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The Quad

The Quad

JNS Podcasts 162 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

The Quad is a dynamic weekly panel show hosted by Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, former Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem. The show features a rotating group of bold, insightful women who tackle the biggest stories from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. With sharp analysis, diverse perspectives and unapologetic commentary, The Quad challenges conventional narratives and brings clarity to complex issues shaping our time.

Episodes

Iran-Backed Houthi Attacks: U.S. Options and Regional Risks
Iran-Backed Houthi Attacks: U.S. Options and Regional Risks Oct 13, 2026 3501 Iran-backed Houthis have unleashed deadly missile attacks on Saudi airports, killing 13 people, including an American, and President Trump now faces a dangerous decision just weeks before the midterm elections. On this episode of "The Quad", Emily Schrader, Bellamy Bellucci, Shosannah Keats-Jaskoll and Ruthie Blum debate whether America and Israel must strike back, and why Iran's escalating aggre
Boycotting Israel: Europe’s Escalating Actions Against Israel
Boycotting Israel: Europe’s Escalating Actions Against Israel Sep 30, 2026 3348 Europe is cracking down on Israeli products while its leaders meet with Iran and "The Quad" says this week exposed a staggering contradiction in the West’s approach to Israel. The panel unpacks the Netherlands’s treatment of Israeli travelers, Britain’s escalating battles with Israel and the controversy surrounding Ireland’s soccer match against the Israeli team. Then they turn to the UN, challeng
Gaza’s Media: Who Controls the Narrative?
Gaza’s Media: Who Controls the Narrative? Sep 24, 2026 3532 A prominent Gazan journalist just admitted he withheld footage of Israeli hostages being beaten, and "The Quad" says his revelations raise much bigger questions about what the world has been shown from Gaza. Emily Schrader and the panel examine Motaz Azaiza’s interview, including his description of a Hamas-linked journalists’ WhatsApp group and his decision not to publish certain footage from Oct
Twenty-Five Years After 9/11: The West and Islamist Extremism
Twenty-Five Years After 9/11: The West and Islamist Extremism Sep 15, 2026 3106 Twenty-five years after 9/11, has the West forgotten who the enemy actually is? "The Quad" reacts to Bill Maher’s explosive warning about a generation increasingly sympathetic to Osama bin Laden and debate how Islamist extremism went from being recognized as a threat to being defended by parts of the Western Left. Then the conversation turns to a new global danger: the Houthis’ advance around the
Hamas and Jewish Extremism: A Debate Over Accountability
Hamas and Jewish Extremism: A Debate Over Accountability Sep 8, 2026 3188 A Gazan activist just called for the end of Hamas, and the backlash from the Western Left reveals a much bigger problem. In this episode of "The Quad", Emily Schrader and the panel unpack the firestorm surrounding Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib’s New York Times op-ed, asking why some Western activists refuse to listen when Palestinians themselves condemn Hamas. Then the debate turns inward as U.S. Ambassad
Iran: Can Economic Pressure Bring Down the Regime?
Iran: Can Economic Pressure Bring Down the Regime? Sep 2, 2026 3192 Iran is firing missiles across the Middle East, but inside the Islamic Republic, the system may be starting to break. Iran’s president says it may be time to end the war, while the parliament speaker warns the regime cannot survive if its people are hungry. This is happening as Washington’s “Economic D-Day” is tightening the squeeze...but the panel asks whether sanctions can actually topple the r
Iran and Gaza: Ceasefires Tested and the Risks of Delay
Iran and Gaza: Ceasefires Tested and the Risks of Delay Aug 19, 2026 3515 The U.S.-Iran memorandum has expired with no deal, Hamas is once again testing the limits of the Gaza ceasefire and questions are mounting over whether the West is repeating the same mistakes that led to October 7. The panel breaks down the growing economic pressure on Iran, the regime’s ability to suppress dissent, and whether President Trump is simply buying time until the U.S. midterm election
Israel’s Red Line: No Peace Without Hamas Disarmament
Israel’s Red Line: No Peace Without Hamas Disarmament Aug 11, 2026 3266 Israel draws a red line as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects the latest 15-point Gaza roadmap...but that’s only the beginning of a much bigger story. In this episode of "The Quad", we break down the battle over Hamas disarmament and a new report challenging claims of widespread famine. Then we turn to Iran, where mounting economic pressure could be changing the equation, even as Turkey, P
Hamas Disarmament Deal: Breakthrough or Strategic Illusion?
Hamas Disarmament Deal: Breakthrough or Strategic Illusion? Aug 4, 2026 3128 Is Hamas really disarming or is the world about to fall for the same illusion all over again? This week on "The Quad," the panel breaks down the White House's announcement of a landmark Hamas disarmament agreement and asks whether the deal represents a genuine turning point or simply another pause that leaves the terrorist organization intact. They also examine the latest developments inside Iran
From Words to Violence: The Rise of Global Antisemitism
From Words to Violence: The Rise of Global Antisemitism Jul 28, 2026 2962 Has anti-Israel rhetoric crossed the line into real-world violence? This week on The Quad, the panel examines the rise of jihadist attacks from New York to Berlin and the growing concern that political incitement is fueling hatred against Jews around the world. They also discuss Iran's hidden nuclear program, Prime Minister Netanyahu's high-stakes visit to Washington, escalating campus antisemiti
U.S.-Iran Escalation: How the Conflict Is Shaping the Region
U.S.-Iran Escalation: How the Conflict Is Shaping the Region Jul 22, 2026 2399 The Middle East may be on the verge of a far bigger war than most people realize. In this episode of "The Quad", the panel unpacks the escalating U.S. campaign against Iran following the deaths of American servicemen, growing expectations that Israel could soon enter the fight, rumors surrounding the disappearance of Iran's new supreme leader and the fierce political battle unfolding in Washington
Beyond Campuses: The Global Spread of Anti-Israel Activism
Beyond Campuses: The Global Spread of Anti-Israel Activism Jul 16, 2026 2622 Has anti-Israel activism become something much bigger than campus protests? In this special conversation from the CUFI Summit in Washington, D.C., Fleur Hassan-Nahum is joined by leading Jewish and Christian voices to expose how foreign influence and years of institutional infiltration have transformed universities, politics, media and even medicine. You'll learn why the alliance between Christia

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