The Lowdown

Episode six of The Lowdown, “Laughing Loud and Proud with MODI” has been released in June for Pride month. In the podcast, episode host Máté Zsédely-Holler chats to Jewish American-Israeli comedian, Modi Rosenfeld as they discuss the man behind the comedian. MODI opens up about his Jewish identity, his sexual identity, his upbringing, and his comedy in what is an honest, earnest, and frank discussion. 

This Breaking Exclusive episode of the Lowdown provides a status update regarding the ongoing escalation in violence that has been seen between Israel and terror groups operating in Gaza. The discussion touches on issues relating to a potential ceasefire, the hundreds of rockets fired from Gaza towards Israeli urban areas, Israeli air strikes into Gaza and the political implications stemming from the Israeli Operation known as "Shield and Arrow". The episode seeks to provide listeners with an overview and holistic understanding of the ongoing developments in the region.

Episode 5, which premieres on May 9th in celebration of Europe Day, delves into the upcoming 2024 European elections by looking a year ahead. The episode's host, Emily Bowman, is accompanied by German MEP Terry Reintke, who serves as the Vice President of the European Parliament's Greens/EFA Group. The conversation focuses on the importance of youth involvement, inclusivity, and equality within both the electoral process and the European Union as a whole.

Episode four is a special podcast for Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. Special guest, Professor Philippe Sands KC, joins the podcast as the discussion delves into the themes of Holocaust remembrance and education now and in the future. The discussion is framed through a reflection on Professor Sands' books, East West Street and The Ratline.
Also in the podcast, young Jews from across Europe recite a powerful, commemorative poem in memory of the victims of the Shoah.

Episode three dives into the topic of women's inclusion and gender equality for Women's History Month, as episode host Avital Grinberg is joined by former EUJS President, Alina Bricman. Avital is then joined by representatives of the Czech Union of Jewish Students and the Jewish Student Union of Lithuania for the monthly Battle of Unions.

Episode two reflects on the War in Ukraine, one year after the criminal Russian invasion, as host Caterina Cognini is joined by former NATO PA President and Lithuanian MEP, Rasa Juknevičienė from the European Parliament's EPP Group. Caterina is then joined by representatives of the Serbian Union of Jewish Students and the Austrian Union of Jewish Students for the monthly Battle of Unions.

Episode one explores the worrying issue of democratic backsliding and the curtailing of the rule of law in Europe, as host Máté Zsédely-Holler is joined by Hungarian MEP Katalin Cseh from the Renew Europe group. Máté is then joined by representatives of UGEI and JSUD for the inaugural Battle of Unions.