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The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
My name is Ariel Whitman and I live in the heart of Israel. I am the host of a podcast series focusing on the challenges of the West, in the 21st century, from a conservative, classically liberal, and libertarian perspective. We will touch on all current issues while giving emphasis to our lives here in the State of Israel and, more broadly, in the West. Amongst the interviews you will hear from world famous philosophers, intellectuals, government officials, and even ordinary citizens with…
Episodes
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
"Why Is Tucker Carlson Suddenly Defending Islam?" | Dana Loesch
What is happening inside the American Right?In this episode of The Western Spirit, conservative radio host and author Dana Loesch joins Ariel Whitman for a…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Nicole Lampert Thinks Britain Is Heading for a Culture Clash
What is happening to Britain?In this episode of The Western Spirit, journalist Nicole Lampert joins Ariel Whitman for a provocative conversation about Islamic…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
"Why Does Everyone Suddenly Hate Zionism?" | Alana Newhouse
Why has Zionism suddenly become such a hated idea across the West?In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Alana Newhouse, founder…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
"JD Vance Would Be Worse Than Almost Any Democrat" | David Reaboi
Has JD Vance fundamentally changed? Is the American Right moving in a dangerous new direction?In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
"They're Using My Brother as the Excuse" | Iddo Netanyahu
Why has support for Israel changed so dramatically in the West? Is the backlash against Israel really about Benjamin Netanyahu—or is something much deeper…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Britain Is Slowly Losing Its Mind | Francis Foster
Is the West in decline? Is Britain losing its identity? And is the hostility toward Israel really about something much bigger?In this episode of The Western…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
America's Young People Are Being Radicalised | Nick Matau
Why is Qatar investing billions in American universities? Why does Nick Matau believe so many pro-Palestinian activists don't even understand Hamas? And why…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Britain Will Never Be British Again | Connor Tomlinson
Is Britain running out of time?British political commentator Connor Tomlinson joins Ariel Whitman for a provocative conversation about mass immigration…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
“Israelis Are Wrong About JD Vance” | Hugh Hewitt Explains Why
Are Americans getting JD Vance wrong? What is happening inside the Democratic Party—and why does Hugh Hewitt believe the conspiracy theories surrounding…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
"He's Worse Than Starmer!" Lance Forman Exposes Britain's Next Prime Minister
Is Britain really in decline—or can it still recover?Entrepreneur, former Member of the European Parliament, and one of Britain's most outspoken political…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
The Biggest Lie You're Still Being Told | Natasha Hausdorff
Has international law become a political weapon?International law expert and barrister Natasha Hausdorff joins Ariel Whitman for a wide-ranging conversation on…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
"The Democrats Have Lost Their Minds" | Ryan Girdusky
Has the Democratic Party fundamentally changed?Political strategist, commentator, and Numbers Game host Ryan Girdusky joins Ariel Whitman to discuss the future…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Bill Ackman Predicts What's Next | An UNFILTERED Conversation
Bill Ackman joins Ariel Whitman for a wide-ranging conversation on investing, artificial intelligence, Israel, Iran, Charlie Kirk, Warren Buffett, Donald…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Anti-Zionism Isn't What You Think | Einat Wilf
What if we've misunderstood the conflict from the very beginning?In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with former Israeli Member of…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
"We Should Never Have Taken Israel to The Hague" | South African Opposition Leader Mmusi Maimane
Has South Africa fulfilled the promise of democracy—or lost its way?In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Mmusi Maimane, one of…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
What Happened To British Values? | Josh Howie
Has Britain lost the confidence to defend its own values?In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with British comedian, broadcaster, and…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Is Islam Beyond Criticism? | Andrew Doyle
Is woke really over—or has it simply changed its form?In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with author, broadcaster, and political…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Britain Only Has 10 Years Left | Rafe Heydel-Mankoo
Why has Britain lost confidence in itself?In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with historian, broadcaster, author, and political…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
What Israel Must Learn From India's War on Terror - Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey
Can technology defeat terrorism—or will human intelligence always matter more?In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Lieutenant…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
What Happened to Tucker Carlson? | James Kirchick
Has American politics entered a post-principles era?In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with journalist, author, and Commentary…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Why Facts No Longer Win Arguments | Talia Yoseph
Why do facts no longer change people's minds?In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Israeli activist and content creator Talia…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Why Do Jews Keep Appeasing People Who Want Them Dead? | Brooke Goldstein
Why are so many Jews still trying to appease people who openly hate them? Who is funding the radicalization of America’s campuses? And how did anti-Jewish…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Is Islam Taking Over Japan? | Former Top Japanese Adviser Dr. Tomohiko Taniguchi
What really happened when former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?Dr. Tomohiko Taniguchi, Prime Minister…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
I Traveled the Muslim World as an Israeli—Nothing Prepared Me for This | Insightful Nomad
In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with YouTuber, traveler, and author Insightful Nomad (Alec Haim Pollard) to discuss his journeys…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
"A Lunatic Anti-Semitic Conspiracy Theorist" | Guy Benson Rips Candace Owens
Fox News contributor Guy Benson joins The Western Spirit to discuss Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes, antisemitism, Israel, Donald Trump, J.D…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Why Are So Many Jews Voting for Their Own Demise? | Gabe Groisman
In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Gabe Groisman — political strategist, attorney, former mayor of Bal Harbour, Florida…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Europe’s New Target? Israeli Families. | Yisrael Ganz
Is the story the world hears about "settler violence" missing a crucial piece of the puzzle.Yisrael Ganz, Governor of the Binyamin Regional Council & Chairman…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
"This Isn't a Coincidence!" Stella Escobedo on Tucker, Candace, Megyn & the Woke Right
What is happening inside America's conservative movement?Emmy Award-winning journalist Stella Escobedo joins The Western Spirit to discuss the growing divide…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
"Chuck Schumer Is the Greatest Traitor the Jewish People Have Ever Had" | Prof. Jeffrey Lax
What is really happening inside America's universities?Professor Jeffrey Lax has spent years fighting anti-Semitism, discrimination, and ideological extremism…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
What Happened To Australia Can Happen Anywhere. | Former PM Scott Morrison
Has Australia abandoned one of its closest allies?Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison joins The Western Spirit for a candid conversation about the…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
India's PM! Take Note. The New Target: Hindus | Ratnadeep Chakraborty
As India rises on the world stage, are the same forces that targeted Jews now turning their attention toward Hindus?In this fascinating conversation…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
"What I Discovered Was Disturbing!" Did Muslims Lie to Me About Jews? | Rawan Osman
What happens when someone raised to hate Jews suddenly discovers that everything they were taught was false?In one of the most powerful and emotional…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
"They Used Blacks, Jews, and Gays" Dr. Carol Swain Exposes the Modern American Left
"They Used Blacks, Jews, and Gays" Dr. Carol Swain Exposes the Modern American LeftDid America’s progressive movement manipulate entire groups of people for…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
"The Mossad Takes Orders From the CIA" | Michael Doran Responds to Tucker Carlson
Does Israel really control America — or is that conspiracy theory itself part of a much larger propaganda war?In this explosive conversation, Middle East…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Federal Judge Comes Out Swinging at New York Times Writer: "He's Blinded by Hate" | Roy Altman
Why are so many young Americans turning against Israel after October 7 — and why do some now openly support Hamas?US Federal Judge Roy Altman joins The Western…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Is Israel the ONLY Democracy in the Middle East? Israeli Lawmaker Says Think Again - MK Simcha Rothman!
In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with MK Simcha Rothman, one of the most controversial and influential politicians in Israel…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
The People Who Hate Israel Also Hate India — Anshuman Nayak
In this powerful episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Indian commentator and YouTuber Anshuman Nayak for a deep conversation about…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Yaakov Katz EXPOSES What Really Happened Before October 7
In this explosive episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with journalist, author, and former Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief Yaakov Katz for a…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Israeli Historian Exposes the Real Plan Behind The Iran Deal | Gadi Taub
In this explosive episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Israeli historian, author, and political commentator Gadi Taub for a wide-ranging…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Why Are America's Smartest People Suddenly Losing Their Minds? | William Jacobson
In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Professor William Jacobson — founder of Legal Insurrection and the Equal Protection Project…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
"I’ve Seen Disturbing Things!" Mike Graham drops bombshells about Kier Starmer & Islam
In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with British broadcaster and journalist Mike Graham for a blunt and revealing conversation about…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Tucker Carlson’s Influence Is Collapsing | Congressman Randy Fine
In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Congressman Randy Fine for a fiery and wide-ranging conversation about Tucker Carlson…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
The JD Vance Problem Nobody Wants to Admit | Noam Dworman
In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Comedy Cellar owner and podcast host Noam Dworman for a candid conversation about the…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
They Turned on Israel… And They Don’t Want You to Know Why | Larry Elder
In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with political commentator, author, and longtime radio host Larry Elder for a powerful…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Tucker Carlson & Candace Owens Are Pandering — And It’s Obvious | Bridget Phetasy
In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with writer, comedian, and cultural commentator Bridget Phetasy to discuss a major shift…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
"I Know How Washington Works" U.S Political Insider REVEALS Why Tucker/Marjorie Turned
In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Heather Johnston, Founder and President of the U.S. Israel Education Association, for a…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Why Powerful Jews Stay Silent — And Why I Spoke Out After Oct 7 | Ari Ackerman
In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Ari Ackerman — entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and a minority owner of the Miami…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
“I Was On Their Shows” Victor Davis Hanson REVEALS Why Megyn/Tucker Betrayed Trump On Iran
In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman speaks with Victor Davis Hanson, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, about the growing divide inside…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
He Bet $200 Million on the World’s Most Hated Country — "The Safest Place on Earth" | Sylvan Adams
In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Sylvan Adams — Israeli-Canadian billionaire, philanthropist, and President of the World…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Why Hindus Respect Jews — And Why It Confuses the West | Yeshaya Rosenman
In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Yeshaya Rosenman, an Israeli researcher of India, the subcontinent and its diasporas, and…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Iran Is Losing — And the Regime Could Collapse | Cliff May
In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Cliff May, founder and president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), to…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Tucker Carlson Is Blowing Up the GOP — And Turning on Trump | Melissa Francis
In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman speaks with Melissa Francis — a journalist, commentator, and former Fox News and CNBC host — about what…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
The TRUTH About Hindu Persecution In Pakistan They Hide From The World
In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman speaks with Nikhil Chandwani — a humanitarian who has helped rescue and rehabilitate over 9,300 persecuted…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
TUCKER VS TRUMP: Why the New Right Is Turning on Him | Elizabeth Barcohana
In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman speaks with Elizabeth Barcohana, a Los Angeles-based attorney and conservative activist, about a growing…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
EXPOSED! Muslim Brotherhood Expert Reveals Tucker Carlson’s Islamist Agenda | Charles A. Small
Charles A. Small, founder of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP), breaks down what he believes is a growing and dangerous…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Iran Is Losing Badly… So Why Are Millions Being Fooled? | Jonathan Conricus
Jonathan Conricus, former IDF international spokesperson and senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, explains what’s really happening in…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Something About Iran Right Now Doesn’t Add Up | Zineb Riboua
Zineb Riboua, policy analyst at the Hudson Institute, explains what’s really happening in the war with Iran — and why most people are completely…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
Britain Is Getting Israel Completely Wrong – David Starkey
In this powerful conversation, renowned British historian David Starkey explains what is really happening to Britain — and why so few people are willing to say…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
"Jew Hatred Is Exploding": ADL Chief Responds to His Critics | Jonathan Greenblatt
In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman speaks with Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), about what happened after…
- The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
"Tel Aviv Is NOT Burning": Why Tucker & Candace Keep Lying | James Lindsay
Over the past days, viral posts across social media have claimed that Israel is collapsing, that Tel Aviv has been destroyed, and that Iran is winning the war…