Gazology – with Matti Friedman
May 6, 2026
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Gazology – with Matti Friedman
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In the two and a half years since the Gaza war began, a new body of writing has taken hold, one that claims to explain not just the conflict, but the world itself. In this episode, host Aviva Klompas speaks with Matti Friedman about his essay Introduction to Gazology. He argues that this emerging genre isn’t really about Gaza as a place, but uses it as a framework to interpret global politics, morality, and power. They discuss why this narrative has gained traction after October 7, the ...
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