Best Scott Lander Podcasts (2025)

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Bonus Episode: A Reporters Roundtable with Sahalie Donaldson and Katie Honan 53:17

15d ago53:17

53:17

Welcome to our final episode of the podcast series: Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-hosts Tom Allon and Bradley Tusk normally sit down with mayoral candidates, but today they’re chatting with City & State reporter Sahalie Donaldson and The City reporter Katie Honan about their analysis of the race. Tune into this co-production with Bradley Tusk’s Firewa…

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Scott Stringer 48:29

15d ago48:29

48:29

As part of our NYC Mayoral Forum, Democratic candidate Scott Stringer joins Rabbi Ammi Hirsch to discuss his Jewish values and his commitment to Zionism and to share his vision for a more affordable and better-run New York City. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations…

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Brad Lander 44:29

15d ago44:29

44:29

As part of our NYC Mayoral Forum, Democratic candidate and NYC Comptroller Brad Lander joins our Rabbi Ammi Hirsch to discuss how his liberal Jewish values inform his immigration activism, his fight against antisemitism and for peace in the Middle East, and his vision for New York City. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times…

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Episode 10: An Interview with Eric Adams 1:02:16

21d ago1:02:16

1:02:16

Welcome to Episode 10 of our new podcast series: Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-host Tom Allon sits down with Mayor Eric Adams to talk about his relationship with the media, his pitch to New Yorkers for reelection, and his thoughts on the candidates who are jockeying to replace him. Tune in to this co-production with the Firewall podcast to hear the di…

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Bari Weiss and Nellie Bowles 43:47

29d ago43:47

43:47

The founders of The Free Press, Bari Weiss and Nellie Bowles sit down with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch to discuss their new media company, their Jewish journey, and several of the central challenges facing the American Jewish community. This conversation was recorded live during the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Spring Benefit on May 18, 2025. Support this pod…

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Episode 9: An Interview with Brad Lander 47:13

1M ago47:13

47:13

Welcome to Episode 9 of our new podcast series: Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-host Bradley Tusk sits down with mayoral candidate Brad Lander to talk about his housing first model to address street homelessness for the severely mentally ill, his idea for Yelp for NYCHA repairs, and the importance of pairing public services with a balanced budget. Tune …

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Andrew Cuomo 47:03

1M ago47:03

47:03

New York's former governor and the front runner in New York City's mayoral race, Andrew Cuomo speaks with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch about the state of the city, his decades-long support of Israel and the Jewish community, and surging antisemitism in America. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations…

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Episode 8: An Interview with Zellnor Myrie 49:44

2M ago49:44

49:44

Welcome to Episode 8 of our new podcast series: Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-host Bradley Tusk sits down with mayoral candidate Zellnor Myrie to talk about the urgent need to deliver more housing for New Yorkers, the specific policies he’ll pursue to achieve that goal, and the importance of validating voters’ feelings when it comes to addressing publ…

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Episode 7: An Interview with Scott Stringer 43:18

2M ago43:18

43:18

Welcome to Episode 7 of our new podcast series: The Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-host Tom Allon sits down with mayoral candidate Scott Stringer to talk about the importance of not crying fiscal wolf, a potential rainy day fund to combat federal cuts, and why Andrew Cuomo owes the Jewish community an apology. Tune in to this co-production with Bradley…

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Tessa Veksler 59:46

2M ago59:46

59:46

The student body president of UC Santa Barbara and a proud Zionist, Tessa Veksler faced a barrage of hate and narrowly survived an attempt to oust her from office. Her experience is both a warning for young Jews heading to campus and an example of what real leadership looks like. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-r…

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Episode 6: An Interview with Curtis Sliwa 40:11

2M ago40:11

40:11

Welcome to Episode 6 of our new podcast series: The Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-hosts Tom Allon and Bradley Tusk sit down with mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa to talk about why micromanaging mayors are doomed to fail, his plan to bring back qualified immunity for cops, and the need for due process. Tune in to this co-production with Bradley Tusk’s Fi…

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Episode 5: An Interview with Zohran Mamdani 33:39

2M ago33:39

33:39

Welcome to Episode 5 of our new podcast series: The Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-hosts Tom Allon and Bradley Tusk sit down with mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to talk about his commitment to listening to all New Yorkers (especially the ones who disagree with him), his vision to create a new Department of Community Safety, and how he plans to actual…

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David Horovitz 1:01:34

2M ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Israeli politics have become increasingly complicated and divisive. The Times of Israel's founding editor and returning guest David Horovitz helps us understand Israel’s internal and external struggles — the unifying fabric of Israeli society and the major debates pulling at the seams. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-…

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Bonus Episode: A Reporters Roundtable with Annie McDonough and Jeff Coltin 51:48

2M ago51:48

51:48

Welcome to a special bonus episode of our new podcast series: The Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-hosts Tom Allon and Bradley Tusk normally sit down with mayoral candidates, but today they’re chatting with City & State reporter Annie McDonough and Politico reporter Jeff Coltin about their analysis of the race. Tune into this co-production with Bradley T…

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Episode 4: An Interview with Whitney Tilson 47:29

3M ago47:29

47:29

Welcome to Episode 4 of our new podcast series: The Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-hosts Tom Allon and Bradley Tusk sit down with mayoral candidate Whitney Tilson to talk about his plan to make New York an attractive place to invest and do business, his strategy to capture voters as a moderate Democrat, and his admiration for Michael Bloomberg. Tune in…

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Episode 3: An Interview with Michael Blake 37:50

3M ago37:50

37:50

Welcome to Episode 3 of our new podcast series: The Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-hosts Tom Allon and Bradley Tusk sit down with mayoral candidate Michael Blake to talk about his vision to help New Yorkers make and keep more money in their pocket, and how he plans to remind voters that they need a new generation of leadership. Tune in to this co-produ…

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Episode 2: An Interview with Jim Walden 55:32

3M ago55:32

55:32

Welcome to Episode 2 of our new podcast series: The Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-hosts Tom Allon and Bradley Tusk sit down with mayoral candidate Jim Walden to talk about his strategy to only run in the general election, his plan to cooperate with President Trump within “New York values”, and the 70 person policy counsel that would guide his mayoral …

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Reform Judaism in America 26:36

3M ago26:36

26:36

Rabbi Ammi Hirsch is the guest on this special episode hosted by David Harris, past CEO of the American Jewish Committee and Jewish Broadcasting Service TV's strategic analyst. Ammi discusses the state of American Reform Judaism and the new reality liberal Jews face in the wake of October 7th. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-thes…

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Episode 1: An Interview with Jessica Ramos 49:30

3M ago49:30

49:30

Welcome to Episode 1 of our new podcast series: The Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-hosts Tom Allon and Bradley Tusk sit down with mayoral candidate Jessica Ramos to talk about some of her big ideas around appointing an NYC Chief Revenue Officer, decriminalizing fare evasion, the potential for cross-endorsements and the opportunity for “Queens to redeem…

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David Baddiel 57:15

4M ago57:15

57:15

There's something so Jewish about using laughter to cope. British comedian, public thinker and author David Baddiel finds the humor in the world, discussing everything from comedy to antisemitism to politics. And he makes plenty of jokes. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations…

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John Spencer 49:49

4M ago49:49

49:49

The chair of urban warfare studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, retired U.S. Army Major John Spencer discusses the uniquely and unprecedentedly evil tactics that Hamas has employed in Gaza to maximize civilian casualties and collateral damage in pursuit of its political and military goals. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.c…

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Jonathan Eig 46:59

4M ago46:59

46:59

Martin Luther King Jr.'s biographer felt like people were yearning to strip away the mythology surrounding the civil rights leader and reconnect with his humanity. Jonathan Eig brings King back into focus — as a religious leader and a social justice activist — and discusses the evolution of the Black-Jewish partnership in the years after King's ass…

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Walter Russell Mead 54:05

5M ago54:05

54:05

An expert on foreign affairs, Prof. Walter Russel Mead thinks we're heading into uniquely unstable times. He offers a historical analysis of America's relationship with the Jews, the Jewish state, and how the U.S. approaches the rest of the world. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations…

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Lihi Lapid 46:11

6M ago46:11

46:11

An exceptionally talented novelist, journalist and activist, Lihi Lapid is also the wife of Israel's opposition leader and former Prime Minister Yair Lapid. Her latest book, "On Her Own," bares the Sabra soul. And despite boycotts by the literary community, she hopes it will expose new readers to the grief, longing and love at the heart of the Isra…

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Jonathan Spyer 49:56

7M ago49:56

49:56

The lighting rebel advance that toppled Syria's Assad regime came seemingly out of left field. Dr. Jonathan Spyer, one of the world's foremost experts on the Levant, helps explain how it happened and what this revolution could mean for Syria and the rest of the world. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hi…

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Natasha Hausdorff 56:12

7M ago56:12

56:12

Israel is fighting a war not only on the battlefield but also in the courtroom, where the Jewish state has been misrepresented, maligned and accused of perpetrating the worst crimes against humanity. Legal expert Natasha Hausdorff helps us understand how international law applies to Israel during this war and the ways the law has been corrupted and…

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Matt Brooks and Mark Mellman 56:41

7M ago56:41

56:41

Republican Jewish Coalition CEO Matt Brooks and Democratic Majority for Israel President Mark Mellman unpack the results of the 2024 presidential election and help us understand the issues that drove American voters to choose Donald Trump over Kamala Harris. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donat…

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Eylon Levy 52:15

8M ago52:15

52:15

Watching Israel's war with Hamas unfold, Eylon Levy was surprised by the government's ineptitude in the media and decided to volunteer interviews from his living room. Within a week, he was working as an official spokesperson for the prime minister. Now, again, a private citizen, Eylon continues to make the case for Israel abroad as he tries to con…

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Rudy Rochman 35:14

8M ago35:14

35:14

Rudy Rochman visits campuses and other hotbeds of anti-Israel activity and engages the other side with incredible equanimity — even in the face of the seething mob. His videos have garnered millions of views on social media, but Rudy doesn't do it for the likes; he wants to change hearts and minds and bring light to wherever there is darkness… Supp…

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Bernard-Henri Levy 43:43

9M ago43:43

43:43

Israel is finding itself increasingly alone as it fights for the future of the free world. French Jewish philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy accuses the West of cowardice in the face of a powerful coalition of Islamist forces and the promulgation of infectious and illiberal ideas at home. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-wi…

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Haviv Rettig Gur 1:05:31

9M ago1:05:31

1:05:31

Israeli journalist Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the need for deeper engagement in the Jewish community, our historical resilience, and the impact of October 7th. He reminds us we are the strongest Jews in history — heirs to those who worked, bled and sacrificed to give us Israel and American Jewry. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-t…

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Columbia University 1:04:12

1y ago1:04:12

1:04:12

Embattled Columbia Business School Prof. Shai Davidai and newly minted Barnard graduate Noa Fay discuss the crisis that has been unfolding on their campus. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donationsBy Stephen Wise Free Synagogue

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Amos Yadlin 48:32

1y ago48:32

48:32

Former Israeli military intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin contextualizes the ongoing war with Hamas, evaluates Israel's strategic goals, and helps us understand the regional and international situation. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations…

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The Counterfeit Countess 48:19

1y ago48:19

48:19

Nazi hunter Dr. Elizabeth "Barry" White and Polish historian Dr. Joanna Sliwa set out to verify Jewish Polish mathematician Janina Mehlberg’s incredible claims that she survived the Holocaust by posing as the Countess Suchodolska and saved some 10,000 Poles from the Majdanek concentration camp... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-t…

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Bret Stephens 1:00:02

1y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Bret Stephens helps us understand the White House's attitude toward Israel, the major political currents in America that seem to be leaving Jews behind, and a new national ideology that values identity and even victimhood over character and achievement... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.co…

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Yasmine Mohammed 52:34

1y ago52:34

52:34

Forced to marry a man whom she later discovered was a member of Al Qaeda, Yasmine Mohammed eventually found the strength to break away from radical Islam and cut ties with her abusive, fundamentalist family. Today her story continues to inspire people around the world as she works to help free other hearts and minds. Support this podcast at — https…

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Ritchie Torres 32:45

1+ y ago32:45

32:45

A true friend of both the Jewish community and the Jewish state, there's nothing in Congressman Ritchie Torres' background that would have predicted the millennial Democrat would become such an outspoken advocate for Israel. Rep. Torres challenges the narrative around what's happening with the U.S.-Israel relationship in Washington and within his p…

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Dalia Ziada 51:52

1+ y ago51:52

51:52

One of the central players in Egypt's 2011 revolution, Dalia Ziada was forced to flee her homeland after voicing support for Israel in the wake of October 7th. Speaking with Rabbi Hirsch from an undisclosed location, this brave activist and analyst helps us unpack the fraught Egyptian-Israeli relationship and contextualize Arab states' proclaimed s…

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Ora Hirsch Pescovitz 46:05

1+ y ago46:05

46:05

Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz is the president of Oakland University and was among the first to issue a statement condemning the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel. Rabbi Ammi Hirsch's older sister helps us understand the atmosphere on American college campuses today and why so many university administrations have tolerated a deteriorating situation for…

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Liel Leibovitz 58:05

1+ y ago58:05

58:05

One of the Jewish world's great thinkers, writers and podcasters, Liel Leibovitz discusses his ideological homelessness, Judaism’s life-changing potential, and the problem with American universities in the wake of October 7th. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations…

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Kai Bird 43:13

1+ y ago43:13

43:13

Celebrated biographer of J. Robert Oppenheimer, Kai Bird discusses the brilliant physicist's triumph, tragedy and legacy. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donationsBy Stephen Wise Free Synagogue

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Ari Shavit 45:40

1+ y ago45:40

45:40

The massacre on October 7th was a turning point in history. Political analyst Ari Shavit discusses the immeasurable and long-lasting consequences this war will have for Israel and the Western world. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donationsBy Stephen Wise Free Synagogue

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Adam Nagourney 34:32

1+ y ago34:32

34:32

New York Times national political reporter Adam Adam Nagourney discusses his new unauthorized history of The Grey Lady over the past four decades and the pursuit of truth in our turbulent times. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donationsBy Stephen Wise Free Synagogue

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Einat Wilf and David Hazony 57:14

1+ y ago57:14

57:14

Alongside the shock, mourning, grief, and mobilization of war, there is also revelation. Returning guest Dr. Einat Wilf and author and editor David Hazony discuss the aftermath of October 7's "Black Sabbath" and its implications for the future of the Jewish people. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsc…

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Dara Horn 37:07

1+ y ago37:07

37:07

Acclaimed author Dara Horn explores the reasons “people love dead Jews” — and why the idea of Jewish power makes non-Jewish society so uncomfortable. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donationsBy Stephen Wise Free Synagogue

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Yaakov Katz 37:30

1+ y ago37:30

37:30

The Jerusalem Post's military correspondent for nearly a decade and its editor-in-chief for seven years, Yaakov Katz helps us understand how Israel ended up in this war and what might happen next... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donationsBy Stephen Wise Free Synagogue

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Israel at War 10:32

1+ y ago10:32

10:32

With Israel at war, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch delivers a blunt yet uplifting message answering the question on all our minds: "What can we do?" Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donationsBy Stephen Wise Free Synagogue

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Daniel Gordis 42:02

1+ y ago42:02

42:02

The civil unrest in Israel — centering around the judicial overhaul — is an unprecedented existential crisis that threatens to tear the country apart. Daniel Gordis has been one of Israel's most unabashed advocates. But today, he's calling on diaspora Jews to get involved in ways he never has before... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.co…

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Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism 39:10

2y ago39:10

39:10

In this special episode, we air Rabbi Ammi Hirsch's keynote speech from Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism, a historic grassroots gathering of some 300 Reform leaders at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue to address the key challenges facing the movement. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations…

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Wesley K. Clark 36:30

2y ago36:30

36:30

Retired General Wesley K. Clark is a warrior and a scholar. Amid a rising tide of authoritarianism washing across the globe, the former NATO supreme allied commander helps us understand the defining global conflicts of our times — and how democracy can prevail. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/do…

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