Linda Gradstein, Don Futterman and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.

Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon

—Thinkin' Blinken—

What are we to make of Antony Blinken's interview with the times, in which he said it was Hamas, not Prime Minister Netanyahu, who have scuttled the hostage negotiations until now?

—Making an Offense of Defense—

What are we to think about the Palestinian campaign to have low-level IDF soldiers arrested abroad for war crimes, as part of an effort to criminalize fighting in Israel's army?

—The American Historical Association Censures Israel for "Scholasticide"—

For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: What is "scholasticide," and why has the American Historical Association censured Israel for doing it?

Plus, a kind word for Haredim and Jean Shepherd, with music by Bekka.