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Tel Aviv Diary Podcast
Twice weekly, Marc Schulman shares sharp, pragmatic insights into Israeli affairs and global tech—drawing on decades as a Newsweek columnist and Apple developer. Veteran journalist and historian Marc Schulman offers sharp, unfiltered insight into current events in Israel. An American-born commentator who has lived in Israel on and off since 1975, Marc wrote a long-running weekly column on Israel for Newsweek and brings decades of deep engagement with Israeli politics, society, and history. His…
Episodes
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastFrom Young Judaea to Times of Israel: Miriam Herschlag on Journalism, Trauma, and Jewish Anxiety
In this episode of Tel Aviv Diary, Marc Schulman is joined by Miriam Herschlag, the Opinion and Blogs Editor at The Times of Israel, for a wide-ranging…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastBetween Border Strikes and Broken Narratives: Israel, Iran, and a Week of Unsettled Waiting
This week on Tel Aviv Diary, Marc Schulman surveys a familiar Israeli paradox: a country living at the edge of war while trying to pretend—at least some…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastTrump, Netanyahu, and the Absence of Process: Laura Rozen on Power, Personality, and a World Out of Balance
In this wide-ranging and unsparing conversation, Marc Schulman is joined once again by veteran Washington correspondent Laura Rozen, whose reporting on U.S…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastThe War That Didn’t Start — and the People Left Behind
On a cool, unusually relaxed Friday morning in Tel Aviv, the city feels like it has exhaled. After two tense days of rumors, alerts, and the sense that a U.S…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastTel Aviv Diary: Ruthie Blum on Iran’s Shadow, Qatargate, and the New Face of American Antisemitism
This week on Tel Aviv Diary, Marc Schulman sits down with Ruthie Blum—journalist, and commentator —for a wide-ranging conversation that begins with biography…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastElections in the Air, Revolutions in Question: Israel Watches Gaza, Iran, and Washington
January 9, 2026 finds Israel in a familiar but unsettling posture: waiting. In this episode of Tel Aviv Diary, Marc Schulman surveys a region caught between…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastFrom the Blue Box to Blueprint Negev: JNF USA’s Russell Robinson on Building Israel’s Future
In this episode of Tel Aviv Diary, Marc speaks with Russell Robinson, CEO of Jewish National Fund USA, about how descendent of a century-old institution—best…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastBeyond the Two-State Solution: A Three-Part Plan for Israeli-Palestinian Peace with Chuck Freilich
In this thought-provoking episode of Tel Aviv Diary, host Marc Schulman sits down with Dr. Chuck Freilich, former deputy head of Israel’s National Security…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastIsrael After the Ceasefire: Ehud Haik on Gaza’s “Yellow Line,” Qatar & Turkey, and the Next War Nobody Wants
In this episode of Tel Aviv Diary, Marc is joined again by his friend Ehud Haik retired military officer, to take stock of Israel’s strategic reality—now that…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastFrom Shechem to Sydney: Joseph’s Tomb Tensions, Haredi Street Power—and a Bondi Beach Conversation
In this hybrid episode of Tel Aviv Diary, Marc Schulman opens with a fast-moving roundup from overnight: the fallout from a Breslov Hasidim trip toward…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastHinenu in Tel Aviv: David Shlachter on Aliyah After October 7—and Mapping Israel Through 100 Stories
In this episode of Tel Aviv Diary, Marc Schulman sits down with neighbor and new olah David Schlachter, who moved his family from the Bay Area to Tel Aviv in…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastHanukkah in the Tunnels: Hostage Footage, Gaza’s Uncertain “Next Stage,” and Trump’s New World Order
In this week’s Tel Aviv Diary (December 12), Marc Schulman reflects on newly released IDF-captured Hamas footage of six hostages later executed in the tunnels…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastThe Fight to Beat ALS: Alon Ben-Noon on PrimeC, Persistence, and Israeli Biotech
In this episode of Tel Aviv Diary, Marc speaks with Alon Ben-Noon, founder and CEO of NeuroSense Therapeutics (Nasdaq: NRSN), about Israel’s bid to change the…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastNetanyahu’s Pardon Gambit, the Haredi Draft Battle, and AI in the Classroom
In this episode of Tel Aviv Diaries, Marc Schulman looks back at a fraught week in Israel and beyond. He begins with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s highly…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastA New Generation’s View of Israel: Identity, Service, and Hard Questions with Adam Penkin
This week on Tel Aviv Diary, we step away from the familiar voices of seasoned officials and veteran diplomats to hear from a very different Israeli…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastTunnels, Turmoil, and a Civilian Lifeline: This Week in Israel and Operation Israel’s Story
In this week’s Tel Aviv Diary, host Marc Schulman opens with a sobering look at the latest developments on Israel’s front lines. He reviews the near-final…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastGershon Baskin: From Long Island Activist to Israel’s Most Unlikely Intermediary
In this sweeping and intimate episode of Tel Aviv Diary, we sit down with Gershon Baskin—one of the most consequential and least understood figures in the…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastRafah Tunnels, Riyadh’s Trillion-Dollar Embrace, and Israel’s Shrinking Leverage
In this week’s Tel Aviv Diary, Marc Schulman opens with the tense standoff under Rafah, where a dwindling group of October 7th terrorists remain trapped in the…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastWorried Nation, Thin Hope: Shmuel Rosner on Israel After the Trump Plan and the October 7th War
In this episode of Tel Aviv Diary, host Marc Schulman speaks with Shmuel Rosner, senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) and author of the…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastRain in Tel Aviv, AI on the Rise, and Political Storms Ahead- Marc Looks Back at the Week
In this wide-ranging episode of the Tel Aviv Diary, Marc Schulman opens with something rare in Israel these days—rain. From the welcome arrival of the year’s…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastBridging Divides: Former German Minister Kerstin Müller on Dialogue, Peace, and the Future After October 7
In this special episode of Tel Aviv Diary, host Marc Schulman sits down with Kerstin Müller, former member of the German Bundestag and ex–Minister of State in…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastSaving Abigail — Liz Hirsh Naftali on Courage, Advocacy, and Bringing Hostages Home
Today’s Tel Aviv Diary opens with a concise briefing from Tel Aviv on the fast-moving headlines: the latest in the IDF legal-officer saga, Israel’s strikes and…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastRabbi Kenneth Brander: Building a Modern Orthodox Future — Torah, Service, and Shared Responsibility
In this wide-ranging conversation, Marc Schulman sits down with Rabbi Kenneth Brander, President and Rosh HaYeshiva of Ohr Torah Stone (OTS), to trace a…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastHostages, Haredi Protests, and a Fraying Consensus — Tel Aviv Diary, Oct 31, 2025
Marc opens with show housekeeping: moving to a steadier cadence—guest episodes every Tuesday and solo weekly wrap-ups every Friday—and a reminder that while…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastEducation, Inequality, and Hope: A Conversation with Don Futterman of ICEI
In this episode of The Tel Aviv Diary, host Marc Schulman speaks with Don Futterman, Executive Director of the Israel Center for Educational Innovation (ICEI)…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastMissed Opportunities and Mounting Realities: Israel’s Political Week in Review
This week’s Tel Aviv Diary reflects on a turbulent moment for Israel’s leadership and diplomacy. Host Marc Schulman opens with a deeply personal vignette from…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastSocial Media, BDS, and the New Face of Antisemitism
In this Tel Aviv Diary episode, Marc speaks with Ari Hoffnung—finance veteran, former NYC Deputy Comptroller, and now a leader at JLens under the ADL—about…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastFrom Ceasefire to Strategy: Israel Between Sunni Revival and Shia Retreat
On the first Friday after the ceasefire, with hostages back but the bodies of the deceased still withheld, Marc talks with returning guest Ehud Haik about…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastThe Morning Tel Aviv Finally Said ‘Boker Tov’
Today’s Tel Aviv Diary captures a rare mood: joy. In the wake of the ceasefire announcement between Israel and Hamas, the city is still buzzing—cafés full…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastLive with Marc Schulman and Dan Perry
Yesterday’s discussion between Marc Schulman and Dan Perry on where we stand as we reach the two-year mark of the war. This is a public episode. If you'd like…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastThe Day After Has a Plan: My Take on Trump’s Gaza Proposal
In this special Tel Aviv Diary episode, I share my first full reaction to President Trump’s new Gaza plan—which brings home the hostages, and why, despite the…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastLoudspeakers in Gaza, Silence in Strategy Ehud Haik Joins Marc Schulman on Israel’s Messaging, Isolation, and What Comes Next
Marc brings back intelligence veteran Ehud Haik to unpack a tumultuous week: from the Prime Minister’s plan to blast his UN speech over loudspeakers in Gaza to…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastErev Rosh Hashanah: Hostage Square, War Fatigue, and a Prayer for the Year Ahead
On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, I walk listeners through Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square—between the art museum, the courts, and the Kirya—where grief, resolve, and a…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastNoah Efron Joins Marc Schulman on Tel Aviv, Zionism, and the Future of Israel
In this episode of Tel Aviv Diary, Marc Schulman sits down with longtime friend Noah Efron—professor of Science, Technology and Society at Bar-Ilan University…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastFrom the Knesset to the Front Lines: A Conversation with Jeremy Saltan
In this episode of Tel Aviv Diary, Marc Schulman speaks with Jeremy Saltan—longtime Knesset advisor, reservist captain, and founder of KnessetJeremy.com…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastFinding Optimism: Tel Aviv, High-Tech, and the Power of Inclusion
Recorded early last week—before the latest difficult events—this unusually hopeful Tel Aviv Diary dives into the long arc of Israeli high-tech and where it can…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastAM Coffee
Its mostly about larger societal issues such as social media and related tech questions, but we also talk current events at least where we were on Sunday…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastFrom Doha to Gaza: The Perils of Acting “Because We Can"
Marc unpacks the reported strike on Hamas leaders in Doha—asking not just whether it worked, but whether the timing served Israel’s interests or set back…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastWar, Law, and Truth: Prof. Danny Orbach on Gaza and the Battle Over Information
In this special episode, Marc welcomes Professor Danny Orbach, military historian at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, for a deep conversation on war crimes…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastFighting Antisemitism on Campus and Beyond: A Conversation with Lauren Steinberg
On the 700th day of the war, Tel Aviv Diary turns its focus away from Gaza briefly to explore the urgent challenges facing Jewish students in North America…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastMy first Substack Live - with Israel expert Marc Schulman
I had a great discussion with Rabbi Josh Hammerman last night. it’s a long one, but I think you’ll find it both engaging and worthwhile. BREAKING NEWS: The…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastMy College Roommate Yitzhak Sokoloff joins me for a wide ranging discussion on where we stand today.
In today’s episode of Tel Aviv Diary, I sit down with an old friend and former college roommate, Yitzhak Sokoloff, for a wide-ranging and candid conversation…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastJonathan Harounoff Israel's UN Spokesman and Author of Unveiled on Iran's Dissidents Joins Me.
Tel Aviv Diary: Inside Israel's UN Mission with Jonathan Harounoff Join host Marc Schulman for an eye-opening conversation with Jonathan Harounoff, the…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastSpecial Guest Dr Jonathan Bowman Co-Author of Aiding Who? Humanitarian Aid and the Continuation of War by Other Means
This episode of the Tel Aviv Diary features host Marc Schulman interviewing Dr. Jonathan Boxman, a biologist and epidemiologist who conducted independent…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastWaiting in the Heat: War Stalemate, Public Apathy, and Global Perception
In this August 15th, 2025 episode of Tel Aviv Diary, host Marc Schulman reflects on a week without major developments but heavy with underlying tensions. He…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastLive with Royce
Last night, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Royce, a full-time digital creator on Substack. I think you will enjoy the conversation This is a public…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastNetanyahu’s Gaza Folly: Power, Hostages, and a Nation at the Brink
In this impassioned episode of Tel Aviv Diary, host Marc Schulman delivers a searing critique of the Israeli security cabinet’s decision to occupy all of…
Tel Aviv Diary Podcast"Israel at the Crossroads: A Decade to Save the Nation - with Dan Perry"
In this sobering episode of Tel Aviv Diary, host Marc Schulman sits down with veteran international journalist Dan Perry for an unflinching analysis of…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastCitizenship, Cohesion, and a Path Forward with Mike Prashker
Educator and civic entrepreneur Mike Prashker joins Marc to chart a sober, hopeful roadmap for Israel after October 7. Prashker—founder of Merchavim (The…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastThe Price of Messianic Politics
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit marcschulman.substack.com In this powerful episode, host Marc Schulman delivers a sobering…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastHostages to Politics: Bradley Burston on Netanyahu, Hamas, Gaza—and What Might Still Save Israel
In this searing Tel Aviv Diary episode, veteran journalist Bradley Burston (kibbutz founder, former IDF combat medic, Gaza correspondent, Reuters peace-talks…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastIsrael's Impossible Choices: The Syrian Tinderbox and the Gaza Endgame
Description: What does Israel do when faced with impossible choices on two fronts? In this episode, Marc is joined by guest Ehud Haik to untangle the complex…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastUnderstanding Israel's Legal Crisis with Dr. Ido Baum
In this compelling episode of Tel Aviv Diary, host Marc Schulman sits down with Dr. Ido Baum, a law and economics professor and head of the Lewis Brandeis…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastUltra Orthodox Parties Leave the Coalition Over Draft Bill; Why?
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit marcschulman.substack.com Tel Aviv Diary - July 15, 2025: When Politics and War Collide In this…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastHostage Negotiations Stalled? Is it Netanyahu's Fault?
Marc returns from another heartbreaking Saturday night at Hostage Square, where hope has turned to despair. Last week, there was widespread belief that…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastAnother Terrible Morning in Israel- Where do we Stand After Trump Netanyahu Meeting
Episode Description: In this sobering episode recorded after the tragic loss of five Israeli soldiers in Gaza, host Marc Schulman and guest Ehud Haik grapple…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastThe Hostage Crisis After 638 Days: Hope and Heartbreak at Hostage Square
In this deeply personal and moving episode recorded on Saturday, July 5th, 2025, host Marc Schulman reflects on nearly two years since the October 7th Hamas…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastFrom Kibbutz to Conflict: Maggie Bar-Tura on 50 Years of Israeli Life
Based on the transcript, here's a description of your podcast episode: Tel Aviv Diary: A Conversation with Maggie Bar Tura In this compelling episode of Tel…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastIsrael's Strategic Dilemma: Winning Wars, Losing Autonomy in the Trump Era
In this episode of Tel Aviv Diary, host Marc Schulman sits down with returning guest Ehud Haik to analyze the aftermath of what they call "the 12-day war"…
Tel Aviv Diary PodcastIt's time to end the war in Gaza and bring our hostages home!
In this episode, I share my reflections from another evening at Hostage Square, where families of hostages and former hostages gathered to share their stories…