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Israel Update

Gadi Taub, Michael Doran

Booking Overview

This is a host-led Israel and Middle East geopolitical analysis show featuring Israeli historian Gadi Taub and policy expert Michael Doran, with occasional interviews with highly prominent political and national-security figures. Credible candidates include senior government officials, former military leaders, foreign-policy scholars, and established analysts with direct expertise on Israel, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, or regional security; booking difficulty is very high.

Metrics

Episodes: 110

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 223.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

producers@tabletmag.com

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Host

Gadi Taub - Israeli historian, author, and political commentator specializing in Israeli politics, society, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Michael Doran - Senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and a foreign-policy expert specializing in the Middle East, U.S. strategy, and regional security.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Senior government officials, former military commanders, national-security specialists, foreign-policy scholars, and established journalists or authors with direct expertise on Israel and the Middle East.
Required Achievements:  
Senior government or military leadership, Published foreign-policy or national-security research, Prominent political commentary or authorship, Direct involvement in Israeli or regional policy

Recent Guest Discussions

Benjamin Netanyahu - Israeli Politics, The War, And Israel’s Strategic Outlook.

Recent Topics

Politics, Geopolitics, Israel, Middle East, National Security

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Israel Update
:

The NatCon Controversy

October 13, 2026

The recent National Conservatism conference in Jerusalem (in which Gadi participated) generated controversy over the question of how conservative Jews should respond to the rise of antisemitism on the right. Mike had a great deal to say. The war in the Gulf is once again shape-shifting. Mike has the latest. And then there are the coming elections, with a new smear campaign against Netanyahu, this time by his former military secretary, Maj. Gen. Avi Gil. And as if that were not enough: the ...

What Will Israel Vote on?

September 29, 2026

The left-wing bloc in Israel is deliberately ignoring the elephant in the room: the war. They’re not saying anything about how they plan to pursue it. The reason is obvious. Their actual plans are very far from what the majority of voters – even their voters – want. Gadi and Mike meet in a disclosed location in Tel Aviv – actually, it’s 11 Pinsker St. if you want to know – to discuss all the latest with one exception: the war in the Gulf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

“Area P”: The Palestinian Bid to Take Over Judea and Samaria

September 22, 2026

Gadi returned from an intensive tour of the ranches in Judea and Samaria – where Jewish pioneers spearhead the struggle to prevent a Palestinian take-over of the territories. Aided by the Palestinian authority, Arabs buy land and build homes on deserted hilltops for which EU money supplies infrastructures and paves roads. If Israel does not wake up it will face a Gaza-like situation in the West Bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Frequently asked questions

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Israel Update
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How do I get in touch with Israel Update?

Israel Update is hosted by Gadi Taub and Michael Doran. Its publicly listed email is producers@tabletmag.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Israel Update?

The publicly listed email for Israel Update: producers@tabletmag.com.

How many listeners does Israel Update have?

Podseeker estimates Israel Update reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Israel Update?

Israel Update typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior government officials, former military commanders, national-security specialists, foreign-policy scholars, and established journalists or authors with direct expertise on Israel and the Middle East. Common among recent guests: Senior government or military leadership; Published foreign-policy or national-security research; Prominent political commentary or authorship. Recent guests include Benjamin Netanyahu.

How hard is it to get booked on Israel Update?

Very high. It mostly books well-known names.

What topics does Israel Update cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Geopolitics, Israel, Middle East, and National Security. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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