New Podcast Series Explores Israeli Society and Global Issues
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Keren Neubach's new investigative podcast, "Ad HaKatz," has released four episodes covering topics from American culture wars and Avigdor Lieberman's political career to challenges within the Haredi community and underage marriage in Yavniel. The episodes feature historian Dr. Roni Regev, political commentator Yoav Krakovsky, Haredi society researcher Dr. Nuhumi Yaffe, and reporter Oren Aharoni. The series delves into contemporary Israeli society and global issues, with one episode specifically investigating the deflection of responsibility by local authorities regarding underage marriage.
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- Keren Neubach's new podcast "Ad HaKatz" released four episodes covering Israeli and global issues.
- One episode examines the "culture war" during Donald Trump's presidency and its impact on American identity.
- Another episode details the political career of Avigdor Lieberman, including his past roles and shifts in alliances.
- Dr. Nuhumi Yaffe discusses her work with the Haredi community and the debate over conscription.
- Reporter Oren Aharoni investigates underage marriage in Yavniel, highlighting official inaction.
- The podcast series explores pressing and sensitive topics within Israel and worldwide.
A new investigative podcast series titled "Ad HaKatz" (To the Edge), hosted by Keren Neubach, has released its first four episodes, offering deep dives into pressing Israeli and global topics. The series aims to provide listeners with comprehensive coverage of significant issues.
The first episode examines the "culture war" during Donald Trump's presidency, exploring how historical narratives, culture, and academia became battlegrounds for memory, identity, and values in America. Historian Dr. Roni Regev discusses whether this struggle is reshaping the nation's character and its connection to upcoming midterm elections.
The second episode focuses on the political career of Avigdor Lieberman, tracing his journey from serving as Prime Minister Netanyahu's chief of staff to his later shifts in political alliances and his bid for prime minister. Political commentator Yoav Krakovsky joins Neubach to recount key moments, slogans, and investigations throughout Lieberman's career.
In the third episode, Neubach speaks with Dr. Nuhumi Yaffe, a researcher of Haredi society from Tel Aviv University. Yaffe discusses the Haredi task force she established after October 7th, the subsequent estrangement she experienced, and the ongoing debate surrounding Haredi conscription. She also shares a personal anecdote about being called "our nightmare" by a supervisor in the Haredi education system.
The fourth episode, reported by Oren Aharoni, investigates the issue of underage marriage in Yavniel, a town celebrating its 125th anniversary. Aharoni meets Sarah, who grew up in the "Heichal HaKodesh" Breslov community and is now trying to leave it. The report highlights a situation where local authorities, including the regional council, religious council, and welfare department, deflect responsibility for addressing the issue.
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