Regent Israel Institute Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Nolte sits down with documentary filmmaker Hannah Puder to discuss her short documentary Operation Arnon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKkNW9shGsI. They discuss the process of making the film, what the operation says about the IDF, and problems with the media’s coverage of the war post-10/7.

In this fiery episode, Dr. Nolte discusses the lessons he’s learned about the post-10/7 world, beginning on October 8, 2023. His conclusion: Israel will be fine, but America has some things to be concerned about.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte discusses one of the under-discussed drivers of the upcoming election. While the discussion focuses on Netanyahu or anti-Netanyahu, voters seem to be driven more by other elements of the two coalitions they don’t like. Dr. Nolte breaks down the unpopular parties, why they’re disliked by many Israelis, and the most plausible implications of these dynamics.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte is joined by Ali Siadatan from the Ideological Defense Institute for an in-depth discussion of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s ideology. Topics include its ideological context within broader Islamist movements, the question of “moderates” within the regime, the role America and Israel play in the regime’s revolutionary ideology, and the way in which this ideology limits and shapes our path to victory in the war.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte commemorates 100 episodes of the Israel Institute podcast, summarizing what the podcast has covered in the first hundred episodes and previewing the road ahead for the Israel Institute.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte uses Osama Bin-Laden’s 1998 Declaration of war against the “Jews and Crusaders” to deconstruct several popular narratives about 9/11, particularly the idea that U.S. support for Israel was a primary cause of the attack.

To see the text of the actual Fatwa, go here:

⁠https://irp.fas.org/world/para/docs/980223-fatwa.htm

To learn more about the ideology of the attackers of 9/11, see here:https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/mohamed-atta-25-years-911

In this episode, Dr. Nolte is joined by Daniel Stiebel of Israel Elects for a deep-dive into Israel’s upcoming elections. They discuss what the data shows, the unknowns, the weirdness of some emerging political alliances in Israel, and the respective candidates’ pathway to a majority.

In this special episode, Dr. Nolte moderates a conversation with Rabbi Dr. Stuart Halpern, Dr. Mark David Hall, and Dr. Shaina Trapedo who discuss their contributions to the book Jewish Roots of American Liberty in a webinar the Israel Institute recently hosted.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte breaks down recent primary results in the Democratic and Republican parties to analyze the impact of antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment on both parties in 2026, and speculated about the impact this may have on the 2028 presidential election.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte compares the Iran conflict with Trump’s handling of the Covid 19 pandemic in 2020, pointing out that, in both cases, the correct strategy required strategic patience. He argues for the benefits of the economic blockade on Iran, and recommends strategies the President can use to effectively communicate about Iran to the American people.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte breaks down the newly-announced defense pact between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia. He analyzes the historical and geopolitical reasons for the alliance, the impact on the U.S. and Israel, and the limits of the newly-announced Sunni power block.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte discusses the Hebraic Roots of the Anglo-American tradition; what the term means, what the Hebraic Roots are, and their influence throughout history.To learn more about our upcoming conference on this topic, go to regent.edu/hebraicroots

In this episode, Dr. Nolte explains the rise of the antisemitic left in Democratic Party politics, and discusses its implications for Israel and the American Jewish community.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte inaugurates our election coverage with a discussion of how the election in October, 2026 will be conducted, the major players, and issues to watch.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte interviews Erin Zimmerman, director of the new CBN documentary “Jewish Patriots of the American Revolution.” They discuss the film, some of the stories of Jewish Patriots, and the contributions of Jewish Americans to the founding and America today.

• To register for the film screening on July 13, 2026, click here

• To stream the film, click here⁠ and donate any amount.

Kicking off our third season, Dr. Nolte uses the Iran MOU and last Sunday’s U.S.--Israel--Lebanon agreement to explore President Trump’s competitive approach to Middle East foreign policy, as well as its implications for Israel.

Our new intro was recorded by Clavier

In this episode, Dr. Nolte explains the several different historical narratives about Christian antisemitism, provides his take, and explains how these narratives shape perceptions of Jewish-Christian relations today.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte breaks down the MOU between the US and Iran, focusing on the strategic implications for the United States and the region.

Note: this episode was recorded before the text of the deal was released. For his thoughts on the text of the of the MOU, see Dr. Nolte's recent appearance on the Washington Watch with Tony Perkins here.

New episodes will return in mid-to-late June. In the meantime, check out previous episodes you may not have listened to before! To stay up to date on the war in Iran, we highly recommend the briefings by Critical Threats. https://www.criticalthreats.org/

In this episode, Dr. Nolte is joined by Michael Eglash, co-founder of Upstart Ideas, to discuss the unique legacy of Zionist youth movements and his experiences supporting pro-Israel campus activism.

The book mentioned by Dr. Nolte can be accessed here.