Being Jewish with Jonah Platt is the hit weekly podcast that illuminates the vast, beautiful, and often unexplored tapestry of Jewish identity, through deeply honest and personal conversations with notable Jews and non-Jewish allies alike. Hosted by actor & advocate Jonah Platt, a trusted expert in contemporary Jewish culture, identity, and politics, Being Jewish seeks to engage, educate, and empower listeners to take full ownership of their identities and live as their proudest, most authen ...
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Join actors David Sklar and Ilana Zackon as they schmooze with creative Jews of all disciplines, taking you behind the scenes of what matters most to Canada's Jewish arts community—and why our cultural representation matters.
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Shebrew in the City is a podcast exploring all things Jewish. Combining interviews and informational episodes, join Nicole Kelly as she discusses her journey with motherhood, spirituality, and everything from Hanukkah to the Holocaust. Giving a voice to modern Jews and spreading love and joy, whether you're Jewish, Jew-ish, or not anything resembling Jewish at all, there's something here for everyone.
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JR's Arts Editor Judi Herman presents her series of podcasts, featuring interviews with leading playwrights, actors and other creatives, as well as guided audio tours of the latest exhibitions with a Jewish cultural interest.
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Our podcast telling the stories of Jewish life, produced in association with JW3
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Interview with Scholars of Judaism about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies
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Millennial, Priest, Minister, and Rabbi walk into a radio station...
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Rivka "Rivkush" Campbell, a Jew of Jamaican descent, has been one of Canada's most vocal Jews of colour. In this podcast, she interviews fascinating Jews of colour from all over the world, opening dialogue with the mainstream Jewish community about their views, perspectives and experiences.
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An inside view of how Israel can warm your heart and make your blood boil. It’s a show by a journalist, a professor and an NGO professional who live in and love Israel even though it drives them crazy, and who each week discuss the latest in Israeli politics, culture, and society.
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Beyond the Circle. A podcast celebrating community, culture, and voices that matter. Join us for inspiring conversations, compelling stories, and connections that bring us together. Hosted by Jeremy Cammy Produced, recorded and edited by Jared Golberg
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Jewish Ancestral Healing teacher and practitioner Taya Mâ Shere engages spiritual leaders, artists, activists and visionaries on their journeys of ancestral healing, embracing resilience, and ancestor reverence practices rooted in Jewish traditions and counter-oppressive devotion. May this offering be a portal of connection, that we may root in positive resource, remember ancient ways, reclaim and innovate new possibilities, and be deeply nourished by the well of our loving and wise ancestors.
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The Five Books celebrates the role of books in our lives. Each week we’ll talk with a Jewish author about five books in five categories. We’ll hear about: two Jewish books that have impacted the author’s Jewish identity; one book (not necessarily Jewish) that they think everyone should read - a book that changed their worldview. We’ll get a peek into what book they're reading now, and we’ll hear the inside scoop on the new book they’ve just published. The Five Books creates a space for all l ...
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A podcast #PoweredbyJNF where we’ll be sharing with you stories of interesting people doing fascinating work all over Israel.
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Interviews with Scholars of Eastern Europe about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/eastern-european-studies
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Lorraine DeGraffenreidt is a black person! Sarah Isaacson is a Jewish person! As it turns out, there's a lot of black and Jewish stuff that they don't know anything about -- and that makes them feel guilty! So now, they're getting learnt up. Join Lorraine and Sarah as they discover classic movies everyone's already seen (Schindler's List anyone???), conquer basic ethnic foods (chicken and waffles!!!) and generally improve as adult people, all while making their black and Jewish dads proud.
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Knowledge of the Bible. Awareness of the World. Living for Jesus
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Sis & Tell, an award-winning weekly comedic podcast, is hosted by southern Jewish sisters the Emmy-nominated Alison Goldstein Lebovitz from PBS' The A List and comedian Amanda Goldstein Marks.
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Interviews with Scholars of Intellectual History about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history
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Hi! I invite you to join me as I explore the intricacies of our inner-world, our lives and our relationship with Hashem. The episodes on this podcast are about my passionate belief that the Torah speaks to us, personally, intimately and timely. Studying the wisdom of Torah and our rich legacy is a part of Torah and our rich legacy itself. As our world embraces the powerful possibilities that psychotherapy offers us, I humbly wish to add my own thoughts and ideas about what it means to be hum ...
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What do poems, plays, and other creative texts from throughout history tell us about the times in which they were written? And what do they reveal about the forces still at play in our contemporary societies? Using interviews with artists and scholars combined with readings performed by actors, The Dybbukast examines and gives context to creative works while exploring their relationships to issues still present today. The Dybbukast is produced by theatre dybbuk. While the company is no lon ...
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Welcome to Shoulder to Shoulder, a podcast where a pastor and a rabbi get to the heart of issues that matter to people of faith.
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“Ever wondered what The Simpsons has to say about Bereishit? Or what Shrek can teach us about Bamidbar? Join Valerie Brown and Shoshana Gottlieb each week as they explore the parasha through iconic pop culture moments, live from the room next door to the Pardes Beit Midrash”
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We're constantly getting to know our minds. And when we have guests, we get to know them behind their public image, so that you can get to know them beyond their Social Media presence. Mental health awareness and inclusivity across the human spectrum (especially with the LGBTQ+ community) is near and dear to us. We find the beauty in vulnerability. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel (@PardonMyMind) to continue supporting us, as these episodes can be WATCHED as well! Follow us on Instagr ...
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YUTORAH: R' Shay Schachter -- Recent Shiurim
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The Ish is a podcast from the liminal spaces of life, love, art, religion, and politics, hosted by Cameron Dezen Hammon.
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Mauri's Podcast is where Mauri speaks his mind, talking about different stuff that is interesting to humanity ;) These podcasts come in all sorts of languages: English, Spanish, even Hebrew.Funny stuff, serious stuff, confusing stuff, you name it, it's all here. - - El Podcast de Mauri es donde digo lo que me pasa por la mente, hablando de diferentes cosas que son interesantes para la humanidad. Estos podcasts vienen en muchos idiomas: Espanol, Ingles, hasta Hebreo. Cosas graciosas, serias, ...
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Are you ready for a dose of good clean laughs? Welcome to The School of Mock, where three friends—Jon, Sruli, and Dave—bring their humor and competitive spirit to the world of mock drafts. Each episode, they tackle a new theme, from food, to pop culture to the downright bizarre, all while playfully roasting each other's picks. With witty banter and unexpected stories, they turn every draft into a comedic showdown. Whether you're a draft enthusiast or just love a good laugh, The School of Moc ...
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There are just way too many news stories to keep track of! My wife saw that I was too overwhelmed by all of it so she decided to send me a few stories she felt I should know about via email almost every single day--a condensed version of the news. On our show I showcase my top picks from the emails that she sends to me. ...and remember...listen to your wife....
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Jonathan Randall & Joe Harary are two Pot Head Jews who love talking out TV, Movies, Sci Fi, Superheroes, Star Wars, Pop culture, Comedy and other things. Tune in to hear their relationship blossom as they try to make it through a conversation before forgetting what they were talking about in the first place. This is what goes on in Your Mother's Basement! Check them out on Twitter @yomomsbasement @jonathanrandall @Ferris_McFly and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/yourmothersbasementpodcast
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New from Reboot, the Kitchen Radio podcast brings listeners to the table of communities from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia for intergenerational stories of community life and ritual practices from guests who are part of a rising renaissance of creative food projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Hosted by Regine Basha and Nathalie Basha, the series premieres in April 2023. Subscribe now to catch them all and be the first to know about our upcomin ...
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Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott delivers your weekly dose of pop culture with the Parting Shot. Every week you’ll get celebrity interviews, award show coverage, and the rundown on exactly what to watch, read, and listen to in culture. Consider the Parting Shot your one stop shop for everything pop culture.
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Then & Now connects past to present, using historical analysis and context to help guide us through modern issues and policy decisions. Then & Now is brought to you by the UCLA Luskin Center for History and Policy. This podcast is produced by David Myers and Roselyn Campbell, and features original music by Daniel Raijman.
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Immerse yourself in the BIGGEST self-love podcast and movement - your ultimate go-to for personal growth with a side of sass. We cover it all, from dating bootcamps to mental health moments, because self-love is the foundation of everything in your life – from your friendships to your own mental well-being and everything in between. I’m your host, Violet Benson, aka the Daddy Issues meme queen, comedian, and motivational speaker. But most importantly, I'm YOUR Russian big sister, dishing out ...
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Jews are culturally, religiously, politically, and ethnically unique yet diverse. This podcast aims to explore all of the intricacies and intersectionalities that come with being Jewish. Sometimes we go broad and sometimes we go deep, sometimes it's heavy and sometimes it's light, but it's always eye-opening. Episodes include conversations with academics, scientists, artists, creatives, people who all bring a different lens to the question, “what does it mean to be Jewish in the 21st century ...
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Steven Crowder brings you news, entertainment and politics with the most politically incorrect show on the web. Guests, rants, sketches, your calls ... it's whatever. Watch the VIDEO version of this podcast here: http://www.louderwithcrowder.com/mugclub
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Inspiration when you are on the go, Torah thoughts on the parsha and misc. topics
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Welcome to Behind the Masterpiece on Florida’s Cultural Coast, a podcast by Visit Sarasota County!
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The Jewish Alps. The Sour Cream Sierra’s. Disneyland with knishes. Welcome to the podcast that celebrates the iconic vacationland that touched the lives of so many people. We may not see these once famous resorts and bungalow colonies again, but you can be sure we're going to kvetch (and kvell) about it here.
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The last year has been one of the darkest in Israeli and Jewish history. Many have been glued to the news and social media hoping for even a morsel of good news. As important as it is to stay connected to Israel through current events and history, there are other connection points that can nurture a love of Israel. Apart from the news, Israeli music, movies, food, comedy, etc. all offer opportunities to deepen a love for Israel. That's where Sababoosh comes in. Conversations with Israel's cu ...
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City Journal is America's premier source of insightful policy analysis, sophisticated cultural commentary, and bold investigations that legacy journalists are too timid to touch. From incisive interviews to lively panel discussions, our podcasts extend CJ's trademark rigor and wit beyond the written page to the dynamic world of streaming audio. Listen today.
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Discussing the topics that Gen Z is always thinking about, from the voices of Gen Z, and an occasional expert. Suggest topics to talk about, dm how u really feel, and vote in polls via the @TMHURF Instagram.
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Rabbi Cohen's unique view on religion and politics. Listen to the broadcast on Wednesdays @ 2 PM MST, 3 PM CST, 4 PM EST & 1 PM PST on Christ The King Radio Network. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-jewish-view-rabbi-hanania-cohen/support
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Yitzhak Conforti, "Zionism and Jewish Culture: A Study in the Origins of a National Movement" (Academic Studies Press, 2024)
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55:50What many people don’t realize is that Zionism is not a monolithic term. From its inception there were rigorous debates about the nature and direction of the movement? Thinkers had argued about some of the fundamental questions around Israel. Where would a future Jewish state be located? What language would they speak? Should Israel come about thro…
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Jeremy Dauber on Jewish Literature, Pop Culture, and What The Horror Genre Reveals About America
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54:28“Show me what scares you, and I’ll show you your soul.” In American Scary, noted cultural historian Jeremy Dauber draws a captivating through line that ties historical influences ranging from the Salem witch trials and enslaved-person narratives directly to the body of work we associate with horror today: from the taut, terrifying stories of Edgar …
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Inside Sarasota Jewish Theatre with Artistic Director Carole Kleinberg
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23:13Discover the passion and purpose behind Sarasota Jewish Theatre in this inspiring episode featuring Artistic Director Carole Kleinberg. Carole shares how she built a career in theater that spans decades, the emotional impact of directing Diary of Anne Frank, and why Lost in Yonkers was a dream come true. With behind-the-scenes insights, reflections…
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Catriona M.M. MacDonald, "The Caledoniad: The Making of Scottish History" (John Donald, 2024)
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44:50Why did Scots in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries know so little about their past and even less about those who controlled their history? Is the historical narrative the only legitimate medium through which the past can be made known? Are novelists and historians as far apart as convention has it? In an age when history grounds any claims to …
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Andrew Wilson on the Infiltration of the Church: Feminism, NGOs and the Battle for Christianity!
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1:10:05Gerald sits down with Andrew Wilson to discuss the decline in American church attendance and what should be done about it. They also discuss orthodoxy, Protestantism, and Catholicism. GUEST: Andrew Wilson Click here for the Jesus is Risen shirt only at Crowder Shop! https://crowdershop.com/products/jesus-is-risen?_pos=1&_psq=jesus&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Join…
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Alison and Amanda talk about the routine of renting clothes, curious encounters with customer support, savvy shopping strategies, and the days of dialing for time. Sis & Tell, an award-winning weekly comedic podcast, is hosted by southern Jewish sisters the Emmy-nominated Alison Goldstein Lebovitz from PBS' The A List and Time Magazine's 2006 Perso…
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Adi Nester, "Unsettling Difference: Music Drama, the Bible, and the Critique of German Jewish Identity" (Cornell UP, 2025)
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1:11:50Adi Nester is an Assistant Professor of German and Jewish Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her first monograph, Unsettling Difference: Bible, Music Drama, and the Critique of German Jewish Identity, appeared with Cornell University Press. The book studies the discourse of Jewish difference in the first half of the twentie…
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Derek J. Penslar, "Zionism: An Emotional State" (Rutgers UP, 2023)
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1:02:12Emotion lies at the heart of all national movements, and Zionism is no exception. For those who identify as Zionist, the word connotes liberation and redemption, uniqueness and vulnerability. Yet for many, Zionism is a source of distaste if not disgust, and those who reject it are no less passionate than those who embrace it. The power of such emot…
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Antonio J. Muñoz, "Hitler's War Against the Partisans During Operation Barbarossa: June 1941 to the Spring of 1942" (Frontline, 2025)
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1:41:25A detailed history of Nazi anti-partisan warfare on the Eastern Front during Operation Barbarossa. From the start of the war on the Eastern Front, Hitler's Ostheer, his Eastern Army, would wage a vernichtungskrieg, or war of annihilation, in the East. Never before had such a wide-reaching campaign been fought. Preparations for Germany's invasion of…
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Why Mike ‘The Situation’ Was Insecure About Jersey Shore Family Vacation
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22:45Jersey Shore, a reality television show that sparked backlash from politicians when it first aired, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a new season of Jersey Shore Family Vacation. And while Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is a fan favorite, after a six year hiatus being off reality television, he wasn’t sure people would like the new person …
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Charles Fain Lehman, Daniel Di Martino, Jesse Arm, and Renu Mukherjee discuss the Trump administration’s pause in student visa appointments, New York City’s mayoral race, and the best pizza in the U.S.
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BREAKING: Court Rules Trump Tariffs Illegal - Threatens to Destroy US National Security
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1:01:49The Left is testing a new catchphrase: TACO - Trump Always Chickens Out. Let’s see how that’s working out for them. George Soros is back, and he’s dumping money for his evil globalist empire in Brazil and Poland. The US Court system once again forgets about the separation of powers. A judge thinks they have the ability to block Trump’s tariffs. Jus…
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The holiday of Shavuot, once about one thing, and then about another, is now about, well, everything. (For your convenience and for the sake of quality control, this episode includes time-tested, proven bits from prior shows!)
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Cory Michael Smith Embraces Chaos in Jesse Armstrong's 'Mountainhead'
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30:44Four tech CEOs, drunk on power, reunite at a mountaintop home amid a global economic crisis they might be partially responsible for. "There is a power that is purchased by money, where they don't have to apologize for their behavior," Cory Michael Smith says about playing Venis in Jesse Armstrong's HBO film Mountainhead (May 31). "A lot of these gu…
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Thomas Mutch, "The Dogs of Mariupol: Russia's Invasion and the Forging of Ukraine's Iron Generation" (Biteback, 2025)
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42:03In early 2022, as Russian troops massed on Ukraine’s border, Tom Mutch, a freelance war reporter, took a trip to Mariupol to take the temperature of this (then) culturally vibrant port on the Sea of Azov. What stayed with him was the sound of the stray dogs and their "rhythmic and frantic barking, as if they were shouting a warning in unison". With…
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One random act of kindness, a stranger on the freeway, and a moment that changed everything. Listen to this to restore your faith in humanity and discover how a split-second decision can reveal the goodness still left in the world Wanna listen to this episode AD FREE?? Go to my ad free subscription at - almostadulting.supercast.com Today's episode …
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So Your Mum’s a Narcissist? Let’s Talk
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1:06:13Welcome back to Benson Book Club! Today we’re diving into Chapter 4 of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson—aka the one that explains why you can’t trust, love, or text back without spiraling. Think your mom’s a narcissist? You might be onto something. Convinced your dad’s emotional unavailability ruined your love life? …
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Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 28:The Spread of Christianity in the Early Church
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48:11There is a false narrative regarding early Christianity: that due to following the "Great Commission," the gospel spread like wildfire. It did not. Its spread was slow and uneven. Listen to why this was the case and how the gospel was actually spread and people responded to it in this episode of the Called Out Cafe.…
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Trump vs. Harvard: Why The President is Right to Go After This Anti-American University
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1:01:50Jake Tapper continues to try to gain fans on the right side of the aisle by insulting the Left. It’s a bold strategy, Cotton. President Donald Trump is coming down on Harvard and they definitely deserve it. He has a plan to reroute the money and encourage people to go into business without spending time in school. Is this the new future of America …
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Mexico's Dirty War and the Struggle for Accountability: A Conversation with Carlos Pérez Ricart.
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47:29In this week’s episode of then & now, guest host Professor Fernando Pérez-Montesinos is joined by Carlos Pérez Ricart, Assistant Professor in International Relations at the Center for Economic Research and Teaching (CIDE) in Mexico City, to discuss Mexico’s Dirty War—an internal conflict from the 1960s to the 1980s between the Institutional Revolut…
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Tony Nominee Darren Criss on the 'Miracle' That Is 'Maybe Happy Ending'
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42:58Darren Criss is an Emmy-winning actor, but deep down he's a musical theater nerd. Which is why he's so proud to be part of this year's Tony-nominated musical Maybe Happy Ending. "Everybody involved in [Broadway], we all work within a 10-some-odd block radius, and it is really like a campus celebration." For Criss, who plays Oliver, a robot in futur…
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Krista N. Dalton, "How Rabbis Became Experts: Social Circles and Donor Networks in Jewish Late Antiquity" (Princeton UP, 2025)
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55:14At the turn of the common era, the Jewish communities of Roman Palestine saw the organization of a small group of literate Jewish men who devoted their lives to the interpretation and teaching of their sacred ancestral texts. In How Rabbis Became Experts: Social Circles and Donor Networks in Jewish Late Antiquity (Princeton University Press, 2025),…
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Keir Giles, "Who Will Defend Europe?: An Awakened Russia and a Sleeping Continent" (Hurst & Co., 2024)
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42:18Who will defend Europe? The answer should be obvious: Europe should be able to defend itself. Yet, for decades, most of the continent enjoyed a defence holiday, outsourcing protection to the United States while banking an increasingly illusory ‘peace dividend’. Now, after three decades of reducing armed forces and drawing down defence industries, E…
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Dan Sperrin, "State of Ridicule: A History of Satire in English Literature" (Princeton UP, 2025)
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53:06Satire is a funny, aggressive, and largely oppositional literature which is typically created by people who refuse to participate in a given regime’s perception of itself. Although satire has always been a primary literature of state affairs, and although it has always been used to intervene in ongoing discussions about political theory and practic…
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How Jack Innanen Went from Social Media Star to FX's 'Adults'
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24:12Everyone remembers life's growing pains right after you leave your parents' home. For Jack Innanen, part of the ensemble of the new FX series Adults, there are certain things that made him feel like an adult really quick. "Tax season and when I'm working on my visa, those ones get me locked in. I'm like, 'Oh, I'm a man in the eyes of the government…
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(183) Tucker, Candace, and the Christian Crisis of Conscience
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44:18As war rages in Israel and antisemitic rhetoric spreads in the media, Pastor Doug and Pesach issue a challenge to people of faith: will we stay silent, or will we speak truth in love — even when it’s uncomfortable? This episode confronts the disturbing trend of Christian influencers embracing anti-Jewish narratives, and looks to Shavuot and Penteco…
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Why The Left is Crashing with Young Men & The Stupid Plan to Fix It
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1:01:00George Floyd - the man, the myth, the Fentanyl addict. We remember…or pay tribute to those who remember. That is to say: mercilessly mock the tributes that flooded in for a serial criminal whose death from a drug overdose set off the Black Lives Matter riots in 2020. The Democrats don’t know how to talk to men, so they are spending a lot of money t…
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Listening to Anti-Israel Jews & “The Babka King” Chris Caresnone
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1:02:00Watch Being Jewish on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcast Subscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter: bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletter For Sponsorships, please email: [email protected] To contact us & all things BJJP: www.BeingJewishPodcast.com Follow Jonah on: Instagram - @JonahPlatt X - @JonahPlatt Follow Being Jewish on: Instagram - @Being…
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Kirsten Macfarlane, "Lay Learning and the Bible in the Seventeenth-Century Atlantic World" (Oxford UP, 2024)
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45:49Early modernity has long been seen as a crucial period in the history of biblical scholarship, witnessing rapid advances in studies of Hebrew, Greek, and the ancient Jewish and Christian past. Historians have devoted much attention to how these developments were received by the academic and clerical elite, and yet there is little research on their …
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Marketing Broadway in Sarasota: Muffy Lavens on the Van Wezel’s New Season
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26:59Discover the dynamic world of Sarasota’s arts scene in this inspiring episode featuring Muffy Lavens, Public Relations Director at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. From insider details on upcoming Broadway hits like MJ and The Book of Mormon, to stories of how live theater impacts local students, Muffy shares what makes the Van Wezel a cultural …
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Rabbi Sharon Brous on Finding Her Place in the Jewish Community and Working to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World
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1:03:31In a time of loneliness and isolation, social rupture and alienation, what will it take to mend our broken hearts and rebuild our society? Sharon Brous—a leading American rabbi—makes the case that the spiritual work of our time, as instinctual as it is counter-cultural, is to find our way to one other in celebration, in sorrow, and in solidarity. T…
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May 25, 2025 Entrusted, Not Owned: Rethinking Our Bodies
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54:47What if our bodies aren't really ours? This question launches an illuminating interfaith exploration of physical existence that challenges our culture's deeply individualistic approach to health and wellness. "You did not create yourself," reminds one panelist, prompting us to consider a revolutionary perspective: perhaps we're not owners but stewa…
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Greta Lynn Uehling, "Decolonizing Ukraine: The Indigenous People of Crimea and Pathways to Freedom" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2025)
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53:32In Decolonizing Ukraine: The Indigenous People of Crimea and Pathways to Freedom (Rowman & Littlefield, 2025), anthropologist Dr. Greta Lynn Uehling illuminates the untold stories of Russia’s occupation of Crimea from 2014 to the present, revealing the traumas of colonization, foreign occupation, and population displacement. Drawing upon extensive …
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Anne C. Klein on Becoming a Buddha & Being Human too
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1:28:47You’re human, but are you also a Buddha? If so, which one comes first? What does it mean to be human? What is a Buddha exactly? Is our humanity lost or superseded if we become a Buddha? Such questions might interest our more philosophical listeners. Being Human and a Buddha Too (Wisdom Publications, 2023) by today’s guest Anne Klein explores the 7-…
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Claire Knight, "Stalin's Final Films: Cinema, Socialist Realism, and Soviet Postwar Reality, 1945-1953" (Cornell UP, 2024)
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1:26:23Stalin's Final Films: Cinema, Socialist Realism, and Soviet Postwar Reality, 1945-1953 (Cornell UP, 2024) explores a neglected period in the history of Soviet cinema, breathing new life into a body of films long considered moribund as the pinnacle of Stalinism. While film censorship reached its apogee in this period and fewer films were made, film …
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Book Talk 66: Political Hope, with Loren Goldman
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1:29:13How to find hope in these times? I spoke with political scientist Loren Goldman about the principle of political hope: why we should have hope, how to have hope in dark times, and how political hope differs from naïve optimism, faith in progress, or passive reliance on a hidden logic that will save us in the end. Goldman, who is Associate Professor…
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