I guess it’s generally informative but the bias at points holds it back… we don’t need another Fox.

I don’t know how I didn’t see it. The podcasts are ok but TOL are literally left wing propagandists garbage. Disgusting and disappointing that people wouldn’t recognize that and mistake them for an actual unbiased news source. They are not. Whoever is managing their social media is anti Israel. I’m unsubscribing.

Your matter-of-fact comments on the Israeli people suffering from missile fatigue sounds rather callous. Imagine what it feels like for people in Gaza.

Timely, informative and objective news. The first thing I listen to in the morning.

She tries to sound intellectual by her pronunciations of the words “out”, and “about”! She says, Ou’oot and Abou’oot instead of proper English and I cringe when I hear it as if someone were scratching on a chalboard! 😖

I can’t recommend this podcast enough. Excellence reporting on a variety of topics.

This May 10 episode with Elana was painful to listen to but outstanding and so thought-provoking. I also thought that the interviewer did a tremendous job in thoughtfully, carefully and with compassion asking the tough questions. One of the best episodes I’ve ever heard.

I rely on Manny for the facts. Thank you Manny.

There is almost universal military service, most Israelis are trained on small arms, they should all be armed. Israelis must be the porcupine that none dare attack.

“All-the-Presidents-Men” quality journalists. Believers in the craft of journalism. Excellent all around. Well-informed. Well-researched. Well-spoken. A true treasure for the diaspora and anyone else who wants regular updates from Israel.

All this adoration of Trump is tricky and dangerous. Many of Trump’s supporters are hardened racist and anti-Semite’s. It’s not like you have not been warned about alliances s Sefer Melakhim (ספר מלכים) 17 7-8.

Great show enjoy the news, and comments. Just a comment on Fridays episode, it seems to me that there is a another option for Israel, not have so many prisoners to trade, especially those convicted of murder. You have the death penalty, use it! Israel doesn’t seem to have a problem with eliminating (allegedly) high value targets abroad. Serving out justice to those individuals convicted of murder, would definitely reduce the option of “catch and release “ or catch and trade. Thanks

Great for staying informed. Balanced, and very up to date. An essential news source, for those tiny percentage of people who actually want accurate Israeli news, and how world news is seen by and how it affects Israel.

Day 377 special is fantastic. Thank you for bringing it to us, and to all who shared their stories.

Thank you to the Times of Israel and the incredible hosts (and guests) of this podcast for doing what you’re doing here. It is literally a fundamental and important part of my daily routine to listen in, knowing I will get valuable updates, non-biased news, and always an education on some element of Israel’s daily life and of the war. I’m truly grateful for the exceptional reporting and to have a trusted, neutral source for this news.

Amanda is terrific and I learn so much from her regular interviews with Berman and Emanuel. I learn far less from Jessica due to her Trump and Netanyahu hatred and skewed info about the now (gratefully) almost over Biden admin. She does keep me up to date on how the left thinks even though I find it quite perverse.

It is interesting to get the perspective of the genocidaires, but the host’s voice is so grating.

If the right & the left are both criticizing, you’re doing it correctly.

Pro-Genocide pablum

Superb.

All the reporters are so capable and seem to me to be careful, thoughtful and knowledgeable. Amanda is delightful, intelligent and down to earth.

Always keeping me up to date

Thank you for covering this. I wish I knew about this earlier. Someone mentioned it on X yesterday. Love to hear the latest.

As a long-time listener I was very disappointed to hear Bret Stevens expound on DEI. Regardless of my own views I thought that this was a very skewed anti-DEI guest who made several inaccurate and biased comments. If you had a guest along with Bret to present countervailing points of view then this would have been fine. Furthermore I did not see a real point to this aspect of the interview. I know TOI can and usually does better.

Always need to blame the “right”? Always have some slant. Not very balanced reporting or commentary/opinions.

This is a typically a solid source for news in Israel; I listen almost every day. However, bringing a conservative to misinform you about DEI is intellectually dishonest shanda. I’m sure you could find a Jewish expert in DEI, but you chose a political writer and gave him a platform to display his ignorance and treated it like an education for the host and listeners. I had not expected Times of Israel to be this far right leaning. Is this the new direction?

Representing a very balanced view on Israel news and the ongoing war

I absolutely love this daily podcast of highlights from The Times of Israel. I love hearing about how most Israelis are feeling about their current events. And I feel knowledgeable and up to date as long as I don’t miss an episode! Highly recommend!

Thank you all for your untiring efforts in bringing your war reporting to us every day. It’s my first listen of the morning. However, your PM’s visit and address to a divided congress in a divided nation was not good for America, it was a self serving stunt for domestic Israeli politics. Please don’t glorify it as a success.

After October 7, 2023 I searched for an Israeli news station or podcast where I could listen to smart, unbiased reporting on what was actually going on in Israel and Gaza. The American news seemed confusing and frankly anti-Israel. After browsing many different podcasts, I found the Daily Briefing from TOI. I love Amanda and Jessica and their guests - they are so truthful and close to home with honest reporting straight from the heart, but most importantly I trust their FACTS! I have not missed an episode since day 20 of the war when I started listening, thank you! A proud Irish American Catholic Zionist 💙

Exceptionally valuable perspective about the critical events and trends in Israel. A refreshing antidote to US-based coverage reflective of other agendas which obfuscate the actual issues that Israel is navigating.

In the aftermath horrific attacks of October 7, I was seeking a news source to provide timely, reliable and on-the-ground reporting in a digestible and non-sensational medium. The Times of Israel Daily Briefing has kept me informed while staying sane for the past eight months and I have scarcely missed an episode in that time. Thank you Amanda and Jessica for hosting and to the plethora of contributors covering this chaotic period of the State of Israel, the Jewish people and the world.

Thank you for your timely reporting! Can your paper answer a question about Hamas tunnels? How do they maintain air quality for 250 miles of tunnels over 25 feet deep? There must be air generators above ground???? Otherwise I seriously question the health of any hostages.Thank you and report safely. Another tunnel question If the tunnels are destroyed, Hamas has no place in Rafah or Gaza to hide. Why haven’t all possible means been taken to destroy them? Thanks for your reporting on a daily basis.

Referring to extremists terrorist Israelis halting aid as “activists” yikes. And the other host giggling about giving a ride to these aid blocking terrorists was also quite vile.

This is a well produced and consistently interesting pod. Unfortunately, the host, Amanda borschel dan, is the most annoying person imaginable. Her accent, whether in English or Hebrew, is always exaggerated and in flux. I had to stop listening when she is the host. Such a shame.

The interview today with Haviv Rettig Gur was the best and most level-headed explanation and look at the US protests and Israel's current outlook that I have heard from any news source. This needs to be heard widely. Thank you from an American!

Great podcast. For the editors - the placement of the first add throws me off and it’s difficult to bring my focus back. Why not open with the news and put the adds a little later in the episode. Secondly, the sound in the beginning of the episode is very loud when wearing AirPods..

This news agency is ripe with misinformation and false claims about Palestinians. They never acknowledge the deaths from iof violence. They have an AD that implies Palestinian children are terrorists.

What a waste of time, they don’t know what they are talking about! These people should not be making podcast spreading false information. Half of the time they are lying, they should be educated first.

Thank you for the informative and heartfelt episode with Rachel Goldberg Polin and Jon Polin. Their story while completely heartbreaking is also strengthening. Hersh is such a lucky young man to have such smart, sensitive wise parents who are fighting the battle every day for his return. listening to them makes me a better parent and a better human. May g-d hear our prayers and return the hostages

I try to get my news from multiple sources with deep knowledge so I can form my own opinions on geo politics. This pod gives me the Israel centric view versus American news outlets.

I listen to this every day. It is a great source of information about what is going on in Israel. The recent discussion with Dr. Micah Goodman was very enlightening and his discussion regarding hybrid / homogeneous Israeli's made me think this understanding could be applied to other western countries/ cultures.

It’s too bad this podcast has got such a woke and liberal bent. I just want facts and they continue to push woke agenda. I still listen so that I can find the few bits and bobs of “info” that help this Jew in the diaspora to learn what is going on with the war.

Of late it’s felt largely like editorializing. The publication is a vehicle for David Horovitz’s personal views so I’ve always read and listened knowing that I need to understand their reporting through that lens. In recent weeks, despite seemingly confidently reporting about international goings-on, I’m fearful that they don’t understand what’s going on in the world. I think that they don’t see, or don’t want to see, that this is a very frightening time for Israel and that they are at risk of losing their last major ally in the US. For the past few days they’ve described a speech by a pro-Israel Democrat as a “howler” (?) and, anytime any political leader criticizes Netanyahu, Horovitz and Lazar Berman breathlessly insist that they’re in the minority. Folks, there is never a “silent majority” hiding their views from pollsters. I don’t understand what they’re doing. Is it wishcasting? Do they sincerely believe what they’re saying? Either way, it’s gone from venting to being willfully untruthful. I understand venting; these are horrible, scary times for Israel and Jewish folks worldwide, I’m living it here in the US. But willfully untruthful? I won’t continue listening to reporting that is more wish fulfillment than it is accurate. :(

Amandas voice and accent nearly ruins the podcast. I have no idea what accent that is but her voice and accent are grating. Otherwise the podcast is a wealth of information. But please, replace her with someone else.

Great, level headed reporting. Great coverage of the war.

Dymamic and engaging, well-produced podcast. I don't love Amanda Borschel as host, while Jessica Steinberg is excellent. Love Haviv Rettig Gur and Gavriel Fiske's participations, among many others. Other guests (David Horovitz and Lazer Berman come to mind) are too biased to provide useful insights.

I love this show. I just wanted to say, as an American Jew, that David’s comments about being Jewish in America now were spot on!! Keep up the great work

Let me tell you how much I love this podcast. Not only do I listen to each episode (usually multiple times), I read the linked articles, AND I even resist skipping ahead through the ads. I want to make sure I give my attention to the folks financially supporting this important information. Keep up the good work, Times of Israel!

I listen to and appreciate this show daily for accurate information about the Middle East Highly recommended