Dr. Yael Sternhell from Tel Aviv University examines her book "Routes of War: The World of Movement in the Confederate South," focusing on how the movement of people influences social and political changes in the Confederate States.

Yehuda Shenhav, a sociology professor at Tel Aviv University, and editor of the Maktoob Book Series for Translations from Arabic, emphasizes the potential of literary translations to foster positive social change more effectively than scholarly works.

Dr. Ronen Mendelkern from Tel Aviv University examines the 1962 New Economic Policy, which aimed to liberalize Israel's heavily interventionist economy but ultimately failed.

Professor Chaim Gans from Tel Aviv University delves into his book "A Political Theory for the Jewish People," aiming to find a liberal approach within Zionism, distinct from its current illiberal form and post-Zionism.

Professor Itai Sened from Tel Aviv University argues for Israel to take a leading role in renewable energy, citing bureaucratic hurdles.

Shimon Peres, a renowned statesman known for his long career in public service and commitment to peace in the Middle East, was remembered by some Israelis as a humble neighbor who lived in a modest apartment with his wife near Tel Aviv University.

Dr. Azriel Bermant, a historian and professor at Tel Aviv University, delves into his book "Margaret Thatcher and the Middle East" with host Gilad Halpern, focusing on the interactions between the renowned British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Israel, and the Arab world.

In two new works of Jewish political theory by David Novak and Chaim Gans, the foundation of Zionism is under scrutiny, with Novak arguing for a theological basis while Gans critiques the ethnocentric shortsightedness of the Zionist mainstream.

Dr. Uriel Abulof from Tel Aviv University delves into his book "The Mortality and Morality of Nations" during a conversation with host Gilad Halpern, focusing on three case studies: French Canadians, Afrikaners, and Jewish Israelis, who struggle with existential concerns regarding their identity and statehood.

Prof. Meira Polliack of Tel Aviv University explores the interactions between Islam and Judaism in the 9th and 10th centuries, highlighting the emergence of the Karaites as the first Jewish fundamentalists.

Religions scholar Shai Ferraro from Tel Aviv University discusses the rise of pagan rituals in modern Israel and their juxtaposition with Judaism’s historical aversion to idolatry.

Dr. Shayna Weiss, a post-doctoral fellow at Tel Aviv University, explores the beginnings of gender segregation at Israeli beaches with host Gilad Halpern.

Prof. Uriya Shavit delves into the intricate perceptions of Israel and Zionism in Arab discourses, as discussed in his book.

Historian Dor Saar from Tel Aviv University explores the involvement of Abraham Miguel Cardoso, a 17th-century Jewish theologian, in supporting Sabbatai Zevi, a prominent false messiah in Jewish history.

Prof. Raanan Rein delves into the intricate history of Spanish-Israeli relations over three decades, examining the challenges and developments leading up to the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1986.

Dr. Avner Wishnitzer examines the clash of tradition and modernity in 19th century Turkey through the adoption of standardized time in his book "Reading Clocks Alla Turca: Time and Society in the Late Ottoman Empire."

Ofer Idels from Tel Aviv University's Department of History delves into the contentious debate within the Jewish community in Palestine prior to the 1936 Olympic Games in Nazi Berlin, discussing the implications and dilemmas faced at the time.

Dr. Rony Klein, a professor specializing in French political thought at Tel Aviv University, examines how Jewish philosophers in the late 20th century critiqued Enlightenment ideas that had dominated their intellectual environment.

Dr. Dara Barnat highlights Walt Whitman's impact on Jewish-American poets as they navigate their dual identity.

Benjamin Harshav, a renowned scholar of Hebrew and Yiddish literature, passed away at 86, leaving a significant legacy in literary studies.

Nachum Shiloh, a PhD candidate at Tel Aviv University, discusses his research on the emergence of Saudi elites in the early 20th century with host Gilad Halpern.

Economist Zvi Eckstein explores the economic history of Jews beyond moneylending, offering insights into the demographic shifts of the Jewish people.

Dr. Jonathan Rubin discusses how the Crusaders, beyond initial hostility, learned theological, economic, and scientific lessons from interactions with local societies.

Jerome Bourdon, a communications professor at Tel Aviv University, explains the significance of the peoplemeter's evolution from a commercial data tool to a matter of public interest, asserting its continued importance today.

Professor Marian Turski discusses postwar Jewish life in Poland and why he and a few other Polish Jews stayed in the country despite efforts to displace them.