image sourced from original article at In a recent episode of 'What Matters Now,' host Jessica Steinberg speaks with Yonit Levi and Jonathan Freedland, co-hosts of the podcast 'Unholy: Two Jews on the News.' Levi, a prominent Israeli news anchor, and Freedland, a British journalist, reflect on five years of podcasting together, sharing their distinct perspectives as a Jewish Israeli and a Diaspora Jew.
The conversation explores how their podcast has become a vital space for dialogue between Israel and the diaspora, especially in the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attack and the ensuing war in Gaza. Both hosts describe the podcast as a lifeline for themselves and their listeners, helping the Jewish community worldwide process grief, crisis, and complex issues.
Levi and Freedland discuss the unique intimacy of the podcast format, which allows for deeper conversations than traditional news media. They also reminisce about favorite episodes, diverse guests, and lighter topics from earlier years. The episode highlights their recent books: Freedland's historical thriller about resistance in Nazi Germany, and Levi's debut children's book addressing antisemitism for young readers.
