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Israeli writer Etgar Keret and US broadcaster Ira Glass, long-time friends, discuss their differing perspectives on events occurring on October 7, with one inside and the other outside.
Israel is currently immersed in a period of remembrance following Passover, with Holocaust Remembrance Day just passed and Memorial Day and Independence Day approaching, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the state's establishment.
In a recent episode of Unholy Podcast, the hosts Yonit and Jonathan, along with special guest Ilana Dayan, discuss the ongoing protests and internal debate within the coalition regarding judicial reform, noting a moment when the prime minister appeared on the verge of conceding.
In a podcast episode titled "Everything, Everywhere, All At Once," Yonit and Jonathan interview renowned Israeli writer Etgar Keret during Holocaust Remembrance Week.
In a recent episode of the podcast, the hosts discussed political events in Israel and the UK where votes determined the fate of government leaders, showcasing the complexities of internal politics.
Journalist Matti Friedman discusses his book "Who By Fire: Leonard Cohen in the Sinai" on the Field Commander Cohen podcast with hosts Yonit and Jonathan, detailing Leonard Cohen's musical tour during the Yom Kippur war.
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is increasing mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine, while the Biden Administration is cracking down on Oligarchs.
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.
Yonit and Jonathan engage in a lively discussion despite Yonit battling Covid, covering Whoopi Goldberg's controversial Holocaust remarks and Amnesty International's labeling of Israel as an apartheid state.
The text discusses ongoing tensions despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with a focus on global reactions and the prevalence of antisemitic remarks, such as those made by the Pakistani Foreign Minister.
In this episode of "Three Jews on the News," Yonit and Jonathan are joined by guest Jeffrey Goldberg to discuss topics such as the unspoken messages in the Biden-Netanyahu call, Biden's initial month in office, and misunderstandings between Israelis and diaspora Jews.