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Unholy: Two Jews on the News

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Israel
Hamas
Gaza
Iran
United States
Donald Trump
Hezbollah
Netanyahu
Anti-Semitism
Benjamin Netanyahu
October 7th
Jewish Community
Biden Administration
October 7
Shin Bet
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Palestinian Authority
October 7 Attacks
Jewish Identity
Gaza Strip

Yonit Levi of Israel's Channel 12 News and Jonathan Freedland of The Guardian are two of the most prominent journalists in the world today. They are also Jews. Each week, join what MSNBC's Rachel Maddow calls "two great, smart smart smart hosts" as they dissect and debate current events shaping Israel, Jewish life - and the wider world. Their blend of nuanced discussion and sparkling conversation,... more

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It's the end of summer, and Yonit and Jonathan are taking a break from the news with a nugget of pure Jewish joy. Andy Nyman — the West End actor, writer, director and magician currently starring as Max Bialystock in The Producers, and previously as ... more

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Sixty-eight days from the election, the hardest problems on Benjamin Netanyahu's desk ar... more

Acclaimed historian Simon Sebag Montefiore returns to Unholy to discuss his sweeping new book, The Cauldron: A History of the Middle East between 1900 and 2026. He tells Yonit and Jonathan that understanding the region today requires starting at the ... more

Benjamin Netanyahu has said no to Donald Trump's 15-point Gaza plan, and the refusal is flat rather than fudged. In the West Bank, extremist settlers have besieged two Palestinian families in the village of Qusra, apparently hoping to take their home... more

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Recent Guests

Miri Rubin
Historian and professor of medieval and early modern history at Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London
Episode: The mediaeval image of the Jew - and why it’s lasted. With Miri Rubin
Anshel Pfeffer
Middle East correspondent for The Economist, guest co-host for this episode
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Episode: Trump moves on Gaza, Netanyahu moves on his opponents
Heather Reisman
Canadian businesswoman and philanthropist; founder and CEO of Indigo
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Episode: Heather Reisman on How Canada's Jews Became a Target
David Bolchover
Author of Digging Deep: Unearthing the Stories of 11 Murdered Jewish Footballers
Author, journalist
Episode: Jews and Football: a forgotten story - with David Bolchover
Rahm Emanuel
Former U.S. Congressman and former White House Chief of Staff, discussing Israel and U.S. policy
Former White House Chief of Staff / political figure
Episode: Bibi’s dash to remake Israel, Rahm Emanuel’s warning and a wedding to beat the odds
Danielle Haas
Former Senior Editor at Human Rights Watch; founder of AIT
AIT
Episode: Danielle Haas on NGOs, Antisemitism & Institutional Bias
Jason Burke
Author and international security correspondent for The Guardian
The Guardian
Episode: Jason Burke on Iran, Entebbe - and how to fight global terror
Naftali Bennett
Former Prime Minister candidate, leader of the Together Party
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Episode: Naftali Bennett
Bianna Golodryga
Senior global affairs analyst and anchor
CNN
Episode: E-Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Hosts

Jonathan Freedland
Host and lead interviewer; senior journalist with a global reporting footprint.
Yonit Levi
Co-host, journalist, conducts interviews and moderates discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • Softball Interviews

    Jonathan asked Bennett a reasonable question about the future of the two state solution and then just totally abandoned the line on inquiry.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    DSM341
    United States2 months ago
  • Used to like the pod

    Big Fan of Yonit, very hard to listen to Jonathan anymore, his hate for Bibi and Trump blinds his reporting, you can dislike Bibi but give him credit when needed. His hate for Bibi blinds the whole podcast. On top of that, not sure he understands Israelis and what we have experienced.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    egn32
    Israel3 months ago
  • Unholy is holy to me!

    Excellent podcast. Great insight from the terrific duo. Very enjoyable. Thought provoking and always well articulated!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NeoMory
    Canada5 months ago
  • Victim narrative

    Yonit’s self pity at the start of every episode nowadays is insufferable and an insult to the real victims of this “war”

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sarah Appleby
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • My review

    Fascinating podcast very interesting insight

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    former staffer
    Canada5 months ago

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Many appreciate the nuanced, multifaceted debate and the balance between Israeli and diaspora perspectives.
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Some criticism centers on perceived bias and uneven pushback from hosts on certain topics.
A portion notes inconsistencies in episode depth when guests are controversial or polarizing.

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Jews and Football: a forgotten story - with David Bolchover
Q: How did Jewish clubs influence football tactics and the evolution of the game itself?
The guest explains that Jewish players and coaches helped shift football from a purely physical game to a more technical, passing-based style, contributing to a broader strategic evolution that shaped European football over a century.
Jews and Football: a forgotten story - with David Bolchover
Q: Why did you choose to tell the story through 11 murdered players, rather than focusing on survivors?
The selection emphasizes the complete erasure and the heavy cost of the Holocaust on a generation of Jewish athletes, highlighting memory, complicity, and the silenced histories that need to be acknowledged to understand football's full cultural impact.
First Time Voters in Israel
Q: What is the main thing you're voting on for the first time?
Aviv cites the war and security in the north as decisive, Yael highlights civil liberties, and Dror emphasizes the draft bill and how it affects daily life.
Iran with General David Petraeus, Oscars with Naomi Alderman - plus: can Jewish life thrive under fire?
Q: What did General Petraeus see as the core military objectives and how might they evolve over time?
Petraeus emphasizes that regime leadership was a primary target with precise intelligence guiding operations, but notes that the overall end state depends on complex strategic calculations and could take months or years to determine, including potential political changes within Iran.
Day 20 of the Iran war - with Amos Harel. Plus: Shelter Q&A
Q: How does this end?
Amos explains that it's not just a military deadline but a balance between political aims, international pressure, and the energy/home-front dynamics, suggesting a gradual, protracted end rather than a sudden victory.

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4. David Bolchover
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