AIPAC Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/aipac Updates on legislation and initiatives to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship, from AIPAC in Washington, D.C. © The American Israel Public Affairs Committee 2025 a404420b-76bb-5c26-b771-ffe6103ece01 yes en Mon, 04 May 2026 17:38:04 -0400 Mon, 04 May 2026 17:38:12 -0400 http://www.aipac.org https://img.transistorcdn.com/nFxD6rXIyqgHfDNtpyNDzIemrLxTmDJy0bT_GsYcHtY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iOGRl/MDI4ZWMwODU2MDk0/ZmQ0MDk1YzM1MTEw/M2VhMS5qcGVn.jpg AIPAC http://www.aipac.org episodic AIPAC Updates on legislation and initiatives to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship, from AIPAC in Washington, D.C. Updates on legislation and initiatives to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship, from AIPAC in Washington, D.C.. AIPAC cmeyer@aipac.org No No Breaking Down the MOU: Facts, Myths, and Misconceptions Breaking Down the MOU: Facts, Myths, and Misconceptions full b4256567-b5e9-4327-8e63-7d9ebabe7319 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a27095a7 American security assistance to Israel is in the news. As members of Congress consider funding the 9th year of a 10-year MOU originally signed by President Obama, broader questions about the next MOU are shaping the discussion here in Washington and across the country. In this episode, AIPAC Spokeswoman Deryn Sousa sits down with senior lobbyists Dave Gillette and Deb Saxon to discuss the MOU's decades-long history, how the money is spent (spoiler: almost all of it is spent here in America), and discuss why this funding matters to America.

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]]> American security assistance to Israel is in the news. As members of Congress consider funding the 9th year of a 10-year MOU originally signed by President Obama, broader questions about the next MOU are shaping the discussion here in Washington and across the country. In this episode, AIPAC Spokeswoman Deryn Sousa sits down with senior lobbyists Dave Gillette and Deb Saxon to discuss the MOU's decades-long history, how the money is spent (spoiler: almost all of it is spent here in America), and discuss why this funding matters to America.

Additional Links:

]]> Mon, 04 May 2026 17:37:33 -0400 AIPAC AIPAC 1707 American security assistance to Israel is in the news. As members of Congress consider funding the 9th year of a 10-year MOU originally signed by President Obama, broader questions about the next MOU are shaping the discussion here in Washington and across the country. In this episode, AIPAC Spokeswoman Deryn Sousa sits down with senior lobbyists Dave Gillette and Deb Saxon to discuss the MOU's decades-long history, how the money is spent (spoiler: almost all of it is spent here in America), and discuss why this funding matters to America.

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]]> No Israel's Enemies Rearming: IDF Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus Israel's Enemies Rearming: IDF Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus full 5703de23-c9b6-424d-82a5-aeaa4d37f27e https://share.transistor.fm/s/87c3c4fb Israel has changed the equation in the Middle East over the last two years, but today, Israel's enemies are rearming and evolving. In this conversation, AIPAC's Renee Sharon sits down with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus, a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and former IDF Spokesperson, to discuss the latest security challenges facing Israel.
 
We discuss Iran's plans to rebuild its ballistic missile and nuclear programs, the evolving situation in Syria, Hezbollah rearming in Lebanon, and the developments on the ground in Gaza.

We also discuss Turkey and Qatar, the Muslim Brotherhood, and the prospects for more Israeli-Arab normalization.

]]> Israel has changed the equation in the Middle East over the last two years, but today, Israel's enemies are rearming and evolving. In this conversation, AIPAC's Renee Sharon sits down with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus, a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and former IDF Spokesperson, to discuss the latest security challenges facing Israel.
 
We discuss Iran's plans to rebuild its ballistic missile and nuclear programs, the evolving situation in Syria, Hezbollah rearming in Lebanon, and the developments on the ground in Gaza.

We also discuss Turkey and Qatar, the Muslim Brotherhood, and the prospects for more Israeli-Arab normalization.

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:13:29 -0500 AIPAC AIPAC 2069 Israel has changed the equation in the Middle East over the last two years, but today, Israel's enemies are rearming and evolving. In this conversation, AIPAC's Renee Sharon sits down with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus, a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and former IDF Spokesperson, to discuss the latest security challenges facing Israel.
 
We discuss Iran's plans to rebuild its ballistic missile and nuclear programs, the evolving situation in Syria, Hezbollah rearming in Lebanon, and the developments on the ground in Gaza.

We also discuss Turkey and Qatar, the Muslim Brotherhood, and the prospects for more Israeli-Arab normalization.

]]> No The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) full 5a5e1688-b787-4476-b8a7-eed32292bcfb https://share.transistor.fm/s/087e2c4d Every year, Congress passes the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA.

You may not have heard much about it, but this annual bill is a major driver of U.S.-Israel defense cooperation in areas like missile defense, counter-drone technology, tunnel detection, and other defense innovations.

In this episode, we break down what to expect out of this year's NDAA, why it matters to pro-Israel Americans, and how it helps secure both America and Israel.

To stay up to date, follow AIPAC on social, including our new WhatsApp channel: https://linktr.ee/AIPAC 

]]> Every year, Congress passes the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA.

You may not have heard much about it, but this annual bill is a major driver of U.S.-Israel defense cooperation in areas like missile defense, counter-drone technology, tunnel detection, and other defense innovations.

In this episode, we break down what to expect out of this year's NDAA, why it matters to pro-Israel Americans, and how it helps secure both America and Israel.

To stay up to date, follow AIPAC on social, including our new WhatsApp channel: https://linktr.ee/AIPAC 

]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:42:19 -0400 AIPAC AIPAC 837 Every year, Congress passes the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA.

You may not have heard much about it, but this annual bill is a major driver of U.S.-Israel defense cooperation in areas like missile defense, counter-drone technology, tunnel detection, and other defense innovations.

In this episode, we break down what to expect out of this year's NDAA, why it matters to pro-Israel Americans, and how it helps secure both America and Israel.

To stay up to date, follow AIPAC on social, including our new WhatsApp channel: https://linktr.ee/AIPAC 

]]> No Dismantling Iran's Nuclear Program: Congressional Republicans Write to President Trump Dismantling Iran's Nuclear Program: Congressional Republicans Write to President Trump full fae6b453-b838-4906-931b-eb5a8ebf6989 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd393ed3 In this episode, we examine two letters sent by congressional Republicans to the White House, urging the administration to insist on the full dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program and a total ban on uranium enrichment. Learn why these demands are key to any future deal with Iran, what’s at stake in the ongoing negotiations, and how Americans can help ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon. Read the Senate letter here, and the House version here.

Visit www.apac.org/iran to thank your members of Congress who signed onto this letter. 

]]> In this episode, we examine two letters sent by congressional Republicans to the White House, urging the administration to insist on the full dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program and a total ban on uranium enrichment. Learn why these demands are key to any future deal with Iran, what’s at stake in the ongoing negotiations, and how Americans can help ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon. Read the Senate letter here, and the House version here.

Visit www.apac.org/iran to thank your members of Congress who signed onto this letter. 

]]> Mon, 19 May 2025 16:29:12 -0400 AIPAC AIPAC 805 In this episode, we examine two letters sent by congressional Republicans to the White House, urging the administration to insist on the full dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program and a total ban on uranium enrichment. Learn why these demands are key to any future deal with Iran, what’s at stake in the ongoing negotiations, and how Americans can help ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon. Read the Senate letter here, and the House version here.

Visit www.apac.org/iran to thank your members of Congress who signed onto this letter. 

]]> No The U.S.-Israel Defense Partnership Act The U.S.-Israel Defense Partnership Act full 39326daf-efff-454f-a203-55324490f712 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf98dbcc The United States and Israel are key allies working together to confront shared challenges as America faces new, bolder, and more sophisticated threats from Russia, China, and Iran. This episode breaks down the bipartisan U.S.-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025—legislation to strengthen cooperation on next-gen tech, anti-drone defenses, and counter-tunneling. Learn how it enhances security—and visit aipac.org/future to urge your members of Congress to cosponsor the bill.

See the Full List of Cosponsors:

]]> The United States and Israel are key allies working together to confront shared challenges as America faces new, bolder, and more sophisticated threats from Russia, China, and Iran. This episode breaks down the bipartisan U.S.-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025—legislation to strengthen cooperation on next-gen tech, anti-drone defenses, and counter-tunneling. Learn how it enhances security—and visit aipac.org/future to urge your members of Congress to cosponsor the bill.

See the Full List of Cosponsors:

]]> Fri, 09 May 2025 14:12:06 -0400 AIPAC AIPAC 581 The United States and Israel are key allies working together to confront shared challenges as America faces new, bolder, and more sophisticated threats from Russia, China, and Iran. This episode breaks down the bipartisan U.S.-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025—legislation to strengthen cooperation on next-gen tech, anti-drone defenses, and counter-tunneling. Learn how it enhances security—and visit aipac.org/future to urge your members of Congress to cosponsor the bill.

See the Full List of Cosponsors:

]]> No The Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act The Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act full ffeb1293-8434-43a6-af47-c44059400c1c https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e3956bd Get up to speed on the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act. Learn what’s in the bill, why it matters, and how to talk about.

Click here to urge your members of Congress to support this critical legislation.

Want to see who's already on board? Check out the list of current cosponsors:


For more information on the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act, visit AIPAC's website.

]]> Get up to speed on the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act. Learn what’s in the bill, why it matters, and how to talk about.

Click here to urge your members of Congress to support this critical legislation.

Want to see who's already on board? Check out the list of current cosponsors:


For more information on the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act, visit AIPAC's website.

]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400 AIPAC AIPAC 579 Get up to speed on the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act. Learn what’s in the bill, why it matters, and how to talk about.

Click here to urge your members of Congress to support this critical legislation.

Want to see who's already on board? Check out the list of current cosponsors:


For more information on the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act, visit AIPAC's website.

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