Unholy: Two Jews on the News

Special guest Yuval Neria, a decorated fighter turned psychology researcher, discusses the impact of the Yom Kippur War on the Israeli psyche. The hosts also address incidents of spitting at Christian pilgrims in Jerusalem, highlighting the need for respect towards other religions. Plus, they talk about an unexpected find: matzo ball soup in Europe!

Investigative reporter John Ware joins Yonit and Jonathan in London to discuss his documentary on rocker Roger Waters. They also touch on Yom Kippur skirmishes in Israel, Joe Biden's actions, and remarkable stories of two dogs.

Veteran CBS News correspondent Lesley Stahl discusses covering Israel, social media challenges, and the rise of the octogenarian in US media and politics. Yonit and Jonathan break down the Saudi-Israeli relations breakthrough and predict the big winner. They also explore festive greetings and discuss the implications of the meeting between the US and Israel for regional normalization. The podcast touches on Yau's transformation, women in the broadcasting industry, age in politics, and the future of broadcast journalism.

David Remnick, New Yorker editor and friend of the podcast, joins Yonit and Jonathan to reflect on the year, including the Israeli Supreme Court's session on Netanyahu's judicial overhaul and the possibility of a second Trump presidency. They also discuss meeting the most Jewish artist of the last century and present special awards for the year's biggest act of chutzpah.

Prof. Jacob Hanna, Israeli researcher, discusses a massive scientific breakthrough at Israel's Weizmann Institute in stem cell research. They also touch on controversial films, Jewish identity, political implications of the research project, controversy at Yad Vashem, and bravery in preventing cybersecurity attacks.

Only a week until Unholy returns to regular broadcasting - which means one more edition of Conversations We Love, a series in which we return to some of our prized talks. And what better way to end summer vacation than with pioneering radio host Ira Glass, creator of the 800-episode "This American Life". In this special interview, Glass reflects on his career - from a Pulitzer, through being dubbed 'the godfather of podcasting' and to the disappointment of his Jewish parents when he let them know he wasn't going to be a doctor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oscar winner Dame Helen Mirren discusses her new film 'Golda' and her portrayal of Golda Meir during the Yom Kippur War. She shares insights on Golda's leadership, the challenges women leaders face today, and her preparation process for the role. They also reflect on Queen Elizabeth's death and the loss of a generation. Mirren adds complexity to her career by portraying powerful women, highlighting the burden of state in her upcoming movie 'Golda'.

We're still away on vacation mode, but that doesn't mean we can't serve up our weekly cocktail of Jews and news. That's why we've compiled a list of some of our favorite episodes, to listen to on a long ride up north or through earphones while taking off somewhere.  This week our guest is also one of our hosts, who doubles as a celebrated author! Since this episode was first uploaded, "The Escape Artist" by Jonathan Freedland has peaked bestseller lists and sold numerous copies. Catch up on Yonit interviewing him on the fascinating story of the man who escaped Auschwitz to tell the horrors to the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Whether you choose to survive the heatwave on the beach or in the comfort of the AC, we're here to serve something refreshing! While we're on summer break, we've compiled some of our most prized conversations for those who haven't had a chance to listen to them yet - or want to recall their memory! And what better way to spend a blistering summer Friday by pouring yourself something cold, and listening to the intriguing takeaways of acclaimmed "Uvda" anchor Ilana Dayan, on the judicial revolution that has already become a piece of Israeli history.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Pittsburgh jury has passed a death sentence on the perpetrator of the most lethal antisemitic attack in US history: the murder of 11 Jews while at prayer at the Tree of Life synagogue in October 2018. Yonit and Jonathan asks how that fits with a Jewish tradition that harbours deep ambivalence about the legitimacy of capital punishment.  In Israel, all eyes turn towards a court case that’s just over a month away — as the Supreme Court decides whether the first step in Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul is allowed under Israel’s unwritten and unsettled constitution. Protests continue, some Likud backbenchers rebel - but could a breakthrough with Saudi Arabia change everything? And - it's a Barbie world, we're just living in it: a special guest tells us about the movie sensation of the summer: Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz reflects on being an Israeli in a US boardroom - and whether Barbie’s Jewish inventor was creating a role model whose driving ambition was assimilation. Plus: chutzpah and mensch nominees that stretch from Tokyo to Mar-a-Lago -- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unholypodcast/and X: https://x.com/2jewsonthenewsJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1150578065793142See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.