Sid & Friends In The Morning Sid & Friends In The Morning

Alex Traiman | CEO of Jewish News Syndicate Just Laughs at Tucker Carlson

Aug 19, 2026 · 16m

Summary

Sid Avery interviews Alex Traiman of JNS.org about the three-year anniversary of October 7th and the current security situation in Israel. They discuss Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming election prospects, dismissing rumors of a rift with Donald Trump over Gaza policy. The conversation also debunks Tucker Carlson’s false claims about Israeli math textbooks, clarifying that symbol usage is traditional, not anti-Christian.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Toys for Tots and Resorts World NYC Intro: Anti-Israel figures and interview with Alex Trayman Life in Israel: Time warp, war status, and daily life Netanyahu's election prospects and polling data Trump's stance on Gaza ceasefire and Hamas disarmament Impact of Trump's endorsement on Israeli elections Critique of Tucker Carlson and anti-Israel narratives Debate: Plus signs in Israeli math textbooks Context on religious symbols and freedom in Israel Outro: RJC Conference and show credits
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