The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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A DNA test revealed this actor wasn’t who he thought he was—so he wrote a musical about it
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 ...
27 Jun 2023
Call Me Back
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Optimism, AI (and the end of homework!) - with Tyler Cowen
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 belie...
30 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Check Your Facts
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 hypothesi...
13 Apr 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Unholy 100 With Special Guest Yuval Noah Harari
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. Harari, known...
31 Mar 2023
Call Me Back
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US-China De-escalation? (& the latest on covid's origin) -- with Josh Rogin
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 eff...
27 Mar 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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A Raccoon Dog Did It!
17 Mar 2023
The podcast discusses the sensational claim that a raccoon dog might be a new source of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also addresses China's actions in the Middl...
17 Mar 2023
Israel Policy Pod
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Start-Up Nation Revolts
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 ...
6 Mar 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Meet the Canadian who just won Israel’s top science prize for his diabetes-treatment breakthrough
2 Mar 2023
Dr. Daniel J. Drucker, a Canadian scientist, recently won Israel's prestigious Wolf Prize for his groundbreaking research in diabetes treatment. His work on ...
2 Mar 2023
Forward
New hope for Gaucher disease as experimental treatment begins trials
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 J...
1 Mar 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The COVID Revelations
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...
27 Feb 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Canadian kids are getting sick at record levels. This expert isn't sure when it will end
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 hospita...
16 Nov 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Ethan Schachter was born with a rare genetic disease. Now his mom is raising $1 million to find a cure
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. Toba Coope...
14 Nov 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Reckoning Is Coming, As It Must
24 Oct 2022
In a recent podcast, the discussion focuses on the concerning results of the latest educational assessment of American schoolchildren, highlighting the impac...
24 Oct 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Gaslighting Returns to the White House
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 tha...
23 Sep 2022
Jewish History Uncensored
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#105 - National Identity, Einstein & Determinism
8 Sep 2022
This episode discusses the influence of national identity on assimilated Jews like Einstein, exploring how being Jewish impacted Einstein professionally and ...
8 Sep 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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How Conspiracy Theories Are Born
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 th...
1 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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The butterfly effect: Why the endangered monarch is a Jewish issue
27 Jul 2022
This episode explores the relationship between the endangered monarch butterfly and the Jewish concept of tikkun olam or repairing the world. Monarch advocat...
27 Jul 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Return of the COVID Psychos
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. ...
26 Jul 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Jill Biden's Taco Tuesday
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, a...
12 Jul 2022
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“What Is ‘A Year of Saying Kaddish?’”
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 ...
27 May 2022
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An entrepreneur & former Naval officer on Russia/Ukraine & Global Supply Chains -- with Ami Daniel
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 disruptio...
7 May 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Cheaters, Cheaters Everywhere
1 Apr 2022
The podcast discusses the failure of gerrymandering in both Democratic and Republican states, highlighting why both parties persist in manipulating legislati...
1 Apr 2022
Forward
How the Jewish calendar got coded — and how ingenious coders made it happen
31 Mar 2022
The article highlights the digitization of Jewish knowledge, particularly the Hebrew calendar, through the collaboration of technical experts with religious ...
31 Mar 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Dawn of a Darker Era
22 Feb 2022
Amid Russia's actions towards Ukraine, there are concerns about the adequacy of the Western response. Additionally, there are reports suggesting the CDC is w...
22 Feb 2022
Jewish Action
OU Kosher Presents Shabbos Keeper for Ovens
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 mode...
1 Feb 2022
Israel Policy Pod
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IPF Atid: Climate Security Ep. 3
13 Jan 2022
This episode of Israel Policy Pod, hosted by Shanie Reichman, features a discussion with David Harary on the intersection of climate change and conflicts in ...
13 Jan 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Thousands of birds have died at an Israeli wetland with a Canadian connection
11 Jan 2022
In this episode of The CJN Daily, Ellin Bessner discusses a severe avian flu outbreak at the Stephen J. Harper Hula Valley Bird Sanctuary in Israel, leading ...
11 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
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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What to Do If Someone You Love Has Omicron?
21 Dec 2021
The podcast explores how to navigate daily life if a loved one contracts the Omicron variant of the virus. It raises questions about whether to continue dail...
21 Dec 2021
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How Omicron Stunned The Scientific Community - With Scott Gottlieb
17 Dec 2021
In this episode of "Call Me Back," Dan Senor discusses the implications of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. They ...
17 Dec 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Liberals Are Talking Themselves into Clinical Depression
17 Dec 2021
The text highlights a concern that some liberals may be talking themselves into clinical depression by focusing on negative news such as COVID, climate chang...
17 Dec 2021
Forward
Today in corporate propaganda: Jeff Bezos and William Shatner take the ultimate ego trip — to space!
15 Dec 2021
Amazon's Jeff Bezos sent 90-year-old actor William Shatner to space on Blue Origin's rocket, capturing the journey in a one-hour corporate propaganda film "S...
15 Dec 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Omicronic Fatigue
7 Dec 2021
A report from South Africa suggests that the Omicron variant is less severe but more contagious, providing some positive news amidst concerns. However, the v...
7 Dec 2021
Israel Policy Pod
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IPF Atid: Climate Security Ep. 1
3 Nov 2021
This episode of Israel Policy Pod discusses the challenges and opportunities posed by climate change in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the ro...
3 Nov 2021
Call Me Back
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Vaccines: A New American Success Story? — with The Wall Street Journal’s Gregory Zuckerman
30 Oct 2021
Greg Zuckerman provides an in-depth look at the unprecedented development of COVID-19 vaccines, highlighting the role of American innovation and the intricac...
30 Oct 2021
Promised Podcast
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The “The Climes They Are A-Changin’” Edition
28 Oct 2021
In a recent discussion, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron talk about Defense Minister Benny Gantz's assurance regarding Palestinian human ...
28 Oct 2021
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IS THIS THE END OF C-19’s BEGINNING? - with Yale University’s Nicholas Christakis
22 Oct 2021
In this episode, Dan Senor talks with Yale's Nicholas Christakis about the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 and the future phases of the pandemic. Christakis outl...
22 Oct 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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First, Do No Harm
20 Oct 2021
In a recent podcast episode, former Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services Tevi Troy discusses his article "Wokeness, M.D." which explores the ideolog...
20 Oct 2021
Forward
Can climate change cancel Sukkot?
22 Sep 2021
The article discusses the impact of a storm on the author's sukkah during the holiday of Sukkot. The sukkah, a temporary structure used to commemorate the Is...
22 Sep 2021
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A Post-Delta World — with Dr. Sid Mukherjee
3 Sep 2021
Dr. Sid Mukherjee discusses the implications of living in a post-Delta world, touching on the COVID-19 crisis and American medicine. The conversation also re...
3 Sep 2021
Tel Aviv Review
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Climate Change: A Middle Eastern Perspective
12 Jul 2021
Professor Dan Rabinowitz from Tel Aviv University explores the impact of climate change on the Middle East in his book "The Power of Deserts," highlighting t...
12 Jul 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Terrible Consensus
3 Jun 2021
Tech columnist James Meigs discusses his article in Thank God for Big Pharma, addressing the lab leak hypothesis and the concerning consensus within the scie...
3 Jun 2021
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Tom Cotton on the Lab Leak Hypothesis of Covid19
28 May 2021
Tom Cotton has referenced a piece by former New York Times science reporter Nicholas Wade, published on Medium, regarding the lab leak hypothesis of Covid-19...
28 May 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Chinese Dragon’s Missing Scale
28 May 2021
The article discusses the resurgence of the lab leak theory regarding the origins of COVID-19 in the media and the Biden administration's call for an investi...
28 May 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Take Off Your Masks, America!
14 May 2021
In a recent podcast, the discussion revolves around the decision by the president to end masking for vaccinated Americans and questions whether this change i...
14 May 2021
Forward
Computers can write Torah now — should we be excited or terrified?
13 May 2021
The article explores the era of computer-generated Torah through the use of GPT-3, an advanced natural language processor. It discusses how algorithms can no...
13 May 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The So-Called Experts and Their Lack of Expertise
11 May 2021
In this podcast discussion, the focus is on the misjudgments of experts in different areas. Firstly, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) made a significant...
11 May 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Biden Plan to Kill the Golden Goose
6 May 2021
The article discusses Joe Biden's administration's decision to disregard the intellectual property rights of vaccine manufacturers, seen as a move to appease...
6 May 2021
Unorthodox
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The Decoders: Ep. 270
15 Apr 2021
This episode of Unorthodox features a discussion with Walter Isaacson about his biography of Jennifer Doudna, exploring the implications of CRISPR technology...
15 Apr 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The .00000088 Percent
13 Apr 2021
In a podcast discussion with James B. Meigs, the focus is on the FDA and CDC decision to halt the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, examining its implications. Addi...
13 Apr 2021