Unholy: Two Jews on the News Power, Press and Pardons - with special guests Yonit Levi and Bianna Golodryga
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Nov 13, 2025 Bianna Golodryga, an Emmy Award-winning journalist and CNN anchor, joins to discuss her co-authored novel, Don't Feed the Lion. They delve into the political implications of Trump's request for Netanyahu's pardon and the contentious debates in Israel's Knesset. The conversation explores biases in media, particularly surrounding the BBC, and how the book addresses antisemitism for young readers. Bianna shares insights on why their story is relevant now, the importance of discussing subtle antisemitism in schools, and the writing process behind their collaboration.
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Doppelganger Soldier Moment On A Bus
- Jonathan Freedland recounts spotting a doppelganger Israeli soldier wearing a Galei Tzahal microphone badge on a bus at age 19.
- He reflects that it felt like seeing another life he might have led had he made aliyah.
BBC Scandal: Editing Error And Coverage Bias
- A leaked BBC report revealed an edited Panorama clip of Donald Trump and alleged bias in BBC Arabic's Israel-Hamas coverage.
- Jonathan Freedland stresses the BBC must be 'purer than pure' and needs an internal reckoning over impartiality.
BBC Arabic Coverage Shows Systemic Problems
- The report highlights BBC Arabic using contributors who made overtly anti-Semitic statements and underreporting Israeli perspectives.
- Freedland and Levi say those practices show systemic institutional problems needing urgent correction.
