the promised podcast – full show

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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The “We’re here!, Vey iz mir!, Get used to it!” Edition

We discuss the historic new arrangement at the Western Wall; the hubbub over a new edition of an Israeli civics textbook; and the anti-Israel LGBTQ protester.

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The “Lucre, Filthy & Clean” Edition

We discuss the “NGO Transparency Bill”; the alarming deterioration of trust between Jewish and Arab Israelis; and whether it’s time to kill off the Labor Party.

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The “Spying on the Left: Tales of Moles and Weasels” Edition

We discuss right wing moles infiltrating human rights organizations; the “extra-judicial killing” of terrorists; and the decision to try a performance artist who defecated on the flag.

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The “Occupation is a Feminist Issue” Edition

We discuss Palestinian condemnation of Palestinian violence; the hold philanthropists have on the institutions they fund; and the politics of “intersectionality.”

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