Episode

Why Is Israel Stepping Up Its Spying On The United States?

Podcast: The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
Published: Jun 8, 2026
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Summary

Israel has always spied on the U.S., and the reverse is true as well - the U.S. spies on Israel. But there are claims that the spying has stepped up; the question is, why? Dr. Janice Stein from the Munk School at the University of Toronto joins us with her regular Monday appearance. She touches on many other issues today as well, including the Canadian drone issue.