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A New Palestinian Perspective - Samer Sinjilawi
04/10/2026This episode brings a critical Palestinian voice to the table. Samer Sinjilawi discusses the internal politics of the Palestinian Authority, the urgent need for new Palestinian leadership, and realistic pathways forward for Israelis and Palestinians.
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Democracy, Political Theory and Israel
24/09/2026A conversation with Shany Mor, a political theorist, policy consultant, and former Director for Foreign Policy at Israel’s National Security Council. We discussed democracy, political theory, and different aspects of Israeli politics and society.
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The Rom-Com Syndrome
14/09/2026Emily Eastmon join us in exploring how romantic comedies shape our expectations and sometimes sabotage our real-life relationships.
Emily Eastmond: Emily facilitates and teaches on leadership development programs within the Reform Jewish community worldwide. Originally from the UK, she made aliyah in recent years and is still navigating the language, bureaucracy, and general craziness of life in Israel. She’s grateful for the blue skies, sunshine, and wonderful community she’s found along the way.
Emily Eastmond: Emily facilitates and teaches on leadership development programs within the Reform Jewish community worldwide. Originally from the UK, she made aliyah in recent years and is still navigating the language, bureaucracy, and general craziness of life in Israel. She’s grateful for the blue skies, sunshine, and wonderful community she’s found along the way.
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California, Combat and Cooking with Alexa Schnaid
14/09/2026In this episode, Ariel and May sit down with Alexa Schnaid to talk about a journey that has taken her from California to Israel, from serving in the IDF to finding her place in the kitchen.
Alexa opens up about making Aliyah, navigating life in Israel, her experience serving in the army as an olah, and how food and cooking became an important part of her story and sense of home.
They dive into Alexa’s journey as a cook, Sofash Chef, and what it was like preparing for and stepping into the world of משחקי השף (Game of Chefs), from the audition process and cooking under pressure to standing in front of the judges and hearing their feedback.
The conversation also gets personal as Ariel and Alexa discover just how much their stories overlap. Both grew up in California, moved to Israel, served in the IDF, and even found unexpected connections through mutual friends along the way.
Together, Ariel, May, and Alexa talk about Aliyah, identity, army life, food, ambition, and what it means to build a life and a sense of home somewhere new. 🇮🇱🍴
Alexa opens up about making Aliyah, navigating life in Israel, her experience serving in the army as an olah, and how food and cooking became an important part of her story and sense of home.
They dive into Alexa’s journey as a cook, Sofash Chef, and what it was like preparing for and stepping into the world of משחקי השף (Game of Chefs), from the audition process and cooking under pressure to standing in front of the judges and hearing their feedback.
The conversation also gets personal as Ariel and Alexa discover just how much their stories overlap. Both grew up in California, moved to Israel, served in the IDF, and even found unexpected connections through mutual friends along the way.
Together, Ariel, May, and Alexa talk about Aliyah, identity, army life, food, ambition, and what it means to build a life and a sense of home somewhere new. 🇮🇱🍴
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Blending and Adapting into a New Mentality
15/07/2026In this episode of Between Cultures, we talk about what it’s like to adapt to a new culture and navigate the subtle meanings behind people’s mannerisms, slang, and language. We share experiences of figuring out authenticity, from the friendliness of Americans that can suddenly turn distant to the blunt honesty of Israelis that can feel rude at first but also genuine. We discuss how cultural gaps show up in school, work, and daily life, from job interviews to army slang, and how living in multicultural spaces forces us to blend different languages, expressions, and behaviors while staying true to ourselves.
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Adv. Hani Tanous | المحامي هاني طنوس
19/04/2026In this episode, we host lawyer Hani Tanous, who entered the media world through an independent path. We discuss his project "48 Minutes" and the challenges between freedom, funding, and identity in redefining media boundaries.
בפרק זה אנו מארחים את עו״ד האני טנוס, שבחר להיכנס לעולם התקשורת מתוך עצמאות מלאה. נדבר על הקמת הפרויקט "48 דקות", ועל האתגרים בין חופש, מימון וזהות, בניסיון לשבור את גבולות המדיה המסורתית.
حلقة جديدة مع المحامي هاني طنوس، الذي اختار دخول عالم الإعلام من باب الاستقلال المهني. نتحدث عن إطلاق مشروعه "48 دقيقة"، وعن كافة المواضيع الشائكة في المجتمع العربي في اسرائيل والوضع السياسي المركب.
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Stronger Body, Stronger Mind - Nir Yogev on True Accountability
20/11/2025Nir Yogev is not your typical healing specialist—he’s on a mission to help people escape chronic back pain by taking full ownership of their health. In this episode, Nir shows why accountability is the ultimate foundation for building both physical resilience and mental toughness. Forget quick fixes and shortcuts; his approach is about consistency, mindset, and strength that lasts. A raw and powerful conversation about how caring for your body is inseparable from training your mind Nir Yogev Website
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Recent Episodes
A New Palestinian Perspective - Samer Sinjilawi
04/10/2026This episode brings a critical Palestinian voice to the table. Samer Sinjilawi discusses the internal politics of the Palestinian Authority, the urgent need for new Palestinian leadership, and realistic pathways forward for Israelis and Palestinians.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EP 18
30/09/2026FEATURING MUSIC FROM: Cameron Winter, Alexandra Savior, Wilco, boygenius, Bright Eyes & MORE! Link to Spotify playlist
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EP 17
30/09/2026FEATURING MUSIC FROM: Phoebe Bridgers, Lunar Vacation, The Breeders, MUNA, Momma & MORE! Link to Spotify playlist
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Democracy, Political Theory and Israel
24/09/2026A conversation with Shany Mor, a political theorist, policy consultant, and former Director for Foreign Policy at Israel’s National Security Council. We discussed democracy, political theory, and different aspects of Israeli politics and society.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 16
16/09/2026FEATURING MUSIC FROM: This Is Lorelei, Black Country, New road, The Lemon Twigs, David Byrne, Laura Marling & MORE!
Link to Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lFDRedKmj0IJZlc8ZVxNC?si=-timq2NiT5amIE5DpAH6Bw&utm_source=copy-link&pi=30oP4I-xSvqHc
Link to Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lFDRedKmj0IJZlc8ZVxNC?si=-timq2NiT5amIE5DpAH6Bw&utm_source=copy-link&pi=30oP4I-xSvqHc
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The Rom-Com Syndrome
14/09/2026Emily Eastmon join us in exploring how romantic comedies shape our expectations and sometimes sabotage our real-life relationships.
Emily Eastmond: Emily facilitates and teaches on leadership development programs within the Reform Jewish community worldwide. Originally from the UK, she made aliyah in recent years and is still navigating the language, bureaucracy, and general craziness of life in Israel. She’s grateful for the blue skies, sunshine, and wonderful community she’s found along the way.
Emily Eastmond: Emily facilitates and teaches on leadership development programs within the Reform Jewish community worldwide. Originally from the UK, she made aliyah in recent years and is still navigating the language, bureaucracy, and general craziness of life in Israel. She’s grateful for the blue skies, sunshine, and wonderful community she’s found along the way.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
California, Combat and Cooking with Alexa Schnaid
14/09/2026In this episode, Ariel and May sit down with Alexa Schnaid to talk about a journey that has taken her from California to Israel, from serving in the IDF to finding her place in the kitchen.
Alexa opens up about making Aliyah, navigating life in Israel, her experience serving in the army as an olah, and how food and cooking became an important part of her story and sense of home.
They dive into Alexa’s journey as a cook, Sofash Chef, and what it was like preparing for and stepping into the world of משחקי השף (Game of Chefs), from the audition process and cooking under pressure to standing in front of the judges and hearing their feedback.
The conversation also gets personal as Ariel and Alexa discover just how much their stories overlap. Both grew up in California, moved to Israel, served in the IDF, and even found unexpected connections through mutual friends along the way.
Together, Ariel, May, and Alexa talk about Aliyah, identity, army life, food, ambition, and what it means to build a life and a sense of home somewhere new. 🇮🇱🍴
Alexa opens up about making Aliyah, navigating life in Israel, her experience serving in the army as an olah, and how food and cooking became an important part of her story and sense of home.
They dive into Alexa’s journey as a cook, Sofash Chef, and what it was like preparing for and stepping into the world of משחקי השף (Game of Chefs), from the audition process and cooking under pressure to standing in front of the judges and hearing their feedback.
The conversation also gets personal as Ariel and Alexa discover just how much their stories overlap. Both grew up in California, moved to Israel, served in the IDF, and even found unexpected connections through mutual friends along the way.
Together, Ariel, May, and Alexa talk about Aliyah, identity, army life, food, ambition, and what it means to build a life and a sense of home somewhere new. 🇮🇱🍴
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Episode 15
09/09/2026This week on The B Side, a very special collaboration with Poeme Yaaran, host of Kick Tracks!
Poeme and I both share a love for indie and alternative music, which is actually how we connected. When I first started studying at the RRIS and working on my show, I was going through the AudioVersity website and came across Kick Tracks, Poeme’s show.
Poeme had graduated from his communications studies just a few months before I started at the RRIS, and his radio show had run for two seasons. I pressed play on one of the episodes and loved what I heard. It was really similar to what I wanted my own show to be, so I thought I’d reach out and ask if he had any tips for someone just starting out.
Not long after, I messaged Poeme on Instagram, and we instantly bonded over all the musicians we both love, like Interpol, Alvvays, Soccer Mommy, and many more.
A few months later, Poeme was back for graduation, so we found some time to get into the studio together and record this episode right before he returned to Seattle.
We had a ton of fun preparing and recording it, and we hope you enjoy listening just as much. Maybe you’ll even find a couple of new songs to add to your rotation.
Thanks to Poeme for taking part in this. It was so much fun :)
FEATURING MUSIC FROM: Beach Fossils, Soccer Mommy, Rilo Kiley, Twen, DIIV & MORE!
Link to Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7GxWfeflYMmFtBskdxkoMY?si=lW5M-6PwRmyubWS--DG1IA&utm_source=copy-link&pi=XPbtPbM8Slqso
Poeme and I both share a love for indie and alternative music, which is actually how we connected. When I first started studying at the RRIS and working on my show, I was going through the AudioVersity website and came across Kick Tracks, Poeme’s show.
Poeme had graduated from his communications studies just a few months before I started at the RRIS, and his radio show had run for two seasons. I pressed play on one of the episodes and loved what I heard. It was really similar to what I wanted my own show to be, so I thought I’d reach out and ask if he had any tips for someone just starting out.
Not long after, I messaged Poeme on Instagram, and we instantly bonded over all the musicians we both love, like Interpol, Alvvays, Soccer Mommy, and many more.
A few months later, Poeme was back for graduation, so we found some time to get into the studio together and record this episode right before he returned to Seattle.
We had a ton of fun preparing and recording it, and we hope you enjoy listening just as much. Maybe you’ll even find a couple of new songs to add to your rotation.
Thanks to Poeme for taking part in this. It was so much fun :)
FEATURING MUSIC FROM: Beach Fossils, Soccer Mommy, Rilo Kiley, Twen, DIIV & MORE!
Link to Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7GxWfeflYMmFtBskdxkoMY?si=lW5M-6PwRmyubWS--DG1IA&utm_source=copy-link&pi=XPbtPbM8Slqso
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Episode 14
02/09/2026FEATURING MUSIC FROM: Alison Sudol, bar italia, Arthur Russell, Guided By Voices, Alvvays & MORE! Link to Spotify playlist
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Episode 13
02/09/2026FEATURING MUSIC FROM: Ariel Pink, Snail Mail, The Belair Lipbombs, Regina Spektor, MGMT & MORE! Link to Spotify playlist
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EP 12
19/08/2026FEATURING MUSIC FROM: Courtney Barnett, The Japanese House, The Modern Lovers, Of Montreal, Hinds & MORE Link to Spotify playlist
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EP 11
12/08/2026FEATURING MUSIC FROM: Yo La Tengo, feeble little horse, The National, Julia Jacklin, Madison Cunningham & MORE! Link to Spotify playlist
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Episode 10 - Artist spotlight: Lucy Dacus
06/08/2026This episode follows Lucy Dacus’ career through every era in chronological order, exploring the evolution of her songwriting, sound, and storytelling. From her breakthrough debut No Burden (2016), to Historian (2018), the 2019 EP Home Video (2021), her Grammy winning work with boygenius on the record (2023), and finally her latest album, Forever Is a Feeling (2025), this episode traces the path of an artist who has continually redefined what indie rock and indie folk can be. We’ll also look at the impact of boygenius, whos Grammy-winning album helped bring indie rock and indie folk to an even wider audience, cementing the trio as one of the most influential acts in contemporary music. Along the way, we’ll hear some of the songs that have come to define Lucy Dacus’ career, from fan favorites to some of my personal picks. Whether she’s writing about growing up, grief, friendship, or love, her music is grounded in top-tier storytelling, making her songs feel deeply personal. This episode looks at how her sound and songwriting have evolved over the years and why she’s become one of the most distinctive voices in indie music. Hopefully, after listening to this episode, you’ll understand why she’s one of my all-time favorite artists. Link to Spotify playlist
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Episode 9
29/07/2026FEATURING MUSIC FROM: Samia, Animal collective, Clairo, Radiator Hospital, Bright Eyes & MORE! Link to Spotify playlist
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Episode 8
15/07/2026FEATURING MUSIC FROM: Girls, Aldous Harding, Broken Social Scene, Phoebe Bridgers, Big Thief & MORE! Link to Spotify playlist
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Blending and Adapting into a New Mentality
15/07/2026In this episode of Between Cultures, we talk about what it’s like to adapt to a new culture and navigate the subtle meanings behind people’s mannerisms, slang, and language. We share experiences of figuring out authenticity, from the friendliness of Americans that can suddenly turn distant to the blunt honesty of Israelis that can feel rude at first but also genuine. We discuss how cultural gaps show up in school, work, and daily life, from job interviews to army slang, and how living in multicultural spaces forces us to blend different languages, expressions, and behaviors while staying true to ourselves.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 7
08/07/2026FEATURING MUSIC FROM: Yuck, Wilco, Dry Cleaning, Indigo De Souza Way Dynamic & MORE! Link to Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3HM1OttWxKotpAwg3Kv67v?si=38d7592ab93a4b2a
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Episode 6
02/07/2026FEATURING MUSIC FROM: The Replacements, Horsegirl, Eliza McLamb, Conor Oberst, Rufus Wainwright & MORE! Link to Spotify playlist
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Episode 5
24/06/2026FEATURING MUSIC FROM: Suede, Maggie FM, Geese, Racing Mount Pleasant, Sharon Van Etten & MORE! Link to Spotify playlist
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Episode 4
17/06/2026FEATURING MUSIC FROM: Maggie Rogers, The Magnetic Fields, Westside Cowboy, Tanukichan, MUNA & MORE! Link to Spotify playlist
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