the promised podcast – full show

The “Peace Movement Stirs?” Edition

We discuss Israel’s controversial gas deal; signs of life in Israel’s peace movement; and whether the country’s ‘hipperati’ are too hip for Hebrew.

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The “Fox News for the Jews” Edition

We discuss the Israel “Jewish Heritage Network”; the Israeli right as “princes of resentment”; and whether we should be grateful for smoke-filled rooms.

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The “War Crimes & Misdemeanors” Edition

We discuss three essays by former Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Oren; the UN report on last summer’s Gaza war; and Tel Aviv-Jaffa Mayor, Ron Huldai.

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The “2 States, 1 Homeland?” Edition

Today’s topics include a “two state, one homeland” solution, the seemingly everlasting housing crisis and the sensitivity of our Minister of Culture/Sport.

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The “Blatt, Blatter & Blattest” Edition

We discuss the Palestinian move to suspend Israel from FIFA; the IDF soldier charged with eating a ham sandwich; and the Israeli attitude to David Blatt.

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The “Labor’s Loser?!?” Edition – The Promised Podcast

We discuss the tragedy of a government official who killed himself after being the butt of a Facebook rant; the legacy of leaving Lebanon; and Isaac Herzog.

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The “Short Trip from Cradle to Grave” Edition – The Promised Podcast

We discuss Netanyahu’s odd ministerial alchemy; how religious Israelis are; and the 65-year-old Israeli woman who’s just given birth to her first child.

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Jews (not?) welcome: The campus, the Negev, and Jerusalem – The Promised Podcast

We discuss the BDS bummer on American campuses; whether Negev Bedouins will have to make way for the Jews; and an ode to Jerusalem, unified and disunited.

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The ‘Days of Rage & Race’ Edition – The Promised Podcast

We discuss the Ethiopian race protests; what we can expect from the new coalition; and the Breaking the Silence report on last summer’s Gaza war.

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