Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a crisis within the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) as thousands of air force reservists have stopped reporting for duty in protest of measures that would weaken the independence of the Israeli Supreme Court.

Yuval Levin, the editor of National Affairs, suggests that while Israel should not simply adopt the American constitution, it can learn from the elemental concepts of democracy, equality, and representation within it.

The recent podcast episode discusses the chaotic beginning of the new Congress, highlighting the challenges faced by the GOP House, which is controlled by a small Republican majority influenced by a minority faction seemingly intent on causing disruption.

Israeli journalist Ruthie Blum discusses Israel's potential fifth election in two years despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's successes, particularly in the national vaccination campaign.