The Quad
The Quad
JNS Podcasts
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.
Behind Iran's Internet Blackout: Protest, Violence and the Information War
The shocking footage the Iranian regime tried to hide from the world is finally emerging and what it reveals is far more disturbing than most people realize. In this episode, you'll learn what really happened during Iran's unprecedented internet blackout and how the West's response may be empowering the very regime accused of crushing those protests. From explosive debate over Trump's negotiations with Tehran to the information war shaping global perceptions, this conversation exposes uncomfortable truths and the hidden forces driving today's Middle East. The question is: if the world can see what's happening now, why does so much of it still look away?
Jun 2
49 min
Ceasefire Extension: Is Israel Being Pushed Aside?
The Quad panel dives right into the growing fear that a new U.S.-Iran deal could leave Israel isolated while allowing the Islamic Republic to survive and regroup. You’ll learn why some believe President Trump might be bluffing while others fear he’s changing course entirely and why Israelis are increasingly worried about Hezbollah attacks and being sidelined from critical negotiations. The episode then goes into a debate over Ben-Gvir’s flotilla stunt, the rise of anti-Semitism in the West, media propaganda and the growing culture war surrounding Israel and Zionism worldwide.
May 26
57 min
Israel’s Global Front: Iran, Media and the New Ideological War
Could President Trump’s latest warning to Iran signal imminent military action? This episode of "The Quad" unpacks why China may be quietly abandoning Tehran and how Israel’s battles are now playing out just as fiercely in Eurovision, New York protests, TikTok culture and Western media narratives. From undercover footage inside anti-Israel rallies to explosive criticism of the New York Times and growing fears among Jews in the West, this episode reveals how the fight over Israel has become a global ideological battlefield.
May 20
58 min
The End of Negotiations? Iran, Propaganda and the Narrative War
Has the world finally reached the breaking point with Iran and the global anti-Israel narrative? In this episode of "The Quad," the panel dives into President Trump’s furious reaction to Iran’s latest counterproposal and the hidden geopolitical game involving countries across the globe. But the conversation goes far deeper, exposing media manipulation, UNRWA indoctrination, the collapse of journalistic credibility, anti-Semitism disguised as activism and the emotional stories of resilience behind the headlines. Viewers will learn how propaganda is manufactured and why this moment could determine the future of both Israel and the region for decades to come.
May 12
58 min
Iran Breaks the Ceasefire: Strait of Hormuz, Propaganda and Rising Antisemitism
As tensions with Iran surge and the threat of renewed conflict looms, this episode of "The Quad" dives deep into the escalating aggression in the Strait of Hormuz and explores the human cost inside Iran that the world isn’t talking about. The panel unpacks media narratives and rising antisemitism in the UK while highlighting voices pushing back against the chaos. It’s a raw, unfiltered conversation about war and the battle for moral clarity in a rapidly shifting world.
May 6
53 min
Iran’s Fragile Regime: Propaganda, Weakness, and the Illusion of Strength
This episode rips apart the mainstream Iran war narrative, revealing a regime that’s economically collapsing and desperately clinging to propaganda while the West buys into the illusion. You’ll learn how media spin distorts reality and how voices, from Iranian activists to global leaders, are exposing the truth behind the chaos and the fight for the future of the Middle East.
Apr 29
49 min
Peace or Conflict: Strategy, Ceasefires, and Global Realignment
This episode rips the lid off a dangerously volatile moment in global politics and you’ll walk away understanding how close we may be to either a historic realignment or a massive war. From President Trump’s risky strategy against Iran to the fragile ceasefires in Lebanon and beyond, the conversation dives deep into power plays, alliances and the brutal realities inside regimes like the IRGC. You’ll learn how geopolitical narratives are shaped, why “negotiations” may be more illusion than solution, and how ordinary people, from Iran to New York, are caught in forces far bigger than themselves.
Apr 21
57 min
Beyond the Ceasefire: U.S. Blockade Strategy and the Limits of Diplomacy
A ceasefire is declared, but what if it’s actually the setup for something far bigger? In this opinionated breakdown, viewers learn how modern conflicts don’t just unfold through bombs and battles, but through strategy and narrative control highlighted by the dramatic U.S. naval blockade on Iran. The episode also explores what this next phase really means, from crippling Iran’s economy to exposing the limits of diplomacy, while also revealing a deeper takeaway: the difference between real peace and dangerous illusions. By the end, you’ll understand why sometimes the most critical moments in war aren’t the loudest.
Apr 14
51 min
Iran’s Fragile Regime: Power, Propaganda & Signs of Collapse
Behind the headlines, Iran’s regime may be far weaker, and closer to collapse, than anyone admits. From shocking signs of internal collapse to desperate regime tactics and a high-stakes geopolitical chess match with President Trump, this conversation reveals how fragile the Islamic Republic may actually be and why the next moves could reshape the entire region. You’ll walk away understanding the hidden power struggles, the role of propaganda and why ordinary Iranians might be the key to everything that happens next.
Apr 1
47 min
Missiles from Iran and Lebanon: Escalation, Ultimatums and Voices Against Hezbollah
Missiles, ultimatums, and a region on the edge of explosion...this episode plunges you straight into the chaos of Israel’s multi-front war and the dangerous showdown with Iran and Hezbollah. Through firsthand reporting from Israel’s northern border and raw analysis from experts and activists, viewers will learn what’s really happening on the ground, why this moment could be a turning point in the region, how ordinary Israelis and Iranians are enduring the pressure and what President Trump’s new red line could trigger next.
Mar 24
47 min
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