Unholy: Two Jews on the News Power, Press and Pardons - with special guests Yonit Levi and Bianna Golodryga
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Nov 13, 2025 Bianna Golodryga, an Emmy Award-winning journalist and CNN anchor, joins to discuss her co-authored novel, Don't Feed the Lion. They delve into the political implications of Trump's request for Netanyahu's pardon and the contentious debates in Israel's Knesset. The conversation explores biases in media, particularly surrounding the BBC, and how the book addresses antisemitism for young readers. Bianna shares insights on why their story is relevant now, the importance of discussing subtle antisemitism in schools, and the writing process behind their collaboration.
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Trump's Pardon Request Creates Constitutional Strain
- Donald Trump asked Israel's president to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu, creating a fraught constitutional and political dilemma.
- Yonit Levi says such a pardon before legal processes finish would be unprecedented and deeply contentious in Israel.
Death Penalty Bill Is Political Posturing
- The Knesset advanced a bill for the death penalty in specific terrorism cases, driven by far-right politicians and election politics.
- Yonit Levi warns the defense establishment views it as counterproductive and unlikely to pass fully before elections.
Inquiry Choice Signals Political Control
- Netanyahu's coalition resists an independent state commission into October 7th and prefers a government-appointed inquiry to control membership.
- Yonit Levi says that choice signals an attempt to avoid a truly independent investigation of the failures that led to the attack.
