Ask Haviv Anything
Haviv Rettig Gur
SummaryAsk Haviv Anything is an intellectual deep dive into the forces shaping our world, hosted by political analyst Haviv Rettig Gur. This is not a show for surface-level headlines; it is a space for rigorous, long-form examination of the most pressing geopolitical, historical, and existential questions of our time. Whether unpacking the volatile standoff between Israel and Iran, exploring the ideological shifts within the American political right, or probing the future-altering implications of artificial intelligence, Haviv approaches every topic with a commitment to nuance and historical context. The show stands out for its candid, high-level dialogues with an impressive roster of thinkers, historians, and activists—ranging from Sam Harris and Micah Goodman to voices like Sohrab Ahmari and Batya Ungar-Sargon. Together, they strip away the reductive tropes that often dominate modern discourse, instead focusing on the messy, foundational realities of statecraft, religious identity, and democratic resilience. Central to the podcast is a shared concern for the defense of open societies in an era of tribalism and digital polarization. Haviv challenges his listeners to look beyond partisan silos, encouraging a more honest engagement with the "big and painful" questions that define our collective future. If you are looking for an analytical, thought-provoking companion to help you navigate the complexities of the modern landscape, this is the destination for you.
Updated Jul 8, 2026
Episodes
129: Iran is closer to freedom than you think, with Armin Navabi
Armin Navabi explains why the Iranian regime is more vulnerable than ever and the path toward a secular free Iran.
128: Iran, Gaza and the new American right, with Sohrab Ahmari
Sohrab Ahmari joins to examine the rise of antisemitism on the American right and the strained U.S.-Israel alliance.
127: Does Islam hate Jews? With Prof. Meir Litvak
Professor Meir Litvak traces the evolution of anti-Semitism in Islam from early historical tensions to modern politics.
126: Will your kid's best friend be a robot? With Dr. Micah Goodman
Humanity is racing to build superintelligent AI, but we are gambling our future on a tool we no longer understand.
125: Did Netanyahu misread Trump? With Ross Douthat
Ross Douthat joins to analyze why Benjamin Netanyahu's gamble on regime change in Iran failed to meet Trump's expectations.
124: Vance, Iran and the fight inside Trumpworld, with Matt Continetti
Matt Continetti joins to break down the volatile power struggle within the Trump administration over Iran policy.
123: Batya Ungar-Sargon on why the left turned on the Jews
Batya Ungar-Sargon explains why American Jews are abandoning the left despite their unique history of safety in the US.
122: When will the war with Iran end?
The war with Iran is a decades-long struggle for survival that will continue until this regime finally fails.
121: Who blinks first? The battle for Hormuz, with Rich Goldberg
Rich Goldberg breaks down why Iran is losing its leverage and whether the U.S. has the stamina to finish the fight.
120: Sam Harris on tribalism, religion, and what actually saves us
Western civilization faces a crisis of moral confusion and tribalism that threatens the future of open societies.
119: Canada’s Jewish reckoning, with Prof. Gil Troy
Historian Gil Troy examines the rise of antisemitism and the fragile future of Canada’s Jewish community.
118: Is Israel a settler-colonial state? A historian’s honest answer, with Alex Yakobson
Historian Alex Yakobson deconstructs the settler-colonial framework to analyze if Zionism was destined for displacement.
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