The “Things We See & Things We Don’t” Edition
We discuss: 1) what US President Donald Trump called “The Twelve-Day War” 2) several things we have NOT talked about for the past weeks, but maybe ought to have
The “Bibi’s Big Adventure” Edition
We discuss: 1) how this week’s war on Iran reshapes our understanding of the more than 20 months of war in Gaza 2) what we can learn from a moving essay titled, “I think I’m Leaving Zionism, or Zionism is Leaving Me”
It Ain’t Cheap
The word זול means cheap and is used in spoken Hebrew in all kinds of interesting ways. For example, what’s זיל הזול?
Your Israeli Soundtrack for June 2025
In times like these we all need a little escapism. Whether you're tuning in from your neighborhood bomb shelter or listening from far away lands, let's all come together and listen to the latest Israeli tunes
TLV1 Podcasts
Listen on the move, wherever and whenever you like
A bite-size podcast showcasing modern Hebrew and its slang. Host Guy Sharett explains what we can learn about Israeli psyche, society and culture through the Hebrew language.
An inside view of how Israel can warm your heart and make your blood boil. It’s a show by three folks who live in and love Israel even though it drives them crazy, and who each week discuss the latest in Israeli politics, culture and society.
In-depth, long-form interviews with scholars, writers and thinkers about their work and ideas that make up the debate in and about Israel.
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.
An evening (and a podcast!) of people sharing true stories for an audience and hearing about each others’ adventures or misadventures while sipping a beer and pondering life in Israel.
Listen on your favorite podcast app
Join Our Weekly Newsletter
Receive Our Latest Podcast Episodes by Email
About TLV1
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 “Let My Bibi Go!” Edition
We discuss: 1) what US President Donald Trump called “The Twelve-Day War” 2) several things we have NOT talked about for the past weeks, but maybe ought to have