The Barbarians

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The Barbarians live from Charleston, with Jacob Siegel

October 09, 2026

Liel Leibovitz, Lee Smith, Tony Badran, and Park MacDougald were joined by Tablet’s Jacob Siegel to discuss his latest book, The Information State: Politics in the Age of Total Control, along with the usual assortment of politics, culture, and general civilizational mayhem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israelis on a Plane, With Special Guest Elliot Kaufman

October 02, 2026

Tablet editor-at-large Liel Leibovitz is joined by columnist Lee Smith, news editor Tony Badran, and Scroll senior writer Park MacDougald to discuss how a bunch of kick-ass Israelis stormed the cockpit of a FlyDubai flight and prevented another 9/11-style attack. How did this airborne drama go down? And what can we do to prevent similar attacks? The Barbarians will discuss all this and will welcome very special guest Elliot Kaufman, a member of The Wall Street Journal's editorial board and ...

UN-Freakin'-Believable

September 24, 2026

Tablet editor-at-large Liel Leibovitz is joined by columnist Lee Smith, news editor Tony Badran, and Scroll senior writer Park MacDougald to Trump's UN speech, and whether it was courageous leadership or just more empty bluster. Does talk about destroying Iran really move anyone anymore? And why take the time to travel uptown and pal around with NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani? The Barbarians discuss all this, plus Ed Sheeran's disastrous dip into politics, Robert Kraft's capitulation to the ...

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How do I get in touch with The Barbarians?

The Barbarians is hosted by Liel Leibovitz and Lee Smith. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@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 The Barbarians?

The publicly listed email for The Barbarians: podcasts@tabletmag.com.

How many listeners does The Barbarians have?

Podseeker estimates The Barbarians reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Barbarians?

The Barbarians typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established scholars, journalists, public intellectuals, and policy experts with demonstrated expertise in Israeli politics, Middle Eastern affairs, antisemitism, or U.S. foreign policy. Common among recent guests: Host of an established current-affairs podcast; Published scholarship or commentary on Israeli politics and society. Recent guests include Gadi Taub.

How hard is it to get booked on The Barbarians?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Barbarians cover?

Recent episodes cover Israel, Middle East, Antisemitism, Us Politics, and Jewish Affairs. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.