Not That Kind of Rabbi
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She's a pioneer, a mother, a daughter, Hip Hop royalty and she's Michie Mee in conversation with me on Not That Kind of Rabbi.
26 Nov 2020
Michie Mee, a pioneer in Canadian Hip Hop and the first Canadian artist to sign with a major label, discusses her experiences as a prominent figure in the ge...
26 Nov 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Badfellas
19 Nov 2020
The podcast discusses criticism of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, the headline writing in the New York Times, and the views of some Democratic officials on ...
19 Nov 2020
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Sometimes our calling finds us. Skyler Williams has become the voice of resistance on Mohawk land. We share some time.
12 Nov 2020
Skyler Williams, a prominent figure on Mohawk land, has emerged as a leading voice of resistance. The focus is on fostering unity and connection between the ...
12 Nov 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Andrew Cuomo Bans Your Family
12 Nov 2020
New restrictions imposed by Andrew Cuomo in response to the COVID surge include banning in-home gatherings of over 10 people, prompting debate on his authori...
12 Nov 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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We’re Supposed to Listen to Cuomo? Really?
12 Nov 2020
Andrew Cuomo has implemented a ban on in-home gatherings of groups larger than 10 due to the COVID surge. The discussion questions whether Cuomo has the auth...
12 Nov 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Liberal Hypocrites
10 Nov 2020
The podcast discusses the perceived hypocrisy of individuals who are criticizing Trump's claims of voter fraud, despite previously alleging Russian interfere...
10 Nov 2020
Forward
4 years of President Trump: A Jewish report card
1 Nov 2020
President Trump's four years in office have been marked by significant events such as the coronavirus pandemic, economic downturn, impeachment, and controver...
1 Nov 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Get Me to the Polls on Time
30 Oct 2020
The text discusses the impending U.S. election, focusing on presidential job approval ratings as a predictor of the election outcome. It also touches on the ...
30 Oct 2020
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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What do you get when a nice Jewish boy from Montreal becomes one of the most loved cultural icons Canada has ever produced? The result is Leonard Cohen. Michael Posner on the Poet King.
29 Oct 2020
Michael Posner's book "Untold Stories: The Early Years" delves into the life of Leonard Cohen, a beloved cultural figure hailing from Montreal. Posner sheds ...
29 Oct 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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What Does Trump Know That We Don’t?
26 Oct 2020
The article delves into the Trump campaign's focus on appealing to COVID fatigued voters and raises the question of whether this strategy indicates an unders...
26 Oct 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Open up the Schools, for God's Sake!
20 Oct 2020
The text discusses the contrasting approaches to school reopening in New York City and Fairfax County, Virginia. It highlights the push to open schools in NY...
20 Oct 2020
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A holiday in flimsy huts, in a year filled with uncertainty
2 Oct 2020
The article discusses celebrating Sukkot in a year filled with uncertainty, drawing parallels between the current state of affairs and the holiday's themes o...
2 Oct 2020
Unorthodox
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Some Unorthodox Updates on an Off Week
1 Oct 2020
This brief update episode from Unorthodox shares exciting announcements including a virtual live show featuring Mayim Bialik, an ongoing fundraising drive, a...
1 Oct 2020
Unorthodox
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May Her Memory be a Blessing: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
21 Sep 2020
This episode of Unorthodox pays tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, reflecting on her legacy as a trailblazer for women's and minority rights both in her legal c...
21 Sep 2020
Jewish Insider
The Bahraini Jewish family making waves around the world
17 Sep 2020
The article focuses on the Nonoo family, a significant figure in Bahrain's tiny Jewish community, spotlighted by the recent normalization deal between Bahrai...
17 Sep 2020
Forward
A rabbi’s 3000-mile Turkish odyssey, in the name of kashrut
16 Sep 2020
Rabbi Mendy Chitrik embarked on a 3000-mile journey across Anatolia, Turkey, this summer to inspect nearly 300 kosher factories, which produce various kosher...
16 Sep 2020
Jewish Insider
A kosher food magazine thrives amid a boom in home cooking
16 Sep 2020
Fleishigs, a kosher food magazine founded by Shlomo Klein and his wife, has seen a surge in popularity during the pandemic as home cooking gains momentum. Th...
16 Sep 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Hurricane Woodward
10 Sep 2020
President Trump's admission to journalist Bob Woodward that he downplayed the seriousness of COVID-19 has created a media storm, portraying Trump negatively....
10 Sep 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Does Anything Stick to Biden?
2 Sep 2020
Despite Donald Trump's attempts to portray Joe Biden as responsible for the chaos in American cities and overly restrictive pandemic measures, polling data d...
2 Sep 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Is Kenosha the Tipping Point?
1 Sep 2020
In this podcast episode, the discussion revolves around whether Joe Biden's statement against violence and looting helped his image, if Donald Trump's visit ...
1 Sep 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Biden's Trap
31 Aug 2020
The discussion centers on whether the presidential race is shifting due to the unrest and disorder in cities, with Democrats and Joe Biden appearing concerne...
31 Aug 2020
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National NAACP takes control of Philly chapter after antisemitic post
28 Aug 2020
The national NAACP has taken control of its Philadelphia chapter following an anti-Semitic social media post by the chapter's president, Rodney Muhammad. Thi...
28 Aug 2020
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Canada has many treasures. I speak to one of them in episode 31. Jay Douglas: reggae legend.
27 Aug 2020
In episode 31, Jay Douglas, a reggae legend in Canada, is interviewed. He is a Rastafarian-inspired singer and songwriter known for his deeply spiritual musi...
27 Aug 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Panic Is Real
26 Aug 2020
The Republican Party's convention successfully appealed to conservatives to support the GOP, alongside decreasing worries about the pandemic and rising crime...
26 Aug 2020
Forward
Opinion | The Jewish community has a blind spot: class differences
24 Aug 2020
Annie Jollymore's opinion piece highlights the under-discussed issue of class differences within Jewish communities. Using anecdotes from interviews, she ill...
24 Aug 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Governance vs. Grievance
19 Aug 2020
The second night of the Democratic National Convention received criticism for featuring too many Republicans, leaving Democratic supporters frustrated. The p...
19 Aug 2020
Israel Policy Pod
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Lebanon and Beyond
11 Aug 2020
This episode discusses the aftermath of the Beirut explosion and its broader implications for Lebanon's internal politics and its relationship with Israel. K...
11 Aug 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Will Biden Do No Harm?
11 Aug 2020
A podcast discusses Joe Biden's upcoming vice-presidential pick, exploring the potential candidates' strengths and how they could impact Biden's campaign. Ad...
11 Aug 2020
Jewish Insider
20 years later, Joe Lieberman reflects back on the moment he was picked by Gore
10 Aug 2020
In 2000, Al Gore surprised many by choosing Joe Lieberman, the junior senator from Connecticut, as his running mate over John Edwards and John Kerry. Lieberm...
10 Aug 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Democratic Tea Party Is Here
5 Aug 2020
Democratic voters in Missouri recently ousted a longtime incumbent from federal office, reflecting a trend indicating an ideological shift within the Democra...
5 Aug 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Election Day Disaster Scenario
3 Aug 2020
On Election Day, amidst a backdrop of lockdowns, economic struggles, and educational challenges, long lines at limited polling places and a surge in absentee...
3 Aug 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Turning Up the Temperature
31 Jul 2020
Tech columnist James B. Meigs discusses the recent congressional hearing on Silicon Valley's consolidation and how it increases the likelihood of disasters. ...
31 Jul 2020
Jewish Insider
The mayor of Minneapolis reflects on a tumultuous few months
22 Jul 2020
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey reflects on his challenging tenure during a tumultuous period marked by the protests following George Floyd's death. Despite bei...
22 Jul 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Drowning in Panics
21 Jul 2020
The text discusses how current data does not support the belief that the United States is experiencing a Covid-19 crisis similar to the one seen in the North...
21 Jul 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Candidate Is the Problem, Not the Campaign
16 Jul 2020
Donald Trump's declining poll numbers have prompted a change in his campaign manager, but the focus has been more on attacking the president's opponent rathe...
16 Jul 2020
Tablet
The Future of Jewish Communal Life
10 Jul 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant challenges to Jewish communal life, with a focus on financial support and organizational resilience. However, t...
10 Jul 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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500 Episodes and Reckoning with Meritocracy
25 Jun 2020
The 500th episode of the COMMENTARY podcast reflects on its origins and delves into the implications of advocating for social leveling in the context of nati...
25 Jun 2020
Tablet
My Nonbinary Journey
24 Jun 2020
The article "My Nonbinary Journey" chronicles the author's personal path to understanding and embracing their nonbinary identity. Set against the backdrop of...
24 Jun 2020
Tablet
Becoming a Man
22 Jun 2020
The article "Becoming a Man" explores the author's journey grappling with his identity and sexuality within the framework of Orthodox Judaism. Raised in an e...
22 Jun 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Unspeakable Truths
19 Jun 2020
Assistant Professor Wilfred Reilly from Kentucky State University discusses his article in COMMENTARY, "America Run Riot," addressing claims by some Black Li...
19 Jun 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Community Policing and Speech Policing
17 Jun 2020
In this podcast episode, the discussion covers NBC News' attempt to pressure Google to demonetize The Federalist, the concept of community policing as advoca...
17 Jun 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Equal Protection Under the Lockdown
15 Jun 2020
The podcast discusses the violence in Atlanta following a potentially justified arrest-related shooting and highlights the unequal enforcement of lockdown me...
15 Jun 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Hostage to Our Radicals
12 Jun 2020
The text discusses the self-radicalization of the Democratic Party, a trend that the Republican Party has not been able to exploit. The concern is raised reg...
12 Jun 2020
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Opinion | ‘You can’t reconcile a nation that’s never been equal.’ Three black pastors reflect on this moment.
9 Jun 2020
Three black pastors, Alex Williams, LeAundrae Bumpus, and Derrick Hawkins, share their perspectives on racial integration in the church and the challenges fa...
9 Jun 2020
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Black leaders urge white Jews to take action
9 Jun 2020
Black leaders shared personal stories of experiencing racism during a Jewish Community Relations Council listening session, urging the Jewish audience to tak...
9 Jun 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Power Plays in American Discourse
8 Jun 2020
The COMMENTARY podcast discusses how the push to defund the police and the recent staff revolt at the New York Times both revolve around power dynamics. The ...
8 Jun 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Closing of the Journalistic Mind
5 Jun 2020
The article discusses the positive news of the economic recovery in May and New York City's zero COVID-19 deaths on a particular day. It raises questions abo...
5 Jun 2020
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Opinion | I’m a Jewish conservative. We’re also furious about George Floyd’s murder.
3 Jun 2020
The author, a Jewish conservative, expresses anger over George Floyd's murder, acknowledging a systemic issue requiring change. They note a transformation in...
3 Jun 2020
Forward
Opinion | What we in the Black community need from Jews right now
1 Jun 2020
In the wake of recent events like the killing of George Floyd, Reverend Anthony Johnson urges the Jewish community to actively help end the murder of innocen...
1 Jun 2020
Forward
Editorial | These historical times call for extreme empathy
31 May 2020
In a reflection on the current historical moment marked by protests, job losses, and a pandemic, the author emphasizes the importance of extreme empathy, dra...
31 May 2020