the promised podcast – full show

How do you solve a problem like Ted Cruz? – The Promised Podcast

A recent petition saying that ex-generals are politicizing the army when they try to use their positions to influence Israeli politics; What should we tell our kids about the meaning of the Exodus story now?

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The “Angry, Angry Ashkenazim” Edition – The Promised Podcast

Will the US government start to put more pressure on Israel? Did “anyone-but-Bibi” kill the left? Why Israel’s Ashkenazim are so damned angry.

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We-the-People have spoken! (What the hell did we say?) – The Promised Podcast

What did these elections say about the hearts and minds of Israeli voters? Did Netanyahu’s campaign play on our worst fears? What does the left do now?

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The “Thou Shalt Not be a Dick!” Edition – The Promised Podcast

The Israel Prize will only be awarded for three of its four categories this year; A new video encouraging friendly interactions among politicians.

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Death, Tyranny & the Pursuit of Jihad in the US Congress – The Promised Podcast

Why are English speakers becoming the darlings of the political class; Haartez asks political party leaders what they think about religion & science.

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The ‘Collecting Jews’ Edition – The Promised Podcast

We discuss the State Comptroller’s report; the seeking of lost or threatened Jews in order to bring them to Israel; and the rise of the ‘Advertorial.’

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Scenes from the Class Wars, Culture Wars, and Ideology Wars – The Promised Podcast

We discuss the election video posted by the Shomron Settlers’ Council, the Shas party’s class-orientated election campaign, and the Zoabi-Marzel saga.

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The ‘Jumpin’ Hegemony’ Edition – The Promised Podcast

Why Mizrahim shun the Left; Why tourists are coming to Israel for the oppression; and is a state-funded Bible book club worth the money?

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Poking Obama in the eye? – The Promised Podcast

We discuss PM Netanyahu’s decision to address the US Congress two weeks before Israeli elections; the V15 get-out-the-vote NGO; and Meretz’s Zahava Gal-On.

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The “Hell is Other People” Edition – The Promised Podcast

We discuss an Israeli bookstore’s decision to cancel its Charlie Hebdo event; the merger of Israel’s Arab parties on a joint list; and negative campaigning.

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