In this episode, Shaun and Ari dive into the most pressing political and social issues shaping Israel today. We examine the stability of Netanyahu’s government, the renewed war in Gaza, and the escalating protests over judicial reform—breaking down the key developments and their potential consequences.

Finally, we make bold predictions for the months ahead—will there be

• New elections?
• A full-scale war in Gaza?
• More protests?
• A major political shake-up?

Join us as we analyze the present and forecast the future of Israel’s political landscape.

Shaun and Ari discuss the fascinating transformation of Israel’s economy—from its early socialist foundations, dominated by kibbutzim and government-controlled industries, to becoming the global powerhouse of innovation known as the "Startup Nation." They explore key moments in Israel’s economic history, including the impact of mass immigration, wars, privatization, the construction boom, COVID-19, the rise of high-tech, and the discovery of natural gas.

They debate the benefits of Israel’s economic evolution and examine how the coming AI revolution will shape its future. As always, they end on a positive note.

Tune in for an insightful conversation on Israel’s past, present, and what lies ahead.

Shaun and Ari discuss the hidden players and behind-the-scenes funding that have fueled Israel's most significant protest movements over the past two decades.

From the 2000 campaign to withdraw the IDF from Lebanon the 2005 Gaza disengagement protests to the 2011 Gilad Shalit deal demonstrations, the anti-Netanyahu movements, the 2023 anti-government protests, and the ongoing hostage deal protests—who is really pulling the strings?

We uncover the foreign influence, undisclosed donors, and financial networks shaping these movements.

Who benefits, and what are the deeper agendas at play?

Follow the money to see how protest movements are not just about ideology but also about power, influence, and the fight to shape Israel’s future.