A summary and discussion of the book: The Shortest History of Israel and Palestine by Michael Scott-Baumann, with special guest godmother Sharon. In this episode we go over the zionist movement starting in the 1880's, the migration of Jews into the area, the creation of the state of Israel and the subsequent conflicts that have taken place.

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The Shortest History of Israel and Palestine: From Zionism to Intifadas and the Struggle for Peace (The Shortest History Series): Scott-Baumann, Michael: 9781615199501: Amazon.com: Books

A summary and discussion of the book Sweet and Low: A Family Story by Rich Cohen. In this episode Jack and Alex go over the history of the Eisenstadt family, the patriarch Ben his son Marvin, and how Sweet and Low was developed out of the packaging company Cumberland. We also discuss the changes in sugar substitutes that have been used over the years and how the government has shaped what is used through policy. Finally, we go over the disinheritance of the Cohen family from the Eisenstadts.

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Sweet and Low: A Family Story: Cohen, Rich: 9780374272296: Amazon.com: Books

A summary and discussion of the book The Shortest History of Europe by John Hirst. In this episode Jack and Alex discuss the main ideas that have shaped Europe. Primarily the thinking of the Greeks and Romans, the morality of Christianity, and the German Barbarians.

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