caliber guests including elected officials, industry experts and Lisa’s own hallmark commentary, the show delves deeper to give you the news you won’t get anywhere else.

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August 15, 2024 32 mins

Today Lisa Daftari is joined by Erick Stakelbeck, a journalist and counterterrorism analyst. They discuss the growing conflict between Israel and Iran, the global state of terror, and Joe Biden's lackluster support for Israel.

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Today Lisa Daftari is joined by Dr. James Robbins, the Dean of the Institute of World Politics. They discuss the Biden Administration's failure to deter the Houthis and Iran and the impact of anti-Israel propaganda on the war in Gaza.

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January 31, 2024 28 mins
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Lisa Daftari is joined by John Spencer, the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute. They discuss the complexity of urban warfare, Hamas's use of human shields, and the media's misrepresentation of the conditions on the ground in Gaza.

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November 1, 2023 29 mins

This week Lisa Daftari is joined by Josh Hammer, Newsweek's Senior Editor-at-Large. Lisa and Josh discuss how to fight back against the growing antisemitism in the United States, particularly on college campuses.

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October 17, 2023 32 mins

Lisa Daftari is joined by Dr. Zohar Raviv, the International VP of Educational Strategy for Birthright Israel.

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October 12, 2023 31 mins
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October 5, 2023 29 mins

A conversation with filmmaker Azadeh Nikzadeh on growing up in Iran.

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Lisa Daftari discusses the Iran Regime's influence in Washington, DC as well as America's relationship with Saudi Arabia with author and commentator Dr. Walid Phares

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September 20, 2023 46 mins
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Caroline Glick, Senior Contributor, joins Lisa Daftari to discuss America's relationship with Israel.

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Lisa Daftari discusses the latest news on the Iran Nuclear Deal with Gabriel Noronha, Executive Director of Polaris National Security & JINSA fellow.

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June 15, 2023 29 mins
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April 12, 2023 31 mins
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