Best Lucas Livingston Podcasts (2024)

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Molly Livingstone, Alternative Thinking Consultant 1:04:47

8d ago1:04:47

1:04:47

Among everything else, Israel’s startup sector was heavily impacted by the October 7 terrorist attacks. Between inflation and Israeli protests, the attacks and subsequent war have been another setback in a series of extreme challenges for Israel’s entrepreneurs. Yet, the spirit of Israel perseveres, and its changemakers have continued to grow and t…

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Ambassador Ido Aharoni, Israeli diplomat, writer, lecturer, and consultant 54:03

22d ago54:03

54:03

Israel’s war with Hamas in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre has reverberated throughout the world, resulting in a dynamic shift in the world. From Arab Israelis to Israel’s neighbors in the Middle East, from U.S. college campuses to the United Nations, Israel’s domestic and international relations have changed forever. Host Steven Shalowitz …

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Ran Bar-Yoshafat, Deputy Director of the Kohelet Policy Forum 53:58

1M ago53:58

53:58

Ran Bar-Yehoshafat was set to speak at Berkeley about his experience as an IDF soldier and reservist, as well as his legal expertise as a former Knesset Legal Department member and the current deputy director of the Kohelet Policy Forum, a Jerusalem-based, non-partisan think-tank dedicated to, among other things, promoting Israel as the nation-stat…

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Michael Lucas, Founder of Lucas Entertainment & Israel Advocate 1:12:51

2M ago1:12:51

1:12:51

Michael Lucas wears many hats. Rising through the adult entertainment industry to become one of the top performers and producers, Lucas is also a passionate documentarian and lifelong activist. He has also, despite growing up in the antisemitic Soviet Union, been very connected to his Jewish heritage, and has always advocated for the State of Israe…

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Amotz Eyal, Founder and CEO of TPS 50:22

2M ago50:22

50:22

It is more important than ever to find reliable news sources who can report the facts accurately. Since 2010, Tazpit Press Service (TPS) has been the only Israeli newswire agencies, now reaching over 10 million people worldwide and distributing over 5,000 articles per year. On this week’s episode, host Steven Shalowitz speaks once again to Amotz Ey…

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Rami Gold, Kibbutz Be'eri Resident 32:04

2M ago32:04

32:04

On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists launched an unprecedented wave of attacks on Israel Envelope communities, murdering men, women, and children with no remorse, taking hostages, and destroying the land that Israeli pioneers worked so hard to develop. Four months later, even as people still mourn their losses and pray for the safe return of loved …

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Judge Elyakim Rubinstein, Former Attorney General of Israel, Supreme Court Judge, and President of the Society for Preservation of Israel Heritage Sites (SPIHS) 49:40

3M ago49:40

49:40

One of Jewish National Fund-USA’s valued affiliates, the Society for Preservation of Israel Heritage Sites (SPIHS) works tirelessly to preserve Israel’s history. In its 40-year existence, SPIHS has helped preserve over 180 sites around Israel, operating several directly as museums open to the public. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with SPIHS Presi…

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Jonathan Elkhoury, Israeli-Lebanese Christian speaker, LGBTQ+ activist, public diplomacy adviser, commentator and advocate for Israel 1:10:43

3M ago1:10:43

1:10:43

Originally from a small Christian community in Lebanon, Jonathan El Khoury is now a prominent Israeli activist, working tirelessly to promote ties between Israel and the minority communities in them. His Reservists on Duty project has defended Israel from its detractors on college campuses across the United States, and El Khoury himself has support…

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Gidi Grinstein, President and Founder, Reut Institute 52:44

4M ago52:44

52:44

For over 2,000 years, Jews have survived and often thrived under extremely difficult circumstances. Author Gidi Grinstein believes the heart of Jewish continuity lies in our ability to adapt to our environments, as well as constant balance our community manages to strike between modernity and tradition. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Grinstei…

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Erel N. Margalit, PhD Founder and Executive Chairman, Jerusalem Venture Partners 32:35

4M ago32:35

32:35

Founded in 1993, Jerusalem Venture Partners has created and invested in over 165 companies in Israel, Europe, and the United States and now manages over $1.6B from some of the world’s leading international sovereign funds. Its success led to the founding of Margalit Startup City, whose model is based on specialized “Centers of Excellence” around th…

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Ambassador Michael Oren, Statesman, Historian, Soldier, and Author 37:13

4M ago37:13

37:13

In “2048: The Rejuvenated State”, Ambassador Michael Oren sets out his vision for Israel in honor of Israel's 75th Independence Day 25 years in the future. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Ambassador Michael Oren live from JNF-USA’s Global Conference to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Israel discussed in his newly-released book …

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Luke Moon, Deputy Director, Philos Project 1:04:26

5M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

Started in 2014 in the wake of ISIS’ rise to power, the Philos Project seeks to promote positive Christian engagement in the Near East by creating leaders, building community, and taking action in the spirit of the Hebraic Tradition. Primarily focused on supporting persecuted Christians in the Middle East, the project also aims to strengthen the re…

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Ruth Wasserman Lande, Former member of Knesset and founder and co-chair of the Knesset Caucus for the promotion of the Abraham Accords 55:02

6M ago55:02

55:02

As Israel enters the ground invasion phase of its war with Gaza, public perception of Israel has fallen in the eyes of many, especially younger people who don’t have all the facts. In addition, international bodies like the United Nations and European Union have skewed pro-Arab to the detriment of Israeli lives. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with…

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Olga Meshoe Washington, COO, Club Z 1:02:19

6M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

While Western leaders have near-universally backed Israel in the wake of Hamas’ horrific attacks, a shocking number of people have expressed support for Hamas, levelling the same false accusations against Israel they usually do. One thing often said is that Israel is an “Apartheid State” and will compare Israel’s requirement for self-defense to Sou…

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Yahya Mahamid, Arab Israeli Zionist, educator, and Israel advocate 39:33

6M ago39:33

39:33

With so many voices speaking out against the Jewish State, it’s gratifying to meet an unexpected ally. Yahya Mahamid was raised by his Arab community to hate Israel and everything it stands for, but through meeting other Israelis, he learned that everything he was taught was wrong. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Mahamid to discuss his journey…

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Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Deputy Mayor, Jerusalem 23:32

6M ago23:32

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Hamas’ recent brutal and unprovoked attack has primarily been focused on Israel’s Gaza Envelope region. But how has this attack affected the rest of the country? Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum to discuss the current environment in Jerusalem, organizing support from the international community, and th…

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Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice president for research at Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) 41:19

6M ago41:19

41:19

In the wake of the unprecedented, unprovoked, and horrific attacks by Hamas from Gaza on civilian communities in Israel, Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Middle East expert Jonathan Schanzer, author of Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel, and Eleven Days of War, the history of Hamas and its conflict with other Palestinian factions, and the future…

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Matti Friedman, Journalist & Author 58:37

7M ago58:37

58:37

At the height of the Yom Kippur War, when Israel was at its lowest, famed poet and singer Leonard Cohen visited the country and did a series of performances that raised the spirits of a nation. Almost 50 years later, journalist and author Matti Friedman took a deep dive into Cohen’s impromptu tour with Who by Fire: War, Atonement, and the Resurrect…

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Daniella Gilboa, Co-founder and CEO of fertility treatment center AIVF 44:31

7M ago44:31

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As artificial intelligence continues to increase in popularity, everyone is figuring out how to use AI to improve lives. And Israel is no exception. For Israeli embryologist Daniella Gilboa, co-founder and CEO of fertility treatment center AIVF, AI has been used to increase the success rate of In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF), making it easier for wome…

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Colonel Richard Kemp CBE 1:10:05

8M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Colonel Richard Kemp is no stranger to conflict. For over 30 years, Colonel Kemp has commanded troops in hostile territory and been at the forefront of the battle against terrorism. Now, Kemp also advocates for Israel, often in places where Jew hatred runs rampant, from college campuses to news outlets. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Colonel …

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Amotz Eyal, Founder and CEO of Tazpit Press Service (TPS) 1:04:04

1y ago1:04:04

1:04:04

Until 2010, Israel did not have any newswires, so most media coverage of Israel came from foreign sources, from AP and Reuters to incredibly biased Palestinian news outlets. This changed with the founding of Tazpit Press Service (TPS), which today remains the only Israeli newswire agency. In its 13 years, TPS has grown exponentially, now reaching o…

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Sophia Tupolev-Luz, Co-founder of The Reboot Startup Nation 53:42

1y ago53:42

53:42

When the Russia invasion of Ukraine resulted in the displacement of Jews from the region, Sophia Tupolev-Luz was just looking to help a few of her friends. That initial assistance has snowballed into serving over 15,000 people through co-founding The Reboot Startup Nation. Working with Israeli tech and startup companies, she and her nonprofit help …

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Olga Deutsch, Vice President, NGO Monitor 1:05:50

1y ago1:05:50

1:05:50

Started after the 2001 United Nations World Conference Against Racism in Durban, NGO Monitor is a globally recognized research institute promoting democratic values and good governance, working to ensure that decision makers and civil society operate in accordance with the principles of accountability, transparency, and universal human rights. Comb…

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Ami Moyal, President, Akefa College 47:55

1+ y ago47:55

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As global needs shift and a greater importance has been placed on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), the global workforce has not yet caught up to meet these needs. Even in Israel, the startup nation, there is a shortage of people with crucial engineering and science experience. Afeka Tel-Aviv Academic College of Engineering is work…

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Matthew Nouriel, The Empress Mizrahi 54:25

1+ y ago54:25

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Matthew Nouriel has always worn many hats. A drag queen who goes by the stage name “The Empress Mizrahi,” the nonbinary activist is also the Community Engagement Director at JIMENA - Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa, which connects Matthew to their Iranian Jewish roots. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Matthew to discuss thei…

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Tania Pons Allon, Director, Joint Institute for Food, Water, and Energy Security 40:04

1+ y ago40:04

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One of Jewish National Fund-USA’s most groundbreaking initiatives, the Kasser Joint Institute for Global Food, Water, and Energy Security is a collaboration with the University of Arizona, the Arava regional councils, and Jewish National Fund-USA, that seeks to find applicable solutions to food security, water scarcity, and energy poverty particula…

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Yuval David, Jewish LGBTQ activist 1:09:04

1+ y ago1:09:04

1:09:04

Actor and filmmaker Yuval David knows the power of advocacy. Encouraged to change his name because it was “too foreign,” David stayed true to who he was, and rose through the industry to win multiple Emmys, as well as become a staunch supporter of the Jewish and LGBTQ communities. And despite pressure from outside forces, including some of his peer…

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Prof. Ruben Michael Ceballos, Phd., Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, University of Arkansas 52:26

1+ y ago52:26

52:26

The Faculty Fellowship Program in Israel is a crucial education initiative that invites full-time university and college faculty members to participate in an academic trip to Israel. Supported and funded by Jewish National Fund-USA, the program enables participants to meet with professionals and experts to understand the many facets of Israel’s evo…

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Eric Rubin, President and CEO, Uncommon Charitable Impact 49:36

1+ y ago49:36

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Sports have always been an incredible unifier. From pickup games on the street to professional athletes competing, sports are a way for otherwise disparate individuals to come together and work with each other to reach a common goal. For years, Eric Rubin has been promoting sports as one of several ways to build bridges between Jews and other commu…

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Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed, Executive Director, Arava Institute 46:24

1+ y ago46:24

46:24

Based in Kibbutz Ketura in the Negev, The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies is an academic and research institute working to advance cooperation between Israel and its neighbors on pressing environmental concerns. A valued Jewish National Fund-USA affiliate, the Institute brings together Israeli, Palestinian, and Jordanian students to study…

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Retired Colonel Miri Eisin, Intelligence, Security and Diplomacy Expert 1:00:01

1+ y ago1:00:01

1:00:01

One of the most important units of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is military intelligence. All of Israel’s military strategy is based on the information gathered by the IDF’s intelligence officers, and Israel has been saved countless times due to the mental acuity and creativity of its military intelligence. As an intelligence officer for 20 year…

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Rafael Medoff, Founding Director, The David S. Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies 54:31

1+ y ago54:31

54:31

As one of the leading experts on the Holocaust, Dr. Rafael Medoff has been an outspoken critic of western countries and their reticence to support European Jews before and during WWII. According to Medoff, at every turn where America could have supported the persecuted population, they instead callously went out of their way to find reasons not to …

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Rt. Hon. Joan Ryan, Executive Director, ELNET UK 1:04:33

1+ y ago1:04:33

1:04:33

As Jeremy Corbyn rose to power in Britain’s Labour Party, the party grew increasingly antisemitic, isolating both Jews and those allies. Those allies include Rt. Hon Joan Ryan, a longtime member of Labour Friends of Israel who grew increasingly disillusioned at her party’s turn towards Jew hatred. When she finally left the party, she cited antisemi…

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Tamir Goodman, "The Jewish Jordan" Dribbling Toward Peace 24:25

1+ y ago24:25

24:25

When it comes to creating cultural understanding and tolerance, few things are more unifying than sports, which brings people of all backgrounds together for one common goal. Dubbed “the Jewish Jordan” for his religious heritage and professional basketball background, Tamir Goodman uses his basketball camp to bring diverse players from around the w…

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David Matlow, Herzl Memorabilia Collector 56:10

1+ y ago56:10

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As one of the most prominent Zionist leaders ever, as well as the founder of Jewish National Fund, Theodore Herzl’s influence has reverberated throughout modern Jewish history. And as the largest owner of Herzl memorabilia with over 5,000 items, David Matlow has made it his life’s goal to educate people on the life and legacy of Theodore Herzl. Thr…

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Ari Mittleman, Author & Dad 50:20

1+ y ago50:20

50:20

Our past is filled with countless stories about Jewish leaders who changed the course of history. There are also the stories of the Jewish People’s friends beyond the Jewish faith -- individuals who have dedicated their life’s work to supporting Jews despite not sharing their religion. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Ari Mittleman, the author …

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Zack Bodner, President and CEO, Oshman Family JCC 54:48

2y ago54:48

54:48

Zack Bodner is a bridge-builder. The CEO of the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center, Bodner has been creating dialogue and understanding between diaspora and Israeli Jews through his Z3 project. As a former AIPAC regional director who has worked on college campuses, Bodner has experience with Jews from all walks of life, and understands the impor…

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Advocate Ory Slonim, Special Advisor to 7 Defense Ministers of Israel 1:13:56

2y ago1:13:56

1:13:56

Advocate Ory Slonim’s life has always revolved around Israel. From his family’s heritage in pre-state Israel to his military service to his many charity operations, Slonim has dedicated himself to helping others. He has also worked closely with POWs and MIAs, serving as a Special Consultant to seven of Israel’s Ministers of Defense on the matter an…

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