Youristics

Koby Benmeleh

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SOCIETY & CULTURE
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Youristics is a long-form podcast hosted by Koby Benmeleh.

10/09/2025

Why The News is Batshit Crazy

In the latest sign that the news is nuts, Donald Trump said the Middle East will have peace, including Hamas. I riff on why global events have become an avalanche of insanity.

38 min
09/25/2025

People Don't Want to Believe

Peace is not only possible but inevitable. We can see it in our lifetimes. You have to believe it first.

49 min
09/16/2025

This Is What The Path to Genocide Looks Like

Ahed Tamimi is a world famous Palestinian activist. I break down a recent podcast appearance she gave, where, among other things, she says * her fight is against Jews and not Zionists, and * she wishes WW III would begin, so that it won't just be the Palestinians who suffer

1h 20m
11/27/2024

51. Grisha Yakubovich

Grisha Yakubovich served over 30 years in the Israeli army, including time leading the strategy and coordination of infrastructure projects in the Palestinian Territories. He was the last Israeli mayor of Gaza during the civil administration in Gaza in 1994. He runs Grisha Consulting which provides strategic consulting about projects in the West Bank to private companies, governments, and NGOs. 00:00 The State of Affairs: War and Stagnation 05:39 Cultural Roots of Conflict: Education and Ideology 11:28 Identity and Belonging: The Israeli Perspective 17:27 The Cycle of Revenge: Historical Context and Future Implications 23:38 Corruption and Power: The Financial Underpinnings of Conflict 32:10 Understanding the Complexity of Hamas and Hezbollah 33:38 The Nature of Violence and Cruelty in Gaza 36:30 The Scale of Cruelty: Reflections on October 7th 39:09 The Future of Gaza: Relationships and Responsibilities 41:51 The Role of Gazans in Their Own Future 42:38 The Dynamics of Control in Gaza 44:36 Hamas: Governance and Humanitarian Challenges 47:38 The Path to Change: Palestinian Authority vs. Hamas 50:38 The Economic Reality of Gaza: Aid and Dependency 53:38 The Interplay of Aid and Governance in Gaza 58:31 The Role of International Organizations in Gaza 01:00:46 The Historical Context of Hamas' Power 01:03:45 The Fuel and Water Supply Dynamics in Gaza 01:06:03 Water Crisis in Gaza 01:07:51 International Aid and Energy Solutions 01:09:50 Palestinian Authority's Role 01:11:26 UNRWA and Humanitarian Aid Challenges 01:12:51 Energy and Water Infrastructure Issues 01:17:01 Victimhood and Responsibility 01:17:43 Comparative Suffering: Palestinians vs. Others 01:20:28 The Role of Education and Success 01:21:46 Interdependence of Israeli and Palestinian Economies 01:24:55 Historical Claims and Modern Realities 01:26:57 Empowerment vs. Victimhood 01:30:33 Cultural Heroes and Societal Progress 01:31:49 Hope for Coexistence 01:39:33 Reconstruction and Accountability

1h 55m
10/10/2024

50. Mustafa Akyol

Mustafa Akyol is a senior fellow on Islam and modernity at The Cato Institute. He is the author of several books, such as Islam Without Extremes and Reopening Muslim Minds. His latest book is called The Islamic Moses: https://www.amazon.com/Islamic-Moses-... Follow him on X: @AkyolinEnglish 00:00 Introduction to Mustafa Akyol's Work 01:42 The Role of Islamic Modernism 04:53 Theological Perspectives: Asharism vs. Mutazilism 07:41 Reform in Islamic Thought 10:51 The Euthyphro Dilemma and Moral Philosophy 13:44 Apostasy and Human Rights in Islam 16:37 The Impact of Hadith on Islamic Law 19:43 The Tension Between Islam and the West 22:33 Personal Experiences and Challenges 25:29 The Future of Islam and Modernity 50:38 The Role of Personal Choice in Religion 52:58 The Spectrum of Islamic Beliefs 56:57 The Constitution of Medina and Pluralism 01:04:20 Nationalism and Its Impact on Jewish-Muslim Relations 01:19:03 Responses to Violence and the Quest for Peace 01:45:41 The Islamic Moses: Bridging Faiths

1h 50m
07/08/2024

48. Nati Dinnar

Nati Dinnar is the co-founder and CEO of IZZY - streamisrael.tv, the premier platform dedicated to showcasing Israeli television and movies to international audiences.

1h 31m
06/17/2024

47. Rawan Gabrielle Osman

Rawan Gabrielle Osman is the founder of Arabs Ask, which advocates online for the normalization between Arab countries and Israel. Follow Rawan on Instagram: rawanosman2024 X: @RawaneOsmane

2h 2m
05/29/2024

46. Derek Penslar

Derek Penslar is the William Lee Frost Professor of Jewish History. He is the director of undergraduate studies within the department and directs Harvard’s Center for Jewish Studies. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Background 00:20 Teaching History and Jewish Studies at Harvard 02:37 The Role of Military History in Understanding Israel 07:37 Challenges Faced by Jewish Students in Progressive Spaces 10:34 Exploring Jewish History and Identity 13:25 Personal Experiences during Times of Conflict 24:00 The Need for Open and Respectful Dialogue 29:07 Challenges Faced by Jewish Students 37:37 The Impact of Social Media and Antisemitism 50:23 Motivations Behind Pro-Palestinian Activism 56:09 The Role of Universities in Addressing Challenges 01:00:2 Resilience and Understanding Complexity

1h 2m

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Youristics is a long-form podcast hosted by Koby Benmeleh.

Creator

Koby Benmeleh
Years Active

2022 - 2025
Episodes

55
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