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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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War with Iran day 4 - Living under fire (March 3)

Khamenei Is Dead. What Now for Iran? - with Dr. Suzanne Maloney (March 1)

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Khamenei Is Dead. What Now for Iran? - with Dr. Suzanne Maloney (March 1)

US and Israel strike Iran; Khamenei reported dead - with Amos Harel (Feb 28)

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Noreena Hertz
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Episode: Trump on the Brink of War and Work in the AI Age - with Barak Ravid and Noreena Hertz
Holly Dagres
Analyst on Iran and a leading voice on Iranian social movements and generational change.
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Episode: Gen Z in Iran and violence in the West Bank - with Holly Dagres and Amos Harel
Coleman Hughes
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Conversations with Coleman
Episode: US-Iran talks, women in the Israeli military and antisemitism in America - with Coleman Hughes
Dr. Orna Guralnik
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Episode: Trump's Board of Peace - and Unholy Listeners' Therapy with Dr. Orna Guralnik
Rabbi David Wolpe
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Episode: After Sydney, how can Jews feel safe in the world - With Rabbi David Wolpe
Oliver Conroy
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Guardian US
Episode: The Battle Among Republicans over Jews and Israel — with J. Oliver Conroy

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Jonathan Freedland
Co-host and journalist known for engaging analysis and commentary on Israeli and Jewish news.
Yonit Levi
Co-host and journalist with insights into Israeli politics and society, providing a distinct voice on cultural issues.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.8k ratings
  • Alternative perspectives

    Getting someone to describe the other side is not “listening to the other side” aka the “dealt with” ✌🏼☮️🕊️IMHO

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    DorkathyZbornak
    United Statesa month ago
  • No nuance, all narrative

    The hosts’ views (especially Jonathan’s) on these issues are so predictable that it is impossibly boring to listen to them. I already know what he will say about the latest on Trump or Netanyahu before hitting play. The analysis is so one-sided and biased, it’s the two of them basically having the same conversation every episode. Rarely are differing views offered. If you want balanced analysis in Israel, listen to Call Me Back instead. Much more interesting than this drivel

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    AryGur
    United States2 months ago
  • Time for Jonathan to take a stand

    For a while I thought it was important that Jonathan be there to provide pushback against Yonit’s raging Hasbara but after Amit Segal’s attack on Haaretz - an outlet he (Freedland) vocally supports including several appearances at Haaretz conferences, it is time for him to take a principled stand and walk away from this podcast (which is produced by N12 - Yonit and Amit’s employer) Otherwise he does not have half the integrity he claims to have.

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    SATCOG
    United States5 months ago
  • Can’t take it any longer. What a waste of potential

    I just can’t take it anymore. No reason to agree with everyone but Jonathan’s detachment from reality is just too much to take. Yonit- you are lovely. Just stay away!

    Calling Marwan Barghouti being in “detention” or framing the issue with Aston banning Maccabee fans as “not antisemitic“. Reminds me of those Jewish useful idiots voting for Mamdani

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    CiapiMan
    Netherlands5 months ago
  • Jonathan, just admit you were wrong

    I didn’t vote for trump but you can’t pretend he hasn’t been good for Israel. Soooo much better than Harris would have been. Also, no this wasn’t the same deal we had on the table in April or any other time (all the hostages in one day? Hamas disarming? These things were never on the table before now). Lastly, stop pretending that Bibi was the biggest obstacle to the deal. IT WAS HAMAS. Kushner and Witkoff negotiated directly with them, and the US put more pressure on the Arab world to deliver t... more

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    ItsOkToSaySorry
    United States5 months ago

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War with Iran Week II: can the regime actually fall? With Ali Ansari
Q: Walk us through the steps that you could imagine, and I know it's not a prediction, but could imagine that would see a change of power, particularly addressing the point that skeptics of the war say there isn't an entrenched opposition and the regime is deeply dug in.
If I was to describe the events, I'd say you won't see a unified uprising but rather bushfires—copycat protests that merge, with leadership emerging from those movements and potential defections from moderates within the elite; the process is likely to be gradual, with a possible rapid turn if cracks widen, though not a full, immediate regime collapse.
US-Iran talks, women in the Israeli military and antisemitism in America - with Coleman Hughes
Q: Coleman, how do you look at the issue of anti-Semitism in the United States?
Coleman discusses the dual nature of anti-Semitism, focusing on both right and left perspectives, particularly highlighting the challenges posed by progressive ideologies like intersectionality.
Last hostage returned, Bibi vs Biden, Trump vs Iran — and Listeners’ Therapy 2 with Dr. Orna Guralnik
Q: What are your thoughts on bringing up Jewish children in America in this post-October 7 era?
We live in a very Jewish neighborhood in New York, so we haven't personally felt anti-Semitism, but we are aware of rising tensions and fears about how that could change in the future.
Last hostage returned, Bibi vs Biden, Trump vs Iran — and Listeners’ Therapy 2 with Dr. Orna Guralnik
Q: What brings you to us, and what issues are you wrestling with during this period?
We've been together for 12 or 13 years and location has always been an issue for us, particularly now as we try to figure out where to raise our children with all family ties pulling us in different directions.
Iran burns, the world waits - with Suzanne Maloney
Q: What would be the goal from Donald Trump's point of view of any action he might want to take?
Trump aims to avoid boots on the ground but may seek some form of kinetic action to deter Iran.

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The show features in-depth discussions on current events that impact Israel, Jewish communities, and global politics. The hosts, both experienced journalists, engage in vibrant conversations that include their unique perspectives on issues such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, anti-Semitism, and the evolving dynamics of Jewish identity in a global context. Regular segments, including nominations for notable acts of kindness and audacity, add a touch of humor to the serious topics they address. The show is particularly distinguished by its insightful guests, ranging from political analysts to psychologists, offering a compelling blend of analysis and personal anecdotes. Expect to find a mix of cultural commentary and geopolitical insight... more

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