Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 100
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.4/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 141.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
podcast@haaretz.co.il
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Host
Allison Kaplan Sommer - Journalist covering Israel, the Middle East, Israeli politics, and the Jewish world.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Loui Ridi - Settler Violence, Restrictions On Palestinian Communities, And The Need For Protection And Intervention From U.s. Officials.
Levi Weiman-Kelman - Settler Violence In The West Bank, The Moral And Political Condition Of Israel, And The Impact Of Extremist Violence On Palestinian Communities And Israeli Society.
Dahlia Scheindlin - Israeli Election Blocs And Parties, Voter Priorities, Accountability For October 7, And The Future Of Israeli Politics.
Anshel Pfeffer - Israeli Election Dynamics, The Transition Beyond The Netanyahu Era, Political Leadership, And The Legacy Of October 7.
Ofer Waldman - The Rise Of Germany’s Far-right Alternative For Germany Party, Antisemitism, Threats To Democracy, And The Response Of Germany’s Jewish Community.
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Episodes
'The worst gamble in Israeli military history': Amos Harel on the failures of October 7
October 07, 2026
The decision by Israel’s top generals and intelligence chiefs not to put the IDF on high alert in the hours before October 7 was “the worst gamble in Israeli military history,” according to senior defense analyst Amos Harel, speaking on the Haaretz Podcast on the third anniversary of the attack by Hamas on southern Israel. “They terribly, tragically underestimated both Hamas’ capabilities and its actual intentions that night,” Harel said. Harel ...
How the Flydubai midair attack gave Netanyahu an election boost
October 05, 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu handling of the crisis after the Flydubai attack demonstrated his “facility at dominating the news cycle and setting the agenda of the debate” in the crucial weeks ahead of the October 27 Israeli election, said Haaretz columnist Joshua Leifer, speaking on the Haaretz Election Podcast. Netanyahu skillfully and quickly took the spotlight, basking in the reflected glory of the heroic pilot and passengers who saved the plane, while evading respo...
Why Netanyahu's rivals have a unity problem – and a big Arab party problem
September 30, 2026
The most recent attempt at a show of unity by the Jewish Zionist parties opposed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was only partially successful. With the election less than a month away, their leaders may have agreed not to campaign against each other and save their fire for Netanyahu – but they failed to explicitly commit to backing whichever party leader garners the most votes to head the bloc, said Haaretz correspondent Judy Maltz, speaking on the Haaretz Election Podcast. "For m...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Haaretz Podcast?
Haaretz Podcast is hosted by Allison Kaplan Sommer. Its publicly listed email is podcast@haaretz.co.il. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Haaretz Podcast?
The publicly listed email for Haaretz Podcast: podcast@haaretz.co.il.
How many listeners does Haaretz Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates Haaretz Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Haaretz Podcast?
Haaretz Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Established journalists, political analysts, academics, religious leaders, human-rights advocates, authors, and people with direct firsthand experience of major developments involving Israel, the Middle East, or Jewish communities. Common among recent guests: Relevant reporting or analysis in established media; Leadership of recognized advocacy, religious, academic, or nonprofit organizations; Authorship or substantial public work on Israeli, Middle Eastern, Jewish, or antisemitism-related issues. Recent guests include Loui Ridi, Levi Weiman-Kelman, and Dahlia Scheindlin.
How hard is it to get booked on Haaretz Podcast?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Haaretz Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover Politics, Middle East, Israel, Antisemitism, and Jewish Affairs. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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