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The Deep Dive

Jacob Laznik

Booking Overview

A weekly interview-focused current-affairs show examining Israeli politics, Iran, and the broader Middle East, typically featuring senior journalists, academics, policy specialists, and former military or diplomatic officials. Credible pitches include geopolitical analysts, foreign-policy scholars, regional correspondents, former government or security officials, and authors with direct expertise on Israel or Iran; booking difficulty is medium because guests are established specialists but generally not unreachable celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 45

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 71.2k subscribers

Instagram: 306.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast@jpost.com

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Host

Jacob Laznik - Host of The Jerusalem Post's flagship podcast series focused on major Israeli, Iranian, and Middle Eastern political and security stories.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established journalists, academic experts, policy fellows, authors, and former military, diplomatic, or government officials with direct expertise in Israel, Iran, U.S. foreign policy, or Middle Eastern security.
Required Achievements:  
Senior roles at major news organizations or policy institutes, Former senior military, diplomatic, or government positions, Published books on regional politics or security, Academic or research appointments in relevant fields

Recent Guest Discussions

Or Horvitz - U.s. Strategy Toward Iran, Regime Pressure, Iran's Nuclear Capabilities, Hezbollah, Lebanon, Syria, And Regional Security.

Michal Bar-Asher Siegal - Israeli Elections, Liberal And Illiberal Politics, Israel's Relationship With The United States, And The Experience Of Jews Abroad After October 7.

Jonathan Harounoff - Iranian Politics, The Iranian Protest Movement, Sanctions And Negotiations, Internet Censorship, And The Experiences Of Iranians Under The Islamic Republic.

Yaakov Katz - Israel's Regional Position, U.s.-israel Relations, Middle East Diplomacy, And The Changing Regional Order.

Keshet Neev - Israeli Elections, Election Interference, Artificial Intelligence In Political Advertising, Polling, And Coalition Politics.

Recent Topics

Israel, Iran, Middle East, Geopolitics, Foreign Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Deep Dive
:

Flydubai passenger: 'We all thought we were going to die'

October 08, 2026

Uri Pintov was flying home from Thailand with his wife and three children when flydubai flight FZ1073 suddenly plunged toward the desert. Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief, Zvika Klein, filling in this week for host Jacob Laznik, investigates further.Sitting in row 9, just behind business class, Pintov describes being pinned to the cabin floor during the dive, then helping restrain the attacker with airline headphones and carrying oxygen to the badly wounded captain. "We all realized we were goi...

Arab parties barred by Israel election panel: What's next?

October 01, 2026

Israel's Central Elections Committee voted to bar every Arab party from the October 27 election. Jerusalem Post legal affairs correspondent Sarah Ben-Nun explains what happens next.The committee voted to disqualify Ra'am, the Joint List, Hadash MK Ofer Cassif and Balad chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh. It rejected petitions against Otzma Yehudit and the Religious Zionist party Zehut. None of these decisions is final until the Supreme Court rules. Ben-Nun walks through the three grounds for disquali...

Is this the end of Netanyahu? Inside Israel's election

September 16, 2026

Israel is heading into what Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief Zvika Klein calls one of its most consequential elections ever, and he explains why the right bloc is in "shambles."In this wide-ranging conversation with Jacob Laznik, Klein argues that Likud's last-minute candidate list, the delayed primary, the fight over "reserved" seats, a former hostage and a top defense figure placed in slots that "make no sense," has quietly hobbled Netanyahu's party even as it leads the polls.He contrasts tha...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Deep Dive
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How do I get in touch with The Deep Dive?

The Deep Dive is hosted by Jacob Laznik. Its publicly listed email is podcast@jpost.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 Deep Dive?

The publicly listed email for The Deep Dive: podcast@jpost.com.

How many listeners does The Deep Dive have?

Podseeker estimates The Deep Dive reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Deep Dive?

The Deep Dive typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established journalists, academic experts, policy fellows, authors, and former military, diplomatic, or government officials with direct expertise in Israel, Iran, U.S. foreign policy, or Middle Eastern security. Common among recent guests: Senior roles at major news organizations or policy institutes; Former senior military, diplomatic, or government positions; Published books on regional politics or security. Recent guests include Or Horvitz, Michal Bar-Asher Siegal, and Jonathan Harounoff.

How hard is it to get booked on The Deep Dive?

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

What topics does The Deep Dive cover?

Recent episodes cover Israel, Iran, Middle East, Geopolitics, and Foreign Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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