The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Losing P.J. O'Rourke
16 Feb 2022
The text discusses the sorrow over the unexpected passing of P.J. O'Rourke, a friend and contributor. The podcast crew reflects on his legacy and speculates ...
16 Feb 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Born with a rare disorder, Maya Sinclair is overcoming the odds
16 Feb 2022
This episode tells the inspiring story of Maya Sinclair, a young girl with Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome, who has overcome significant physical and social challen...
16 Feb 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Welcome to the other side: Hear from Jews who support the truckers
15 Feb 2022
In this episode, the podcast discusses the perspectives of two Jewish Canadians, a goalie coach and a Chabad rabbi, who support the truckers' protests agains...
15 Feb 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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We Told You So, Part 2
11 Feb 2022
In the podcast "We Told You So, Part 2," the discussion revolves around how liberal viewpoints are now aligning with earlier perspectives on inflation and CO...
11 Feb 2022
Bonjour Chai
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Hate is Just a Four-Letter Word
10 Feb 2022
In this episode, the hosts discuss new Canadian legislative proposals aimed at banning Holocaust denial and hate symbols, with interviews featuring MP Kevin ...
10 Feb 2022
Unorthodox
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Old School: Ep. 305
10 Feb 2022
This episode features a discussion with writer Chuck Klosterman about his latest book, "The Nineties," exploring why he sees this decade as the last real one...
10 Feb 2022
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Jeremy Hotz
10 Feb 2022
Jeremy Hotz, a stand-up comedian, initially appeared nervous on stage, which was later revealed to be due to his extreme anxiety disorder. Despite this, he i...
10 Feb 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Don’t Feed the Beast
7 Feb 2022
The text discusses the campaign against Joe Rogan, which has led Spotify to remove some episodes of his show from their library. It questions the consequence...
7 Feb 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Meet the Canadian Jewish performer pushing for people with disabilities to take centre stage
7 Feb 2022
Ophira Calof advocates for increased representation of people with disabilities in the arts and discusses the need for Jewish institutions to better accommod...
7 Feb 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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What Democrats Can’t Say About the Jobs Numbers
4 Feb 2022
The article discusses how January's unemployment report exceeded expectations, indicating that the Omicron variant did not disrupt society as much as anticip...
4 Feb 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Meet the Canadians behind the scenes of the Jewish movement to boycott the Beijing Olympics
3 Feb 2022
Marc Grushcow and Phil Kretzmar are leading a Jewish Canadian protest against the Beijing Winter Olympics due to China's treatment of the Uyghurs, drawing a ...
3 Feb 2022
Unorthodox
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Coming in Hot: Ep. 304
3 Feb 2022
In this engaging episode of Unorthodox, seasoned journalist Carl Bernstein shares insights from his memoir about his early career, while Jürgen Krauss, a non...
3 Feb 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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X Marks the Spotify
31 Jan 2022
The text discusses a podcast episode focusing on the attempt by certain figures associated with Laurel Canyon soft-rock hippie culture to suppress a prominen...
31 Jan 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How Ashley Waxman Bakshi leapt from beauty tips to the frontlines of Israel's digital information war
25 Jan 2022
In this episode, Ashley Waxman Bakshi, an Israeli social media influencer originally from Canada, discusses her transition from sharing beauty tips to advoca...
25 Jan 2022
Jamie Geller
Kasha Knish
24 Jan 2022
A tutorial on how to make customizable kasha knishes filled with potato, spinach, or broccoli, evoking feelings of nostalgia.
24 Jan 2022
Unorthodox
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Safe and Sound: Ep. 302
20 Jan 2022
This episode of Unorthodox reflects on the Texas synagogue hostage crisis, discussing its implications for Jewish safety and community anxiety, while also fe...
20 Jan 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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What Terry Teachout Taught, and What the Pandemic Hath Wrought
14 Jan 2022
In this podcast episode, the hosts pay tribute to Terry Teachout, a respected colleague and critic who recently passed away, sharing memories of his work. Th...
14 Jan 2022
Bonjour Chai
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Ob-La-Di, Omicron, Life Goes On
13 Jan 2022
Rachel B. Gross discusses her book 'Beyond the Synagogue', exploring how nostalgia for mid-20th century Jewish traditions has become a form of religious prac...
13 Jan 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Successes of the Counter-Revolution
13 Jan 2022
The podcast explores how conservatives and ordinary Americans are pushing back against revolutionary forces attempting to change societal norms in the U.S. I...
13 Jan 2022
Unorthodox
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Family Ties: Ep. 301
13 Jan 2022
In this episode of Unorthodox, Liz Lange shares stories of her family's rise and fall in "The Just Enough Family," shedding light on the complexities of weal...
13 Jan 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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One man's journey from Montreal day school to Chief Rabbi in the UAE
12 Jan 2022
This episode features Rabbi Yehuda Sarna discussing his role as the Chief Rabbi in the UAE and how he fosters Jewish life in a Muslim-majority country follow...
12 Jan 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Modern diets are making us fat: A Canadian author explains food cravings
6 Jan 2022
In this episode, Canadian journalist Mark Schatzker discusses the influence of modern food manufacturing on our eating habits and weight gain, as explored in...
6 Jan 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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One step closer to a cure for Alzheimer's? A Canadian expert weighs in
5 Jan 2022
In this episode, Dr. Sharon Cohen discusses the significance of aducanumab, a newly FDA-approved drug for Alzheimer's, which while promising, raises concerns...
5 Jan 2022
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The Wicked Son
5 Jan 2022
The article examines the controversial stance of French political figure Eric Zemmour, particularly regarding his views on Jewish identity, assimilation, and...
5 Jan 2022
Call Me Back
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From Baby Boom to Baby Bust - with Nicholas Eberstadt
31 Dec 2021
This episode of "Call Me Back" explores the significant global demographic trends, highlighting the swift decline in fertility rates and its implications. No...
31 Dec 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Culture Wars of 2021
31 Dec 2021
In a podcast episode, the hosts reflect on the notable culture wars of 2021, following a break from political topics. The discussion likely covers various cu...
31 Dec 2021
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Oy Vey 2022
31 Dec 2021
As 2022 is approaching, Yonit and Jonathan discuss their concerns and hopes for the upcoming year, anticipating more challenges than successes. Despite their...
31 Dec 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Best Holiday Fare of 2021
30 Dec 2021
While the podcast hosts did not select any specific content from 2021 as the best holiday fare, they offer timeless seasonal recommendations for listeners to...
30 Dec 2021
Unorthodox
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The 300th Episode
30 Dec 2021
Unorthodox's 300th episode, hosted by Simon Doonan, celebrates the podcast's impactful moments from its six-year run, reflecting on the hosts' personal growt...
30 Dec 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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David Eisenstadt
30 Dec 2021
"Under The Radar" is a book that highlights 30 Canadian artists who are Jewish, challenging the notion that their Jewish identity may not always be immediate...
30 Dec 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Movies of 2021
28 Dec 2021
In a podcast episode about movies from 2021, the hosts share their favorite films of the year and explain why they found them compelling, visually appealing,...
28 Dec 2021
Call Me Back
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Revisiting China’s Great Wall of Steel - with Matt Pottinger
28 Dec 2021
The episode delves into China's evolving geopolitical strategy, including its stringent pandemic measures and economic maneuvers to decouple from Western eco...
28 Dec 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Books of 2021
27 Dec 2021
In a recent podcast episode, the hosts share their favorite books from 2021, discussing both newly published works and older titles they enjoyed during the y...
27 Dec 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Biden Has Nothing to Say About Omicron
22 Dec 2021
In a recent podcast discussion, the focus was on President Joe Biden's recent speech about the Omicron variant, criticizing it for lacking reassurance to the...
22 Dec 2021
Israel Policy Pod
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End-of-Year Awards 2021: Assessing a Historic Year in Israel
21 Dec 2021
The podcast episode encapsulates a transformative year in Israeli politics marked by the end of Netanyahu's era, the unlikely formation of a diverse new gove...
21 Dec 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Alone in the Holy Land: Life as a Canadian IDF lone soldier
21 Dec 2021
The episode explores the lives of Canadian "lone soldiers" serving in the Israel Defense Forces, examining the motivations behind their service and the chall...
21 Dec 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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This kids' book wiped Israel off the map. Now it's wiped off Indigo bookshelves
16 Dec 2021
The controversy surrounding a children's book titled "Amazing Women of the Middle East" which omitted the mention of Israel, labeling it as Palestine, led to...
16 Dec 2021
Unorthodox
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Big Cheese: Ep. 298
16 Dec 2021
In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss a cream cheese shortage and its surprising causes, followed by discussions with Dorothy Kalins on her cookbo...
16 Dec 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Jussie Smollett and the Democratic Crime Crisis
10 Dec 2021
The podcast discusses Jussie Smollett's attempt to manipulate the criminal justice system and how it reflects a crisis in the liberal perspective on crime. I...
10 Dec 2021
Bonjour Chai
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Moderate Mrs. Maisel
9 Dec 2021
This episode of Bonjour Chai delves into the controversy of non-Jewish actors playing Jewish characters in media, primarily using Mrs. Maisel as a case study...
9 Dec 2021
Unorthodox
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Mad Mahj: Ep. 297
9 Dec 2021
This Unorthodox episode explores the recent cultural controversies involving Jews, including a critique of Hollywood's continued employment of Mel Gibson by ...
9 Dec 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Ruth Wisse on her new memoir, campus antisemitism and our abundance of Holocaust memorials
8 Dec 2021
In this episode, Ruth Wisse discusses her latest memoir, "Free as a Jew," reflecting on her life in Jewish academia and her critical views on contemporary Je...
8 Dec 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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This Jewish journalist was embedded with the Wet'suwet'en—then the RCMP arrested him
7 Dec 2021
Michael Toledano, a Canadian Jewish journalist, discusses his arrest while documenting the Wet'suwet'en First Nation's land defense and draws parallels betwe...
7 Dec 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Welcome to Disraeli, Que., where the post office says Hanukkah is never over
6 Dec 2021
The episode explores the unique initiative by the post office in Disraeli, Quebec, to create Canada's first permanent Jewish postmark, featuring Hanukkah sym...
6 Dec 2021
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A Stranger in Tonnerre
6 Dec 2021
An American living in Tonnerre, a small town in Burgundy, reflects on his experience of being an outsider in rural France. Despite initial challenges adjusti...
6 Dec 2021
Bonjour Chai
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The Latke Who Couldn't Stop Screaming About BDS
2 Dec 2021
The episode explores the contentious passing of a BDS motion by the student union at the University of Toronto's Scarborough campus, which controversially in...
2 Dec 2021
Unorthodox
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Hanukkah 2.0: Ep. 296
2 Dec 2021
This episode of Unorthodox delves into conversations around Jewish identity and cultural intersections during the Hanukkah season. Guests include actress Sar...
2 Dec 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Flying south: Why snowbirds are flocking back to Florida this season
1 Dec 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the return of Canadian Jewish snowbirds to Florida this year as COVID-19 vaccinations become widespread and restricti...
1 Dec 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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The Hanukkah House that Canadians built: Inside the new Jewish gingerbread house trend
29 Nov 2021
This episode highlights the Canadian-made Hanukkah cookie kits, a new trend that offers a festive spin on traditional gingerbread houses for Jewish families....
29 Nov 2021
Bonjour Chai
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Crass Commercial Hanukkah
25 Nov 2021
This episode of Bonjour Chai explores the commercialization of Hanukkah through Hallmark Channel movies and critiques the portrayal of Jewish characters and ...
25 Nov 2021