Reviews
“This podcast is my shameful addiction alongside my coffee on Saturday mornings.
I love the balance of opinions and respectful debates between the Israeli and the Jewish POV. The guests invited are illuminating and always interesting!”
Dvet via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/02/24
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“Fabulous show! Good job of getting out of the way. The most informative, valuable discussion of the dilemma we USA Jews are wrestling with (hanging preposition). We listen to Senor, and truly respect his work, but I really enjoyed listening to a legitimate, nuanced debate that challenged him. You...”Read full review »
Wine Country Jews via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/24
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“I’m unable to listen to this podcast anymore. I don’t understand how someone as ‘moral/ethical’ as Freedland can continue to write for the Guardian. A seat at the table doesn’t stand up when others at the table are clearly racist. If you had a moral argument to leave the JC, surely you should...”Read full review »
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Great Britain ·
10/07/24
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“and one a little bit too stupid. Guess who of the two is what.”
AthanasiusPernath via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
09/27/24
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“I’m catching up on episodes. This has nothing to do with the theme and concept of your show. Just to say that I found Yonit’s remark on Monica Lewinsky truly distasteful, followed by Jonathan’s equally distasteful “that was good fun”. This is fun? the misery of four people (yeah I’m including...”Read full review »
nucuplmnjuyh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/24
“Update to previous review: Today 8/30/2024 Johnathan said something about Gaza being occupied by Israel. GAZA IS NOT OCCUPIED BY ISRAEL!!! As a podcast host and author you should KNOW THIS!! Stop giving support to Israel’s haters!!! It’s so disappointing! Yonit is fabulous- signed an American...”Read full review »
Kashicat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/24
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“Jonathan delivers nuanced, critical analysis of the war and Israel - an Everyman perspective that is compassionate and not emotionally invested in any narrative. And then there is Yonit, who brings commentary that is to be expected from mainstream Israeli media. It can be very frustrating, and I...”Read full review »
eitan.lm88 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/24
“I was a fan of the show, particularly of Jonathan’s thoughtful insights and intelligent interview style. However, after so many months in which the two hosts have reported on the subject of Israel’s self-destruction, otherwise called the judiciary overhaul, Yonit undid any integrity that this...”Read full review »
fangrl73 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/24
“I have been a fan of Jonathan’s writing and analysis since 2013 and I love listening to him. He tends to be evenhanded and not biased towards a certain side dispute being Jewish. Yonit constantly trying to justify all Israeli behavior no matter how despicable it may be is a real turn off. I wish...”Read full review »
Mostafa S via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/24
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“I’m an American Jew and this podcast has been TREMENDOUSLY interesting for me. It gives me an understanding of Israel—here and now, not as constructed in my mind over the past 50 years—that I couldn’t get anywhere else. We need more of this. Can’t thank you enough.”
Gabemmmmmm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/24
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“I feel terrible giving Ronit’s podcast only 3 stars but Jonathan anti-Israel bias/obsession makes this a tough listen. I’d be up for it if he was bringing forward new insights. But it’s always just reminders of things we already know. Please let Ronit talk more so we can understand what we don’t...”Read full review »
MarylandTransplant via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/24
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“I’m not Jewish but…I’ve learnt so much. Not just about a range of diverse opinions both within Israel and the diaspora but also Palestinian voices; the far right and the terrible legacy of October 7th.
Should be compulsory listening in UK schools. Thank you for the insights and brilliant guests.”
JaneMog via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/17/24
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“I look forward to hearing this podcast every Friday. I enjoy the guests and the hosts. I find myself agreeing with both points of view because I feel so conflicted about thinking that I have even a remote steak in this compared to what my friends are going through. How can I say in the war when...”Read full review »
Cooprn2011 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/29/24
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“Very grateful for this intelligent and balanced approach to the news”
Listening from Prague via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/29/24
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“This podcast is absolutely essential. Level- headed, nuanced, challenging, and thoroughly researched. It keeps me sane in an insane world. I wish the whole world would listen.”
little e reviews via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/25/24
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“As I get ready for Shabbat on a Friday morning, listening to the podcast challenges and comforts me in equal measure.”
Nemeirow via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/22/24
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“Consistently highly thoughtful analysis and excellent guests. Superb perspective on events in Israel and the region.”
NotMikeHudome via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/24
“I look forward to this show every week. I have been watching Yonit on Channel 12 news for years and was so glad to discover this podcast. It truly is the best analysis of Israeli politics and what is happening on the ground in English. Yonit and Jonathan are detailed, nuanced, and show all sides...”Read full review »
I fix all listings via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/24
“If only Jonathan could give Yonit equal - or better yet - greater - talking time (the stars are for her; and the lack of 3 stars for having to endure Jonathan to listen to Yonit’s balanced, nuanced, insider perspective.) But instead, for every breath Yonit takes, Jonathan occupies the microphone...”Read full review »
Perspective is currency via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/24
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“I look so forward to each week’s episode and really appreciate the views and discussions that take place, both between the hosts but also with the many outstanding guests. I began listening shortly after October 7th, and though it has been difficult at times, I always finish each episode with a...”Read full review »
LanguageAce via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/24
“Jonathan might as well join a pro-Hamas rally because he is as antisemtic as anyone else in that crowd. Unbelievable how harsh and critical he is of Israel - you can almost hear him frothing at the mouth, excited to distance himself from Israel and be a “good progressive Jew”. I am heartbroken...”Read full review »
TLA1017 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/24
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“I never miss this show, which has become a vital source of information and analysis since October 7th. The hosts! The guests! The chutzpah/mensch awards! Thank you, Yonit and Jonathan!”
Teacher-Librarian via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/24/24
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“I love this podcast. Each week I wait for the measured and informed views from Jonathan and Yonit. Feeling extremely isolated as an “integrated” secular Jew (London Reform now living in Sydney) but their podcast gives me hope/“faith”/succour.”
PipinSyd via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/19/24
“This is a smart podcast that I look forward to each week. One issue, that the authors themselves have addressed, is how it is impossible for Israeli Yonit Levy to have a detached, purely intellectual conversation about some of these topics. The pain of this moment is understandably personal for...”Read full review »
DJSMD24 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/24
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“Highly informative and current. Their voices are great to listen to. Super smart!”
SrLei via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/13/24
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“Excellent podcast with vital interviews in this time of twisted, upside-down versions of the truth about Israel. Love it. But I often can’t listen or have to fast forward through Jonathan, who is a consistently predictable mouthpiece for the overwhelming anti-Israeli lens we in the west are...”Read full review »
Heartandbile via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/24
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“A question from the cheap seats in Canada: has no one offered a deal and clemency, maybe a nice apartment overlooking Central Park in NYC, to Netanyahu to just leave and get out of the way? Just wondering…”
Meandering Trudy via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/10/24
“This show has become an important listen for me every week surfacing a mix of voices about Israel and their perspectives on current events. Highly recommend!”
Jbkatx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/24
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“This has really helped me work through my emotions and understanding of what’s going on in Israel/Gaza. I dont always agree with them but I always learn something.”
sevitz via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/08/24
“This podcast is a music for understanding the various viewpoints about the current calamity in Israel/Gaza. The viewpoints presented, that of an Israeli broadcaster slap-bang in the middle of Israeli media covering the news and the British/Jewish broadcaster and author reflecting on them from...”Read full review »
A, age 6 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/07/24
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“Excellent guests and interviews and very interesting to listen to every week”
Mishmish0707 via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
05/07/24
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“This is a “must listen” podcast if you want to understand Jews and the Middle East.”
Katie402 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/05/24
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“This podcast has been an immense support since Oct 7 - and often (despite the terribly upsetting subject matter) a delight.
Johnny and Yonit make a fantastic team.
Their informed and compassionate coverage of all the important issues, and their choice of guests, is superlative.”
eodnuowncurvbb via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/04/24
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“Once again I am saddened by how one sided you podcast is. Sorry that you did not chose to interview Jewish students who are organizing, supporting, participating in the encampments. You have chosen to highlife the most inflammatory aspects of the demonstrations. You didn’t even mention the...”Read full review »
Alaskantheo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/24
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“Great interview with Scott Galloway the other day. I’m new to the podcast, but enjoying what I’ve heard so far.”
JuanRemarqo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/24
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“How about some nuance? What kind of level of thinking goes into this program? Ironically Scott Galloway episode is the biggest load of propaganda!”
34@88//! via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/26/24
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“just wondering if you could discuss the opinion piece by NAOMI KLEIN in the guardian…she knows her stuff but still!!”
Canadian input… via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/25/24
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“Johnathan needs to remember he comes from a place of immense privilege, never having to live with his physical safety chronically threatened. He’s very west-centered. He tends to overemphasize and overvalue the interests of Israel’s western allies and underemphasizes and undervalues Israel’s...”Read full review »
mambamamachacha via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/24
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“An excellent and informative podcast that has been a light and a blessing in these dark times. Thank you Yonit and Jonathan.”
sekmtl via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/14/24
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“There’s a difference between being realistic and being a negative nancy. I’m pretty sure Jonathan secretly hates Israel. Back off man. Jews are listening to this and if nothing else, need a bit more of a positive tone. You never look at the silver lining and only the negative. This war was thrust...”Read full review »
Michael S from NYC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/24
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“Could yonit back off the bad hasbara? It’s running the show and bordering on ridiculousness now. Thanks to J for holding down some semblance of actual reality.”
ceeScout via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/24
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“Jonathan, you were my Rosh Machaneh on holland camp (!) and my London friend Josie just introduced me to your fantastic podcast after Oct 7 with War Therapy. So unique, informative and entertaining, I’ve been hooked ever since! Love listening to you and Yonit each week, from Vancouver, BC where I...”Read full review »
Alex (Vancouver) via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/31/24
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“Have listened and loved this podcast for a very long time. Lately I am finding it harder to listen and enjoy. Jonathan, your views seem very shallow and just seem to be re-hashing traditional media, anti-Israel rhetoric, as though every issue in Gaza is Israel's fault. I rarely hear you...”Read full review »
Steph from Sydney via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/25/24
“I’m a bit of a fan of Jonathan Freedland anyway so it was no small pleasure to discover this podcast. I love both of their journalistic skills - it’s not just a chat like so many podcasts are - they’re not afraid to ask tough questions of their guests nor of each other. My favourite, of course...”Read full review »
annoyedbigtimenow via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/17/24
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“This week is always I so enjoy your program.
Yonit Thank you for keeping us up-to-date on the Israeli local Phillies, thoughts and news. Thank you so much.
Johnathan, thank you for clarifying. The international view has always.
I was wondering why no one made has done an exposé on the...”Read full review »
Tashshkoach via Apple Podcasts ·
Israel ·
03/15/24
“Yoni & Johnny's podcast strikes the perfect balance between seriousness and entertainment. With their sharp wit, fascinating insights, intellectual discussions and humour - they have made me a devoted listener.
I wish I could enjoy their content daily :)
Thank you, Yonit and Jonathan,...”Read full review »
Naama R. via Apple Podcasts ·
Israel ·
03/15/24
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“This was a great podcast before the war. It is essential listening now.”
DeeItIsThen via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/13/24
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“I find this podcast extremely informative and helpful during this turbulent time in the Middle East.”
candacats via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
03/11/24
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