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Unholy: Two Jews on the News

This Jewish Life: A Conversation with Ira Glass & Etgar Keret

Apr 12, 2024
Israeli writer Etgar Keret and US broadcasting legend Ira Glass discuss their divergent views on current events in Israel, reflecting on friendship, grief, and the impact of war on personal narratives. They touch on the looming threat from Iran, the war in Gaza, and share nominees for chutzpah and mensch awards.
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  • Perspectives shift in war based on diverse media sources, leading to nuanced understanding.
  • Utilization of images as strategic messages in conflict demonstrates multifaceted military tactics.

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Shifts in Views and Close Friendship Dynamics

Over the course of the podcast episode discussion, the friends, Ira and Edgar, delved into how their views on the ongoing war shifted, with Edgar becoming more critical over time due to the lack of progress and negative outcomes observed in the war. Ira recounted instances where Edgar provided different contexts for events, altering Ira's initial perspectives. This exchange of perspectives and insights led to a more nuanced understanding and a convergence of viewpoints between the two friends.

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