Behind The Headlines
Behind The Headlines
Behind The Headlines is your gateway to the untold stories and real issues facing Israel, the Jewish community in Australia and around the world. Hosted by Adam Slonim, the show invites guests from across the globe to explore the background, facts, and complexities behind the headlines, giving listeners a deeper insight and understanding of the challenges and opportunities that shape Israel and Je…Social links:
EP59. The Israeli Union That Destroys the Apartheid Myth
In this episode of Behind The Headlines, I interview Avital Shapira, International Director of the Histadrut, Israel’s national trade union federation representing over 800,000 workers. What follows is a conversation that decisively dismantles one of the loudest accusations made against Israel. We …
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EP58. The Last Jew In Labor
A speech I gave about the deep historical Jewish connection to the Australian Labor Party and reclaiming it for the future.
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EP57 Globalise the Intifada - what happened on Oct 7
In a world where 'Globalise the Intifada' is considered radical chic, it is timely to recall what that actually looks like in practice. This episode reprises an interview with Captain M of IDF Intelligence whose story of what happened on Oct 7 tells us all we need to know about real courage and her…
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EP56. The Arts and Antisemitism with Julie Szego
In this episode of Behind The Headlines, I am joined by journalist Julie Szego for a clear-eyed examination of how Australia’s arts and cultural sector — once proudly liberal and pluralist — has become a breeding ground for antisemitism. We explore how activist politics, moral absolutism and manage…
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EP55. Shocking revelations about Bondi - with Gareth Narunsky
A gripping, inside-the-storm conversation with Australian Jewish News editor Gareth Narunsky that exposes what has really been happening in Australia before and since the Bondi attack — including two revelations that left even us stunned.
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EP54. Michael Oren - Israel at War & Peace, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves
In this episode of Behind The Headlines, I’m joined by Michael Oren — historian, former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, and one of the most thoughtful and experienced interpreters of Israel’s place in the world — for a wide-ranging and deeply honest conversation about war, diplomacy, Octob…
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EP53. Antisemitism, & Moral Panic - where to Australia? Peter Wertheim tells us
In this urgent and unflinching conversation, Peter Wertheim, one of Australia’s most experienced Jewish communal leaders, confronts a question many would rather avoid: why does antisemitism feel different now? From the chilling chants outside the Sydney Opera House to the terror of Bondi, from the …
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EP52. Has Labor failed the Jewish community - Stephen Donnelly
Following the tragedy of Bondi, I interview Labor insider and podcaster, Stephen Donnelly on how the ALP has failed the Australian Jewish community and what can be done to repair the relationship.
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EP50. The Australian and Western political landscape with Luke Walladge
Luke Walladge is a political operative, insightful observer, and raconteur. In this Episode, we tour widely across the political landscape to seek understanding of the forces of change shaping our world.
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EP49. UK Antisemitism with Dr Dave Rich
Dave Rich is the Policy Director at the UK's Community Security Trust. He discusses the disturbing experiences of the UK Jewish Community since Oct 7th, and how Antisemitism has changed the face of UK politics.
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