Journalist Jamie Kirchick discusses the rising political extremism in Europe and its implications for the United States in his new book "The End of Europe: Dictators, Demagogues and the Coming Dark Age" on Unorthodox's 95th episode.

In the face of disappointment following the Arab uprisings in 2011, a resurgence of authoritarian rule in some Middle Eastern states raises concerns about the future of liberal democracy in the region.

Political analyst Yossi Alpher warns that President Trump's efforts to broker Israeli-Palestinian peace, while commendable, could potentially lead to violence if not carefully managed.

Dr. Omar Dajani from the University of the Pacific discusses the legal aspect of Israel's ongoing control of the West Bank and questions whether the occupation has transformed into a de facto annexation.

Dr. Shlomo Fischer from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem's School of Education delves into the Temple Mount Faithful movement, examining the changing rationales of right-wing fringe groups advocating to access the Temple Mount since the 1970s.

In this "That War" edition, the discussion revolves around significant topics such as reflecting on the Six Day War's 50th anniversary, questioning the effectiveness of Members of Knesset, and debating whether universities should offer sex-segregated courses for ultra-Orthodox students.

In his memoir "No Country For Jewish Liberals," journalist Larry Derfner reflects on his and Israel's ideological evolution since his move to Israel in 1985.

This article discusses how Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Israel highlights the complexities of the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy.

In a discussion with Noah, Don, and Miriam Herschlag, the Ops & Blogs Editor at Times of Israel, several topics are covered, including Ehud Barak's perspective on political ideologies, the dangers of conversion therapy offered by ultra-Orthodox therapists in Israel, and the popularity of the Eurovision song contest in the country.

In "Chabon, Safran Foer, and the Great Jewish American Novel," the discussion focuses on the literary works of Jonathan Safran Foer and Michael Chabon, particularly their recent novels "Here I Am" and "Moonglow," respectively.

Columbia University Professor Rashid Khalidi, in his book "Brokers of Deceit: How the US Has Undermined Peace in the Middle East," contends that the US has hindered Israeli-Palestinian peace by serving as "Israel's lawyer" instead of a neutral broker.

In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the significance of recent developments in Palestinian diplomacy under President Trump, including optimism from President Abbas, Hamas's readiness for territorial compromise, and Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike.

Rabbi Jeffrey Saks, a series editor at the SY Agnon Library at Toby Press, talks about the upcoming release of a 15-volume collection of stories by the renowned Israeli author, some of which will be published in English for the first time.

In a discussion with members of the Knesset and local rabbis, an Orthodox rabbi reflects on the misalignment between American and Israeli Jewish communities, particularly concerning Yom Haatzmaut.

The modern Hebrew poems "Kinneret" by Rachel Bluwstein and "Pine" by Leah Goldberg, featured on Israel's new 20- and 100-shekel notes, explore nature and time, using apostrophe to address elements of nature and reflect on youth.

Chaim Potok's novel "The Chosen," published in 1967, remains a well-regarded work focusing on the collision of two Jewish communities through the friendship of two boys, one Hasidic and one Modern Orthodox, against the backdrop of post-Holocaust and State of Israel founding.

In this episode of The Promised Podcast, Allison, Noah, and Don explore the themes of sorrow, loss, and politics in Israeli discourse regarding bereaved families, reflect on Israel's 69 years of independence through a historical lens imagining perspectives of immigrants from 1948, and consider who would best represent the nation by lighting the torches on Independence Day.

Dr. Talia Sagiv, a sociologist at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, explores the challenges faced by young Israelis of mixed Ashkenazi and Sephardi descent in her book "On the Fault Line: Israelis of Mixed Ethnicity."

Dr. Eitan Bar-Yosef discusses Israelis' interest in Africa during the early years of statehood, highlighting themes of Zionism, apartheid, and blackface in Israeli culture.

Dr. Elad Segev from Tel Aviv University's Department of Communication conducted studies to determine if Israel is unfairly singled out in the Western media.

Professor Aeyal Gross from Tel Aviv University's law school presents his book "The Writing on the Wall: Rethinking the International Law of Occupation," in which he challenges traditional notions in international law, asserting the need for adjustments to align with modern political, diplomatic, and technological developments.

Journalist and author Adam LeBor talks about his new spy thriller novels starring Yael Azoulay, a UN secret agent and former Israeli spy known as the "Israeli female James Bond."

In this segment, Allison, Noah, and Gilad Halpern of Tel Aviv Review discuss three significant topics, including the recent controversy surrounding public broadcasting in Israel, the government's decision to build a new settlement, and the political implications of Passover, a holiday known for its themes of freedom and redemption.

Accusations have surfaced suggesting that the Obama administration misused classified foreign surveillance to target political opponents, including Donald Trump and his associates, possibly to gain an advantage in domestic politics.

Noad Lahat, an Israeli MMA fighter, reflects on his Jewish identity, upbringing, and decision to balance his athletic career with defending Israel.