Politics

In a discussion, Don, Eilon, and Noah explore the endorsement of Labor Party leader Yitzhak Herzog for Prime Minister by the head of the ultraorthodox Shas party, raising the question of potential alliances between the Labor Party and the haredim.
The text delves into various topics including former Ambassador Michael Oren's unilateral withdrawal plan, MK Adi Kol's declaration of love for Yair Lapid causing controversy, the mixed reactions to Good Deeds Day, and a Purim quiz for listeners.
Allison, Eilon, and Noah discuss the trend of outsourcing political activism to entrepreneurs and industry leaders who claim to know what is best for the country, questioning the role of organizations like AIPAC and whether they still serve a purpose.
The book "Original Sins" by journalist John Judis is a critical examination of President Harry Truman's Middle Eastern policy and the history of Zionism.
Ari Shavit's book "My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel" delves into his family history, experiences, and views on Israel, exploring the country's complexities and challenges.
In a discussion among Allison, Don, and Noah, the topics covered include the debate over whether Prime Minister Netanyahu should break away from his Likud opponents to form a new party, similar to Arik Sharon; a Knesset committee's vote on potentially requiring Haredim to join the army; and the controversy surrounding the impact of withholding foreign produce from local markets on helping farmers versus disadvantaging the poor.
President Obama has announced that 24 former U.S. soldiers, including Jewish veterans, will be awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously in a ceremony in March.
One year before the Hebron massacre where Baruch Goldstein killed 29 Muslim worshippers, the author had a casual encounter with him during a weekend visit to Hebron.
In a dialogue between Allison, Don, Eilon, and Noah, the discussion revolves around the legacy of Shulamit Aloni in promoting rights discourse, the connection between the Israeli occupation and global anti-Semitism as questioned by Minister Naftali Bennett, and the perceived decline of the Israeli political center.
In a discussion about poverty and leadership, Allison, Don, Eilon, and Noah explore the decline of military hero-political leaders, potential civil unrest in Israel's war on poverty, and controversial thoughts on religious leadership.
Ariel Sharon, a prominent figure in Israeli military and politics, was known for his military exploits as a field commander in the Israel Defense Forces and his controversial political career that included leading military operations and settlements.
In a discussion among Allison, Don, Eilon, and Noah, they explore why Israeli rabbis have remained silent on Israel's liberal abortion policy, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's demand for Palestinian recognition of Israel as a Jewish state, and the complexity of the African refugee situation in Israel.
In 1971, a group of activists burgled an FBI office in Media, Pennsylvania, stealing classified documents that exposed the COINTELPRO surveillance program targeting civil rights organizers and anti-war activists, orchestrated by J. Edgar Hoover.
In a recent discussion, Allison, Don, Eilon, and Noah reflect on the events following PM Ariel Sharon's proposal for unilateral withdrawal from Gaza ten years ago, including the complexities of Israeli politics and the intense surveillance faced by Israeli workers.
In a discussion led by Eilon, Noah, and Miriam Herschlag from The Times of Israel, several topics are covered: (1) Nelson Mandela's death and Israel's complex feelings toward him, (2) Avraham Burg's revelation about Israel's nuclear weapons, and (3) the controversy surrounding vegan activist Gary Yourofsky.
Anti-Semitism, though once forced underground post-1945, has resurged in recent years, often disguised and submerged.
In a discussion titled "Threats, Sh*t & Tats," Allison, Eilon, and Noah cover various topics including the Supreme Court's criticism of the government, a leaked UN microphone revealing disproportionate targeting of Israel, and the growing trend of tattoos among Israelis.
In "The Compost, Computers & Competitors Edition," Allison, Eilon, Don, and Noah cover various topics, including the decline of environmental parties in recent elections, the digital divide in Israel, particularly the Google-gap, and the Labor Party primaries, questioning why Shelly Yacimovich's popularity has waned.
The author embarks on a journey to discover why his grandfather, a Jewish teenager named David Dombroff, fought in the Spanish Civil War as part of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade.
A group aiming to convert Jews to Christianity removed references to George W. Bush's attendance at a fundraiser from its website, though the former president still plans to attend.
In this discussion, Allison, Eilon, Don, and Noah cover three main topics: the exoneration of MK Avigdor Lieberman after a long investigation, the IDF's choice to purchase boots from American factories leading to consequences for a local factory and its employees, and recent legislative changes reducing the power of rabbis in Israel, potentially leading to significant shifts in Israeli society.
Allison, Eilon, Don, and Noah discuss the Palestinian prisoner release and its impact on the peace process, as well as Education Minister Shay Piron's decision to include Holocaust education from first grade through high school.
Joe Biden is set to headline the upcoming J Street Conference, a liberal pro-Israel event.
In the upcoming New York City mayoral primary, voters will be deciding on the return of disgraced politicians Anthony Weiner and Eliot Spitzer to public office, serving as a referendum on repentance in politics.
Yemen, known today as a haven for al-Qaida, was once ruled by Jewish kings of the Himyarite dynasty for over 150 years, profoundly impacting Arabian history.

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