Dr. Uriel Abulof from Tel Aviv University delves into his book "The Mortality and Morality of Nations" during a conversation with host Gilad Halpern, focusing on three case studies: French Canadians, Afrikaners, and Jewish Israelis, who struggle with existential concerns regarding their identity and statehood.

Dr. Itzick Shai, an archaeologist from Ariel University in Israel, discusses the community-focused archaeology project at Tel Burna on a podcast.

In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah cover the Israeli political landscape, including Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition expansion that excludes Herzog and Labor in favor of Lieberman's right-wing party.

Dr. Aidan Beatty, an expert in Irish and Jewish nationalisms, highlights the similarities between Zionism and Irish nationalism in a discussion with host Gilad Halpern.

In this discussion, the participants explore three main topics.

Yom Haatzmaut is a day to reflect on Israel's independence and its adherence to the values laid out by David Ben-Gurion.

Religions scholar Shai Ferraro from Tel Aviv University discusses the rise of pagan rituals in modern Israel and their juxtaposition with Judaism’s historical aversion to idolatry.

Dr. Esther Carmel-Hakim, a historian of Zionism at the University of Haifa, discusses the significant but often overlooked role that women played in the early Jewish national movement with host Gilad Halpern.

In a discussion titled "The 'Ugly Israelis?' Edition," the hosts delve into the significance of the phrase "Never again" regarding the Holocaust, exploring the lessons Israelis should and shouldn't draw from it, along with the unique Israeli exceptionalism linked to Holocaust memory.

Dr. Rachel Werczberger, an anthropologist and religious scholar, discusses the emergence of new forms of spirituality in Israeli society in light of tradition and the rise of neoliberalism with host Gilad Halpern.

Professor Joel Migdal discusses his book "Shifting Sands: The United States in the Middle East" with host Gilad Halpern, highlighting how American foreign policy is reflected in the region.

In the "OUR Killer?" edition, Gilad Halpern, Naomi Zeveloff, and Noah explore the Israeli support for a soldier who shot a Palestinian stabber, question if left-leaning leaders are sounding more right-wing, and discuss former ultra-Orthodox individuals suing for being raised in a Haredi lifestyle.

Amid Israel's involvement in the Azeri-Armenian conflict over Ngorno-Karabakh, it maintains a strategic balance, considering its alliance with Azerbaijan for defense interests and its stance on potential diplomatic entanglements with Russia due to conflicting interests.

Dr. Shayna Weiss, a post-doctoral fellow at Tel Aviv University, explores the beginnings of gender segregation at Israeli beaches with host Gilad Halpern.

The "Four Sons for a New Generation" edition discusses modern interpretations of the four sons from the Midrash, aligning them with contemporary archetypes.

Israeli scientist Raphael Mechoulam, known as the "Godfather of THC," discovered tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the compound in cannabis responsible for its psychoactive effects and medicinal benefits.

In the text, Abbi and Ilana from the show "Broad City" embark on a Birthright trip to Israel called Birthmark.

Yaakov Katz, a former aide to Naftali Bennett, has been appointed as the new editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post, succeeding Steven Linde.

Gilad Halpern and Professor Yaarah Bar-On discuss the decline of the kibbutz movement in Israel, once a central part of Israeli and Zionist ideology.

Dr. Daniel Schiffman, an economic historian from Ariel University, discusses the impact of Jewish-American advisers on Israel's economy in a forthcoming book with host Gilad Halpern.

Meir Dagan, the former Mossad chief who passed away, became a posthumous cornea donor, aiding two elderly Israelis in restoring their sight at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv.

Professor Brian Horowitz discusses the life of Ze'ev Jabotinsky, a controversial Zionist leader who founded Israel's Revisionist right.

This piece discusses various topics, including the controversial view of some Israelis who consider a combat medic shooting an injured Palestinian terrorist a hero, a new law limiting bank presidents' salaries in Israel, and a critique of Israeli Gen Y-ers as shallow and selfish.

In Hillel Cohen's examination of the 1929 Arab-Jewish conflict in Palestine, he challenges the traditional Zionist narrative by portraying the attacks on Jews as expressions of Arab frustration at perceived Zionist encroachment on their land.

"Moods" by Yoel Hoffmann, translated by Peter Cole, delves into the profound impact and limitations of speech, portrayed through 191 interconnected fragments that straddle prose and poetry.