"Straight Up" with Danny Seaman, former director of Israel’s Government Press Office, gives English speakers unfiltered access to the voices of Israeli journalists, analysts, and commentators rarely heard in Western media. Want to know what Israel’s conservative media is really saying? Start here.

Straight Up with Danny Seaman
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"Straight Up" with Danny Seaman, former director of Israel’s Government Press Office, gives English speakers unfiltered access to the voices of Israeli journalists, analysts, and commentators rarely heard in Western media. Want to know what Israel’s conservative media is really saying? Start here.
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Recent Episodes

June 9, 2026
Iran Attacks Israel Again: The Battle for Lebanon's Future
If you want to understand what's really driving events behind today's headlines from the Middle East, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Learn how Hezbollah's actions, Iran's regional ambitions, Lebanon's struggle for sovereignty and the pressure on Iran's economy are all connected in ways rarely discussed by the mainstream media. Daniel Seaman breaks down why Israel views the current conflict as part of a much larger strategic battle, explores the growing tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program, and examines the surprising role that both Israeli and Iranian media are playing in shaping public perception.

June 7, 2026
From D-Day to October 7: 85 Years of Jewish Survival and Self-Defense
Daniel Seaman takes viewers on an 85-year journey through some of the most pivotal dates in modern Jewish history from the Holocaust and the Farhud pogrom to the Six-Day War, the Osirak strike, Lebanon and the aftermath of October 7. Along the way, you'll learn how each chapter shaped Israel’s approach to survival, why historical memory drives current military strategy and how events unfolding right now in Gaza, Lebanon Iran, and Washington fit into a much larger story. Whether you agree or disagree, this episode offers a provocative historical lens that challenges viewers to see today's headlines as part of a much longer struggle over Jewish self-determination and security.

May 31, 2026
Perception vs Reality: The Middle East's Information War
Daniel Seaman unpacks the political theater behind Gaza flotillas, Iran negotiations, Hezbollah escalation and media narratives that dominate global news cycles. Viewers will learn how public relations spectacles and selective reporting can shape perception far more than reality on the ground. From the "yacht protest" phenomenon to the hidden calculations behind President Trump's Iran strategy and the Gulf states' push for restraint, this episode challenges conventional narratives and reveals the geopolitical chess game unfolding beneath the headlines.
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