Unholy: Two Jews on the News
Unholy Media
Yonit Levi of Israel's Channel 12 News and Jonathan Freedland of The Guardian are two of the most prominent journalists in the world today. They are also Jews. Each week, join what MSNBC's Rachel Maddow calls "two great, smart smart smart hosts" as they dissect and debate current events shaping Israel, Jewish life - and the wider world.
Their blend of nuanced discussion and sparkling conversation, featuring a dazzling range of guests, is why New Yorker editor David Remnick calls himself a “proud, avid listener," why Ira Glass says he "completely enjoys this show" and why Malcolm Gladwell calls it an "incredibly fun podcast".
For a weekly fix of globally informed talk – including nominations for the greatest act of chutzpah and outstanding mensch of the previous seven days – there’s only one destination. Make every Friday morning Unholy.
Contact us via: unholy@unholy-media.com
Their blend of nuanced discussion and sparkling conversation, featuring a dazzling range of guests, is why New Yorker editor David Remnick calls himself a “proud, avid listener," why Ira Glass says he "completely enjoys this show" and why Malcolm Gladwell calls it an "incredibly fun podcast".
For a weekly fix of globally informed talk – including nominations for the greatest act of chutzpah and outstanding mensch of the previous seven days – there’s only one destination. Make every Friday morning Unholy.
Contact us via: unholy@unholy-media.com
Episodes
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Feb 12, 2021 • 38min
Call Me Maybe
Is there anything more Jewish than saying "You never call"? Yonit and Jonathan discuss the awkward tweet begging President Biden to call Israel's Prime Minister and dissect who's who in the Netanyahu trial, which started again this week. Also - a bump in the road for Israel to become the vaccine-nation, and a special note for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth.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.
Feb 5, 2021 • 41min
Bibi's Gambit
Prime Minister Netanyahu has managed, yet again, to architect the Israeli political map in his favor, ahead of the March 2021 elections. But COVID can still change the whole picture. Yonit and Jonathan analyze the political forces to the left and the right . Also, we ask who is hiding the "Jewish space laser"?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.
Jan 29, 2021 • 38min
Hard Labour
The Israeli left is shrinking: only 13% of Israeli jews identify as leftists. This is quite the challenge for the newly voted Chairwoman of the Labour Party, Merav Michaeli. Yonit and Jonathan also discuss the handling of coronavirus by Israel and the UK - one year into the pandemic. Full video of Merav Michaeli's TEDxJaffa talk: Cancel Marriage https://youtu.be/tTf8jKMGsGESee 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.
Jan 22, 2021 • 42min
Joe and the Jews
US President Joe Biden begins his term with more jews in top positions than any of his predecessors. Not sure that is enough to satisfy an Israeli audience that is still on a Trump sugar high. Amid the vaccination and infection records in Israel, The ultra orthodox leaders, Netanyahu’s closest allies, face a moment of political reckoning. And why is Kermit the frog Yonit’s "mensch of the week"?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.
Jan 15, 2021 • 46min
Vaccine-nation
While The US is in political turmoil over the Trump impeachment, Israel is on track to vaccinate all of its adult population against COVID-19. Coincidentally, the vaccine rollout plan perfectly matches the electoral needs of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. However, his right wing political adversaries, Gideon Sa'ar and Naftali Bennett, are potentially working up a February surprise.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.
