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Why writer Etgar Keret wants to get back to Israel as soon as he can

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 22 Sep

Israeli writer Etgar Keret, while on a speaking tour in the U.S., reflects on the turmoil in Israel amidst the Hezbollah conflict and the government's contentious decisions under Netanyahu.

0 Politics Culture

Trump vs Harris – the Scorecard

MishAdmin in Mishpacha · 12 Sep

The article provides an analysis of a high-profile debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, focusing on their performances and strategies.

0 Politics Israel

Is Centrism the Antidote to Political Polarization and Extremism? A Conversation with Yair Zivan

People of the Pod · 15 Aug

Yair Zivan, a Foreign Policy Advisor to Israel's Opposition Leader Yair Lapid, advocates for centrism in his book of essays titled "The Center Must Hold" as a solution to global political polarization and extremism.

0 Politics Communities

Donald Trump once again says he is ‘amazed’ Jews who support Israel vote for Democrats

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 24 Jul

Donald Trump expressed surprise at American Jews voting for Democrats, claiming many do not support Israel, a sentiment that has angered Jewish groups in the past.

0 Art Politics

How Israeli Extremists Hijacked the Biennale in Italy

YJ in Future of Jewish · 9 Jul

Israeli extremists have caused the closure of the Israel pavilion at the Venice Biennale, a prestigious international art exhibition, by demanding a ceasefire and the release of hostages before opening it to the public.

0 Politics Food

Fresh Tomato Juice Bloody Mary

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 2 Jul

The discussion revolves around the author's initial plan to share a recipe for a Jewish-inspired Bloody Mary, but following the recent presidential debate, they express concerns about Donald Trump's return to power, motivating them to prioritize voting against Trump in the upcoming election over personal preferences.

0 Politics Israel

She was 7 years old. She shared my name. In Gaza, she died an unthinkable death

Sidra DeKoven Ezrahi in Forward · 6 Mar

The author reflects on the tragic death of a 7-year-old Palestinian girl named Sidra Hassouna in Gaza due to an Israeli airstrike, highlighting the devastating impact of the conflict on innocent lives.

0 Politics Israel

Is Our Political System Selling Us Out? | Douglas Murray on Why the West Won't Fight for Itself [P1]

Israel: State of a Nation · 6 Mar

Douglas Murray discusses the motivations of Israel’s allies and enemies in the West, the West's willingness to fight for its existence, and the Islamist threat to democracy and free speech in the UK in an illuminating conversation with Eylon Levy.

0 Politics Culture

The Nihilism-Triggering Debate

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 7 Dec 2023

In a recent podcast episode, the focus was on the state of the Republican presidential race following a primary debate, leading to a sense of nihilistic despair for one participant.

0 Politics Israel

The Return of the 'Dang Fence'

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 6 Oct 2023

In a recent podcast episode, the focus is on President Joe Biden's shifting stance on the border wall, specifically his promise in 2020 not to extend Trump's barrier, contrasting with the current plan to add more wall sections.

0 Politics Communities

How Broad Is Fraud?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 4 Aug 2023

James B. Meigs discusses various topics including the fraud charge against Donald Trump, the recent developments in UFO reports, and the significance of a new commercial nuclear reactor in Georgia on a podcast.

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The Good Meghan

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 7 Jul 2023

In this piece, Meghan McCain discusses various current events such as cocaine in the White House, the 500th day of the war in Ukraine, and critiques Ron DeSantis's commercials.

0 Politics Leadership

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 14 Jun 2023

In this podcast episode featuring Mark Halperin, the discussion revolves around Trump's unfavorable day in Miami and Bedminster and its implications for his future, including the potential impact on the 2024 election.

0 Politics Ethics

An Argument About the Indictment

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 12 Jun 2023

In a podcast episode featuring Eli Lake, there is a discussion about the Justice Department's decision to indict Donald Trump, with Lake expressing skepticism about the move.

0 Politics Jewish Law

The Old Men Who Run the World

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 8 May 2023

In this podcast episode, the hosts start by differing on the significance of King Charles's coronation but find common ground in critiquing a negative poll for Joe Biden.

0 Politics Television/Film

Day 1 of the Biden Reelect

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 25 Apr 2023

In a podcast episode discussing the beginning of Joe Biden's reelection campaign, journalist Eli Lake explores the Georgia investigation of Donald Trump, the significance of Biden's reelection video announcement, and Tucker Carlson's situation.

0 Politics Literature

The “Not with a Bang, But with a Press Conference” Edition

Promised Podcast · 30 Mar 2023

Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron discuss the recent events in Israel, questioning Benjamin Netanyahu's actions and sanity following a period of political turmoil.

0 Politics Ethics

Enough With the Ice Cream, Mr. President

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 29 Mar 2023

The podcast criticizes President Joe Biden for making ice cream jokes and anti-Republican remarks in response to a school shooting in Nashville, questioning why he is not being held more accountable for his poor taste.

0 Politics Israel

Biden's Medicare Demagoguery

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 8 Mar 2023

In a recent podcast episode, Joe Biden's op-ed in the New York Times discussing Medicare reforms is critiqued while also touching on the topics of Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems.

0 Politics Communities

How Biden Intends to Misuse the CHIPS Act

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 28 Feb 2023

The podcast discusses the Biden administration's potential misuse of the CHIPS Act by imposing regulations on semiconductor industry companies to promote progressive agendas.

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The Phileas Fogg of War

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 16 Feb 2023

The podcast discusses various topics such as the growing pessimism on the Right regarding Ukraine despite Russian challenges, criticism of The New York Times for not being pro-trans enough, and the relevance of balloons.

0 Politics Leadership

What Will Biden Say About China?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 7 Feb 2023

President Biden will address the nation in the upcoming State of the Union speech, where he will likely have to discuss recent issues related to intelligence activities involving China.

0 Politics Leadership

Surveying Trump's Wreckage

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 7 Dec 2022

The text discusses the aftermath of Donald Trump's presidency and the impact on the Republican Party, questioning whether the GOP will be able to recover or face significant political isolation for the next two decades.

0 Politics Ethics

The Constitution Shredder

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 5 Dec 2022

The article discusses the significance of Donald Trump's call for extra-Constitutional means to return to the presidency, the lack of denouncement from Republicans, and the Iranian regime's decision to disband its morality police.

0 Politics Television/Film

Don't Mess with Meghan McCain

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 10 Nov 2022

Meghan McCain discusses midterms, Arizona, and a critic named Keri Lake on a podcast, expressing strong opinions about Lake.