Podcast appearances and mentions of linda gradstein

Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron try to make sense of why long-time allies and fellow-travelers of former Alternate Prime Minister and former IDF Chief-of-Staff Benny Gantz have lately left the Blue & White Party, wondering if it is the man or what he stands for. Then they are joined by special guest star Rabbi Joe Wolfson of JLIC-TLV to try and make sense of the many secular and egalitarian Tikkunei Leil Shavuot, all night sessions of study, song, discussion and meditation that have become so popular over the past years asking, what exactly are those things about? For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: Everyone said no one would ever vote for Noam Bettan, the Israeli singing in the Eurovision Song Contest, yet he finished in second place. How? Why? Plus the changing face of Shavuot over the years and a few things that moved us over the week. And some great new music.

Linda Gradstein in Israel joins Jacksonville's Morning News In-Depth with Kristine Bellino with the latest on Israel's multiple fronts.

Today on the show: Linda Gradstein from CBS News in Jerusalem and Christiane Cordero from ABC News in D.C. with the latest on the Israel/Lebanon ceasefire. Political Analyst Bill Crane. Rory O'Neill updates Artemis. Plus, Bear Grylls and Jon Batiste join us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: Linda Gradstein from CBS News in Jerusalem and Christiane Cordero from ABC News in D.C. with the latest on the Israel/Lebanon ceasefire. Political Analyst Bill Crane. Rory O'Neill updates Artemis. Plus, Bear Grylls and Jon Batiste join us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: Linda Gradstein from CBS News in Jerusalem and Christiane Cordero from ABC News in D.C. with the latest on the Israel/Lebanon ceasefire. Political Analyst Bill Crane. Rory O'Neill updates Artemis. Plus, Bear Grylls and Jon Batiste join us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Questions have been raised over whether both parties are serious about achieving a ceasefire in Iran. The pause appears shaky - with Iran keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed in response to Israel's deadly attacks on Lebanon. The US maintains the ceasefire never applied to Hezbollah. Negotiations on a longer-term peace agreement are expected in Pakistan this week - attended by US Vice President JD Vance. CBS Correspondent Linda Gradstein says there've been positive developments. "Many are hoping, you know, the ceasefire kind of takes on a life of its own and it holds. And, that's what we've seen in Gaza, even though there is still fighting in Gaza." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CBS' Linda Gradstein tells us about the mood in Israel as fighting continues in the Middle East.

Linda reports live from Jerusalem, as Iran and Hezbollah allies continue coordinated missle strikes into Israel, with US and Israeli forces returning fire. Meanwhile, ship attacks near the Strait of Hormuz keep shipping lanes closed currently.

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Closure on I-405 in Bothell is about to cause massive delays // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: Looking at the cyber war underway between the US and Iran // Linda Gradstein on war between US, Israel, and Iran // Charlie Commentary on Olympia's failure to address child welfare in this legislative session // Shauna Sowersby with a Legislative update // Paul Queary with a Legislative update // Gee Scott on Seattle as a livable city

In this last episode before our two month break (save for an occasional special, check your feed!) Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron talk about (1) What to make about Bondi Beach and the many, many violent things around the world that maybe led up to it, and (2) What does Hanukkah mean in 2025? For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: What do we look for in a Rabbi? All that and a Mufti and a Chief Rabbi studying the New Testament in Gaza City. Plus some really good music that sounds more or less how we feel these days.

Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron talk about (1) our slow slouch seemingly back towards war on four fronts – Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Iran – why is it happening and where might it lead? and (2) what to make of three new political parties that have set themselves up, as we near the start of Knesset election campaigns. For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: How does celebrating the Pilgrim's first year in the New World look and feel when you do it in the very old world of the Holy Land? All that and Isaac and ourselves, Israelis in paradisical Hawaii, and Opera in Tel Aviv. Plus, new music for these uncertain times.

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — Local crime report // Linda Gradstein in Jerusalem with a report on the delicate ceasefire in Gaza // Jill Schlesinger on the "Great Lock In" — looking to begin smart saving now // Marcus Espinoza on federal funding being frozen for the Army Corps of Engineers // Gee Scott on ALCS Game Seven, and the Seahawks MNF game

The US is preparing to continue pushing through its peace deal in Gaza, as both sides accuse each other of violating the ceasefire. Israel's struck dozens of targets in southern Gaza, in response to Hamas allegedly firing upon IDF troops. The delivery of aid has also been halted over the alleged violation. CBS correspondent Linda Gradstein says a delegation including the US Vice President JD Vance is expected to arrive in Israel tomorrow to push through the next stage of the deal. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem.

People have filled the streets in Israel in celebration of a peace plan to end the war in Gaza and bring hostages home. Linda Gradstein describes the scene from Jerusalem.

Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron talk about (1) US President Donald Trump's “Twenty Point Plan,” to bring home the hostages and end the war, and (2) On the second Yahrzeit of October 7, how we have changed, personally, and as a society. For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: John Oliver thinks that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a corrupt, warlike, evil scumbag. What do we make of that? Plus, music from the memorial ceremony in the park, by some of our best!

Nancy Cordes with the latest on the government shutdown // Linda Gradstein on 2 years since the Hamas attack and a potential ceasefire // Rob McKenna on the "Insurrection Act" and President Trump's intention to use it // Charlie Harger Commentary on why some violence is not political // Luke Duecy on the unique joy of fathers and sons watching the Mariners win together // Gee Scott takes a victory lap on Josh Naylor's participation in yesterday's Mariners game

Today on the show: it's been two years since the Oct. 7th attack, Linda Gradstein will join us live in Jerusalem. Taurean Small from CBS News updates the government shutdown. Steven Portnoy from ABC News on National Guards troops in Portland & Chicago. Plus, Henry Winkler joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: it's been two years since the Oct. 7th attack, Linda Gradstein will join us live in Jerusalem. Taurean Small from CBS News updates the government shutdown. Steven Portnoy from ABC News on National Guards troops in Portland & Chicago. Plus, Henry Winkler joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: it's been two years since the Oct. 7th attack, Linda Gradstein will join us live in Jerusalem. Taurean Small from CBS News updates the government shutdown. Steven Portnoy from ABC News on National Guards troops in Portland & Chicago. Plus, Henry Winkler joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

09/30/25: Linda Gradstein is a CBS News correspondent in Jerusalem and shares her take on the meeting between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Fahrenthold on the certainty of a government shutdown // Brian Evans with Madrona Financial Services with a personal finance report // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: A roundup of all the projects finished by WSDOT over the summer // Charlie Harger Commentary on the massive legal payouts from Washington // Linda Gradstein on the ceasefire proposal between Israel and Hamas // Gee Scott on the beginning of the rainy season

The government has decided against recognising a Palestinian state. Foreign minister Winston Peters argues that the move would be counter-productive, but he retains the "when, not if" stance. CBS News correspondent in Jerusalem Linda Gradstein told Mike Hosking that Israelis are worried about a 'diplomatic front turning against Israel.' She said that the public want the war to end as the international community's opinion of Israel grows increasingly negative. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Linda Gradstein, Don Futterman and Noah Efron talk about (1) The very viral essay by Yossi Klein Halevi, pressing Israelis to finally engage in the moral conversation that we have, until now, avoided, and (2) The new 5785 Jewish People Policy Institute's Annual Assessment of the Jewish People, basically a report card for the Jewish people, and why our grades are so lousy, and what we ought to do about it. For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: How did we welcome the New Year, in this seemingly, endless groundhog day of despair? Plus, the short, beautiful life of Eran Shelem, of Blessed Memory, and weddings, cruises and prayers for the New Year!

Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron talk about (1) Benny Gantz's proposal to form a “Government of Hostage Redemption” and why everyone hated it, and (2) The surprising return of an army unit devoted to building and rebuilding Kibbutzim and Moshavim: Is 2025 the new 1955? For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: What is the special magic of Uman? Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon Plus, a Elul Selihot, go-karting at a fine restaurant, Hatikva in suburban Maryland, and liturgical music you can dance to!

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — our weekly crime report from the King County Prosecutor's Office // Jeff McCausland on the meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky // Marcelo Balboa on Seattle Sounders Leagues Cup match and preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle // Linda Gradstein on mass protests in Israel over the weekend // Gee Scott on a dominant Seahawks preseason performance

Linda Gradstein, Gilad Halpern and Noah Efron discuss (1) the 20th anniversary of the "disengagement plan" and the evacuation of 21 Jewish towns in Gaza, and its lasting impacts, and (2) the plan cooked up in the UN by 21 countries and organizations for setting up the State of Palestine alongside the State of Israel. Plus, a memorial homage to Israel's greatest graphic artist, film festivals, wine festivals and lots of Tisha B'Av. For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: Artists issue a call to bring an end to war and to war crimes, making lots of people mad. How come?

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron discuss (1) Hunger in Gaza, and (2) French, English and Canadian plans to recognize the state of Palestine in September. Plus, Tisha B'Av in the Land of Israel, lifeguards in Tel Aviv, and lamentations you can make out to. Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: Beinart and Stewart: Covering the whole gamut from smug to ugh.

Eric Thompson on the prevalence of "ghost job" listings and his push to draft legislation to crack down on them // Linda Gradstein in Jerusalem with an update on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Israeli reaction // Rob McKenna on the latest push from the Trump administration to end birthright citizenship in the US // Tracy Wholf on the changes coming to how the EPA looks at carbon emissions // Alicia Nieves on the Federal Reserve meeting to decide whether to lower interest rates // Gee Scott on the big recruiting boost to Seattle Police

Linda Gradstein, Correspondent for CBS Radio based in Jerusalem, discuses the latest developments in the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: What have we learned from the Month of Hell so far?...just a couple days in //  Brian Evans from Madrona Financial Services with a personal finance report // David Fahrenthold on the continuing discussions around releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files // Charlie Harger Commentary on the legacy of Malcolm-Jamal Warner-LIVE // Linda Gradstein in Jerusalem with an update on the war in Gaza-LIVE // Gee Scott on the legacy of Malcolm-Jamal Warner-LIVE

Linda Gradstein, Gilad Halpern and Noah Efron discuss (1) What to make of the New York Times Magazine's percussive essay called, “How Netanyahu Prolonged the War in Gaza to Stay in Power,” and (2) The “humanitarian city” that Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz propose to build, and how they possibly think it is a good idea. Plus, queer shuls, queer musicals, and a tribute to the great songwriter, Sheika Paikov, may his memory be for a blessing. Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: Why does Mandy Patinkin's angry angst matter to so many of us?

A series of explosions have been seen and heard in northern Gaza. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to Jerusalem correspondent, Linda Gradstein.

Linda Gradstein, Sara Hirschhorn and Noah Efron talk about (1) The “Pacts Americana,” being the trade and investment pacts that US President Donald Trump is reaching with Gulf states on his visit to the region this week, and where it leaves Israel; and (2) The “Cracks Americana,” being awkward ambivalence some Israelis feel about a hostage being released solely because he has an American passport and the American government intervened on his behalf, doing what Israel's government could not or would not do. All this and the return of a fallen soldier after 43 years, plus more music of these times. Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: Why does Israel go to such great length to return the bodies of soldiers and hostages killed and held beyond our borders?

David Fahrenthold on the deal between the US and China, and President Trump's ventures in the Middle East // Brian Evan from Madrona Financial Services with advice for your 401K // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: SR18 will be closed for a week at I-90 // Linda Gradstein on the return of the final living American hostage from Hamas // Gee Scott on cracking down on speeding drivers

Linda Gradstein, Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron talk about (1) the IDF's at-least-partly debunked explanation for how and why 15 Palestinians in rescue vehicles were shot dead by Israeli soldiers in Rafah, and (2) Prime Minister Netanyahu's embarrassing visit to the White House this week. All this and new glosses on the Passover Haggadah, a living-room recital and a debate among memorial posters. Plus, music from “The Safe Space Sessions”! Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: How is this Passover different from all other Passovers?

Linda Gradstein, Gilad Halpern and Noah Efron talk about (1) the anti-Hamas demonstrations in Gaza and what, if anything, we learn from them about the hearts and minds of Gazans, and (2) on the fifth anniversary of the pandemic, how, if at all, COVID-19 changed us as a society and as individuals. All this and bagels, boondoggles and kabbalistic blessings. Plus, brand new music of our troubled times. Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: Qatargate?

Linda Gradstein, Gilad Halpern and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week. Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon   —Findings— The IDF shares its investigation of itself and what it did and did not do on October 7 with the victims of the attack on a community-by-community basis. Is this the sort of investigation we need? —No Other Land— The Palestinian-Israeli movie up for an Oscar next week for best documentary feature, “No Other Land,” is about an ongoing effort of the IDF to evict Palestinians from a contested tract of land in the West Bank. What we do and don't learn from it? —Podcasts = the Death of Civilization— For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: Are podcasts the death of civilization (wonder three long-time podcasters)? All this and counting our blessings, plus brand new music of our troubled times.

Miriam Herschlag, Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week. Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon   —You Be the Judge— Is the new “compromise” proposal for judicial reform any good, and is now the time to debates such matters? —Word— How have the hostages become the aperture through which we understand most everything that has happened here since October 7? —What A Week— For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: None of us have ever had a week like this last week. All that a stab at making sense of this weird, wonderful, unnerving week of great joy and high anxiety. Songs Yakir Hillel — Laila Bar Tzabari — Chan Yunis, Live Esther Shamir — Od Neshama Ehat

Today on the show: the latest on the second Trump term. Steven Portnoy from ABC News on the Biden and Trump pardons. Correspondent Rory O'Neill covering the Executive Orders. Linda Gradstein from CBS News Radio in Jerusalem with the latest on the hostages. Plus, Scott Slade joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: the latest on the second Trump term. Steven Portnoy from ABC News on the Biden and Trump pardons. Correspondent Rory O'Neill covering the Executive Orders. Linda Gradstein from CBS News Radio in Jerusalem with the latest on the hostages. Plus, Scott Slade joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: the latest on the second Trump term. Steven Portnoy from ABC News on the Biden and Trump pardons. Correspondent Rory O'Neill covering the Executive Orders. Linda Gradstein from CBS News Radio in Jerusalem with the latest on the hostages. Plus, Scott Slade joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: Christina Edwards previews the possibility of more winter weather. Linda Gradstein live in Jerusalem with the latest on the Israel/Hamas deal. Updating the fires in LA. Following the confirmation hearings. Plus, Travel Expert Peter Greenberg joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: Christina Edwards previews the possibility of more winter weather. Linda Gradstein live in Jerusalem with the latest on the Israel/Hamas deal. Updating the fires in LA. Following the confirmation hearings. Plus, Travel Expert Peter Greenberg joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: Christina Edwards previews the possibility of more winter weather. Linda Gradstein live in Jerusalem with the latest on the Israel/Hamas deal. Updating the fires in LA. Following the confirmation hearings. Plus, Travel Expert Peter Greenberg joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Linda Gradstein, Don Futterman and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week. Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon   —Thinkin' Blinken— What are we to make of Antony Blinken's interview with the times, in which he said it was Hamas, not Prime Minister Netanyahu, who have scuttled the hostage negotiations until now? —Making an Offense of Defense— What are we to think about the Palestinian campaign to have low-level IDF soldiers arrested abroad for war crimes, as part of an effort to criminalize fighting in Israel's army? —The American Historical Association Censures Israel for “Scholasticide”— For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: What is “scholasticide,” and why has the American Historical Association censured Israel for doing it? Plus, a kind word for Haredim and Jean Shepherd, with music by Bekka.

Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week. Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon   —Standard Deviation— An expose in the New York Times shows that on October 7th the IDF took an extraordinary decision to double the number of civilians whose lives it was willing to risk in order to attack Hamas leaders and rank-and-file fighters. What should we make of that? —Again, This Time With Less Feeling— Anthropologist Amalia Sa'ar asserts that Israeli political discourse is filled-to-the-gills with a “narrative of trauma” that keeps us from being able to have rational political discourse and make rational political and military decisions. Is she right? —New Year's Resolutions— For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: It's January.  What are our political political “resolutions” for the new year? Plus, Yehudit Ravitz with a new record at 68.

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week. Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon   —Gradually, then Suddenly, then OMG— The shocking, sudden fall of strong-man ophthalmologist Bashar al-Assad from power in Syria left Jihadist Islamists poised to replace him. What does it all means for, well, us? —Day in Court— Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu takes the stand to testify on his own behalf in his four-years-and-running bribery, fraud and breach of trust trial. What does it all means for, well, us? —Quo Vadis, Adis?— For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: The renowned and storied DC Conservative Synagogue, Adis Israel, disinvites former Israeli Foreign Minister Yoav Gallant, after congregants complain about this community hosting an architect of Israel's war in Gaza, and a man indicted by the ICC for war crimes. We ask, Quo Vadis, Adis? Plus, a remembrance of the man who hanged Adolf Eichmann, and a tribute to the star quality of the impossibly-talented and enchanted daughter-of, Naomi Sommer!

Linda Gradstein, Don Futterman and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week. —For the Time Being, Anyway— The cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah: It ain't victory and it sure ain't peace. —ICC You— Why does the world court want to put our prime minister in the slammer? Plus, An Ethiopian Room-of-Their-Own, before-and-after selfs, and an exploration of the age-old question, “When is a challah not a challah?”

Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron discuss one topic of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week. Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon   Making Sense of Sinwar, asking four questions: Now that Yahya Sinwar is dead, should Israel take the win or fight on? In light of the fact that Yahya Sinwar was killed in Rafiah, can we conclude retrospectively that going into Rafiah was a good idea? Is the unremitting and uncompromising focus with which Israel pursued Yahya Sinwar – at the cost of hundreds of Israeli lives and tens of thousands of Palestinian lives – a demonstration of its alpha-and-omega security policy, first set out by Zev Jabotinsky 101 years ago, called “The Iron Wall”?, and What should we think and feel about the very violent death of that very violent man, Yahya Sinwar? —Simchat Tora One Hebrew Calendar Year After Oct. 7th— For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: One Hebrew calendar year after Hamas' attack on Israel, our religious communities have thought long and hard about the appropriate way to celebrate Simchat Tora.