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Bad Hasbara - The World's Most Moral Podcast

Matt Lieb
Israel
Gaza
Palestine
Zionism
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Hasbara
Anti-Zionism
Anti-Semitism
Genocide
Holocaust
Comedy
Hamas
Iran
Palestinian Rights
Activism
Palestinians
Social Media
Jewish Identity
United States

A comedy podcast about the latest and greatest in US and Israeli propaganda.

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Latest Episodes

With Matt in the wind, Daniel and Producer Adam welcome Shareef Safadi, joining from Haifa to talk Yoseph Haddad’s calisthenic debasement, the hilltop youth Gong Show on Israel’s Channel 14, and our guest’s willingness to talk to literally anyone off... more

In a record-breaking runtime, Matt and Daniel welcome UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese. They discuss the way 9/11 re-ordered the international diplomatic landscape, whether purported democracies should... more

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Matt and Daniel welcome Pulitzer Prize winning author Benjamin Moser to consider Herzl’s neurosis, the cult of zionism, and an AI abomination that would make Seth McFarlane wish he hadn’t overslept that fateful day, just to avoid seeing it.

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Matt and Daniel welcome Drop Site Capitol Hill Reporter Julian Andreone to talk about whose walking talk walks the walk, and who’s all talk.

Please donate to HEAL Palestine: www.healpalestine.org/

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Recent Guests

Shareef Safadi
Palestinian advocate, content creator on life in 48 territories
Independent creator
Episode: 243: Breaking the Fear Barrier, with Shareef Safadi
Francesca Albanese
Author of When The World Sleeps; UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories
United Nations
Episode: 241: Hello AIPAC!!! with Francesca Albanese
Benjamin Moser
Pulitzer Prize winner, author of Anti-Zionism, A Jewish History, Ladies and Gentlemen and Everyone Else
Shortlisted/Publisher presence as author
Episode: [UNLOCKED] 238: Eloheinu Ron Hubbard, with Benjamin Moser
Julian Andreone
Journalist known for Capitol Hill ambush-style interviews
DropSite News
Episode: 239: Interview With The Empire, with Julian Andreone
Adam Levin
Producer, listed as guest on episode
Bad Hasbara
Episode: 237: And I Loop!
Sabrina Salvati
Filmmaker and host of the Sabby Sabs Podcast
Sabby Sabs Podcast
Episode: 232: Is It Cos I Iz Jewish? with Sabrina Salvati
Arielle Angel
Editor at Large, Jewish Currents Magazine
Jewish Currents
Episode: 230: The Yid Stays In The Picture, with Arielle Angel
Nathan J. Robinson
Editor in Chief of Current Affairs magazine
Current Affairs
Episode: 228: Appetite for Construction, with Nathan J. Robinson
Muhammad Shehada
Journalist from Gaza, has appeared on Democracy Now and Electronic Intifada livestreams
Gaza-based journalist
Episode: 226: The Tank Man Cometh, with Muhammad Shehada

Hosts

Daniel Maté
Co-host and contributor; long-running voice with a focus on media critique and Middle East politics
Matt Lieb
Co-host and lead host in dynamic duo; known for satirical critique and conversational interviewing

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 10.8k ratings
  • Bad Hasbara? More like the Best Hasbara!

    Ok, maybe not the best hasbara, or even hasbara at all, just a funny, irreverent, and informative antidote to the hasbara we have all been infected with in the West since our childhoods.

    Audible
    5
    kat
    United Statesa month ago
  • Why do I do this to myself?

    I decided to go through the backlog of episodes I missed. It’s a lot of remembering brief stories from 2-3 years ago and unlearning hasbara that was spoon fed to me from main stream American media.

    I appreciate Matt and Daniel. They’ve taught me much while also trying to make comedy out of some of the most heinous filth. I do not envy them.

    I was never a Zionist but I knew very little about the Palestinian struggle for freedom and sovereignty prior to October 7th. I didn’t fully understand, ho... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shugo_shin
    United States4 months ago
  • Unapologetically sincere, self aware, and neccessary.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Revolvah Ocelot
    4 months ago
  • Pod yourself a .... 5 star review

    Podcast Addict
    5
    dangerxpenguin
    5 months ago
  • Keeping me from screaming into the abyss

    Marc and Daniel and Producer Adam are keeping me almost sane with their brilliant silliness of Hasbara mockery intertwined with authentic empathy and compassion for the Palestinians who always remain the central focus. Somehow they pull it off that delicate balance. I freakin love them and their eclectic guests are always educational but fun. They got that balance down.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rg1202
    United States7 months ago

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Some listeners wish for more substantive policy proposals beyond critique.
Audience finds the humor a refreshing way to process heavy geopolitics and media critique.
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Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and hard-edged analysis on complex topics.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#241
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#148
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#235
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#190
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#51
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#87
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

230: The Yid Stays In The Picture, with Arielle Angel
Q: What is Birthright about according to the discussion?
The play follows six Jewish American friends over an 18-year span starting from a Birthright trip to Israel and examines how friendship and identity navigate anti-Zionism and Zionism within the Jewish community.
224: Licorice Sweets, with Max Blumenthal
Q: What did you see on the ground during your Iran trip and what did it reveal?
Blumenthal shared observations from his reporting in Iran, emphasizing how on-the-ground reporting can illuminate the realities of conflict and the narratives used by different actors, while also noting the political and media pressures that shape such reporting.
214: Bialik You Can Be, with Rolla Selbak
Q: Do you believe a public figure should be labeled a Zionist by others if they themselves do not identify as Zionist?
The conversation suggests that public perception and the function of statements matter more than self-identification, with emphasis on how actions align with Zionist ideology and its political implications.
193: Palestine 36 Chambers, with Annemarie Jacir
Q: What were the biggest creative and logistical challenges in making Palestine 36 under occupation?
Jacir explains that financing a 1930s epic in Palestine involved long pre-production, site restoration, building period-appropriate sets and vehicles, navigating checkpoints, and coordinating a large local crew to ensure authenticity while risking disruption from the real-world political climate.
EPISODE 200: Still Crazy After All These Hasbeers
Q: What is the central argument of the controversial Zionism article discussed?
The hosts summarize it as presenting Zionism as one of many nation-building frameworks, arguing for a universal version of Zionism without tying it to a specific national claim, which they critique as a lot of postmodern, essay-like padding rather than coherent policy.

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What is Bad Hasbara about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, satirical show that centers on Israel-Palestine politics, U.S. foreign policy, and media coverage, blending pointed critique with dark humor. Episodes feature combative interviews, on-the-ground reporting, and savvy commentary on who controls the narrative, often with sponsor reads and pop-culture detours. Noteworthy is the consistent pairing of rigorous critique with entertainment, plus a recurring emphasis on Hasbara culture, media bias, and advocacy themes that attract listeners seeking both information and subversive humor.

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1. Shareef Safadi
2. Francesca Albanese
3. Benjamin Moser
4. Julian Andreone
5. Adam Levin
6. Sabrina Salvati
7. Arielle Angel
8. Nathan J. Robinson

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