Our Podcasts
The Program on Extremism runs a number of podcasts in which our experts explore the key issues driving today’s extremist movements and ideological threats, reflecting the depth and breadth of our four research branches: Islamism, Domestic Violent Extremism, Global Jihadism, and Antisemitism.
Each podcast offers a unique lens - whether through expert interviews, investigative discussions, or focused briefings - while remaining grounded in rigorous research and real-world developments. Together, they provide a comprehensive view of how these movements evolve, intersect, and impact societies around the world.
Podcast hosts
Lara Burns
Head of Terrorism Research
Jay Solomon
Executive Head of Investigations
Omar Mohammed
Director of the Antisemitism Research Initiative
Barry Jonas
Senior Research Fellow
Our Podcasts
Echoes of Terrorism
History doesn’t disappear. It echoes. A bombing. A hijacking. A hostage crisis. Moments that shocked the world… and seemed to fade into the past. But the organizations behind them didn’t vanish. Their ideas spread. Their networks adapted. Their propaganda evolved. Each episode revisits a pivotal act of terrorism — the people behind it, the ideology that fuelled it, and the networks that still operate today. Because terrorism doesn’t only live in history books. It survives in movements, propaganda, and the next generation of recruits. To understand the threat today… we have to listen to the echoes of the past.
Inside Baseball
A college student writes computer code to preserve ISIS's library of horrifying recruitment videos. Iranian missile components smuggled from Iran to the Houthis in Yemen are intercepted by the U.S. Navy off the coast of Somalia. During each episode of Inside Baseball, Barry Jonas takes an in-depth look at these and other national security cases alongside the prosecutors and agents who worked them. They walk listeners through the facts of the case, explain how they overcame investigative and trial challenges, and discuss the key witnesses and evidence they presented to the jury. Through these conversations, we explore how complex cases were built and ultimately brought to a successful conclusion.
The Threat
In each episode of The Threat, we analyze and discuss the most pressing, yet not always so visible, threats to global security and the movements and ideologies that fuel extremism and terrorism. We take listeners to the frontlines of these battles, both at home and abroad, and talk with the key players in law enforcement, intelligence, diplomacy, and academia who are working to counter these threats. The show is hosted by Jay Solomon and Hagar Chemali who have explored these issues for decades both as a journalist and a senior White House and Treasury Department official.
INTIFADA: Hamas in the US
INTIFADA: HAMAS in the US, Then and Now is a detailed investigation into Hamas's 37-year presence in the United States. Led by Lara Burns, a retired FBI agent and the current head of terrorism research at George Washington University's Program on Extremism, this podcast explores the group's growth, influence, and its ties to the US, particularly in the wake of the October 7, 2023 attacks. Burns unpacks the facts to provide a clear and informed understanding of Hamas's role and strategies in America.
36 Minutes on Antisemitism
"36 Minutes on Antisemitism" is a five-season interactive bi-monthly podcast that explores the contemporary dynamics of antisemitism across the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. This series engages with practitioners, policymakers, and scholars dedicated to studying and combating antisemitism. Through a free-of-edit format, the podcast allows guest speakers to elaborate on the latest trends and insights in antisemitism, fostering a deep and nuanced understanding of its manifestations and challenges.
Civic Minutes: On Hatred
Civic Minutes is a short-form podcast series that delivers focused, reflective conversations on hate, identity, and democracy—two to three minutes at a time. It's built around the belief that civic discourse shouldn't be long-winded to be meaningful. Each episode isolates one idea, quote, or moment that reveals something critical about our societies, especially in times of division.
Mosul and the Islamic State
When the Islamic State (also known as ISIS or Daesh) captured Iraq’s second largest city of Mosul in 2014, it heralded a period of unimaginable terror and destruction. A young man named Omar, writing under the penname of ‘Mosul Eye’, secretly reported from the besieged city unveiling to the world apocalyptic scenes as militants desperately searched for him. For the first time, Mosul and the Islamic State tells the untold stories from inside the Islamic State’s reign of terror over this ancient city, the pursuit of justice in its aftermath, and the enduring struggle of its people for a better future.