The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Blowing the Whistle on the 'Big Guy'
23 Jun 2023
Eliana Johnson reveals in a podcast that a photograph shows Hunter Biden with his father Joe Biden on the day in 2017 when Hunter reportedly threatened a Chi...
23 Jun 2023
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An Argument About the Indictment
12 Jun 2023
In a podcast episode featuring Eli Lake, there is a discussion about the Justice Department's decision to indict Donald Trump, with Lake expressing skepticis...
12 Jun 2023
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The Woke University’s Servant Class
12 May 2023
This article highlights the plight of adjunct faculty, who constitute over 70% of university faculty yet are significantly underpaid and lack job security. D...
12 May 2023
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This rabbi is betting $5,000 he can convince you to go vegan
11 May 2023
Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz, a vegan for 12 years, has issued a challenge offering $5,000 to anyone willing to debate him on veganism in front of their congregat...
11 May 2023
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A Matter of Trust
1 May 2023
In a podcast discussing the erosion of trust in American society, connections are drawn between bank failures, tech failures, moral failings among politician...
1 May 2023
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Trump's Character, Biden's Age
28 Apr 2023
The discussion focuses on the battery and defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump and its potential implications if he loses. It also touches on Joe Biden's ...
28 Apr 2023
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Vladimir Kara-Murza, Russian Jewish dissident, sentenced to 25 years in prison for treason
18 Apr 2023
Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian Jewish dissident and outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for treason by a M...
18 Apr 2023
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Who Benefits from the Leaks?
17 Apr 2023
The podcast discusses the complexity of recent leaks, increased lawlessness in Chicago, and the New York Times' shifting narrative.
17 Apr 2023
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Responding to the Dobbs Decision: American Jews & Religious Freedom
4 Apr 2023
The article examines how American Jews perceive and engage with religious freedom in the context of the Dobbs decision and broader reproductive rights discus...
4 Apr 2023
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It's His Party and They'll Cry If They Want To
3 Apr 2023
The text discusses the notion that even if one believes that legal actions against a public figure are an overreach, it is still possible to hold the opinion...
3 Apr 2023
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Enough With the Ice Cream, Mr. President
29 Mar 2023
The podcast criticizes President Joe Biden for making ice cream jokes and anti-Republican remarks in response to a school shooting in Nashville, questioning ...
29 Mar 2023
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Cover-Ups: Fetterman and COVID
9 Mar 2023
In a podcast episode, the discussion covers a New York Times story that presents a stroke victim in a depressive state in a positive light, questioning the r...
9 Mar 2023
Bonjour Chai
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Just Be a Mensch
17 Feb 2023
In a recent discussion on "Just Be a Mensch," Avi and Phoebe explore the concept of being a good person, referencing New York Magazine's 194 rules on social ...
17 Feb 2023
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What does the Torah say about betting on the Super Bowl? + Why there will be a Jesus ad during the game
10 Feb 2023
The Torah does not explicitly address betting on the Super Bowl, but many rabbis disapprove of gambling, citing Talmudic teachings that frown upon it, though...
10 Feb 2023
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'Cancel culture' comes for the AI ‘Seinfeld’
6 Feb 2023
An AI-generated version of the sitcom Seinfeld on Twitch, named Nothing, Forever, was suspended for two weeks due to the AI character Larry making transphobi...
6 Feb 2023
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This Orthodox New Yorker feeds more cats than you
1 Feb 2023
Gregory Kaplun, an Orthodox Jewish man in Brooklyn, is a dedicated cat rescuer caring for feral cat colonies in his Midwood neighborhood and beyond. Partneri...
1 Feb 2023
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The rise of the robo-rabbi? A spiritual leader turned to ChatGPT to pen a recent sermon
16 Jan 2023
Rabbi Joshua Franklin of the Skverer sect of Hasidic Judaism caused a stir by using the AI chatbot, ChatGPT, to help write a recent sermon, revealing to his ...
16 Jan 2023
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One of our greatest peacemakers didn't speak about his Jewishness; he didn't have to
16 Jan 2023
Norman Cousins, the influential editor of the Saturday Review, was a passionate advocate for peace and anti-nuclear activism. Although Jewish by birth, Cousi...
16 Jan 2023
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There Are No Standards
12 Jan 2023
The text discusses allegations of Joe Biden mishandling classified documents and questions if this poses legal risks for him and his team. It mentions a seco...
12 Jan 2023
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The Horror of Portlandia
5 Jan 2023
Journalist Nancy Rommelmann's article "A Murder in Portland" delves into the perceived dangers posed by progressives in Portland who are focused on liberatin...
5 Jan 2023
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The January 6th Report
23 Dec 2022
The podcast discusses the January 6 report, questioning if it represents overreach or if its conclusions are morally justified, even if not a precise legal s...
23 Dec 2022
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The Constitution Shredder
5 Dec 2022
The article discusses the significance of Donald Trump's call for extra-Constitutional means to return to the presidency, the lack of denouncement from Repub...
5 Dec 2022
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<em>Ne’emanut:</em> Placing Relationships at the Center
2 Dec 2022
The article discusses the concept of 'neemanut'—a deep-seated commitment or loyalty—regarding the global Jewish community and, specifically, the state of Isr...
2 Dec 2022
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Communal Rebuilding after Sexual Abuse: Beyond the Limits of Teshuvah
2 Dec 2022
The article explores the complex process of rebuilding Jewish communities after instances of sexual abuse and harassment are revealed. It features insights f...
2 Dec 2022
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Life in the Metaverse
23 Nov 2022
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is betting big on the Metaverse, with its Meta Quest Pro aiming to lead the virtual reality race. Mark Zuckerberg views the...
23 Nov 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Industry watchdog urges Benjamin's funeral home 'do the right thing for grieving families'—or risk losing their license
29 Aug 2022
This episode delves into the unsettling practices of Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, a major Jewish funeral home in Canada, focusing on their controversial ...
29 Aug 2022
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Release the Warrant!
12 Aug 2022
The text discusses the warrant that allowed the search of Mar-a-Lago and raises questions about whether Donald Trump is unfairly targeted or if there are leg...
12 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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For nearly 40 years, Benjamin’s funeral home foundation has been keeping 10% of charity donations—until a family sued
2 Aug 2022
In this episode of The CJN Daily, Ellin Bessner covers the legal battle between the Zisman family and Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel over undisclosed admini...
2 Aug 2022
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Iran Is About to Murder Another Journalist
2 Aug 2022
Iranian-German journalist Jamshid Sharmahd faces imminent execution in Iran, accused of a crime the regime itself acknowledges he didn't commit. His case exe...
2 Aug 2022
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Did the AP Just Trash a Man Who Was Assassinated?
8 Jul 2022
The podcast discusses the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe and criticizes a controversial Associated Press article about him and hi...
8 Jul 2022
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That's Not Funny, It's a Firing Offense
7 Jun 2022
In a recent podcast episode, the discussion covers the repercussions faced by a Washington Post reporter for retweeting a controversial joke, highlighting im...
7 Jun 2022
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So Now Biden Wants to Make Nice With the Saudis?
2 Jun 2022
Matthew Continetti discusses OPEC's decision to increase oil production coinciding with President Joe Biden's potential visit to Saudi Arabia, questioning th...
2 Jun 2022
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Moral Crisis or Moral Panic?
25 May 2022
The podcast explores the Texas school massacre, questioning whether it reflects a moral crisis in American society and policies. It also touches on Tuesday's...
25 May 2022
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Will Protesting Harm or Help the Pro-Roe Cause?
9 May 2022
The podcast discusses the recent direct action protests at the homes of Supreme Court justices and questions whether such protests might harm or help the pro...
9 May 2022
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Liberals Don't Care About the Threats to Conservative Justices
6 May 2022
The podcast discusses the lack of liberal outrage regarding threats to conservative Supreme Court justices amid discussions of the Court's legitimacy followi...
6 May 2022
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‘You Can’t Outrun Trauma’
3 May 2022
Stephen Mills, in his memoir "Chosen: A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood," recounts his experiences of sexual abuse at a Jewish camp during the late 1960s. The abuse...
3 May 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Nazis shot down Cobby Engelberg's plane on D-Day. Now, his son has finally found the farm where Cobby crashed—and the remnants of history that remain
11 Apr 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily recounts Harvey Engelberg's emotional journey to Normandy, uncovering the site where his father Cobby's plane crashed during a ...
11 Apr 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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After the Oscars slap fiasco, Rabbi Joshua Corber wants you to know he has alopecia, too
6 Apr 2022
Rabbi Joshua Corber, inspired by the Oscars incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock, shares his personal experience with alopecia in a sermon to highlig...
6 Apr 2022
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What Is Elon Musk Up To?
5 Apr 2022
Tech columnist Jim Meigs discusses Elon Musk's decision to acquire a significant ownership stake in Twitter, exploring the reasons behind the criticism and h...
5 Apr 2022
Bonjour Chai
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Blankets and Bedding
24 Mar 2022
In this episode of Bonjour Chai, hosts Avi Finegold, Ilana Zackon, and David Sklar discuss the inefficacy of certain humanitarian aid approaches during the U...
24 Mar 2022
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Finishing the Work
23 Mar 2022
Using Rabbi Tarfon's wisdom from Pirkei Avot as a backdrop, the article explores the tension between personal effort and acceptance of limitations, particula...
23 Mar 2022
Bonjour Chai
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Modern-Day Haman
17 Mar 2022
In this episode of Bonjour Chai, the hosts discuss Quebec's Bill 96 and its potential impact on the Jewish community, particularly the challenges it poses fo...
17 Mar 2022
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‘Free the gays:’ Orthodox high schoolers, led by rabbi, take Purim skit too far
17 Mar 2022
A Purim skit at Yeshiva University High School of Los Angeles (YULA) sparked controversy by mocking the progressive stances of Shalhevet, a crosstown Orthodo...
17 Mar 2022
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Reading Psalms as the Water Rises
13 Mar 2022
Mara H. Benjamin explores the adaptability of biblical texts, particularly the Psalms, in the face of today's environmental crises, emphasizing how tradition...
13 Mar 2022
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Bull Durham
14 Feb 2022
The podcast discusses the lack of media coverage regarding John Durham's explosive findings from his investigation into attempts to disrupt the Trump 2016 ca...
14 Feb 2022
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Under Pressure
10 Feb 2022
The podcast discusses Noah's increasing involvement in activism, growing pushback against political leaders scaling back Covid mitigation efforts, and the et...
10 Feb 2022
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Does Anything Work Any Longer?
4 Jan 2022
The text highlights instances of perceived incompetence in various sectors, ranging from transportation to public health and legal matters. It prompts a refl...
4 Jan 2022
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Nettie Cronish
18 Nov 2021
Nettie Cronish is a noted food enthusiast who skillfully combines spirit, ethics, knowledge, and passion to create delicious vegetarian recipes. Her latest e...
18 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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COP26 is over, but the war on climate change is heating up
15 Nov 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily explores the aftermath of the COP26 climate conference, discussing Canada's commitments and the broader challenges in addressin...
15 Nov 2021
Bonjour Chai
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The Week Jews Buy Halloween Candy on Sale
4 Nov 2021
The hosts of "Bonjour Chai" delve into the contentious topic of selling Nazi memorabilia, weighing historical preservation against ethical concerns and poten...
4 Nov 2021