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Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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…
Episodes
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsSupernova - with Ronan Farrow
Yonit and Jonathan are back from Passover break and seder with a lot on their plate – We tackle Israeli PM Naftali Bennett's huge takeout bill, the results of…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsConversations We Love: Kara Swisher
Just before they return from Passover break, Yonit and Jonathan revisit their conversation with Kara Swisher, the most influential tech journalist in the…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsConversations We Love: Yuval Noah Harari
For Passover, Yonit and Jonathan revisit their conversation with intellectual icon Yuval Noah Harari. They discuss the future of humans, pandemics, climate…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsThe Beginning of the End - with Amit Segal
**This episode was recorded before the terror attack in Tel Aviv** A week of political turmoil in Israel, Yonit and Jonathan are joined by Amit Segal…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsNew Wave of Terror - with Former Israeli PM Ehud Barak
As Israel faces a new wave of terror attacks, Yonit and Jonathan are joined by Ehud Barak, former Israeli Prime Minister. He shares his insights: what can be…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsA Special Place in Hell
Yonit and Jonathan discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's speech to the Israeli parliament: he thought lawmakers weren't doing enough, they thought…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsSafe Haven - with Oliver Bullough
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stepping up his mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine; the Biden Administration intensifying its crackdown on…
Unholy: Two Jews on the News"We Have to Win This War" - with Anne Applebaum
As the war in Ukraine intensifies, Yonit and Jonathan are joined by Pulitzer Prize winning author Anne Applebaum to discuss Zelenskyy, Putin, Bennett and the…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsSpecial Guest Scott Galloway
Yonit and Jonathan are joined by Professor Scott Galloway, marketing guru and bestselling author, to talk Ukraine and Russia, U.S. and Israel, angry young men…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsClash of a Titan
Following the Russian onslaught in Ukraine- Yonit and Jonathan talk about the price of intervention and the price of non intervention, What is left of the new…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsThe View from the New Yorker - with David Remnick
For the latest edition of Unholy, Yonit and Jonathan are joined by one of America's most admired journalists, David Remnick. The editor of the New Yorker draws…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsThe Man at the Center of the Storm: An Interview with the CEO of NSO
In an exclusive interview, Yonit and Jonathan question Shalev Hulio, the CEO of the NSO Group, the Israeli company that has become one of the most…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsUnhealthy: Whoopi Goldberg, Amnesty and a Jewdle Showdown
Despite suffering from Covid and with the help of chicken soup, Yonit throws herself into spirited discussion with Jonathan about Whoopi Goldberg's…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsPartygate, Putin, and Snow in Jerusalem
As Yonit enjoys the novelty of a heavy snowfall (by Middle Eastern standards) in Jerusalem, Jonathan is captivated by the political drama in London with…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsThe Deal of the Century
In this edition Yonit and Jonathan consider the 'deal of the century', in the light of the negotiations underway between former Prime Minister Benjamin…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsJews Do Count - with David Baddiel
David Baddiel, the British writer, comedian, commentator, and author of the acclaimed polemic ‘Jews Don’t Count’ joins Yonit and Jonathan to talk about who…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsA Year Gone Bananas
The Hebrew word of the year marks a good way to start 2022. Yonit and Jonathan discuss how Israel is losing its place as the trailblazer on COVID, allowing a…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsOy Vey 2022
On the cusp of the new year, Yonit and Jonathan talk about what they dread and what they look forward to in 2022. As optimistic as we are, expect more of the…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsA Very Jewish Christmas
Outside Israel, the world is preparing for the festive holiday period. In Israel, meanwhile, this is just another work week. Yonit and Jonathan catch up to…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsTrump, Bibi and Some of My Best Friends Are Jews - with Barak Ravid
Yonit and Jonathan are joined by Israeli journalist Barak Ravid following his explosive interview with former President Donald Trump, including never before…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsTrump Blasts Bibi, People Love Dead Jews - with Dara Horn
New quotes from Donald Trump shed a new and disturbing light on the relationship between the Former US President and Former Israeli PM. This week Yonit and…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsCan’t Buy Me Life in Tel Aviv
No one living in Tel Aviv was surprised it was crowned the most expensive city in the world; Yonit and Jonathan return to the topic of the high cost of living…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsHanukkah, Vaccines for kids, Return of the Bibi Trial
As we light our first candle, we deeply fry some Israel/Diaspora Hanukkah traditions. Yonit and Jonathan also talk about the lively discussion following…
Unholy: Two Jews on the News"Why is Israel So Expensive?" - with Guy Rolnik
As the new Israeli coalition passes its budget, Yonit and Jonathan are joined by Guy Rolnik, Founder of TheMarker, Israel's leading business publication and…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsA Conversation with Yuval Noah Harari
We are delighted to have Prof. Yuval Noah Harari as our special guest this week. Right before he leaves for a two month meditation retreat, Yuval gets together…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsIsrael's Life in Plastic and France's Far-Right Jewish Populist
Israeli PM Bennett left quite an impression at COP26. In reality, Israel is nowhere near the environmental targets set, and the Israelis aren't doing much to…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsIt's Not Easy Being Green - with Ben Rhodes
As world leaders come to Glasgow for COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference, Yonit and Jonathan talk to former Obama Advisor Ben Rhodes. We discuss the…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsIsrael's Dr. Fauci and Sally Rooney - with Sharon Alroy-Preis
Yonit and Jonathan are back together after meeting up in London! This week, we have an in depth conversation with the woman who leads the Israeli efforts to…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsThe Mossad, Sarah Silverman and Saving a Synagogue - with Ronen Bergman
Israeli PM Naftali Bennett reveals the Mossad's latest attempt to unearth information in a mystery that has haunted Israel for 35 years. We are joined by New…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsShalom, Farewell, auf Wiedersehen, Goodbye
The high holidays are behind us and the news is back to some routine. Israeli PM Naftali Bennett spoke to the United Nations General Assembly in New York and…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsUnholy Sukkah - with Kara Swisher
Yonit and Jonathan are in festive Sukkot spirits and have invited rockstar journalist Kara Swisher for a conversation about tech, politics and Israeli…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsYom Kippur Fast Episode
Yonit and Jonathan catch up right before Yom Kippur with some tips for fasting and book recommendations. They also share experiences from their interviews with…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsRosh Hashanah, Prison Break, 9/11
We recover from Rosh Hashanah with the crazy Israeli prison break story. Six high risk Palestinian security prisoners escaped and left Israeli authorities…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsJewish New Year Special featuring Gal Gadot and Sacha Baron Cohen
Yonit and Jonathan are back with a second season of UNHOLY, just in time for Rosh Hashanah. Sacha Baron Cohen and Gal Gadot choose their "Mensch of the Year"…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsTV Made in Israel - with Richard Plepler
From In Treatment to Fauda, Homeland to Shtisel - Israeli TV is now a global bingeing phenomenon. Yonit and Jonathan are joined by Former Chairman and CEO of…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsOld Problems, New Leaders
COVID is hitting back in Israel and Iran is presenting a new challenge to new PM Bennett and new-ish President Biden. In the US, progressive events are…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsBibi, Inside and Out
While the newly formed Bennett-Lapid government is taking its first steps, Yonit and Jonathan discuss the one who is stepping down. What did Benjamin…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsIn With the New - with Jake Tapper
As a new political reality takes form in Israel, we try and estimate what a Netanyahu-Bennett handover would look like, and what are the challenges of this…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsCh Ch Ch Changes
Yonit and Jonathan explain the forces behind the historic coalition formed in Israel, and the forces that might stop it. What does the new President-elect…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsBack to Normal? - with Bianna Golodryga
Even though a ceasefire is maintained between Israel and Hamas, tensions are still high, especially around the world. Yonit and Jonathan are joined from New…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsA Tale of Two Wars
The war between Israel and Gaza is generating new hardships for jews in Israel and around the world. Yonit and Jonathan discuss how this escalation is…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsA Land on Fire
Yonit and Jonathan get together at the end of a tumultuous week in Israel, which started with tensions in Jerusalem, and ended in an all-encompassing war…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsIsraeli Math
Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett are busy crafting a coalition that defies all rules of math, on their way to topple incumbent PM Netanyahu. The disaster at…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsThe Thrill is Gone
Israeli PM Netanyahu is showing signs of losing his magic, when a failed attempt at appointing his loyalist as Justice Minister ended up getting his rivals…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsThe West Wink
Welcome to our Bar Mitzvah episode! Netanyahu's rivals have outsmarted the Prime Minister on a crucial vote and were caught winking behind his back. Is he on…
Unholy: Two Jews on the News73 and Me
Israel is celebrating its 73rd year of independence and Yonit and Jonathan are back behind the mic! In politics, Netanyahu has the mandate from the president…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsSpecial Edition: Israeli Election Results
Israel wakes up to a new political reality: PM Netanyahu can't form a government without reaching out to an Arab leader, and a new Kingmaker emerges, along…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsIsraeli Elections - with David Axelrod
The Elections in Israel are approaching the final furlong, and Yonit is sharing some trade secrets with Jonathan on what to look out for come Election night…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsKings and Kingmakers
Will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle change what younger Brits think of their monarchs, and the almost-eternal British Bar Mitzvah and Jewish wedding playlist?…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsAn Unorthodox Week
The Israeli high court decision to recognize reform and conservative conversions raises the eternal question "who is a jew?". Corbyn is out, but antisemitism…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsPurim, Vaccine Diplomacy and the 'Non-campaign Campaign'
Israel is gifting vaccines to diplomatic allies, raising eyebrows internally and around the world. Netanyahu's opponents are still MIA in the run up to the…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsThree Jews on the News - with Jeffrey Goldberg
This week we are 'Three Jews on the news'! Yonit and Jonathan are joined from DC by Jeffrey Goldberg, Editor in chief of The Atlantic. Levi-Goldberg-Freedland…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsCall 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…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsBibi'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…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsHard 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…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsJoe 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…
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsVaccine-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…