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Sep 2021
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We Are Yael Even Or

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In episode 218, the girls are joined by Israeli journalist Yael Even Or to discuss her reasons for moving to the United States, her experience as a journalist in Israel, advocating for Palestinian rights, how Israeli news sources spread propaganda and censor stories, her work for Audible, and much more! Follow Yael on Twitter at @yaelevenor and check out her website here! Also check out the trailer for her documentary Swing Country here!

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