Unholy: Two Jews on the News
229 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 399 ratingsYonit Levi of Israel's Channel 12 News and Jonathan Freedland of The Guardian are two of the most prominent journalists in the world today. They are also Jews. Each week, join what MSNBC's Rachel Maddow calls "two great, smart smart smart hosts" as they dissect and debate current events shaping Israel, Jewish life - and the wider world.
Their blend of nuanced discussion and sparkling conversation, featuring a dazzling range of guests, is why New Yorker editor David Remnick calls himself a “proud, avid listener," why Ira Glass says he "completely enjoys this show" and why Malcolm Gladwell calls it an "incredibly fun podcast".
For a weekly fix of globally informed talk – including nominations for the greatest act of chutzpah and outstanding mensch of the previous seven days – there’s only one destination. Make every Friday morning Unholy.
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Conversations We Love: Ira Glass
September 01, 2023 01:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBOnly a week until Unholy returns to regular broadcasting - which means one more edition of Conversations We Love, a series in which we return to some of our prized talks. And what better way to end summer vacation than with pioneering radio host Ira Glass, creator of the 800-episode "This American Life". In this special interview, Glass reflects on his career - from a Pulitzer, through being dubbed 'the godfather of podcasting' and to the disappointment of his Jewish parents when he let them...
Conversations We Love: Helen Mirren
August 25, 2023 02:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBIt won't be long until we return to our regular broadcasting, but while we take advantage of the last days of summer break (as we hope you've been able to do, preferably with something refreshing in hand) - we've chosen to air one of our most special interviews to date. This July, we were lucky enough to sit down with non other than Oscar winner Dame Helen Mirren, who visited Israel to promote her new film, Golda, in which she portrays the female Israeli prime minister during the Yom Kipp...
Conversations We Love: Jonathan Freedland
August 18, 2023 02:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBWe're still away on vacation mode, but that doesn't mean we can't serve up our weekly cocktail of Jews and news. That's why we've compiled a list of some of our favorite episodes, to listen to on a long ride up north or through earphones while taking off somewhere. This week our guest is also one of our hosts, who doubles as a celebrated author! Since this episode was first uploaded, "The Escape Artist" by Jonathan Freedland has peaked bestseller lists and sold numerous copies. Catch up o...
Conversations We Love: Ilana Dayan
August 11, 2023 01:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBWhether you choose to survive the heatwave on the beach or in the comfort of the AC, we're here to serve something refreshing! While we're on summer break, we've compiled some of our most prized conversations for those who haven't had a chance to listen to them yet - or want to recall their memory! And what better way to spend a blistering summer Friday by pouring yourself something cold, and listening to the intriguing takeaways of acclaimmed "Uvda" anchor Ilana Dayan, on the judicial rev...
From Bibi to Barbie - with special guest Ynon Kreiz
August 04, 2023 01:30 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBA Pittsburgh jury has passed a death sentence on the perpetrator of the most lethal antisemitic attack in US history: the murder of 11 Jews while at prayer at the Tree of Life synagogue in October 2018. Yonit and Jonathan asks how that fits with a Jewish tradition that harbours deep ambivalence about the legitimacy of capital punishment. In Israel, all eyes turn towards a court case that’s just over a month away — as the Supreme Court decides whether the first step in Benjamin Netanyahu’s...
Fallout - with special guest Dana Weiss
July 28, 2023 01:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBA tempestuous week in Israel, as the fallout from Monday’s first move in what critics call the “judicial coup” continues. What will Benjamin Netanyahu and his ministers do, now that the Supreme Court has less power to restrain them? The first signs suggest the prime minister and his coalition allies have big ambitions - and plan to move fast. Yonit and Jonathan dive into it all, joined by Channel 12 diplomatic and political analyst Dana Weiss. Plus there’s chutzpah on display at Fox News (...
Special Update: Israel’s Moment of Truth
July 25, 2023 18:37 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIsrael's judicial overhaul has cleared its first parliamentary hurdle: one key measure is now the law of the land. Where does that leave the protesters who have filled the streets, the government of Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel's relationship with a watching world? Yonit and Jonathan unpack an incendiary 24 hours. Follow on Instagram and Facebook: Unholy Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heartbreak In Washington - with special guest Thomas Friedman
July 21, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThe moment of truth has come: protesters on the streets and in the upper reaches of the Israeli military press their case against what they call Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial coup, days before a key legislation is set. Meanwhile, Joe Biden uses an interview with award-winning New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman to send a message to Netanyahu: stop. In a candid, sometimes emotional conversation, Tom tells Yonit and Jonathan why he believes the stakes could not be higher. Plus: a chutzp...
Special Guest Star: Dame Helen Mirren
July 14, 2023 03:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBProtests on the streets, disruption at the airport: it’s crunch time in the showdown between Benjamin Netanyahu and opponents of what they call his “judicial coup.” Yonit and Jonathan ask if Israel’s PM is so determined to strip the court of one of its key powers before a July 31 deadline, he’s ready to risk a revolt among the Israeli military elite. Meanwhile the rift between Israel and its most powerful ally is widening — as Washington signals its alarm at the right wing thrust of the N...
48 Hours - with special guest Margaret Brennan
July 07, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBTwo decades after the Battle of Jenin, this week saw a fresh – and very different – military offensive in the city, one that lasted just 48 hours and won much praise in Israel but a mixed response from the watching world. Yonit and Jonathan discuss all that, plus a kidnapping in Iraq and another eruption of spontaneous street protests – sparked by the sacking of a police chief – as the government of Benjamin Netanyahu presses ahead with its overhaul of the judicial system, denounced by its c...
Outside Edge
June 30, 2023 01:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBWhat happens in Israel rarely stays in Israel. Settler violence in the West Bank spreads, bringing a dramatic condemnation from Israel's top military brass - and from a leading barometer of international opinion. Meanwhile, the courtroom drama of Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial comes to a new stage in Brighton, England - whilst the PM vows to continue his plan for an overhaul of the Israeli judiciary, even as he sends mixed signals via a US newspaper. Yonit and Jonathan unpack the we...
Two Jews or Not Two Jews - with special guest Sir Nicholas Hytner
June 22, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBA daytime gunfight in Jenin, a deadly terror attack that left four dead and an outbreak of settler violence - this week has put the spotlight back on the West Bank. As Israel considers further action to bring calm, domestic politics are never far away - including the government’s plan to transform the judiciary. Yonit and Jonathan discuss the security situation and Benjamin Netanyahu’s renewed pledge to move ahead with the reform. Plus: a special conversation with theater legend Sir Nichol...
Netanyahu the Second - with special guest Chaim Levinson
June 16, 2023 02:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBA conversation with a seasoned watcher of Netanyahu - not of the prime minister of Israel, but of his son Yair: Yonit and Jonathan talk to Chaim Levinson of Haaretz, about the young prince with the ear of the king. Plus the latest on the judicial overhaul causing drama in Knesset, notes on the populist trio of Trump, Johnson and Berlusconi, and our traditional mensch and chutzpah awards - being shipped this week to both London and Christian County, Missouri. Follow us on Instagram and Face...
Twilight Zone - with special guest Anne Applebaum
June 09, 2023 02:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBA conversation with Anne Applebaum, Pulitzer prize winning journalist and one of the world's sagest voices on Ukraine, Eastern Europe and the twilight of democracy: are there lessons for Israel from Poland and Hungary? Plus: how the Israeli military sits at the centre of the country's culture wars, after Israeli far right commentators suggested the deaths of three IDF soldiers are to be blamed on mixed-sex combat units. And there's chutzpah in cable news and a mensch (or 11) on the football ...
Stateless in Jerusalem - with special guest Suleiman Maswadeh
June 02, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBUnfavorable polls, Biden administration woes and continued public protest are only a hint of the issues piled on the desk of the coalition. But with the deadline for forming the Judicial Selection Committee approaching, Netanyahu and his partners will really be put to the test on their intentions for Levin’s overhaul. Suleiman Maswadeh, diplomatic and political correspondent for the Israeli Public Broadcaster Kan News, weighs in with his thoughts on the government’s status, and the ongoing n...
Conversations We Love: Etgar Keret
May 26, 2023 02:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBHappy yearly celebration of dairy - for those celebrating! While we mark the harvest holiday of Shavuot on the Jewish calendar, we're reminding you listeners of one of our favorite and most intriguing interviews as of late - with Israeli literary genius Etgar Keret. Listen back as Etgar talks about defending democracy, gives a sneak peak into his world of storytelling and shares heartening tales of his late mother. So grab your cheese-centered dish (or cheese substitute, we accept both) an...
Red Flag - with special guest Michael Eisenberg
May 19, 2023 02:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBA week into the ceasefire in Gaza, nationalist activists march on the streets of Jerusalem in the controversial Flag Day annual parade, sparking conflict with Arab residents of the city. Yonit and Jonathan discuss that and all the latest political turmoil. And - an interview with leading investor Michael Eisenberg on why the best way to integrate ultra-orthodox Jews into Israeli society is to hand them less public money. Plus: the rare marine animal that’s been driving Israelis wild, an...
Under Fire - with special guest Barak Ravid
May 12, 2023 02:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MB“Shield and Arrow” - that’s the name of the operation initiated this week by the IDF in the Gaza Strip, beginning with airstrikes on Islamic Jihad generals, and developing into extensive missile attacks on Israel. Yonit and Jonathan give an update on the current violence and negotiations for a ceasefire. Plus, we are joined by Axios scoop machine Barak Ravid, to discuss the prospects of a Saudi-Israeli peace accord, the departing of the US ambassador to Israel and his new book, “Trump’s Pe...
Mother's Boy - with special guest Howard Jacobson
May 05, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBGold coaches, historic royal attire and controversial crown jewels - preparations for the coronation of King Charles have Londoners exhilarated, including our British co-host, a notable monarchy fan (just kidding, of course). As the ceremony approaches, a discussion on the King's unique relationship with Jews. And, speaking of British Jews, Yonit and Jonathan are lucky to be joined by arguably the most valued novelist of the lot - Howard Jacobson. The acclaimed author talks about his new b...
75 and counting - with special guest Ben Smith
April 28, 2023 02:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBWith barbecues, the annual Air Force flybys and other festivities - Israel celebrated its 75th birthday, but not without a noticeable rift in the nation, as well. Yonit and Jonathan talk recent updates as the status of the judicial overhaul remains unclear, and revisit Netanyahu's foreign press campaign. And, we are joined by Semafor and BuzzFeed co-founder, Ben Smith, to discuss the seismic sacking of Fox News' controversial host Tucker Carlson, and whether the abrupt dismissal indicates ...
Moment of Silence
April 21, 2023 02:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBIn truly Israeli fashion, much has happened in the two weeks of Passover - and we've returned to try and make sense of it all! Following the holidays, Israel is deep into its season of commemoration - after this week’s Holocaust Remembrance, next week sees Memorial Day and Independence Day marking the 75th anniversary of the birth of the state. Yonit and Jonathan assess the outlook of these two occasions under the shadow of the protests - and bid farewell to two creative giants who greatly...
Conversations We Love: Malcolm Gladwell
April 14, 2023 02:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBOnly a week until we resume our regular programming - and trust us, there's a LOT to talk about. But in the meantime - to conclude Passover break - we're airing yet another of our favorite talks from this season. This Friday - we're sending listeners back to Yonit and Jonathan's talk with the greatly influential literary giant, Malcolm Gladwell, to discuss how he popularized non-fiction, why social media damages the way we interpret reality, and that time a wedding toast ruined a friendsh...
Conversations We Love: Rachel Maddow
April 07, 2023 02:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBHag Semach, listeners! Following weeks of reporting on political turmoil in Israel, we're going into Passover break with reruns of our favorite conversations as of late: starting with a fascinating chat with MSNBC anchor Rachel Maddow. Tune in (again) as Rachel talks about her hit podcast, "Ultra", on an all-but-forgotten Nazi scheme to overthrow the American government, plus her take on social media as a platform for extremism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unholy 100 With Special Guest Yuval Noah Harari
March 31, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBFor Unholy's 100th episode, a very special guest indeed: Yonit and Jonathan talk with one of the world's foremost thinkers and writers, Yuval Noah Harari. Usually preoccupied with the climate emergency and the rise of AI, right now Harari is focused on his own country - because, he says, "the house is on fire." A wide-ranging, heartfelt conversation about Israel, the protests against the judicial overhaul - and Harari's fear that democracy could give way to dictatorship. Plus a look back at...
Special Update: Chaos in Israel
March 28, 2023 11:19 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBAfter 24 hours of stunning drama in Israel, a special update from Yonit and Jonathan. Join them as they unpack the chaotic timeline - Sunday night's spontaneous eruption of mass protests around the country following the sacking of the defence minister, the general strike by trade unions and bosses and Monday's eventual offer of a "timeout" on the judicial overhaul from Benjamin Netanyahu - and try to determine: was this a climbdown by the prime minister or a chance for him to regroup and wea...
Showdown (With Special Guest Ilana Dayan)
March 24, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBAs protests continue and contrasting opinions over the judicial reform surface from within the coalition, it seemed this week the prime minister himself was almost on the brink of backing down. Yonit and Jonathan talk with lead journalist and "Uvda" host Ilana Dayan on how this ends - and, on her decision to speak up against the overhaul. Plus, a literary giant takes the mensch award and two veterans battle for the chutzpah prize. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: Unholy Podcast.` See ...
Tiger King - with special guest Dave Rich
March 17, 2023 03:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBAs protests continue against the Netanyahu government’s overhaul of the judicial system, the prospect of compromise is receding. Yonit and Jonathan discuss the fallout of the ruling coalition’s rejection of President Herzog’s proposed alternative — amid warning signs that Israel's enemies are taking advantage of what they perceive as a moment of weakness. Plus a conversation with Dave Rich, author of "Everyday Hate", on modern antisemitism - and how everyone from Kanye to a hit Broadway s...
Air Force None - with special guest MODI
March 10, 2023 03:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB***This episode was recorded before the terror attack in Tel Aviv*** The protests against the judicial reform in Israel escalate as demonstators rally nationally in a day of resistance, while the attempts to negotiate a compromise seem to falter. Plus, a homage to world-renowned actor Chaim Topol, iconic 'Tevye' of film and stage, who passed away this week. And - what better way to celebrate Purim than with someone whose job is to make people laugh? Yonit and Jonathan are joined by MODI,...
What Kind of Week Has It Been - with special guest Amos Yadlin
March 03, 2023 03:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBA morning of stun grenades and police horses at a protest, followed by an evening of a siege on a hair salon in central Tel Aviv? Just another regular day in Israel, apparently - which has also been facing an increasing security threat in the West Bank. Major General (ret.) Amos Yadlin gives his take to Yonit and Jonathan on the tensions with the Palestinians, plus why he thinks that when it comes to politics, the military shouldn't be involved. And - as usual - a mini award ceremony with w...
Double Feature - with special guests Ruth Margalit & Yonatan Green
February 24, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBTwo guests, two perspectives - Yonit and Jonathan talk to two Israelis with sharply conflicting views of the current state of their country. Legal activist Yonatan Green is a staunch advocate of the judicial overhaul - while New Yorker writer Ruth Margalit has profiled the hard right nationalist Itamar Ben-Gvir, who she calls the Minister of Chaos. Plus - the government that keeps supplying us with undisputed chutzpahs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Q&A with Y&J
February 17, 2023 03:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBYou asked - and we answered. Yonit and Jonathan give their take on listeners’ questions on Benjamin Netanyahu’s “judicial reform” plan and its political repercussions, chat about the Super Bowl ad that portends a new future for American Jews - and delight in two examples of truly jaw dropping chutzpah. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friends In Need - with special guest Matti Friedman
February 10, 2023 03:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBThe battle for Israeli democracy, to quote the opponents of Benjamin Netanyahu's "judicial reform" plan, moved to a new front this week - with an effort to enlist the Jewish diaspora into the protest movement. Yonit and Jonathan speak to writer and journalist Matti Friedman about his "Open Letter to Israel's Friends". Plus an update on the earthquakes that shook the Middle East and a chutzpah award to a woman in (British) politics and to the absence of women in (Israeli) politics. See omnys...
Protesting, Fast and Slow- with special guest Daniel Kahneman
February 03, 2023 06:48 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBA letter signed by top Israeli economists, warning against the financial implications of the judicial reform, featured the name of one of the country's only Nobel Prize winners - world-renowned professor Daniel Kahneman, pioneer of behavioral economics. This week, he joins our hosts to discuss the responses to his description of the reform as "the worst threat to Israel's existence to date", and what combination of pressure he thinks could really affect the lawmakers. Plus - the maven of t...
Everything, Everywhere, All At Once - with special guest Etgar Keret
January 27, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBIn the week of Holocaust remembrance, Yonit and Jonathan talk to one of the country’s finest, funniest writers, Etgar Keret - to reflect on his late mother, a survivor of the Shoah who never wanted that label, and give his take on the political turmoil. Plus, classic chutzpah and mensch awards – and a look at the gap between what Brits say and what they actually mean (also known as: the guide to understanding your British co-host). Special thanks to Ira Glass and the team of "This American...
Beyond Reasonable Doubt - with special guest Michael Karayanni
January 20, 2023 03:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBIsrael's constitutional crisis deepens. As the country's Supreme Court tells Binyamin Netanyahu to fire one of his most senior ministers, we hear from one of Israel's leading jurists, Professor Michael Karayanni of the Hebrew University - about how he - and his fellow Arab citizens of Israel - see the stand-off between the judges and the government. Plus: Mel Brooks, the girls who defied their rabbis - and a chutzpah award to a top British politician. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: U...
From Washington To Jerusalem - with special guest Thomas Friedman
January 13, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThe judicial reform announced last week in Israel sparked a protest this week - as it continues to draw international attention. Yonit and Jonathan are joined by three-time Pulitzer winner, Thomas Friedman of the New York Times, to discuss US reception to the law revolution, why he eulogized the Israel he once knew, and what peace prospects might come out of the new government. And on a lighter note - a certain author wonders about the sales of a ghost-written royal memoir and we ask ours...
Law and Disorder
January 06, 2023 03:30 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBIt's been one week since Netanyahu began his sixth stint in office - but boy, has it been a heck of a week, one our hosts are here to unpack. Ben Gvir's ascent to the Temple Mount already had international attention leveled towards the new coalition in Israel, only to have it shift to the government's judicial reform - labeled by some as a constitutional revolution and conveniently announced the day before a crucial Supreme Court discussion. Plus, we talk comic books, rom-coms and public tra...
Special Update: New Israeli Government
December 30, 2022 10:27 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBBenjamin Netanyahu returned to his old office this morning, taking his place as Israel's prime minister - again - with the formation of his sixth government. Following several weeks of negotiations, Netanyahu's coalition - comprised of right-wing allies - was sworn in yesterday, kicking off Israel's most conservative leadership yet. In the hours leading to the ceremony, Netanyahu handed Likud members their respective occupations, including appointing an openly-gay MK as Speaker of the Knesse...
A Conversation with Rachel Maddow
December 23, 2022 03:30 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBIf you’re a regular podcast listener, chances are you’ve heard of Rachel Maddow’s Ultra, the chart-topping podcast that takes the audience back to the 1940s, when the Nazi regime managed to infiltrate the top branches of the U.S. government. This week, we’re delighted to be joined by Maddow herself, to discuss how she uncovered this largely forgotten threat to American democracy and the parallels to what we’re witnessing today. Plus, we discuss Kanye West and Elon Musk. And - Happy Hanukkah...
Orthodox 2.0 - with special guest Eli Paley
December 16, 2022 03:30 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBWhat do British people bring up in a conversation when they need to change the subject? The weather, of course. The rare occurrence of heavy snowfall this week provided not only a means of alternate topic for our co-host’s nation - but rather headlined UK news, with many unable to afford to heat their home due to the soaring prices caused by Europe’s energy crisis. Israel, on the other hand, has been enjoying a rather warm December, but it seems the excitement from last month’s election ni...
The German Connection - with special guest Antonia Yamin
December 09, 2022 03:30 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBPresident Herzog is expected to grant Prime Minister-delegate Netanyahu a two week extension to tie things up with his coalition partners - but the agreements reached until now between said parties have already been a source of much dispute. From giving the authority of the Civil Administration in the West Bank to Smotrich, to supplying extremist Avi Maoz with access to the Ministry of Education, the Likud has complied to a list of demands that may be the key to keeping everyone happy - but ...
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
December 02, 2022 03:30 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBTel Aviv had to forfeit a crown yesterday - one it wasn’t quite proud of - after this year’s ranking of the most expensive cities in the world moved it from the top spot to third place. But anyone living in the Israeli financial capital can tell you that that cost of living hasn’t gotten any cheaper - it’s just that two other cities became significantly more expensive. And while Tel Aviv was dethroned, there’s someone who has yet to resume his place at the top - prime-minister delegate Neta...
New Government, Old Problems
November 25, 2022 03:30 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBFollowing yet another stall in the negotiations between designated PM Netanyahu and his presumptive partners, it seems the parties are slowly heading towards agreements on key issues. But while the important ministerial offices seem to be assigned, it may take some more time until all demands are settled - ranging from a judicial reform to new conversion laws. And interior matters aren’t the only ones on the upcoming government’s plate. The relationship with the Biden administration is li...
Special Guest Malcolm Gladwell
November 18, 2022 03:30 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBIn a time when Twitter is the main source of information for many people, Malcolm Gladwell remains on a near-celebrity status by doing the exact opposite: publishing lengthy, thought-provoking examinations of human behaviors and, most recently, historic events. His name is regularly etched in the New York Times best seller list, the podcast company he heads garners millions of listens, and theories from his books are often mentioned by politicians, academics and just regular readers. That in...
Trump’s Losses, Netanyahu’s Gains
November 11, 2022 03:30 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBBenjamin Netanyahu may have coasted into a clear victory in the fifth Israeli election round last week, but for Israel’s closest ally, the United States, the midterms have been startlingly close, with control of both chambers of Congress remaining up in the air as of this morning. And although Democrats have been breathing a sigh of relief after avoiding the sweeping midterm losses that were forecasted, Republicans could still be edging toward a narrow majority in the House of Representative...
Special Edition: Israeli Election Results
November 02, 2022 17:30 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBMay three and a half years of political turmoil conclude with Israel’s fifth election - and the forming of the most right-wing government in its history? With the majority of the votes counted, Benjamin Netanyahu seems to be on a course for an even bigger victory than yesterday’s initial exit polls suggested, his bloc currently projected to win 65 seats in the Knesset. And with the leftist Meretz party laying below the election threshold, the other parties that form the current coalition are...
Election Countdown
October 28, 2022 02:30 - 41 minutes - 38 MBElections are supposed to be a special occasion, but Israelis already know the drill. Wake up on a Tuesday, proceed to the ballots, drop their selected note into the box, turn on the television at 10PM - and, if things go as usual, learn yet again that there is no conclusive outcome due to another deadlock. But as the clock ticks by, the candidates are making their final attempt to garner more votes - even on behalf of other parties in their bloc. Yonit and Jonathan discuss last-minute misha...
No Prime Minister
October 21, 2022 02:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIsraeli politics nearing the finish line - 11 days to go till the country’s fifth election in three and a half years. But, political turmoil, it appears, is not exclusively Israeli: as many ask if Yair Lapid’s tenure as Prime Minister can be the the shortest in Israeli history, the U.K. raises the stakes - and in a breathtakingly rapid fall from power, Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after only 44 days in office. Yonit and Jonathan discuss the non-stop political news from London and Tel Avi...
Hate, Truth and Denial - with special guest Deborah Lipstadt
October 14, 2022 02:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBEighteen days to Israeli elections – recent polls show the far right Legislator Itamar Ben Gvir gaining momentum, at the expense of Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud party. We discuss the possible ramifications of Ben Gvir's ascension inside and outside Israel. And, on a lighter tone – Yonit is giving Jonathan a behind the scenes look at her preparations for the upcoming election night broadcast. Israel and Lebanon are on the verge of signing a maritime border agreement, and now that the po...
Too Big To Fail - Again? with special guest Andrew Ross Sorkin
October 07, 2022 02:30 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBThe holiday season is no excuse for the news cycle to stop turning, and boy - did it turn! From the maritime talks between Israel and Lebanon that are causing a skirmish, through protests on the streets of Iran, to a new political autobiography on bookshop shelves - there’s a lot to catch up on, and luckily we’re here to fill you in. Our special guest this week is financial columnist for the New York Times, anchor for CNBC and Emmy award winner Andrew Ross Sorkin. He joins Yonit and Jon...