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A DNA test revealed this actor wasn’t who he thought he was—so he wrote a musical about it

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 27 Jun 2023

Noam Tomaschoff, a Canadian actor who believed he was the son of Jewish parents with roots in Israel and Montreal, discovered through a DNA test that he was conceived using an anonymous sperm donor due to fertility issues.

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Optimism, AI (and the end of homework!) - with Tyler Cowen

Call Me Back · 30 May 2023

In this episode, economist Tyler Cowen discusses his optimistic outlook on the future, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), which he believes will revolutionize various industries and enhance human capabilities.

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Check Your Facts

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 13 Apr 2023

In this podcast episode, tech columnist James B. Meigs discusses various topics including the child who leaked intelligence documents, the lab-leak hypothesis and those who were dishonest about it, and the importance of fact-checking the fact checkers.

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Unholy 100 With Special Guest Yuval Noah Harari

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 31 Mar 2023

In the 100th episode of Unholy, hosts Yonit and Jonathan engage in a meaningful discussion with acclaimed thinker and writer Yuval Noah Harari.

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US-China De-escalation? (& the latest on covid's origin) -- with Josh Rogin

Call Me Back · 27 Mar 2023

In this episode, Josh Rogin discusses the complexities and challenges of U.S.-China relations, particularly focusing on the Biden administration's recent efforts to de-escalate tensions.

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A Raccoon Dog Did It!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 17 Mar 2023

The podcast discusses the sensational claim that a raccoon dog might be a new source of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Start-Up Nation Revolts

Israel Policy Pod · 6 Mar 2023

In a discussion between tech journalist Amir Mizroch and policy advisor Neri Zilber, the focus is on the Israeli tech sector's involvement in protesting the Netanyahu government's judicial reforms.

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Meet the Canadian who just won Israel’s top science prize for his diabetes-treatment breakthrough

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 2 Mar 2023

Dr. Daniel J. Drucker, a Canadian scientist, recently won Israel's prestigious Wolf Prize for his groundbreaking research in diabetes treatment.

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New hope for Gaucher disease as experimental treatment begins trials

Adam Kovac in Forward · 1 Mar 2023

A phase 1 trial is underway for an innovative treatment called LY3884961 targeting Gaucher disease, a genetic disorder that predominantly affects Ashkenazi Jews.

0 Science Politics

The COVID Revelations

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 27 Feb 2023

The podcast discusses how three key aspects of the American COVID response - mask-wearing, prioritizing vaccination over natural immunity, and avoiding blame on China for the outbreak - are being challenged by scientific evidence.

0 Science Culture

Canadian kids are getting sick at record levels. This expert isn't sure when it will end

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 16 Nov 2022

In this episode, Dr. Kevin Schwartz discusses the severe health crisis facing Canadian children amid a surge in cases of RSV, flu, and COVID-19, with hospitals overwhelmed and medical supplies in shortage.

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Ethan Schachter was born with a rare genetic disease. Now his mom is raising $1 million to find a cure

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 14 Nov 2022

This episode delves into a rare genetic disease, nemaline myopathy type 2, a form of muscular dystrophy affecting Ashkenazi Jews more than others.

0 Education Science

The Reckoning Is Coming, As It Must

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 24 Oct 2022

In a recent podcast, the discussion focuses on the concerning results of the latest educational assessment of American schoolchildren, highlighting the impact of COVID-19 restrictions implemented in March 2020 and their continued enforcement despite being deemed unnecessary and harmful.

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Gaslighting Returns to the White House

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 23 Sep 2022

The podcast discusses the recent actions of White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain, who falsely claimed that Joe Biden inherited a higher unemployment rate than was true, indicative of attempts to manipulate facts for political gain.

0 Science Philosophy

#105 - National Identity, Einstein & Determinism

Jewish History Uncensored · 8 Sep 2022

This episode discusses the influence of national identity on assimilated Jews like Einstein, exploring how being Jewish impacted Einstein professionally and how he reacted to this.

0 Politics Science

How Conspiracy Theories Are Born

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 1 Aug 2022

Tech commentator James B. Meigs discusses the ways in which the scientific community's actions can lead to the proliferation of anti-scientific conspiracy theories.

0 Culture Science

The butterfly effect: Why the endangered monarch is a Jewish issue

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 27 Jul 2022

This episode explores the relationship between the endangered monarch butterfly and the Jewish concept of tikkun olam or repairing the world.

0 Communities Science

The Return of the COVID Psychos

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 26 Jul 2022

The podcast discusses Anthony Fauci's recent media appearances and a controversial article in The New York Times that suggests reverting to pre-2020 living.

0 Culture Science

Jill Biden's Taco Tuesday

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 12 Jul 2022

In a podcast, Matt Continetti and Jim Meigs discuss Jill Biden's controversial remark during a LatinX event in Texas, Elon Musk's unusual Twitter activity, and the remarkable images of the universe produced by the Webb Telescope.

0 Television/Film Science

“What Is ‘A Year of Saying Kaddish?’”

Tablet Studios in Tablet · 27 May 2022

Mayim Bialik, known for her roles in sitcoms, neuroscience Ph. D., parenting books author, and observant Jew, discussed her experience mourning her father by saying Kaddish while managing work, parenting during COVID, and directing a film on the Unorthodox podcast by Tablet.

0 Politics Science

An entrepreneur & former Naval officer on Russia/Ukraine & Global Supply Chains -- with Ami Daniel

Call Me Back · 7 May 2022

Ami Daniel, co-founder of Windward, shares insights on the intertwined crises of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and COVID-induced global supply chain disruptions, emphasizing the maritime sector's role.

0 Politics Science

Cheaters, Cheaters Everywhere

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 1 Apr 2022

The podcast discusses the failure of gerrymandering in both Democratic and Republican states, highlighting why both parties persist in manipulating legislative maps despite the risks of being exposed and rejected.

0 Education Science

How the Jewish calendar got coded — and how ingenious coders made it happen

Forward · 31 Mar 2022

The article highlights the digitization of Jewish knowledge, particularly the Hebrew calendar, through the collaboration of technical experts with religious backgrounds.

0 Politics Science

The Dawn of a Darker Era

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 22 Feb 2022

Amid Russia's actions towards Ukraine, there are concerns about the adequacy of the Western response.

0 Jewish Law Science

OU Kosher Presents Shabbos Keeper for Ovens

Sara Goldberg in Jewish Action · 1 Feb 2022

OU Kosher has introduced the Shabbos Keeper for ovens, a device developed in collaboration with GE Appliances and ZMAN Technologies, which makes certain models of ovens compliant with Shabbat and Yom Tov restrictions.

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