Bad Hasbara - The World's Most Moral Podcast

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

Matt and Daniel welcome filmmaker and host of the Sabby Sabs podcast, Sabrina Salvati to talk over Angie Nixon dog walking Laura Loomer, whether left-wing candidates can reach into the bear trap of Hasan condemnation without losing a hand, and Sacha Baron Cohen’s pale imitation of his previous pale imitation.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/Get a Youtube Membership at https://www.youtube.com/@Badhasbara/membershipSabby Sabs: https://www.youtube.com/SabbySabsMiddle School Mysteries: https://middleschoolmysteries.com/Middle School Mysteries IG: https://www.instagram.com/middleschoolmysteriesmusical/TICKETS: Francesca Fiorentini and Matt Lieb September 4 in Seattle, WA: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-show-francesca-fiorentini-and-matt-lieb-laughs-comedy-club-tickets-1989424855296TICKETS: 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-podcastWhat’s The Spin on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/50JoIqCvlxL3QSNj2BsdURWhat’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

Matt and Daniel are joined by Arielle Angel, Editor-at-large of Jewish Currents to cover zionist theatrics taking place in actual theaters, the proper pronunciation of “oligarch,” and an assault on Mark Ruffalo, the likes of which we haven’t seen since he was set upon by the Asgardian wolf god Fenris, having freed the champions of the trash planet Sakaar from their servitude to the immortal Grandmaster.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 International Rescue Committee: 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/membershipJewish Currents: https://jewishcurrents.org/On The Nose Podcast: https://jewishcurrents.org/podcastTICKETS: Francesca Fiorentini and Matt Lieb September 4 in Seattle, WA: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-show-francesca-fiorentini-and-matt-lieb-laughs-comedy-club-tickets-1989424855296TICKETS: 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-podcastWhat’s The Spin on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/50JoIqCvlxL3QSNj2BsdURWhat’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.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Matt and Daniel are joined by Current Affairs Editor in Chief Nathan J. Robinson to talk over Francesca Hong’s abandonment by the name-brand left, Oliver Larkin’s Palestine conversation with 2 people, one of whom is on camera with him, and the Central Synagogue attacker doing for blue polos what Charlottesville did for white ones.Visit https://halapalestine.com/ and use code BADHASBARA for 10% off. It helps the show! Products made in Palestine and delivered to your door.Please donate to Derry Square Knitters: https://bit.ly/derrysquareknittersJoin 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/membershipVisit Current Affairs and subrcribe: https://www.currentaffairs.org/TICKETS: The Bitchuation Room LIVE in Minneapolis August 20: https://dice.fm/partner/tickets/event/92keno-the-bitchuation-room-live-20th-aug-the-parkway-theater-minneapolis-ticketsTICKETS: 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 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