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Unholy: Two Jews on the News

Unholy Media
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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

  1. US-Iran talks, women in the Israeli military and antisemitism in America - with Coleman Hughes

    2D AGO

    US-Iran talks, women in the Israeli military and antisemitism in America - with Coleman Hughes

    Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m6zjJCUxC28 Follow us on social media and join Patreon to get more of Unholy: https://linktr.ee/unholypod   As the world waits to see the outcome of talks between Washington and Tehran, Israel finds itself grappling with upheaval at home. This week on Unholy, Yonit and Jonathan focus on two starkly different fault lines in Israeli society. First, rising violence in the Arab community: more than 30 Palestinian citizens of Israel have been murdered since the start of the year, as organised crime tightens its grip and trust in the police and the state continues to erode. What lies behind this horrific toll, and why has it been allowed to become grimly routine? Then, another front in the culture wars. Israel’s right-leaning Channel 14 turns its fire on women serving in combat roles in the IDF, questioning their very presence. What does this campaign say about power, fear and the boundaries of belonging in Israeli public life? Our guest is Coleman Hughes, one of the most prominent young intellectuals in the United States. He joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about race, antisemitism in America and the direction of Donald Trump’s domestic agenda — and what all that might mean far beyond the US. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 9m

  2. JAN 31 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Bonus episode: Bibi vs Bennett

    In this episode, Jonathan and Yonit delve into the current political landscape in Israel, focusing on the upcoming elections and the key candidates, Benjamin Netaanyahu and Naftali Bennett. They discuss the dynamics of coalition politics, the impact of recent events such as the October 7 attacks, and the public's perception of corruption in leadership. The conversation also highlights the lack of female representation in Israeli politics, emphasizing the need for more diverse leadership.

    17 min
  3. Last hostage returned, Bibi vs Biden, Trump vs Iran — and Listeners’ Therapy 2 with Dr. Orna Guralnik

    JAN 29

    Last hostage returned, Bibi vs Biden, Trump vs Iran — and Listeners’ Therapy 2 with Dr. Orna Guralnik

    Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TcIvsLyyFMM   Follow us on social media and join Patreon to get more of Unholy: https://linktr.ee/unholypod   As Israel receives the body of Rani Gvilli, the last remaining hostage held in Gaza since October 7, a painful chapter closes — and a new, uncertain one begins: for the first time since 2014, there are no Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Meanwhile, the world looks to Washington, waiting to see when, where and whether Donald Trump will order a strike against Iran.   Yonit and Jonathan unpack what this new reality means — for Israel, for the region and for a war that refuses to end cleanly. They also examine Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest accusation - that Israeli soldiers lost their lives because of what he called an “arms embargo” imposed by Joe Biden - and why he made it now.   Plus: Listeners’ Therapy returns. Unholy is joined once again by renowned psychotherapist Dr Orna Guralnik for a second session — this time with Lee and Marion, an American-Israeli couple wrestling with a question that has become agonisingly familiar to many Jewish families: where should we raise our children? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 11m
  4. Trump's Board of Peace - and Unholy Listeners' Therapy with Dr. Orna Guralnik

    JAN 23

    Trump's Board of Peace - and Unholy Listeners' Therapy with Dr. Orna Guralnik

    Watch us on Youtube: https://youtu.be/GNEwMea20H4 Catch Jonathan on tour in Australia Greenland, Gaza and the brand-new “Board of Peace”: Donald Trump goes to Davos to unveil his gold-plated rival to the UN and ambitious new blueprint for post-war Gaza. Yonit and Jonathan unpick what it means in practice, how Qatar and Turkey’s involvement is unsettling for Israelis - and why Benjamin Netanyahu may find that being in the hands of Donald Trump is no more comfortable than being in the hands of the UN.   Plus, Dr. Orna Guralnik of the TV hit Couples Therapy joins Unholy for an experiment in “listeners therapy”, listening to two teenage friends from Copenhagen, Albert Trige Olesen and Benjamin Brøgger, as they have a raw and unexpectedly hopeful conversation, each determined to stay close to the other even as they disagree fiercely about Israel and the Palestinians.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 24m

  5. JAN 15 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Bonus Episode: Bari Weiss at CBS News

    Bonus Episode: Bari Weiss at CBS News

    14 min
  6. Iran burns, the world waits - with Suzanne Maloney

    JAN 15

    Iran burns, the world waits - with Suzanne Maloney

    Unholy turns 5 - watch Yonit and Jonathan here> https://youtu.be/JKcUuratqm4 We have a new bonus episode out! find it in your feed, or here: https://bit.ly/49pirZ1 Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ICs1pgQgCbY For more Unholy content, social media, etc: https://linktr.ee/unholypod Iran is burning, the world is watching – and, as ever, everyone is waiting to see what Donald Trump does next. As mass protests face a ferocious crackdown that may already rank among the bloodiest in the region’s modern history, Yonit and Jonathan speak to scholar of Iran Dr. Suzanne Maloney about the possibility of an eventual regime change in Tehran, Washington’s options and Israel’s concerns. In the UK, a police chief is urged to quit as the truth emerges of his ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, there’s a Mensch award for sporting excellence  - and in the midst of it all, Unholy turns five. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 7m
  7. Trump vs. the world, Protests in Iran and the Draft bill - with Amos Hochstein

    JAN 8

    Trump vs. the world, Protests in Iran and the Draft bill - with Amos Hochstein

    Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Kq_5JLTH8ls Follow us on social media and join Patreon to get more of Unholy: https://linktr.ee/unholypo As President Trump scrambles what used to be known as the international order, abducting a foreign dictator and threatening to invade an ally’s territory, Iranians take to the streets, driven by deepening economic despair. Back in Israel, a very different kind of unrest is unfolding, as tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox protesters mobilise against a draft bill that strikes at the heart of a long-standing social contract. Yonit and Jonathan make sense of it all with former Biden official Amos Hochstein, who helped broker the 2024 Lebanon ceasefire agreement, asking not just what connects these flashpoints, but what comes next in an increasingly volatile world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 8m
  8. Welcome to 2026: From Mar-a-Lago to Qatargate

    JAN 1

    Welcome to 2026: From Mar-a-Lago to Qatargate

    If you have a relationship in your life that’s been strained by the events of the last two years, why not let celebrated therapist Orna Guralnik see if she can help? unholy@unholy-media.com Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/98cZEB2eXmA Follow us on social media and join Patreon to get more of Unholy: https://linktr.ee/unholypod   Benjamin Netanyahu gets a hero’s welcome at Mar-a-Lago from Donald Trump, even as his far right ministers continue their assault on Israel’s High Court of Justice. Yonit and Jonathan explore what this moment tells us about the road to the next elections. They also turn to the widening “Qatar-gate” affair, with troubling questions now closing in on the prime minister’s closest advisers. And, looking ahead to 2026, they try to sketch out the battlelines of the electoral contest to come. Plus, a crowded field for the weekly Chutzpah award and a salute to those still capable of extreme generosity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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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

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  • Creator
    Unholy Media
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    294
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Unholy Media LTD

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