The Liat Show

Current Time. The sensation I had in my body listening to this podcast episode for the first time was spiritually uplifting. I would have never imagined that software using a language model could produce such a perfect result. If I had to guide podcasters on what I wished they would say about my show, I wouldn’t have written it better than these outstanding podcast hosts just did. I assume that’s...

Current Time Reflections on a Flashback Shosh Atari and Eyal Peled dive deep into my blog story, 'On the Frontier of a New Land.' I recommend listening while brushing your teeth or showering in the morning. I start my day listening to the NPR news overview on my iPhone and then listening to articles or podcasts on Substack or books on Audible. I’m starting to get used to people talking about what...

Current Time. Since the dear podcast hosts were curious about how common the Turkish-Israeli background is, here’s a summary from Wikipedia about the Jewish community in Turkey: In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Jewish community in Turkey was one of the most thriving in the Middle East. Istanbul alone was home to nearly 30,000 Jews, many of whom held prominent roles in the Sultan's court, such a...

Current Time. Food is a culture's language. We communicate through food. Food is a bridge through which we form relationships with foreign cultures and help break the ice. Food brings people together. Food has always intrigued me, and I’ve always been curious to taste other cultures' food and dishes. Food represents the history of a culture or a nation and tells the stories of what was required do...

Current Time. It's a great honor to hear American podcast hosts talk about my stories of the Israeli rock scene. What began as sharing my deep appreciation for my favorite Israeli rock musicians, Berry Sakharof and Rami Fortis, ended up taking a spot on Rona and Kutner's popular podcast. The discussion caught me off guard - they had actually listened to the songs and discussed the lyrics and their...

Current Time. Hearing Benjamin and Rachel talking about me on their podcast shocked me. After all, their podcast is ranked among the top five most listened to, so if they chose to discuss my experience, it probably struck a sensitive chord that needs to be addressed. It turns out that my cultural experience is intriguing and is perceived differently by people from other cultures. It’s hard to expl...

Current Time. Henry and Aziza had a deep conversation about my Jewish New Year's update, which I released on the eve of the holiday. Honestly, I was surprised they were so fascinated by my description of the difficult circumstances surrounding Rosh Hashanah due to the ongoing conflict in Israel. I never expected that sharing what I was going through would become the leading topic on the radio show...

Current Time. In this episode, the hosts talk about my article, 'Everything I Had, I Left Behind. There is No Going Back,' which focuses on Jewish immigration to the land of Israel before the establishment of the state. They examine the impact of the First Aliyah (the wave of Jewish immigration to the land of Israel) between 1881 and 1903, particularly the establishment of agricultural settlements...

Current Time. In this episode, the hosts talk about my Substack article "600 Years of Rule Made the Ottomans Blind to Changes." They explore how the landowners during the Ottoman Empire's rule held all the power, leaving the peasants stuck in poverty without a chance to improve their situation. The hosts also talk about how the elite sold land to foreign buyers, which displaced many peasants and l...

In this episode, the hosts discuss Liat Portal's Substack article 'We All Came From Somewhere,' exploring the history of Jewish immigration to Israel, focusing on the first three waves of 'Aliyah.' They cover the persecution of Jews in the Russian Empire during the late 19th century and how a small percentage of refugees sought refuge in Palestine despite harsh living conditions. The discussion hi...

In this podcast episode, the hosts explore the history of land ownership and architects' role in shaping urban development. They discuss Liat Portal's Substack post, where she examines how, historically, land ownership was restricted to the wealthy. The conversation touches on how the Industrial Revolution and population growth created an urgent need for affordable housing, leading architects to p...