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Rafaela Siewert
Rafaela Siewert is the executive producer of Honestly. Before The Free Press, she was a producer at Vox Media-New York magazine, the Council on Foreign Relations, and for a variety of independent video journalists.
rafaela@thefp.com
She Was a Reality TV Child Star. Now She Tells Her Story.
When Nia Sioux joined ‘Dance Moms’ at 9 years old, she was labeled the ‘weak link.’ Now she’s setting the record straight.
Rafaela Siewert
44M
Will the Ceasefire Collapse?
A conversation with Haviv Rettig Gur on the fragility of the Gaza ceasefire and Israel’s latest strikes.
Rafaela Siewert
1HR 12M
Unpacking ‘Spiral: Murder in Detroit’
Sam Woll was a pillar of her Jewish community—until she was found murdered outside her home. Her family is still waiting for justice.
Rafaela Siewert
1HR 0M
How Israel Fatally Underestimated Hamas
Countless warning signs pointed to a Hamas invasion before October 7—so why was none of it heeded? Israeli journalist Yaakov Katz explains what was…
Rafaela Siewert
59M
What’s Next in Gaza with Amit Segal
Amit Segal breaks down the Gaza ceasefire, the state of Hamas, and Amit’s book, newly released in English: ‘A Call at 4 AM.’
Rafaela Siewert
49M
WATCH: The Hostage Release and the Future of Gaza
A conversation on the release of the remaining hostages with Michael Oren, Haviv Rettig Gur, Matti Friedman, Jon Polin, Rachel Goldberg-Polin, and…
Rafaela Siewert
1HR 58M
Understanding Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan
Michael Oren and Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib join Rafaela Siewert to discuss the latest developments.
Rafaela Siewert
1HR 4M
Are We Headed for War with Iran?
Negar Mojtahedi breaks down the state of Iran’s nuclear program since the 12-day war, looming sanctions, the regime’s fate, and its dealings at the…
Rafaela Siewert
44M
Israel Strikes Hamas in Qatar. What Comes Next?
What this watershed moment in the war means for Israel, Gaza, and the rest of the region.
Rafaela Siewert
53M
No President Can Escape the Middle East
Obama, Biden, and Trump all campaigned on pulling back from the Middle East. Why did they fail?
Rafaela Siewert
1HR 31M
WATCH: Gaza City Offensive or Ceasefire Deal? Haviv Rettig Gur on Israel’s Choice
As thousands take to the streets in Israel, many are asking whether the new offensive is worth the risk—or if a partial ceasefire is the only way to…
Rafaela Siewert
1HR 11M
WATCH: Trump’s Takeover of D.C., with Jed Rubenfeld and Matthew Continetti
Is it legal? Is it necessary? What are the consequences?
Rafaela Siewert
50M
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