The History of Israel's Tech Boom

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Thousands and thousands of people are employed in this hugely expensive and unbelievably complicated project to build the La Vida finder. And there are many Russians who have come from the former Soviet Union who are engineers. This is all happening at the same time. After years and lots of money, including a prototype or two Israel drops it just cuts the program.

As Israel turns 75, has it fulfilled the promise of its founders? Daniel Gordis of Shalem College talks about his book, Impossible Takes Longer, with EconTalk's Russ Roberts looking at the successes and failures of Israel. Topics discussed include the history of Zionism, the plight of the Palestinians, the Jewishness of the Jewish state, and the current debate in Israel over judicial reform.