• Sharen Haskel explains why she left the government
• The controversy surrounding military draft exemptions
• Why she says Israel’s security was being compromised
• The launch of the new Israel First political party
• Haskel on being the only woman currently leading a party
• Why she says Israeli politics needs a “mother”
• Her vision for right-wing unity
• Moving beyond the “pro-Bibi vs. anti-Bibi” political divide
• Israel First’s five pillars: security, free markets, education, civil liberties and Zionist unity
• Plans to reduce taxes and bureaucracy
• Reforming Israel’s education system
• School choice and education vouchers
• The role of arts and culture in Israeli society
• Restricting the power of labor unions
• PTSD among Israeli soldiers and veterans
• Haskel’s proposed PTSD authority
• Medicinal cannabis and psychedelic treatments for PTSD
• Why she believes cannabis reform could become a major Israeli industry
• What happens if Israel First fails to cross the electoral threshold
• Haskel’s message to Israeli voters ahead of the October election
The episode also includes an update from Israel Daily News about the outlet's growing monetization efforts and a Torah thought from Rabbi Yosi Madvig on facing adversity, finding strength through difficult times, and the promise of future peace and redemption.
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