Bad Hasbara - The World's Most Moral Podcast

Your data is being sold right now. Let our sponsor Aura find the brokers selling it and remove you automatically. 💪 Try 14 days for free: https://aura.com/badhasbaraMatt and Daniel welcome Executive Director of the ACJ, Rabbi Andy Kahn to cover the founding principles of Reform Judaism, the question of indigeneity on stolen land, and of course: the pipe game of one Jason Turkish.Please donate to International https://help.rescue.org/donateJoin the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/badhasbaraSubscribe to the Substack at https://badhasbara.substack.com/Get a Youtube Membership at https://www.youtube.com/@Badhasbara/membershipOn The Nose Podcast: Return of the ACJ: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-nose/id1573983987?i=1000712632491ACJ: https://acjna.org/Rabbi Kahn IG: https://www.instagram.com/rabbiandykahn/Rabbi Kahn X: https://x.com/rabbiandruekahnMiddle School Mysteries: https://middleschoolmysteries.com/Middle School Mysteries Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/79Qk5dGLT31Y7Jte40nmNB?si=USQ380kJRA2Zz1PL9j2_TAMiddle School Mysteries Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/middle-school-mysteries-original-studio-cast-recording/6813827235Middle School Mysteries IG: https://www.instagram.com/middleschoolmysteriesmusical/Producer Adam IG: https://www.instagram.com/heyadamlevinBad Hasbara Merch: https://estoymerchandise.com/collections/bad-hasbara-podcastWhat’s The Spin on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/50JoIqCvlxL3QSNj2BsdURWhat’s The Spin: Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3rGDqmo1trC8qwobefELSt?si=e29b8594e17c47dbWhat’s The Spin on Tidal: https://tidal.com/playlist/3cec7963-1fc5-42bc-ab7d-64fb420eb50eWhat’s The Spin Album List: https://bit.ly/whatsthespinlistSkad Skasbarska playlist: http://bit.ly/skadskasbarskaSubscribe/listen to Bad Hasbara wherever you get your podcasts.Spotify https://spoti.fi/3HgpxDmApple Podcasts https://apple.co/4kizajtSubstack https://substack.com/@badhasbaraPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chef Izzeldin Bukhari, a Jerusalem-born Palestinian culinary storyteller and founder of Sacred Cuisine, joins the conversation. They explore Sufi hospitality, falafel’s Christian fasting roots, food tours under occupation, and the appropriation of Palestinian cuisine. The discussion also tackles farmers facing confiscation, political marginalization, Netanyahu’s threats, Israeli supremacy, and the tangled demands of Zionist politics.

Rashid Khalidi, Palestinian-American historian and Edward Said Professor Emeritus, joins the conversation on Palestine’s fractured political and intellectual life. They explore Israel’s targeting of writers and leaders, settler violence, olive-harvest warfare, Zionism and racism, shifting public opinion, regional power struggles, and what meaningful U.S. pressure could look like.

Shareef Safadi, a Palestinian advocate and social-media creator from Nazareth living in Haifa, joins for a fearless conversation. He recounts confronting Macron, debating Iranian monarchists, and speaking with Israelis who oppose him. They explore Palestinian identity, repression, organized crime, academic censorship, liberal Zionism, and the propaganda of Yosef Haddad and Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Francesca Albanese, Italian international lawyer and UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, joins for a wide-ranging conversation. They explore democracy versus state action, Israel’s relationship with the UN, the post-9/11 normalization of torture, and the failures of international law. The discussion also touches on smear campaigns, decolonized multilateralism, sci-fi rebellions, and the Minions.

Benjamin Moser, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer and translator, joins the conversation on Arab Jewish communities, Zionism’s origin stories, and the tension between liberal ideals and Palestinian reality. They explore Herzl’s political vision, anti-Zionist Jewish traditions, alleged false flags, the assassination of Jacob Israel de Haan, and the emotional work of unlearning inherited myths. The discussion closes with UN protest theater and AI propaganda.

Julian Andreone, a Capitol Hill reporter for Drop Site News, joins for a sharp look at politicians’ walk-and-talk evasions, who answers tough questions, and how lobbying and consultants shape Washington. They unpack access journalism, false balance, political compromise, and media’s treatment of Israel and Palestine. The conversation also explores the documentary Naza, propaganda backlash, and why authenticity can’t be manufactured.

Matt, Daniel and Producer Adam take a spin through the political establishment’s exhausting, continued Hasan Piker obsession, Ed Sheeran’s apolitical politicking, and the fencepost-shaped notch in Brad Lander’s ass.Please donate to Project Mohammed: https://chuffed.org/project/178918-help-the-children-of-gazaJoin the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/badhasbaraSubscribe to the Substack at https://badhasbara.substack.com/Get a Youtube Membership at https://www.youtube.com/@Badhasbara/membershipMiddle School Mysteries: https://middleschoolmysteries.com/Middle School Mysteries IG: https://www.instagram.com/middleschoolmysteriesmusical/TICKETS: Francesca Fiorentini and Matt Lieb October 13 in Philadelphia: https://www.ticketmaster.com/francesca-fiorentini-matt-lieb-philadelphia-pennsylvania-10-13-2026/event/020064D7D1615517TICKETS: The Bitchuation Room with Francesca Fiorentini and guest Matt Lieb October 14 in Philadelphia: https://www.livenation.com/event/vvG1FZ_uLomA9S/francesca-fiorentini-the-bitchuation-room-liveTICKETS: Matt Lieb and Francesca Fiorentini October 15 in Brooklyn, NY: https://bit.ly/octoberbellhouseBad Hasbara Merch: https://estoymerchandise.com/collections/bad-hasbara-podcastWhat’s The Spin on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/50JoIqCvlxL3QSNj2BsdURWhat’s The Spin: Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3rGDqmo1trC8qwobefELSt?si=e29b8594e17c47dbWhat’s The Spin on Tidal: https://tidal.com/playlist/3cec7963-1fc5-42bc-ab7d-64fb420eb50eWhat’s The Spin Album List: https://bit.ly/whatsthespinlistSkad Skasbarska playlist: http://bit.ly/skadskasbarskaSubscribe/listen to Bad Hasbara wherever you get your podcasts.Spotify https://spoti.fi/3HgpxDmApple Podcasts https://apple.co/4kizajtSubstack https://substack.com/@badhasbaraPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour sparks a sharp discussion about silencing pro-Palestine speech. Pink’s liberal Zionist defenses and progressive credentials face withering scrutiny. The conversation also dives into the NASA documentary, anonymous testimonies of Israeli military violence, euphemistic propaganda, and the strategic tensions within solidarity movements.

This week Matt and Daniel are sans Producer Adam and therefore forced to write their own episode description. We talked to Cameron Kasky about the Republican Jewish Coalition and he taught Daniel what a catfish is. We also talked about new BDS legislation and other stuff. Adam is much better at writing these.Visit https://halapalestine.com/ and use code BADHASBARA for 10% off. It helps the show! Products made in Palestine and delivered to your door.Visit https://www.middleeastbooks.com/ and use code HASBARA for 20% off. It helps the show! If you’re in DC, visit them in Adams Morgan.Please donate to Gaza Champions: https://www.championgaza.xyz/Join the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/badhasbaraSubscribe to the Substack at https://badhasbara.substack.com/Middle School Mysteries: https://middleschoolmysteries.com/Middle School Mysteries IG: https://www.instagram.com/middleschoolmysteriesmusical/TICKETS: The Bitchuation Room with Francesca Fiorentini and guest Matt Lieb September 7 in Portland, OR: https://portland.heliumcomedy.com/shows/373712TICKETS: Matt Lieb and Francesca Fiorentini October 15 in Brooklyn, NY: https://bit.ly/octoberbellhouseBad Hasbara Merch: https://estoymerchandise.com/collections/bad-hasbara-podcastPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy