We discuss: 1) the escalation of the protests and counter-protests as summer heats up 2) a new scheme to convene a “Constitutional Convention” and write a founding document for Israel 3) a new report saying Israelis may be more religion-fluid than we usually think!

As the massive protests enter their seventh month, the Promised Podcast looks at the place of protest in Israeli society. (This episode contains time-tested content from the vault, so you know it’s good!)

In the waning days of Pride Month, the Promised Podcast ransacks its archives for memorable LGBTQ+ moments and music!

We discuss: 1) PM Netanyahu’s decision to move forward the judicial reform 2) If there are no more writer-prophets, are we sailing on a ship without a moral compass?

We discuss: 1) The weird Knesset vote that elected a representative from the opposition to the Judicial Selection Committee but no representative from the coalition 2) The murderous violence that has led to the deaths of over 100 Palestinian citizens of Israel in this year that is not yet half over

We discuss: 1) The growing protests of Israeli ministers and MK abroad 2) The 75th memorial of the sinking of the Altalena, and why the boat destroyed three-quarters of a century ago still matters so much to so many!

We discuss: 1) The government’s war on Coca-Cola and the banks 2) The feeling that some important archeologists have that maybe it is time to hang up the shovels

We discuss: 1) Whether opponents are right to call the newly passed budget “a looting of the public coffers” 2) Whether or not the demonstrations, now in their 21st week, are starting to peter out 3) Whether the fancifying of the local shuks in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv ought to delight or worry us

We discuss: 1) What the hell just happened between us and Gaza 2) The Robin-hoodish proposal to use some property taxes from rich cities to help out poor cities

In honor of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, the crew shares thoughts and memories about one of the most important events of year!