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Promised Podcast headphones The “Breaking Ranks” Edition 5 Dec
The episode delves into Moshe "Boogie" Ya'alon's accusation of ethnic cleansing against Netanyahu's Gaza policy and the Israeli government's decision to ceas...
5 Dec
Promised Podcast headphones The “The Paper They’re Written On” Edition 28 Nov
The episode discusses the challenges and controversies surrounding the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, and the ramifications of the International Cri...
28 Nov
Promised Podcast headphones The “Leaders We Got & Leaders We Need” Edition 21 Nov
The podcast explores both the continued plausibility of a two-state solution proposed by Palestinian activist Samer Sinijlaoui and the implications of Donald...
21 Nov
Promised Podcast headphones The “Violence, Here & There” Edition 14 Nov
In this episode, the hosts discuss recent Israeli military actions in northern Gaza, examining the implications and ethics of these operations amid accusatio...
14 Nov
Promised Podcast headphones The “Gallantry & Trumpery” Edition 7 Nov
The episode dives into Prime Minister Netanyahu's dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Galant amidst military tensions, sparking debate about the political imp...
7 Nov
Promised Podcast headphones The “Carets & Sticks” Edition 31 Oct
Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron discuss the implications of Israel's recent military action against Iran and the influence of pro-Palestinian editors on Wiki...
31 Oct
Promised Podcast headphones The “For the Wages of Sinwar Are Death” Edition 23 Oct
The episode explores the complex impact of the death of Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader, on Israel's military and political landscape, questioning whether thi...
23 Oct
Promised Podcast headphones The “Peace & Desist” Edition 16 Oct
The podcast episode delves into the challenges and tensions in Israel, discussing Hamas's strategic plans and the waning influence of the peace narrative in ...
16 Oct
Promised Podcast headphones The “Casting at Persians” Edition 10 Oct
The episode explores the complexities and expansions of Israel's conflicts, discussing the increased regionalization of the war involving Lebanon, Gaza, and ...
10 Oct
Promised Podcast headphones The “A Year” Edition 2 Oct
Reflections on the anniversary of the October 7th massacre intertwine with Rosh Hashanah themes, exploring how collective trauma and resilience impact Israel...
2 Oct
Promised Podcast headphones The “Selichot” Edition 25 Sep
The episode intricately weaves themes of personal and communal atonement in Selichot with the turbulent backdrop of ongoing conflict in the region, illustrat...
25 Sep
Promised Podcast headphones The “Major Pager Rager” Edition 19 Sep
Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Linda Gradstein delve into the implications of a pager explosion that reportedly targeted Hezbollah operatives in Leba...
19 Sep
Promised Podcast headphones The “Not Too Brotherly, Not Much Love” Edition 12 Sep
The discussion delves into the strategic importance of the "Philadelphi Corridor" and its role in Israel's security narratives, alongside a citizen-led commi...
12 Sep
Promised Podcast headphones The “Hersh Ben Perel Chana” Edition 5 Sep
The episode shares the harrowing narrative of Rachel Goldberg-Polin's relentless pursuit of justice and resolution for her son Hirsch, who was taken hostage ...
5 Sep
Promised Podcast headphones The “Remembering Zachariah” Edition 29 Aug
This episode of the Promised Podcast provides a poignant remembrance of Zachariah Haber, an IDF soldier and promising scholar whose life was tragically cut s...
29 Aug
Promised Podcast headphones The “Desperately Seeking Sumpin’” Edition 22 Aug
In this episode, Linda Gradstein, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss the surprising possibility of Naftali Bennett returning as Israel’s prime min...
22 Aug
Promised Podcast headphones The “Time Is on His Side?” Edition 15 Aug
Miriam Herschlag, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss the growing popularity of Prime Minister Netanyahu despite challenges in a recent interview, ...
15 Aug
Promised Podcast headphones The “Serene & Calm” Edition 8 Aug
Miriam Herschlag, Linda Gradstein, and Noah Efron delve into the topics of assassinating deadly enemies and preparations for potential attacks from Iran in I...
8 Aug
Promised Podcast headphones The “Northern Fights” Edition 1 Aug
Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron discuss the potential of Israel going to war with Hezbollah and possibly Iran following Hezbollah's incident in Majdal S...
1 Aug
Promised Podcast headphones The “Making It About Us” Edition 25 Jul
The episode features discussions on Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress without proposing a post-war Gaza plan, Kamala Harris's nuanced stance between ol...
25 Jul
Promised Podcast headphones The “The Valley of the Shadow of Deif” Edition 18 Jul
Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron discuss the ethical and strategic implications of potentially assassinating Hamas leader Mohammed Deif and watching vide...
18 Jul
Promised Podcast headphones The “Comfort Where You Find It” Edition 11 Jul
In this episode, Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron explore the complexities of adding religious inscriptions like "God will avenge his blood" on military tombs...
11 Jul
Promised Podcast headphones The “U.S. and Us” Edition 4 Jul
This episode features a discussion by former members of the band Liquid Plumr about American influence on Israeli culture and politics, particularly through ...
4 Jul
Promised Podcast headphones The “New Day Dawning?” Edition 27 Jun
The episode discusses the recent Israeli Supreme Court decision mandating Haredi men to enlist in the army unless new legislation provides an exemption, and ...
27 Jun
Promised Podcast headphones The “Down and Out” Edition 20 Jun
The Promised Podcast discusses the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with concerns over potential large-scale conflict and the challenges fac...
20 Jun
Promised Podcast headphones The “Free At Last” Edition 13 Jun
The episode explores the emotional challenges and political dynamics in Israel, highlighting the release of hostages from Gaza and Benny Gantz's departure fr...
13 Jun
Promised Podcast headphones The “Dilemmas, Prisoner & Other” Edition 6 Jun
The episode discusses an Israeli proposal for a prisoner exchange to return hostages while normalizing relations with Saudi Arabia, which faces opposition, p...
6 Jun
Promised Podcast headphones The “More Things Change” Edition 30 May
The episode discusses the impact of Yair Golan's victory in the Labor Party leadership primary and examines a comedy sketch's take on Jewish history. The hos...
30 May
Promised Podcast headphones The “Passing Judgments” Edition 23 May
In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the pressures and ultimatums from Israeli politicians Gantz and Gallant on Prim...
23 May
Promised Podcast headphones The “Calamities, Past and Not” Edition 16 May
The episode discusses the recent Israeli military incursions in Rafah, appraising the risks and strategic intentions behind the operations, and reviews the d...
16 May
Promised Podcast headphones The “Days Like These” Edition 9 May
In the midst of Israel's current challenges, the hosts reflect on the profound impact of Yom Ha-Zikaron and Yom Ha-Atzmaut this year, considering how to hono...
9 May
Promised Podcast headphones The “Ashes & Dust” Edition 2 May
Addressing Holocaust Remembrance Day, the podcast investigates Israel's historical journey to reckon with the Holocaust, highlighting cultural and societal s...
2 May
Promised Podcast headphones The “Missing” Edition 25 Apr
Reflecting on the ongoing captivity of Israeli hostages in Gaza, this episode paints a vivid picture of Israeli society's enduring hope and resilience. The p...
25 Apr
Promised Podcast headphones The “Unsmote, but Smitten Nonetheless” Edition 18 Apr
Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron discuss Israel's recent massive missile and drone attack, supposedly orchestrated by Iran, and its implications for Israel's s...
18 Apr
Promised Podcast headphones The “Here and There” Edition 11 Apr
Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron reflect on how Israelis and Jews around the world have changed in the six months since the October 7th attacks and the Gaza w...
11 Apr
Promised Podcast headphones The “Sidelocks & Sidearms?” Edition 4 Apr
The episode delves into the evolving dynamics of Israeli society, exploring two major issues: the strategic shift in the hostage families' campaign for elect...
4 Apr
Promised Podcast headphones The “(Feels Like) Sumpin’ Gonna Give” Edition 28 Mar
Moderated by Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and newly-minted Dr. Gilad Halpern, the episode delves into a critical analysis of U.S.-Israel relations stra...
28 Mar
Promised Podcast headphones The “The P Word?” Edition 21 Mar
The episode delves into efforts toward peace amidst ongoing challenges, comparing contemporary threats to historical enemies like Amalek. The hosts explore t...
21 Mar
Promised Podcast headphones The “You Know, I Read It in a Magazine” Edition 14 Mar
Miriam Herschlag, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss the possible decline of the "Golden Age" for American Jews, as posited by an Atlantic cover s...
14 Mar
Promised Podcast headphones The “Reckonings” Edition 7 Mar
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Linda Gradstein, and Noah Efron discuss the implications of ultra-Orthodox dominance in Jerusalem's city council and explore the moral...
7 Mar
Promised Podcast headphones The “Local Yokels” Edition 29 Feb
Miriam Herschlag, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron engage in a lively discussion about the persistence of long-serving mayors in Israel and the dynamics...
29 Feb
Promised Podcast headphones The “138 Days” Edition 22 Feb
The episode delves into the emotional and collective memory surrounding the current Israel-Gaza conflict, drawing parallels with historical events and cultur...
22 Feb
Promised Podcast headphones The “Yesterday’s Politics, Today!” Edition 15 Feb
The episode discusses the calls for new elections in Israel by various groups and examines the implications of mandatory military service, especially for ult...
15 Feb
Promised Podcast headphones The “Negotiating With Terrorists” Edition 8 Feb
The episode discusses the moral and practical complexities surrounding negotiations with Hamas for the release of Israeli hostages, emphasizing the stark pol...
8 Feb
Promised Podcast headphones The “Gaza of Good & Evil” Edition 1 Feb
The episode discusses the controversy surrounding UNRWA employees' involvement with Hamas and the portrayal of reservists in Gaza as a model for Israeli soci...
1 Feb
Promised Podcast headphones The “Generals and Genocides” Edition 25 Jan
The episode navigates a poignant critique of the Israeli government's handling of the ongoing war, as former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot asserts that a definitiv...
25 Jan
Promised Podcast headphones The “IDF: Inspiring Despite Failing?” Edition 18 Jan
The episode discusses the IDF's failure to protect Israel during the October 7th Hamas attack and the enduring public trust in the IDF despite its failures. ...
18 Jan
Promised Podcast headphones The “South Africa v. Israel” Edition 11 Jan
The podcast episode discusses the ramifications of the third phase of the Israel-Hamas conflict and addresses South Africa's genocide accusation against Isra...
11 Jan
Promised Podcast headphones The “Days of Future Past” Edition 4 Jan
The Israeli Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn a Knesset amendment on the reasonableness clause has reignited debates about the balance of judicial ...
4 Jan
Promised Podcast headphones The “End of Consensus?” Edition 28 Dec 2023
The episode explores the appropriateness of anti-Netanyahu protests amidst Israel's ongoing war, highlighting differing opinions on maintaining unity versus ...
28 Dec 2023