Podcast Episodes

Deadline Drama

In this week's episode Evan Gottesman, Eli Kowaz, and Margaux Nijkerk discuss the deadline drama as Wednesday marked the final day for parties to reg…

6 years, 5 months ago

Inside the Joint List: A Talk with MK Aida Touma-Sliman

Hosts Evan Gottesman and Margaux Nijkerk talk to Aida Touma-Sliman, a member of Knesset for the Joint List. Tune in for a discussion on MK Touma-Slim…

6 years, 5 months ago

After Soleimani: War With Iran?

Israel Policy Forum hosted a briefing on the death of Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani and its impact on American and Israeli security, …

6 years, 6 months ago

Israel in 2020: Five Things to Watch

Hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz discuss five issues that will shape Israeli politics, U.S.-Israel relations, and the future viability of a two-sta…

6 years, 6 months ago

Follow The Leader

Eli Kowaz and Margaux Nijkerk discuss Benjamin Netanyahu's convincing primary win over challenger Gideon Sa'ar.

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6 years, 6 months ago

Sa'ar Wars

On this episode of Israel Policy Pod, hosts Evan Gottesman, Eli Kowaz, and Margaux Nijkerk talk about the Likud primary and how it could shape projec…

6 years, 6 months ago

How Is This Election Different from All Other Elections?

Hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz discuss the official launch of an unprecedented third Knesset election season in the span of twelve months. Will t…

6 years, 6 months ago

Jordan Valley Annexation: Is Bibi Amman of His Word?

For the second time in Israel's seemingly interminable election cycle, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has deployed the possibility of Jordan Valle…

6 years, 7 months ago

Netanyahu, Indicted

Hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz discuss the biggest Israeli political news story of the past decade: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been in…

6 years, 7 months ago

Unpacking "Our Boys"

Hosts Evan Gottesman and Margaux Nijkerk are joined by Hagai Levy, co-creator of the the HBO hit series "Our Boys," to discuss the impact of the show…

6 years, 7 months ago