In a 2015 episode, historian Prof. Anita Shapira, known for her expertise in Zionism, delves into her biography of David Ben-Gurion, the first prime minister of Israel and a key figure in the country's founding.

Diana Trilling, a prominent 20th-century writer and intellectual married to renowned critic Lionel Trilling, is the subject of Natalie Robins' biography "The Untold Journey."

In a discussion on the Tel Aviv Review, Professor Itamar Rabinovich, former ambassador to the US and chief negotiator with Syria, talks about his new biography of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, for whom he served.

In this episode, MSNBC reporter Irin Carmon discusses her book "Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg," highlighting the Supreme Court Justice's feminist pop culture icon status, her significant role on the Court, and her impressive workout routine.

The text critiques historian Niall Ferguson's biography of Henry Kissinger, highlighting how Ferguson portrays Kissinger as a reasonable statesman-hero, ignoring criticisms of his actions such as the invasion of Cambodia.

Professor Meron Medzini, a Japanologist at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the biographer of Golda Meir, offers a unique perspective on the former Israeli Prime Minister, known as the "Iron Lady."

Steve Calechman, a Boston-raised sports fan, shares his unique story of being a devout Detroit team supporter due to his father's admiration for Jewish sports legend Hank Greenberg who played for the Detroit Tigers in the 1930s and 1940s.

In "Ben-Gurion: A Political Life" by Shimon Peres, the book explores the leadership and legacy of David Ben-Gurion, emphasizing his pivotal role in the founding of the State of Israel.