The Promised Podcast

The “Donald Trump & the Jewish Question” Edition

We discuss a new species that might be emerging in Israeli politics; Donald Trump and the Jewish question; and whether an Israeli national museum is possible or even desirable.

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The “Coalition ambition, suspicion, sedition, contrition & admonition” Edition

We discuss the make-up of PM Netanyahu’s new coalition; whether Birthright breeds BDSers; and the politics of Israeli beauty ideals.

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The “E Unibus Pluram?” Edition

We discuss a new bill to limit Israeli Prime Ministers to two terms; whether “economic peace” is growing between Palestinians and Israelis; and just how unified we Israelis really are.

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The “Ugly Israelis?” Edition

We discuss what lessons we Israelis should draw from the Holocaust; why Israeli lawmakers are proposing so many bills; and why littering has become a hot topic.

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The “OUR Killer?” Edition

We discuss the rally in support of Sgt. Elor Azaria; why leaders on the left sound more right-wing every day; and the former ultra-Orthodox who are suing the state.

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The “Four Sons for a New Generation” Edition

In this Passover potpourri, we update the old story in the Midrash about the four sons, and serve you up some of our favorite “Vatacountry!” segments.

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The “What Makes Bibi Tick?” Edition

We discuss whether Bibi really is a pure opportunist; a plan to build a school for refugees in South Tel Aviv; and the surprising internet habits of Israeli Modern Orthodox Jews.

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The “Peace Now, Still?” Edition

We discuss a spate of Supreme Court decisions that leave right-wing politicians sputtering about judicial overreach, the decline of venerable anti-occupation activist group Peace Now, and one high school’s decision to quit making trips to concentration camps in Poland.

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The “Killer and Hero” Edition

We discuss the the ‘hero’ combat medic who shoots a motionless injured Palestinian terrorist in the head, a new law that limits the salaries of bank presidents to just 44 times minimum wage; and Israeli Gen Y-ers (aged 21 to 34).

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The “Quo Vadis, Bibi?!?” Edition

We discuss the weird state of the Israeli government, the moral and political dilemma arising from the Minister of Defense’s decision to excommunicate a rabbi; and whether an army censor in our face is better for democracy.

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