On Censorship
Adam Shinar, Professor of Constitutional and Administrative Law, at Reichman University, discusses the recent return of Israel's Film and Theatre Review Board from oblivion, to serve the government's political goals. How did Israel's censorship laws evolve over the years?
The “Horror Vacui” Edition
We discuss: 1) the many diplomatic proposals for what-comes-next-in-Gaza, including one hatched in direct negotiations with Hamas 2) the fact that we are living in a moment of “peak-Amalek,” especially as we celebrate Purim
I’m Getting Into the Game
The Hebrew word אירוע means an event, most often a happy event, like a wedding or bar/bat mitzvah. But its usage has changed lately.
The “Out of Phase” Edition
We discuss: 1) The stalled ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas and the emergence of the mysterious "Witkoff Plan" 2) The controversy surrounding Netanyahu’s proposed "Egalitarian State Commission of Inquiry" into the October 7 attack
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Exploring Israeli literature in English translation. Host Marcela Sulak takes you through Israel’s literary countryside, cityscapes, psychological terrain and the lives of the people who create it.
A showcase of the amazing talent and range of Israeli musicians, past and present. Host Samuel Green features the latest music playing on Israeli radio.
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Why Starbucks Failed in Israel
Why you won't be sipping a Starbucks latte as you explore Jerusalem's Old City, or cooling down on Tel Aviv's beach with one of Starbucks' famous Frappuccinos
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Founded in 2013, TLV1 is an English-language podcast network based in Tel Aviv. Our acclaimed shows engage local and international audiences on topics in Israel that matter, whether from street-level or the hallways of government.
Our podcasts are produced and recorded in the TLV1 studios located in Tel Aviv, a city which represents Israel’s progressive voice and is its cultural barometer. Each month, listeners from over 210 countries and territories, residing in more than 10,500 cities around the world, log on and tune in.
The “Cessation’s Cessation” Edition
We discuss: 1) Israel’s return to active fighting in Gaza, and what it may mean for the hostages, for Gazans and for the rest of us 2) PM Netanyahu’s decision to sack Ronen Bar, the head of the General Security Services, and what it says about the state of Israel’s government and the state of Israeli democracy