Host David M. Cohen is joined by leaders from academia, government, business, think tanks, and the arts for a thoughtful discussion on the most pressing politics, policy, and culture issues facing Israel and the Jewish people today.
The War Israel Isn’t Fighting | Yossie Hollander on Antisemitism, Influence & the “Soft War”
Israeli tech pioneer and philanthropist Yossie Hollander joins the J100 Podcast to discuss the early days of Startup Nation, why he walked away from the pursuit of greater wealth, the changing nature of antisemitism, October 7, and his argument that Israel must become far more serious about the global “soft war” for public opinion.
Chapters:
00:00 — Cold Open: Winning the Kinetic War, Losing the Soft War
02:10 — Yossie Hollander: From Early Israel to Startup Nation
10:40 — Walking Away From Business: Why Hollander Chose Philanthropy
17:01 — Antisemitism, Israel & the Jewish Future
22:05 — The “Soft War”: Foreign Influence & Information Warfare
37:09 — Jewish Pride vs. Fighting Antisemitism
45:32 — October 7, Its Aftermath & the Battle for Public Opinion
50:41 — Israel’s Internal Divisions & the Haredi Question
52:15 — Lightning Round: Chutzpah, AI & Israel’s Future
You can find the condensed transcript & summary of this episode and more episodes at
https://thealgemeiner.substack.com/p/the-war-israel-isnt-fighting-yossie (https://thealgemeiner.substack.com/p/the-war-israel-isnt-fighting-yossie)
This episode of "The J100 Podcast" was produced by David Taragin.
17 Sept 2026
Inside Bondi Terror: Sharri Markson on the Attack, the Warning Signs, and What Came After
Australian investigative journalist Sharri Markson joins The Algemeiner’s J100 podcast for a deeply personal conversation about the Bondi terror attack, the rise of antisemitism in Australia, and the stories behind her new book, “Bondi Terror”.
Markson recounts being nearby with her young children as the shooting unfolded, reporting live from Bondi Beach that night, and the emotional toll of covering an attack on her own community. She also reflects on extraordinary acts of courage she uncovered afterward, the warning signs she believes authorities missed, how October 7 transformed her journalism, media coverage of Israel, AI and trust in news, and the changing reality for Jewish Australians.
Chapters
00:00 — “You Expect to Be Safe at Bondi”
00:32 — Sharri Markson & a Life in Journalism
07:01 — AI, Deepfakes & Trust in Media
09:37 — Inside the Bondi Terror Attack
13:59 — Missed Warnings & Fighting Antisemitism
21:41 — Reporting Trauma, Faith & Heroism
34:12 — October 7 & the Media
41:09 — Why Bondi Terror Became a Book
45:07 — Jewish Life in Australia Today
47:50 — Rapid Fire, Changing Her Mind & Social Media
You can find the condensed transcript & summary of this episode and more episodes at
https://thealgemeiner.substack.com/p/inside-bondi-terror-sharri-markson?r=5m0oyd&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true (https://thealgemeiner.substack.com/p/inside-bondi-terror-sharri-markson?r=5m0oyd&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true)
This episode of "The J100 Podcast" was produced by David Taragin.
3 Sept 2026
Bruce Blakeman on New York’s “Death Spiral,” Mamdani, Trump, and Antisemitism
Nassau County Executive and Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman joins the J100 podcast from his campaign headquarters to discuss New York’s future, Kathy Hochul, Zohran Mamdani, President Trump, Israel, antisemitism and the Jewish identity that shapes his politics.
Chapters
00:00 — Cold Open & Introduction
02:10 — Mamdani, Antisemitism & Public Safety
04:41 — Can a Republican Win New York?
07:33 — New York’s “Death Spiral”
09:02 — Trump, Courage & Leadership
11:35 — Israel, Antisemitism & the Democratic Party
15:52 — Jewish Identity, Faith & Leadership
17:03 — Two Types of Antisemitism & BDS
19:19 — Rapid Fire
You can find the condensed transcript & summary of this episode and more episodes at
https://thealgemeiner.substack.com/p/bruce-blakeman-on-new-yorks-death?r=5m0oyd&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true (https://thealgemeiner.substack.com/p/bruce-blakeman-on-new-yorks-death?r=5m0oyd&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true)
This episode of "The J100 Podcast" was produced by David Taragin.
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