Television/Film

In a discussion led by Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron, several topics are covered, including the remarkable assembly of foreign ministers from various nations in Israel to discuss forming a mini-NATO alliance and the enduring popularity of the Israeli cult movie "Metzitzim" despite its dark themes.
The podcast discusses the continued fascination with the Will Smith and Chris Rock slap incident, questioning if its triviality contributes to the public interest.
In a recent podcast, the discussion centers on Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's assertion that she cannot define what it means to be a woman due to not being a biologist.
As the war in Ukraine heats up, hosts Yonit and Jonathan are joined by Pulitzer Prize winning author Anne Applebaum to talk about Zelenskyy, Putin, Bennett, and the significant stakes involved.
"Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" is a new HBO Max series focusing on the 1980s "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers, featuring iconic figures like Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Paul Westhead, and Pat Riley.
Jeremy Hotz, a stand-up comedian, initially appeared nervous on stage, which was later revealed to be due to his extreme anxiety disorder.
The episode discussed various topics, including a man confessing to being a murderer in Tantura during the 1948 war, the reemergence of a controversial leftist teacher's story in a mini-series, and the debate on casting non-Jewish actors to play Jewish historical figures like Golda Meir.
Lara Rae is a talented comedian who is transgender and deeply spiritual.
In a podcast episode titled "Jews Do Count," author David Baddiel discusses the representation of Jewish figures in media, addressing issues of identity, antisemitism, Israel, and progressive politics with hosts Yonit and Jonathan.
Jon Stewart clarified in a video that he was joking when he suggested that goblin characters in the Harry Potter series resembled antisemitic stereotypes.
In a podcast episode, the hosts reflect on the notable culture wars of 2021, following a break from political topics.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Sally Abed discuss the significance of United Arab List head Dr. Mansour Abbas stating that Israel is and always will be a Jewish State.
In a discussion about television shows of 2021, podcast hosts share their favorite picks and offer binge-worthy recommendations for the holiday week.
In a podcast episode about movies from 2021, the hosts share their favorite films of the year and explain why they found them compelling, visually appealing, or surprisingly better than anticipated.
Amazon's Jeff Bezos sent 90-year-old actor William Shatner to space on Blue Origin's rocket, capturing the journey in a one-hour corporate propaganda film "Shatner in Space" on Amazon Prime.
"West Side Story," a musical created by four Jewish artists at the height of their careers, continues to resonate over 60 years later.
Despite Mel Gibson's history of antisemitism and problematic behavior, he continues to find work in Hollywood due to personal relationships and a philosophy of accountability promoted by individuals like Robert Downey Jr. who vouched for Gibson's redemption.
The podcast discusses President Joe Biden's challenges in pronouncing the name of the Omicron variant and questions the severity of the threat it poses.
Comedian Alex Edelman explores the unfunny world of antisemitism online, drawing inspiration for his one-man show "Just For Us," premiering Off-Broadway.
In a recent article in COMMENTARY magazine, David Zucker, a renowned director, producer, and screenwriter known for hits like Airplane! and the Naked Gun series, explores the impact of self-serious social justice activists on comedy.
In a recent podcast episode, the discussion centers around the controversy surrounding Dave Chappelle's special on Netflix and the criticisms it has faced, as well as the reactions to William Shatner's journey into space.
Israeli PM Naftali Bennett discloses new Mossad efforts to uncover information on missing Israeli Airman Ron Arad after a 35-year search.
Barbara Broccoli, the Bond producer, has granted Daniel Craig a one-year farewell period before the search for a new James Bond begins in 2022, potentially involving Jewish actors given the character's rumored Jewish origins.
The text discusses a recent Israeli prison break involving six high-risk Palestinian security prisoners that has left authorities perplexed.
Mackenzie Gray is a versatile artist who works as an actor, director, and theatre teacher.

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