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      Jay Shapiro is the author of six books on Israeli politics, the Middle East, Judaism and aliyah. He is a columnist and frequently lectures in Israel and the United States. He was previously a physicist at a major Israeli firm and served as an aliyah shaliach for the Jewish Agency in America. His show has been on Israel National Radio since 1998. The Jay Shapiro Podcast airs every Sunday from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Israel time on Israel National Radio.

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      The Jay Shapiro Show is intellectual radio which seeks to get behind the headlines and explain the political trends of Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. If you're looking for insight and analysis, Jay's show is for you. His podcast airs every Sunday from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Israel time on Israel National Radio.
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      Jay Shapiro's Latest Shows

      Prisoner Swaps Good for Israel? / The Jay Shapiro Hour

      The history of prisoner exchange deals in teh MIddle east. What are the unintended consequences?

      Mon, May 20
      American Jewish Voting Patterns / The Jay Shapiro Hour

      Do you vote Democrat of Republican? How did your parents vote? And why...    

      Mon, May 13
      The Wrong Perspective on Israel / The Jay Shapiro Hour
      Too many sincere supporters of Israel are unable to admit to themselves that the source of the conflict. Mon, May 06
      Why Terrorists Attacked Boston / The Jay Shapiro Hour
      Terror takes many forms and has many objectives. America has not internalized the intent of the Boston Marathon massacre. Sun, Apr 28
      Margaret Thatcher and Israel / The Jay Shapiro Hour
      Margaret Thatcher was willing to send troops 10,000 away to protect British interests but wanted Israel to recognize the PLO. Sun, Apr 21
      Israel's Ceremonial Season / The Jay Shapiro Hour
      Passover, Holocaust Memorial Day, Remembrance Day, Independence Day are the four days that comprise the Israel Ceremonial Season. Sun, Apr 14
      Yom Hashoah and Memorial Day / The Jay Shapiro Hour

      Passover, Holocaust Memorial Day, Remembrance Day for Fallen Defenders of Israel and Independence Day.

      Sun, Apr 07
      Obama's Visit - The Real Reason / The Jay Shapiro Hour

      Click here for the real reason President Obama visited Israel in this must-listen in depth analysis.

      Wed, Mar 27
      AIPAC vs the Arab Lobby / The Jay Shapiro Hour

      A tutorial program to acquaint the listeners with the Arab Lobby in the United States.

      Mon, Mar 11
      Arab-Israeli Conflict Background / The Jay Shapiro Hour

      The cultural background of the Israel-Arab conflict must be understood in order to understand the daily headlines.

      Mon, Mar 04
      Observations on the Coalition / The Jay Shapiro Hour

      The agreement between Likud and Tzippi Livni is the first indication that the future coalition may be weak.  

      Sun, Feb 24
      Diplomacy & Public Relations / The Jay Shapiro Hour

      Breaking down the political picture in Israel.  Jay talks about Public Diplomacy and Public Relations in regards to Israel.

      Sun, Feb 17
      Keeping an eye on the whole area / The Jay Shapiro Hour
      While world attention is directed at Iran, the failure of Egypt to be stable may present an earlier threat to Israel than the Iranian bomb. Sun, Feb 10
      Fundamental Changes in America / The Jay Shapiro Hour
      Fundamental changes are taking place in America that will have a negative effect on US-Israel relations. Tue, Feb 05
      An Initial Election Analysis / The Jay Shapiro Hour

      Will Bayit Yehudi Be in the Coalition? An Initial Analysis.     

      Sun, Jan 27
      America "Has Israel's Back." / The Jay Shapiro Hour
      That's what the American president says but his choice of cabinet secretaries shows that the US has become a weak reed to depend on Mon, Jan 21
      Trends in the United States / The Jay Shapiro Hour

      There are social trends in the United States that do not bode well for the world and particularly for the civilization struggle.

      Sun, Jan 13
      Truth About Israeli Birthrate / The Jay Shapiro Hour

      The truth about the Israeli birthrate, the Arab birthrate and what it means for the future.

      Tue, Jan 08
      Ariel Sharon Wins the Election! / The Jay Shapiro Hour
      Travel into the Arutz Sheva Wayback Machine and listen to a classic Jay Shapiro episode from 1999 just before Ehud Barak's rise to power. Sun, Dec 30
      PA Claiming Jerusalem Property / The Jay Shapiro Hour

      How is a Meretz Party member a settler? Because he works in a building that the PA Authority claims belongs to them.

      Sun, Dec 23