The Israel Conversation

Is there a silver lining to holding Knesset elections three times within a year? What was the actual Trump executive order about Jews on campus? Why did it hit such a nerve among so many Jews? What wa...

19 Des 20190s

Is Israel too reliant on fossil fuels? How can we become truly sustainable and independent? Is our current energy grid a national security danger? If so, what can be done about that? Can Israel export...

12 Des 20190s

Are things as problematic as they seem to be in the UK? How did Jeremy Corbyn become leader of the Labour party? Why are they accused of (at least) tolerating antisemitism? Why was the Chief Rabbi spe...

5 Des 20190s

As we announced on our breaking news episode, two overlapping unprecedented events just occurred in Israel. The failure of the second attempt to form a government coalition and the multiple indictment...

25 Nov 20190s

Just a head up, guys. This is bonkers. Two overlapping unprecedented events just occurred in Israel. The failure of the second attempt to form a government coalition and the multiple indictments of a ...

22 Nov 20190s

After briefly catching up on coalition negotiations and reflecting on Gaza conflict, Alan, Mike and Matt turn their attention to the new American policy on the legality of West Bank settlements. Why d...

21 Nov 20190s

Once again, hundreds of rockets are launched at Israel by Islamic Jihad in Gaza. After reviewing and explaining this particular round of the conflict, Alan and Mike interview Eli Goldman. Eli recently...

13 Nov 20190s

Coalition negotiations for control of the government seem to be going nowhere. What does it mean that Gantz controls them? What are the possible ways to break the deadlock? How are Israelis viewing th...

7 Nov 20190s