The Commentary Magazine Podcast
headphones
Is It Curtains for Debates?
28 Sep 2023
The text discusses the recent Republican debate held at the Reagan Library, questioning its impact on the race and the utility of such debates in contemporar...
28 Sep 2023
Unorthodox
headphones
Stealing the Show: Ep 379
14 Sep 2023
In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts speak with Amanda Stern, author of the young adult novel "You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah," which has been ...
14 Sep 2023
Menschwarmers
headphones
S4E14 - How Michael Landsberg blazed a trail for Jewish broadcasters—and quietly struggled along the way
13 Sep 2023
Michael Landsberg, a prominent figure in Canadian broadcasting, made significant contributions as a longtime anchor at TSN and host of "Off the Record." Desp...
13 Sep 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
headphones
Conversations We Love: Ira Glass
1 Sep 2023
In this feature on Conversations We Love, the spotlight falls on influential radio host Ira Glass, known for creating the popular "This American Life" series...
1 Sep 2023
Bonjour Chai
headphones
Everybody Nose
25 Aug 2023
Phoebe Maltz Bovy wrote a column for the _Globe and Mail_ discussing the sexist backlash in Israel fueled by the religious right, which is seen as a threat t...
25 Aug 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
headphones
Conversations We Love: Helen Mirren
25 Aug 2023
Dame Helen Mirren discusses her role in the film "Golda," where she portrays Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir during the Yom Kippur War. In an interview, sh...
25 Aug 2023
Forward
Helen Mirren’s Golda is golden — but the film merely glitters
24 Aug 2023
"Golda," featuring Helen Mirren as Golda Meir, focuses on Meir's leadership during the Yom Kippur War, portraying her complex emotions and decision-making un...
24 Aug 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
headphones
Hear this Canadian filmmaker discuss the true story behind Netflix's 'The Swimmers'
23 Aug 2023
Charly Wai Feldman, a Canadian filmmaker, discusses her documentary "Long Distance Swimmer: Sara Mardini," which profiles a Syrian refugee turned Olympic ath...
23 Aug 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
headphones
Conversations We Love: Ilana Dayan
11 Aug 2023
During the summer break, a series called "Conversations We Love" features highlights from compelling interviews, including one with respected "Uvda" anchor I...
11 Aug 2023
Rivkush
headphones
For globetrotting filmmaker Charly Wai Feldman, Judaism is a borderless identity
27 Jul 2023
Charly Wai Feldman, a filmmaker with a diverse background, views Judaism as a central part of her identity, despite her global upbringing. Raised by a Jewish...
27 Jul 2023
Unorthodox
headphones
Working it Out: Ep. 373
27 Jul 2023
In episode 373 of Unorthodox, the podcast delves into the significance of Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning in the Jewish calendar, exploring its lessons. The ep...
27 Jul 2023
Promised Podcast
headphones
The “Heat of Summer” Edition
20 Jul 2023
Sally Abed, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss the importance of three main topics: the idea of Israel's Supreme Court removing Benjamin Netanyahu...
20 Jul 2023
Forward
Why Fran Fine — sorry, Fran Drescher — is the union queen we all needed
17 Jul 2023
Fran Drescher, known for her role in The Nanny, has emerged as a strong advocate for labor rights as the president of SAG-AFTRA during a joint strike with th...
17 Jul 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
headphones
Netflix’s Canadian ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ star Cindy Seni is engaged—but not to anyone from the show
13 Jul 2023
Cindy Seni, the Canadian star of Netflix's "Jewish Matchmaking," found her basheret (soulmate) independently of the show while secretly dating Eldad Cohen fo...
13 Jul 2023
Unorthodox
headphones
Lesson Plans: Ep. 371
13 Jul 2023
In the latest episode of Unorthodox, the hosts delve into the new Israeli TV show "The Lesson," featuring an interview with writer and creator Deakla Keydar....
13 Jul 2023
Culturally Jewish
headphones
In his debut comedy album, Jacob Balshin tackles mohels, masculinity and magic mushrooms
27 Jun 2023
Jacob Balshin, a former philosophy major from Thornhill, has ventured into stand-up comedy with his debut album, "30 And Breathing Funny," featuring anecdote...
27 Jun 2023
Rivkush
headphones
These rural Ugandan villagers dedicated themselves to Judaism—but Israel won't recognize them
26 Jun 2023
A documentary filmmaker, Tams Wormser, explores the story of a Jewish community in rural Uganda striving for recognition by Israel in the film "Shalom Putti,...
26 Jun 2023
Culturally Jewish
headphones
'Less Than Kosher' is a surprisingly heartfelt story of spiritual discovery
12 Jun 2023
"Less Than Kosher" is a web series born from Shaina Silver-Baird's unexpected experience singing as a cantor despite not being religious. The series, premier...
12 Jun 2023
Unorthodox
headphones
Stepping Out: Ep. 366
8 Jun 2023
This episode of Unorthodox features comedian Modi discussing coming out to his mother about being a comedian and finding pride in being openly gay and Jewish...
8 Jun 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
headphones
The Cable News Crash
7 Jun 2023
The text discusses the recent changes in cable news, highlighting the departure of CNN's new chief and the declining ratings of Fox News Channel, as well as ...
7 Jun 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
headphones
Saul Rubinek talks about returning to his mother tongue of Yiddish for a new role
6 Jun 2023
Saul Rubinek, a Hollywood veteran, delves into his personal connection with Yiddish and the Holocaust as he takes on the role of a rabbi in the Yiddish-speak...
6 Jun 2023
Bonjour Chai
headphones
Inherently Fertile
1 Jun 2023
"Inherently Fertile" is a pop culture-focused episode of the show "Bonjour Chai," discussing topics such as Taylor Swift, biblical themes in the TV show Succ...
1 Jun 2023
Culturally Jewish
headphones
Jeff Rothpan on puppets, stereotypes and what it takes to make it as a comic in the States
29 May 2023
Jeff Rothpan, a comedy writer and performer, reflects on his successful career in the United States, working with icons like Steve Martin and John Cleese. Ro...
29 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
headphones
A Podcast Programming Note
26 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine podcast will not be releasing episodes in honor of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot and Memorial Day, with regular episodes resuming on ...
26 May 2023
Unorthodox
headphones
Unorthodox 2.0: Ep. 364
25 May 2023
In the podcast episode Unorthodox 2.0: Ep. 364, a new co-host, Joshua Malina, is introduced and his involvement in the play Leopoldstadt on Broadway is highl...
25 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
headphones
Sussex Family Values
18 May 2023
In a podcast episode, the hosts discuss a questionable "near catastrophic" car chase in New York involving Harry and Meghan, highlighting its dubious nature....
18 May 2023
Promised Podcast
headphones
The “Power of the Eurovision” Edition
11 May 2023
In anticipation of this year's Eurovision Song Contest, the discussion delves into the significance and impact of the event. It highlights some lesser-known ...
11 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
headphones
Meet the Canadian starring in Netflix’s new Jewish matchmaking reality show
11 May 2023
Cindy Seni is a Canadian participant on Netflix's popular matchmaking reality show, "Jewish Matchmaking," where she, along with other Jewish singles, seeks l...
11 May 2023
What Matters Now
headphones
What Matters Now to veteran journalist Biranit Goren: Media-made parallel universes
4 May 2023
Biranit Goren discusses the evolution and impact of Israel's Hebrew-language media landscape, with a focus on how Channel 14's rise parallels Fox News in sha...
4 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
headphones
Putin on the Blitz
4 May 2023
TV showrunner and Hollywood columnist Rob Long shares his perspective on the Hollywood writers' strike, revealing his surprising willingness to participate. ...
4 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
headphones
Wayne and Shuster’s kids are helping to bring their parents’ classic comedy skits to a new generation
4 May 2023
The children of iconic Canadian comedy duo Wayne and Shuster are striving to reintroduce their parents' classic sketches to a new audience. Despite unsuccess...
4 May 2023
Jewish Insider
The buzz is gone: Ben Smith and the end of social media-driven journalism
2 May 2023
Ben Smith, former founding editor of BuzzFeed News, reflects on the meteoric rise and stark decline of social media-driven journalism. His new book, "Traffic...
2 May 2023
Forward
Adam Brody to star as ‘charming’ rabbi in upcoming Netflix comedy alongside Kristen Bell
28 Apr 2023
Adam Brody has been cast as a charming rabbi in a new Netflix comedy starring alongside Kristen Bell. The series, helmed by Erin Foster and produced by Moder...
28 Apr 2023
Forward
Dana Bash, Jewish host of CNN’s special on antisemitism, takes over as anchor on flagship political show
27 Apr 2023
Dana Bash, known for her Jewish upbringing and engagement with Jewish issues, including a special on antisemitism, will anchor CNN's flagship political progr...
27 Apr 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
headphones
Day 1 of the Biden Reelect
25 Apr 2023
In a podcast episode discussing the beginning of Joe Biden's reelection campaign, journalist Eli Lake explores the Georgia investigation of Donald Trump, the...
25 Apr 2023
Forward
Israeli creator of 'The Last of Us' finds inspiration for sequel in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
19 Apr 2023
Israeli-American Neil Druckmann, the creative force behind HBO's hit series 'The Last of Us', draws inspiration from various sources, including the Israeli-P...
19 Apr 2023
Forward
My dad co-wrote ‘A Rugrats Passover.’ I had questions about it.
10 Apr 2023
"A Rugrats Passover," co-written by Jonathan Greenberg, was a groundbreaking and highly rated episode of the popular Nickelodeon series, featuring a humorous...
10 Apr 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
headphones
Conversations We Love: Rachel Maddow
7 Apr 2023
Hag Semach listeners! As we head into the Passover break, enjoy reruns of our favorite recent conversations starting with MSNBC anchor Rachel Maddow discussi...
7 Apr 2023
Forward
Despite missed Yom Kippur clue, Jewish studies professor was a 3-day 'Jeopardy!' champ
23 Mar 2023
Melissa Klapper, a professor of Jewish women's history, recently completed a successful three-day run as a Jeopardy! champion, earning $59,100. Although her ...
23 Mar 2023
Forward
Why were ads for Netflix’s online store appearing on Holocaust denial videos?
15 Mar 2023
Ads for Netflix's store were inadvertently displayed on Holocaust denial videos hosted on Rumble, a platform popular with far-right users. This was reported ...
15 Mar 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
headphones
Every Bank, Everywhere, All at Once?
13 Mar 2023
The podcast delves into the political implications of a rapid bank crisis in the United States before shifting gears to discuss the Oscars. It touches on top...
13 Mar 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
headphones
Air Force None - with special guest MODI
10 Mar 2023
In this episode of "Air Force None," recorded before the Tel Aviv terror attack, protests against judicial reform in Israel intensify, with national demonstr...
10 Mar 2023
Forward
I watched 6 Christian Purim movies so you wouldn't have to
3 Mar 2023
The article discusses the trend of Christian adaptations of the Purim story of Esther and their varying portrayals in movies. Despite being a Jewish tale, Ch...
3 Mar 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
headphones
It's Noah's Last Podcast
17 Feb 2023
Noah Rothman is leaving the podcast to join National Review, with his last discussion focusing on recent events including the ongoing balloon madness, debili...
17 Feb 2023
Forward
California Briefing: Relief in the form of an arrest
17 Feb 2023
A string of incidents in Los Angeles, including a swastika display at LACMA and twin shootings in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood targeting Jewish individual...
17 Feb 2023
Call Me Back
headphones
Bonus Episode: Super Bowl & Beyond - with Mike Tanenbaum
11 Feb 2023
This episode features a conversation with Mike Tannenbaum, a former NFL executive and current ESPN analyst, focusing on the Super Bowl, NFL team strategies, ...
11 Feb 2023
Forward
'Hogwarts Legacy' video game renews criticism of antisemitic tropes in Harry Potter franchise
9 Feb 2023
The release of the Hogwarts Legacy video game, set in the Harry Potter universe, has sparked criticism over its portrayal of goblins with antisemitic underto...
9 Feb 2023
Forward
'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
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
headphones
A spiritual conversation with the young Hollywood horror movie writer who used to watch Jewish bodies before they were buried in Toronto
2 Feb 2023
Hanina Hoffman, a young Hollywood horror movie writer, initially hesitated to take on a Jewish-themed project but was motivated by the opportunity to depict ...
2 Feb 2023
Forward
A controversial documentary upended the narrative on Jenin 20 years ago. Has anything changed since?
1 Feb 2023
A reflection on the impact of Muhammad Bakri's documentary "Jenin, Jenin" highlights how narratives of conflict have evolved over 20 years. During the Second...
1 Feb 2023