Veteran broadcaster Walter Bingham examines President Trump’s impact on Israel alongside a refreshing dive into the country’s thriving craft beer scene.
In his latest broadcast, veteran journalist Walter Bingham offers listeners a dynamic journey through two seemingly disparate, yet deeply relevant topics: President Donald Trump’s enduring influence on Israel and the unexpected rise of Israel’s craft beer industry.
The program opens with a reflective look at Trump’s Middle East policy legacy. Bingham credits the former president with reshaping U.S.-Israel relations through bold, unprecedented moves. Among the highlights: the relocation of the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, the formal recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, and the historic Abraham Accords, which normalized ties between Israel and several Arab nations.
Bingham argues that these steps not only solidified diplomatic ties but also set a new tone for regional cooperation and peace. Trump’s economic strategies, he notes, also had a ripple effect that was felt far beyond U.S. borders—including in Israel.
Shifting gears, Bingham quenches the political intensity with an exploration of Israel’s growing craft beer movement. He sits down with Leon Schwarz, co-founder of Biratenu, Jerusalem’s beloved beer center and brewery hub. Their conversation peels back the curtain on Israel’s boutique brewing renaissance.
Schwarz demystifies the brewing process—built on the simple but essential combination of water, grains, yeast, and hops—and introduces listeners to the diverse beer styles now emerging across the country. From hoppy IPAs to crisp lagers, Israel’s microbreweries are crafting a name for themselves among beer enthusiasts.
Biratenu, both a brewery and a cultural landmark, serves not only as a bar but as a community hub for beer lovers, home brewers, and tourists looking to taste local flavor in more ways than one.
With this episode, Bingham seamlessly connects the geopolitical with the personal—highlighting how national policy and local culture intertwine in shaping Israel’s evolving identity. Whether you’re a policy wonk or a pint connoisseur, the program delivers something for everyone.
