Shanie Reichman interviews Sami Sage about navigating political polarization and its impact on democracy in the U.S. and Israel.
5 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
What the Midterms Mean for American Jews
Host Shanie Reichman interviews Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, discussing the impact of midterm elections on American Jews and the U.S.-Israel relationship.
29 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
What Israel's Election Reveals About Its Future
Host Shanie interviews Israeli peace activist Eran Nissan about what Israel's recent election reveals about its society and future direction.
20 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Can Israel Be Both Jewish and Democratic?
Host Shanie interviews Michael Koplow, Chief Policy Officer at Israel Policy Forum, exploring the complex balance between Israel's Jewish identity and democratic principles.
13 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Breaking the Cycle of Dehumanization
Host Shanie sits down with Palestinian advocate Ihab Hassan to explore breaking the cycle of dehumanization by fostering empathy for both Israelis and Palestinians.
6 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Israel Divide: Online vs. Reality
Talking about Israel has become its own battleground.
Shanie sits down with Israeli writer, speaker, and creator Hen Mazzig to explore how the conversation around Israel became so polarized—and why disagreement so often turns into a fight over who gets to speak, what can be said, and which perspectives are considered legitimate.
They discuss the impact of social media on the Israel debate, the pressure to choose a side, and why holding multiple truths at once has become increasingly difficult. They also explore what productive disagreement can actually look like—and how we can make more room for people who are conflicted or still figuring out what they believe.
For more information on Hen, follow him on Substack or Instagram. You can learn more about the Tel Aviv Institute at https://tlvi.org/ (https://tlvi.org/)
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29 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Can We Disagree About Israel?
What do we lose when we stop talking to people we disagree with about Israel?
Shanie sits down with peace activist and storyteller Alana Zeitchik for a conversation about why engaging across political divides still matters—and where to draw the line. They discuss the difference between engaging with someone and legitimizing their views and how to know when to simply disengage.
They also explore the growing disconnect between American and Israeli Jews, the challenge of separating people from their politics, and what happens when disagreement gives way to dehumanization.
Alana Zeitchik is an Israeli-American advocate, writer, and media professional who became a public voice after six of her family members were taken hostage on October 7. Now executive director of The Narrow Bridge Project, she has written for The New York Times and The Forward, spoken at the United Nations, and made courageous communication and relationship-building central to her work.
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29 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Meet Shanie: The Host of Disputed Territory
In this debut episode, Shanie Reichman shares the experiences that shaped how she thinks about Israel, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the difficult conversations surrounding both.
Shanie is the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Director of IPF Atid at Israel Policy Forum, where she works to elevate the discourse around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But her connection to these issues is also deeply personal.
Shanie shares stories about her Israeli family and upbringing, the communities and perspectives that have influenced her, and why she believes there needs to be more space for complexity, disagreement, and honest conversation about Israel.
You'll learn about why Disputed Territory was created and what you can expect from the conversations ahead.
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21 Sept 2026
Introducing Disputed Territory: Real Talk About Israel
Israel has become one of the hardest things to talk about - even among people who care deeply about it. On Disputed Territory, host Shanie Reichman sits down with a range of voices to tackle the topics dominating the discourse around Israel today. Grounded in a vision of a secure, Jewish, democratic Israel, Israeli-Palestinian reconciliation, and a strong U.S.-Israel relationship, Disputed Territory equips listeners to engage thoughtfully, where others see only division.
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