The Promised Podcast

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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The “Expulsion!” Edition

We discuss the finding of a new poll that 48% of Israeli Jews want Palestinians expelled; why Israeli’s aren’t crazy about Bernie Sanders; and the growing rift between Israeli and American Jews.

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The “Death by Facebook?” Edition

We discuss whether Facebook is responsible for the continuing epidemic of stabbings; the use of drones and private investigators to uncover putative politician wrongdoing; and right-wing satire of a left-wing female MK that sparked outcries.

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The “Trump ♥ Israel?” Edition

We discuss the taboo of Israelis expressing empathy for terrorists’ families; a new Mizrahi political movement; and Donald Trump’s unexpected position on Israel.

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The “Girls with Scissors” Edition

We discuss how soldiers should react to a girl holding scissors; Miri Regev’s political journey; and whether cyber is replacing Shakespeare in Israeli schools.

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The “Too Much of a Good Book?” Edition

We discuss opposition leader Isaac Herzog’s unilateral “peace” plan; a lawsuit against NGO Breaking the Silence; and a report showing high school kids are studying more Bible.

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The “This Time, With Feeling!” Edition

We discuss three emotion-themed topics: The Left’s Grinch problem; the prevalence of PTSD and other war-related trauma in Israel; and the effect of screen culture on Israeli kids.

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