The recent Israeli election served as a referendum on the Netanyahu trial, with the majority of voters acquitting him and showing their frustration with the hollowing out of Israel's democracy by the administrative state.

The Pegasus spyware scandal has been making headlines in Israel, with allegations that the Israeli police used the spyware against journalists, government officials, and other civilians.

As Hanukkah begins, discussions focus on Hanukkah traditions, Israel's initiative to vaccinate children, and updates on Netanyahu's ongoing trial.

In this discussion, Yonit and Jonathan explore Jewish themes around the act of calling, referencing a tweet urging President Biden to call Israel's Prime Minister.