“What I’ve Learned in 12 Years in Britain” – Rabbi Dweck on Antisemitism, Extremism and Identity
Rabbi Joseph Dweck has spent over a decade as Senior Rabbi of Britain’s oldest Jewish community. Now, as he prepares to leave the UK and move to Israel, he joins Jonathan Sacerdoti for an unflinching conversation about antisemitism, extremism, identity, and the moral decline of Western civilisation.In this moving and courageous interview, Rabbi Dweck reflects on his years in Britain, the backlash he faced for challenging orthodox norms, and the deep dangers he sees in a society that has lost confidence in itself. From Islamist threats to cultural appeasement, from Jewish pride to political cowardice, he explores what Britain must do to recover – and what Jews must do to survive.He also opens up about his infamous controversy over homosexuality, the costs of candour in religious leadership, and his growing fear that we are no longer willing to call evil by its name.👁🗨 Watch if you want to understand Britain’s Jewish future, the ideological crossroads of the West, and why Rabbi Dweck believes it’s time to reclaim faith, identity, and courage.💬 We Discuss:🕍 The future of British Jews in an age of rising hate📉 Why Britain has lost its cultural confidence🕌 Islam, extremism, and the prospects for reform🌈 The fallout from Dweck’s comments on homosexuality🇮🇱 Why he’s leaving for Israel now – and what he hopes to find there🤝 Jewish values, Western heritage, and what we must defend🧠 Why the centre is disappearing – and what that means for us all
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"Radical Islam Will Conquer the West Unless We Wake Up" Ex-Intelligence Officer's Stark Warning
Dr Reuven Berko is a former senior intelligence officer, Middle East expert, and scholar of radical Islam. In this intense and uncompromising conversation with Jonathan Sacerdoti, Berko exposes the ideological and strategic threats posed by radical Islam – not only to Israel, but to all of Western civilisation.From Tehran to Paris, Berko outlines how jihadist ideology and political weakness are colliding, and why Europe is in danger of sleepwalking into cultural extinction. With vivid examples from his intelligence work, he challenges liberal illusions, confronts the reality of religious warfare, and warns that survival now depends on rediscovering national strength, identity, and pride.👁🗨 Watch if you want to understand what’s really happening in Israel, Iran, Europe, and the ideological battle shaping the 21st century. 💬We Discuss:🕋 The apocalyptic ideology of Iran’s Islamic Republic🛡️ Why secular Europe is unequipped to survive jihad😔 How Western guilt fuels its own demise🕌 Islam, reform, and the myth of peaceful coexistence🇮🇱 What Israel’s experience teaches about strength, survival, and identity📺 Chapters:01:20 – Holocaust memory and Israel's survival instincts02:55 – Iran’s apocalyptic theology and Jewish resilience04:53 – The Ayatollahs' global strategy and Israel's counterplay07:11 – Shia vs Sunni: Same goal, different route08:47 – Why peace treaties in the region are doomed11:02 – Violence, robbery and conquest in Islamic tradition?13:02 – Can Islam ever reform like Christianity and Judaism?15:12 – Saudi Arabia’s attempted reformation – real or fake?17:00 – The myth of Palestine and radicalised prisoners20:00 – What the Quran really says about the Jews24:20 – How Anat Berko and Reuven interrogated terrorists26:00 – The Arab Spring was a Western delusion8:09 – Nuclear weapons, oil, and the Ayatollah's ambitions30:10 – Macron’s fear and the Islamist enclaves in Europe3:00 – The coming civil war in Europe?35:10 – Why secularism can’t defeat jihad37:05 – LGBT activists marching for Hamas: “shooting their own legs”39:03 – Hassan al-Banna, envy, and the collapse of Islamic civilisation3:00 – What Europe must learn from Israel to survive46:50 – The West must wake up – or lose everything🔔 Subscribe for more amazing interviews.🎙 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0DFa18NGw4fVSiEteNT402📲 Follow Jonathan on X and Instagram:x.com/jonsacwww.instagram.com/jonathansacerdoti/📲 Follow Reuven on Instagram:www.instagram.com/reuvenberko👇 Comment below — Are we too late to save the West? Is Reuven right?#IslamicExtremism #IsraelIranConflict #WesternCivilisation #MiddleEastReality #RadicalIslam #SecularismCrisis #EuropeInDecline #ReuvenBerko #JonathanSacerdoti #WakeUpWest
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"You don't kill the King"—Iran’s regime is crumbling, but what comes next? Dr Thamar Eilam Gindin
Dr Thamar Eilam Gindin talks to Jonathan Sacerdoti about the unraveling Islamic Republic of Iran, the cultural forces shaping its future, and why eliminating its leader may not be the best strategic move. This sharp, timely conversation offers unparalleled insight into Iran’s identity pendulum, the role of secularism, and what comes next in this critical moment for the Middle East and the world.We discuss:- Whether killing Iran’s Supreme Leader would help or harm regime change- The deep cultural importance of honour and martyrdom in Iranian politics- Why Israel and Iran’s people may have more in common than their governments- How the regime uses Iran’s Jewish community for propaganda- The shifting identity of Iran—from Islamic rule to secular revival- What the West gets wrong about supporting uprisings in Iran00:00 - Should we kill Khamenei?03:20 - Are Iran and Israel secretly aligned?06:40 - What happens if the regime falls but the leader survives?10:00 - Can disgrace defeat a dictator?13:20 - Who really runs Iran?16:40 - Is the Islamic Republic collapsing?20:00 - What happened to Iran’s $80 billion gamble?23:20 - Why did Iran cancel its hijab law?26:40 - Can ancient pride defeat political Islam?30:00 - Is Iran already secular?33:20 - Why does the West keep getting Iran wrong?36:40 - Are Iran’s Jews free—or hostages?40:00 - What does the regime fear most?43:20 - Should Israel push for revolution?46:40 - What makes Iranians say “enough”?50:00 - Could water and power outages spark revolt?53:20 - Will the regime’s fall bring chaos?56:40 - Is Reza Pahlavi the answer?60:00 - Has Persian identity survived Islam?63:20 - How close are we to the endgame?
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Judaism, Jihad, Quran—Can Islam Be Reformed? Jewish Journalist vs British Imam Sheikh Paul Armstrong
Sheikh Paul Salahuddin Armstrong in conversation with Jonathan Sacerdoti – a searching, honest, and at times tense exploration of Islam, extremism, reform, and coexistence. From the trauma of 9/11 to questions about child marriage, apostasy, and Israel, this dialogue confronts difficult truths and conflicting worldviews. Armstrong, a reformist British imam, defends his spiritual understanding of Islam while Sacerdoti challenges him with frank concerns as a British Jew raised in the shadow of terrorism. Their exchange offers rare insight into both common ground and irreconcilable tensions.We discuss:* The misuse of Islam by extremists* Whether Muhammad was perfect* If Islam needs reform or reinterpretation* Islamic preaching in Britain* Israel, the Palestinians, and the Abraham Accords* Leaving Islam, child marriage, homosexuality* The future of British Islam
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British antisemitism and power: Tom Bower on Gary Lineker, Zionism, the BBC and the Holocaust
British investigative journalist, historian, and author Tom Bower is renowned for his unauthorised biographies of power players like Robert Maxwell, Richard Branson, King Charles III, and Jeremy Corbyn. In this explosive and unflinching interview, Bower turns his gaze on Britain itself—taking aim at the BBC’s bias on Israel, Gary Lineker’s ignorance, and the myth of British wartime heroism. He argues that the UK would have abandoned its Jews if the Nazis had invaded, exposes the dangers of Holocaust memorialisation done wrong, and warns of the alarming rise of antisemitism today. A fearless dismantling of hypocrisy, propaganda, and the comforting lies power tells itself.
Journalist, broadcaster, and commentator Jonathan Sacerdoti engages in in-depth conversations with thought leaders, experts, and influential voices from around the world. Covering politics, culture, history, and current affairs, each episode delivers sharp analysis, valuable insights, and engaging discussions on the most pressing topics of our time. Cutting through the noise, this series provides informed perspectives on the issues shaping the world today.
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