On this episode of Nothing But the Truth, Trudy Stern turns the focus from Washington to Albany, examining how shifting power within the New York State Assembly could reshape life for New Yorkers. She is joined by Assembly District 69 candidate Stephanie Ruskay, a rabbi and longtime Upper West Side community leader, to discuss housing policy, bail reform, taxes, business regulation, antisemitism, and New York’s relationship with Israel. Ruskay shares her personal story—growing up in Manhattan, returning to raise her family, and building interfaith and civic partnerships—while outlining why she believes this race represents a broader battle over the direction of the Democratic Party and the future of governance in New York.

On this episode of Nothing But the Truth, Ambassador Yoram Ettinger joins Trudy Stern to deliver a stark warning about the true nature of negotiations with Iran. Drawing a sharp distinction between Western diplomacy and what he calls the “Ayatollah dictionary,” Ettinger argues that Tehran views negotiations as a tactic to stall, rebuild military capabilities, and advance long-term global ambitions against the United States. The conversation expands beyond Iran’s nuclear program to examine its ballistic missile development, terror proxy networks, sleeper cells, and deepening foothold in Latin America—particularly through alliances with drug cartels and anti-American regimes. Ettinger makes the case that Iran’s strategy is not just about Israel or regional dominance, but about directly challenging U.S. national security and reshaping the global balance of power.

On this episode of Nothing But the Truth, host Trudy Stern is joined by retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery to examine the high-stakes moment unfolding with Iran, as renewed negotiations collide with an escalating U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf. Admiral Montgomery explains why talks over Iran’s nuclear program are likely buying time rather than producing a viable deal, outlining Tehran’s remaining nuclear capabilities, ballistic missile and drone threats, and continued support for proxy groups across the region. The conversation breaks down the strategic meaning behind America’s naval and air posture, the limits of diplomacy, and what real military enforcement would look like if negotiations fail—highlighting the serious implications for Israel, regional stability, and U.S. security.