The Promised Podcast

The “Rage!” Edition

We discuss the fear of “religification”; the negative view Israelis have of their civil service; and whether the acrimony of the street is seeping into the home.

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The “Terrorists in Tel Aviv? A pleasure!” Edition

We discuss reactions to last week’s heartbreaking murders at the Sarona Market; whether “anyone but Bibi” leaves the Left in a shambles; and the power of political art.

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The “Peace in Paris or Conciliation in Cairo?” Edition

We discuss the weird-ass peace retreat in Paris; tots, moms, and fallacies of feminism; and, in honor of Shavuot, whether Holy Writ should play a role in Israel’s public sphere.

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“The Other F-Word” Edition

We discuss how the IDF investigates its own crimes; the new leftie love of the word “fascist”; and what’s happening to affordable housing.

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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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