Dr. Raz Zimmt is the encyclopedia of policy analysis of Iran. Today’s episode interviews him about the new and changing alliances of the Middle East.

Professor Alon Tal discusses his new and acclaimed book, “The Land is Full: Addressing Overpopulation in Israel,” a plea for a sustainable future for Israel.

Dr. Guy Laron discusses his new book, “The Six Day War: The Breaking of the Middle East.”

Middle East analyst Jonathan Spyer discusses his new book, “Days of the Fall: A Reporter’s Journey in the Syria and Iraq Wars.”

Dr. Yifat Gutman discusses her book, “Memory Activism: Reimagining the Past for the Future in Israel-Palestine,” which analyzes new modes conflict resolution.

Dr. Fahima Abbas discusses the migration patterns of young and professional Arabs from Arab communities to predominantly Jewish urban areas.

Dr. Eli Cook discusses his new book, “The Pricing of Progress: Economic Indicators and the Capitalization of American Life.”

Veteran American-Israeli journalist Gwen Ackerman discusses her debut novel, “Goddess of Battle,” a story of an unlikely friendship between two women.

Israeli novelist Assaf Gavron discusses his book, “The Hilltop: A Novel,” and explains why a secular Tel Avivian chose to set the plot in the West Bank.

Dr. Rafael Medoff discusses his book, “Cartoonists Against the Holocaust,” about how US newspapers perceived and reacted to the rise of Hitler.