Unholy Podcast

What is causing your sleepless nights? Is it the crying of a newborn baby, anxiety, or limited sleep cycles? Or is it a nation at war?

FT chief foreign affairs commentator Gideon Rachman discusses potential leaders for the Middle East post-war.

Yonit and Jonathan discuss the old-new routine in Israel - being in and out of the shelter, but finding hope in the Israeli resilience amidst it all.

Mourning or filled with hope? The Iranian people react to the elimination of Khamenei. Catch out on emergency update with Dr. Suzanne Maloney, Iran expert, available now on all platforms.

The 1980s tech boom and today's AI shift share a troubling trend for women in the workforce. Women are 3x more likely to lose jobs to AI than men, often leading to lower-paid roles or leaving the workforce entirely. Let's address this! #GenderEquality #FutureOfWork #AIandWomen

We should look at Arbel Yehoud and reflect on the silence of women’s organizations around the world in response to what Israeli women endured on October 7 and during their captivity afterward.

As the Middle East faces rising tensions, Yonit speaks with Barak Ravid from Axios and Israel’s Channel 12 about the current situation and Donald Trump's potential actions. Catch the full conversation on this week's episode.

Amos Harel analyzes the impact of Gaza's heavy toll on Palestinian actions, highlighting fear as a deterrent against a third Intifada.

Holly Dagres, who spent her formative years in Tehran, already has a perfect day trip itinerary in mind for a visit back to the city she grew up in.

Holly Dagres reflects on the unique ways Iranians are expressing resilience and defiance against a culture of mourning imposed by the Iranian regime.

What does Jonathan have to say to the Israeli government members who are trying to delete the word “massacre" from the October 7th memorial day?

Holly Dagres, senior fellow at the Washington Institute and curator of The Iranist newsletter on Substack, discusses the globalized nature of Iranian Gen Z, their cultural connections, and their role in anti-regime protests. Listen to the full conversation on this week's episode.

Why "Unholy"? is probably a question you asked yourself more than once over the last 5 years.
On their latest interview with @batshuaj

Israel seeks the return of hostages and the disarmament of Hamas, indicating no intent for genocide. 🎙
Tune in to the full conversation with Coleman Hughes on this week's episode, available on all streaming platforms and YouTube!

Coleman Hughes reflects on how the moral frameworks forged in the fight for racial equality are now projected onto global conflicts, flattening history, intent and context in the process, and obscuring more than they reveal.

A new book proposes that the iconic playwright was, in fact, Amelia Bassano, an English poet. This caught the attention of Yonit and Jonathan 📚

Dr. Orna Guralnik had an hour-long conversation with Albert and Benjamin from Copenhagen. At one moment, they asked an important question that is relevant to people all around the world.

On our last episode, “Listeners' Therapy", we heard from Benjamin (19, Copenhagen) an honest and authentic depiction of the difference in experience between being Jewish in Israel and in the diaspora.

This week we kicked off our first Listeners' Therapy episode with Dr. Orna Guralnik and two friends from Copenhagen: Benjamin and Albert. They might be young, but they helped us regain hope for a better future.

"The purpose of an interaction is not to make people the same, but to expand their understanding."
Our Listeners' therapy series kicked off this week with Dr. Orna Guralnik, Benjamin, Albert, Yonit, and Jonathan. Tune in to catch the full conversation.

Unholy celebrates 5 years, and Yonit and Jonathan reflect on the phone call that changed everything. Would Jonathan wish he had never accepted that call? This and more surprising findings in the latest Unholy! Streaming on all platforms and YouTube.

Despite setbacks, the Iranian regime’s strategic threats persist, warns Dr. Suzanne Maloney.

"I hope that the recent events in Iran have prompted the rest of the world to adopt a different approach to this regime."

Listen to the full interview with Iran expert Suzanne Maloney on this week's episode - now streaming on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

"Democrats followed Europe in the abdication of power, where strong is wrong." Listen to the full interview with Amos Hochstein on this week's episode.

Two Jewish individuals on the news put on their Christmas hats and discuss various Jewish traditions, including what Jews do on Christmas, prominent movies, and other customs. Tune in this Friday to watch the full episode.

On our emergency episode following the horrific terror attack in Sydney, Nomi Kaltmann shared her experience of being a mother during the rising wave of antisemitism in Australia.

When will there be a normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel? If you ask diplomatic correspondent and analyst Barak Ravid, the answer is clear.

Yonit is thankful for Yehudit Ravitz’s return to the stage, and Jonathan throws us back to when they first met.

When his relative told him that "this is the most challenging time ever for Jews", Alex Edelman couldn’t help but wonder what his ancestors would have to say about it.

Whether you’re a longtime listener or you’ve never heard the term “Mensch of the week,” you’re welcome to join us on Unholy Live!

So, start the countdown! Unholy Live in NYC is just around the corner. Grab your ticket from the link in our bio/story.