{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"ISRAEL; MORE ATHENS, LESS SPARTA? With Jeff Rovin (Part 1) - #993","description":"Savage opens with a discussion on whether Israel should project more \u201cAthens\u201d or more \u201cSparta.&quot; He affirms Jews\u2019 right to Israel while arguing Netanyahu has become an overly militant, unpopular face internationally, citing his aggressive UN speech. Savage ang guest Jeff Rovin argue Israel\u2019s PR has faltered, especially on social media, and note rising antisemitism on both left and right driven by ignorance and profit. Savage highlights Netanyahu's rivals such as Gadi Eisenkot, a war hero who could bring a fresh perspective in Israeli leadership. They discuss Israel\u2019s biblical covenant, tribalism, and Iran\u2019s nuclear threat including dirty bombs. They then detail the challenges facing President Trump with the war in Iran and commitment to Israel.&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"THE SAVAGE NATION","author_url":"https:\/\/michaelsavage.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/43064178\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/43064178"}