Mikhael Manekin, a well-known Israeli activist, delves into the struggle of balancing his left-wing political views with his religious Zionist identity in his new book, "A Dawn of Redemption."

In this discussion, Mikhael Manekin, an Israeli activist and author, talks about his new book, "A Dawn of Redemption," which explores the challenge of reconciling his left-wing politics with his Modern Orthodox religious beliefs.

Avi Dabush, a social activist and Meretz politician, discusses social inequality in Israel and argues that the liberal left is the solution, although not necessarily in its current form.

Avi Dabush, a veteran social activist and Meretz politician, delves into the roots of social inequalities in Israel in his new semi-autobiographical book, "The Periphery Rebellion: The Guide to a Much-Needed Revolution in Israeli Society."

Dr. Naomi Shmuel, an anthropologist, focuses on the book she authored titled Generations of Hope: Traditions and Intergenerational Transferal with the Transition from Ethiopia to Israel.

Dr. Naomi Shmuel, an anthropologist at Hebrew University, explores the hybrid identity of Israelis of Ethiopian origin in her book Generations of Hope, focusing on the transition from Ethiopia to Israel and intergenerational transferal of traditions.

In "Weak Strongman: The Limits of Power in Putin's Russia," Timothy M. Frye challenges the notion of Russia as a uniquely autocratic country under Vladimir Putin's rule.

In "Weak Strongman: The Limits of Power in Putin's Russia," author Timothy M. Frye challenges the perception of Russia as uniquely autocratic under Vladimir Putin by arguing that the country's leadership is not entirely exceptional nor inherently predisposed to strongman rule.

Nancy MacLean's book "Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America" explores the archives of economist James McGill Buchanan, who influenced libertarian thinking and the Koch brothers.

Nancy MacLean's book "Democracy in Chains" delves into the archives of economist James McGill Buchanan, revealing his influence on the Koch brothers, libertarianism, and efforts to undermine democracy.

Polish-Canadian historian Prof. Jan Grabowski delves into Jewish-Polish relations under Nazi occupation and the current politics of memory in Poland.

In this podcast episode, Prof. Jan Grabowski, a Polish-Canadian historian, examines Jewish-Polish relations during the Nazi occupation of Poland.

Professor Milan Svolik of Yale University explores the paradox of citizens voting for leaders who may threaten democracy in a discussion sponsored by the Israel office of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung.

In this episode, Professor Milan Svolik of Yale University examines the phenomenon of citizens voting for political leaders who threaten or undermine democracy.

Vronique Mottier of the University of Cambridge discusses how populist parties in European countries like Switzerland, France, Italy, and the Netherlands strategically align themselves with the feminist movement to advance their anti-immigrant agendas.

In "Antisocial Media: How Facebook Disconnects Us and Undermines Democracy," Siva Vaidhyanathan asserts that while Facebook has some positive aspects, it shoulders significant responsibility for many social and political problems today.

In his book "Antisocial Media: How Facebook Disconnects Us and Undermines Democracy," Siva Vaidhyanathan argues that Facebook is not the source of all problems, but it bears significant responsibility for many social and political issues today.

In their book, "American Affective Polarization in Comparative Perspective," Noam Gidron, James Adams, and Will Horne examine how American political culture has shifted from civil disagreement to deep-seated rage.

In the book "American Affective Polarization in Comparative Perspective," authors Noam Gidron, James Adams, and Will Horne analyze the shift in American political culture from civil disagreements to intense emotional partisanship, which they argue is more dangerous than routine ideological differences.

In the article "My Country, Tis of Thee, Right or Wrong?" the author discusses the dichotomy of love for one's country and its potential benefits or drawbacks.

In "Reclaiming Patriotism in an Age of Extremes," Professor Steven B. Smith discusses whether love of country is a positive force or a threat, questioning the importance of patriotism in a globalized world and exploring its role in addressing societal challenges in America.

In this episode, Hebrew University political scientist Gayil Talshir discusses the erosion of democracy in Israel.

Israeli political scientist Gayil Talshir, in her book "Governability or Democracy," delves into the concerning erosion of democratic institutions and values in Israel, such as attacks on the judiciary, prioritizing the majority over minorities, loyalty tests, corruption, and illiberalism.

Julius Rogenhofer from the University of Cambridge analyzes how populist movements have influenced the erosion of democracy in Turkey, India, and Israel.

Julius Rogenhofer from the University of Cambridge examines how nationalist-populist movements have impacted various countries, including Turkey, India, and Israel, each influenced by their unique social, ethnic, and religious divisions.