The Promised Land

On October 7, 2023, the world was shaken. What began as a day of unimaginable violence against Israel has since unfolded into a struggle that impacts far more than the Middle East. The Promised Land Podcast brings you bi-weekly episodes featuring world-class experts and high-profile guests, as we navigate the far-reaching consequences of this war - exploring its effects on global geopolitics, Western society, and Canada's role in these difficult times. Through thoughtful analysis and compelling conversations, we aim to uncover the complex layers of this conflict and its implications for the future.

The Promised Land is a news podcast hosted by Macdonald-Laurier Institute, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts The Promised Land, a news show with 18 episodes published.

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  Episode #18

  October 7th, Social Decay, and the Fight Against Hate: Jonathan Greenblatt and Casey Babb for The Promised Land

  Sep 8, 202535 minS0

  <p>The Anti-Defamation League is a prominent New York-based NGO that’s been operating for well over 100 years. While initially focused on combating antisemitism, the ADL has expanded its focus to include other forms of hate and prejudice.</p><p>However, since the barbaric attacks in Israel on October 7, the ADL has – for good reason – focused much of its efforts on the unprecedented rise of Jew-hatred throughout the US and around the world. That's included helping to sound the alarm about the situation in Canada.</p><p>Released earlier this year, the ADL’s Global 100 Survey found that 46 per cent of the w...

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  Episode #17

  Palestinian Statehood, Activist Journalism and More

  Aug 6, 202538 minS0

  <p>Amidst surging antisemitism, terrorism, and social division, and at a time when Israel continues to fight an unprecedented war with Hamas and other terrorist organizations – seeking to liberate dozens of hostages – the governments of France, the UK, and Canada – agreed to recognize Palestinian statehood.</p><p> </p><p>For many, both Jews and non-Jews alike, this move doesn’t just feel theatrical – it feels dangerous – it feels like a betrayal. To discuss this, and other issues like activist journalism and the prospects of a two-state solution – Casey Babb is joined by Matti Friedman. </p><p> </p><p>Matti is an award-winning...

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  Episode #16

  Rising Tension in the UK and Weaponizing International Law

  Jul 24, 202535 minS0

  <p>Since October 7, the world has witnessed an alarming surge in disinformation, antisemitism, and targeted violence—old lies dressed in new rhetoric, spreading hatred and division across the Western world. Amid this darkness, a small but powerful group of voices has emerged to challenge the chaos with clarity, truth, and reason. One of the most eloquent and incisive among them is Natasha Hausdorff.</p><p>A lawyer and expert in international law, armed conflict, and national security, Natasha brings a uniquely informed and courageous perspective to these troubled times. With degrees from Oxford and Tel Aviv, a fellowship at Columbia, an...

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  Episode #15

  Israel, Iran, and the Nuclear Endgame (Bonus Episode)

  Jun 19, 202546 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the Promised Land podcast, MLI Senior Fellow Casey Babb sits down with Hussein Aboubakr Mansour, an Egyptian-American intellectual and senior research fellow at the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy, to discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Recording on June 18th during the sixth day of hostilities, they explore the strategic implications of Israel's strikes on Iran's nuclear program and whether the United States will join the fight.</p><p>Hussein brings his expertise on Middle Eastern geopolitics, foreign funding of universities, and regional dynamics to analyze why this confrontation...

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  Episode #14

  When Hatred Turns Deadly

  Jun 12, 202538 minS0

  <p>In this poignant episode of The Promised Land podcast, research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Mariam Wahba shares her deeply personal reflections on the tragic murder of her friend, Yaron Lischinsky, and Sarah Milgram, murdered by an anti-Israel fanatic in Washington, DC. Mariam recounts her shock at learning of their deaths, an event that seemed inevitable in the face of rising anti-Semitic and anti-American sentiment. As she navigates the complexities of grief and loss, she also underscores the urgent need for the West to confront the reality of globalized anti-Semitism, a growing threat that extends far...

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