This week, Margarita chats with Samuel J. Hyde who is a writer and intellectual based out of Tel Aviv, Israel. He is also a fellow at The Jewish People Policy Institute.

Samuel is an expert on the Israeli Palestinian conflict, specializing in Radical Islamism. In his highly intelligent, clear, and no BS way, Samuel breaks down exactly what's preventing us from finding peace and what steps we can take to get there.

Follow Samuel J. Hyde on Instagram @samuelj.hyde to keep up with his writing and work.

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda

06:00 Samuel's upbringing & the path to becoming a researcher/expert on the Middle East

12:00 On The Jewish People Policy Institute

14:56 The influence of Radical Islamism & how it makes a zero-sum game in establishing peace with Israel

27:35 "We need to be sober about the Issue" - there's no peace while Jihadism exists

28:38 How Saudis & Emirates deradicalized their education systems

33:30 "The frameworks for peace are not there on the Palestinian side"

36:00 There was no dissent or opposition from Palestinians when peace deals were rejected

36:50 A discussion on the West Bank settlements & why they're bad for Israel

51:33 What has Samuel changed his mind on?

56:53 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination