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Unholy: Two Jews on the News

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Benjamin Netanyahu
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October 7th
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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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As a wave of euphoria and relief sweeps Israel, following the attempted - and foiled - hijacking of Flight FZ1073, Yonit and Jonathan delve deep into the story and its implications. They discuss the courage and ingenuity of the passengers who took on... more

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Recent Guests

Mansour Abbas
Head of the Ra'am Party (Arab-Israeli politician)
Ra'am Party
Episode: Drama in the skies - politics on the ground
Yitzhak Pindrus
Member of Knesset for United Torah Judaism; former mayor and policy leader
United Torah Judaism
Episode: The Haredi Playbook: MK Yitzhak Pindrus on the Draft, Coalition Red Lines, and the Future of the Community
Amos Harrell
Military affairs analyst for Haaretz
Haaretz
Episode: The Lists, the Sanctions, and six weeks to go
Gordon Brown
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; author of The Future Starts With Us
Former UK Government
Episode: Gordon Brown on Nationalist Populism, Israel and Hope
Andy Nyman
Actor, writer, director, magician
London Theatre (The Producers, Fiddler on the Roof)
Episode: Andy Nyman on saying "F-You" to Hitler on stage
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
The Economist
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

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
  • 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, now he is defending this naza movie. It’s clear he can’t understand what effect Oct 7 had on us Israelis. He is so extremely critical

    Of Israel done with this pod

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    egn32
    Israel19 days ago
  • 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 States4 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
    Israel5 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
    Canada6 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 Kingdom6 months ago

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Many appreciate the nuanced, multifaceted debate and the balance between Israeli and diaspora perspectives.
Listeners praise the show for insightful, globally informed discussions with strong guests.
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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#27
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#43
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#190
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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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2. Yitzhak Pindrus
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