The Promised Podcast – Segment

“V” for “vanquished” (and you thought it was for “victory”!)

March 27, 2015

We discuss former defense minister Moshe Arens’ assertion that the left’s “anyone-but-Bibi” campaign is what cost them the election.

Let the pressure begin?

March 26, 2015

We discuss Peter Beinart’s proposal that it’s time for American Jews to lobby the US government to pressure and punish Israel.

What the hell do we do now?

March 21, 2015

We discuss what the left should do now, as it faces several years in the opposition. What does the left need to do to be ready for the next election?

Fear! Uh! What is it good for?

March 20, 2015

Was PM Netanyahu a diabolical genius who played up, played on, and played with our fears, or was he just addressing our deepest concerns?

We-the-People have spoken! (What the hell did we say?)

March 19, 2015

Allison, Don, and Noah discuss what these elections said, if anything, about the hearts and minds of Israeli voters.

Thou shall not be a total jerk

March 16, 2015

An NGO recently produced a video which, as part of a “new ten commandments” they’ve formulated, encourages more friendly interactions among politicians.

Surprise! No Prize!

March 14, 2015

The Israel Prize will be awarded in only three of its four categories this year. Why did this occur? Who is to blame?

Behind the curtain

March 12, 2015

We discuss the imminent elections. For whom will we be casting our individual ballots? Why do we support that list? Plus, who do we think will win?

Shakespeare vs. Shlonski: Does the Anglo vote matter?

March 7, 2015

Why are English speakers becoming the darlings of the political class? Is there really an “Anglo-Saxon” vote that carries any weight in Israel?

Our forefathers were Adam and Eve, not apes

March 6, 2015

Haartez asked political party leaders what they think about religion & science. While many supported science, Darwin wasn’t as popular as we thought.