The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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McCarthy Wins—And Maybe So Does Biden?
30 May 2023
Amid a recently reached debt ceiling deal, Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is perceived to have secured a significant but tempered victory, raising q...
30 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Deeeee Santis—and Ukraine
25 May 2023
Fred Kagan, a military historian, and analyst at the Institute for the Study of War, discusses the complexities of the Russia-Ukraine war in a podcast. The d...
25 May 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “God Gave My People the Torah at Sinai… and All I Got Was this Lousy Podcast” Edition
25 May 2023
In "The God Gave My People the Torah at Sinai and All I Got Was this Lousy Podcast Edition," Linda Gradstein, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss v...
25 May 2023
Forward
Israel 'mudslinging' threatens to overshadow White House antisemitism strategy
24 May 2023
The White House's forthcoming national strategy to counter antisemitism has sparked significant debate, primarily due to the involvement of the International...
24 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Run, Ron, Run
24 May 2023
In a podcast episode titled "Run, Ron, Run," the focus is on Ron DeSantis' upcoming announcement of his presidential candidacy, specifically on Twitter Space...
24 May 2023
For Heaven's Sake
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Can Zionists Speak about the Nakba?
24 May 2023
The discussion explores whether Zionists can address the Nakba, the Palestinian catastrophe of 1948, while also upholding Israel's legitimacy. There is a per...
24 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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What are the Jewish themes on the ballot in Alberta’s election?
24 May 2023
In the upcoming Alberta election, Premier Danielle Smith of the United Conservative Party faces challenges by former premier Rachel Notley, with the outcome ...
24 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Is Scott Great?
23 May 2023
The podcast discusses Tim Scott entering the presidential race and strategies for improving his position, alongside progress in debt ceiling talks.
23 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Linda Frum on fighting back (and winning) a defamation lawsuit the judge said was designed to gag her from criticizing an Arabic-language newspaper
23 May 2023
Former Conservative senator Linda Frum successfully defended herself against a $2.5-million defamation lawsuit brought by an Arabic-language newspaper in Ont...
23 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Did Someone Say 'Debt'?
22 May 2023
In a recent podcast, the discussion focuses on President Joe Biden's shift in stance regarding his ability to use the 14th amendment to address the debt-ceil...
22 May 2023
Call Me Back
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Highest Risk: 2025-2026 - with HR McMaster
22 May 2023
In this episode, General H.R. McMaster discusses the reality of increased geopolitical risks and the need for the West to regain strategic competence and con...
22 May 2023
Tel Aviv Review
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An Israeli’s Home Is His Fortress
22 May 2023
Professor Hagar Kotef from SOAS, University of London, delves into her book "The Colonizing Self: Or, Home and Homelessness in Israel/Palestine," examining t...
22 May 2023
Israel Policy Pod
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Analyzing Another Gaza Escalation
19 May 2023
Former head of the Palestinian arena in Israeli Military Intelligence, Col. (res.) Dr. Michael Milshtein, and journalist Neri Zilber discuss the recent Israe...
19 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Do Clothes Make the Man?
19 May 2023
Eliana Johnson discusses the media's criticism of Dianne Feinstein, their neglect of John Fetterman's appearance, and the significance of Fetterman's clothin...
19 May 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Red Flag - with special guest Michael Eisenberg
19 May 2023
The discussion on the Red Flag podcast delves into the recent Flag Day parade in Jerusalem, which led to tensions between nationalist activists and Arab resi...
19 May 2023
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to historian Sara Hirschhorn: Extremism is now mainstream
18 May 2023
Historian Sara Hirschhorn examines the shift of extremist ideologies from the periphery to the mainstream in Israeli politics, particularly within the contex...
18 May 2023
Forward
A congressman reportedly employs ‘neo-Nazis.’ Jewish House members want him censured
18 May 2023
A group of Jewish freshman Congress members have called for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to censure Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) after reports surfaced that he emp...
18 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Will this week’s vote on Parliament Hill change Canada’s relationship with Israel?
18 May 2023
The House of Commons Foreign Affairs and International Development Committee adopted a motion by NDP's Heather McPherson to hold hearings on fostering peace ...
18 May 2023
Jewish Insider
Naftali Bennett’s big bet
18 May 2023
Naftali Bennett, a former Israeli Prime Minister, has been actively engaging with various groups and media outlets to discuss his vision for Israel's future ...
18 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Are They Really Going to Stay in the Senate?
17 May 2023
In a recent podcast discussion, it was highlighted that Senator John Fetterman had a confusing interaction with bankers, which was later corrected by a Washi...
17 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Bulldog Durham
16 May 2023
In this podcast episode featuring Eli Lake, the discussion revolves around the Durham report, which scrutinizes the FBI's actions concerning its investigatio...
16 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Rockets Over Israel
15 May 2023
The discussion with Jonathan Schanzer focuses on the recent firing of over 1,400 rockets at Israel from Gaza and highlights the unique aspects of the current...
15 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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You Can't Win If You Don't Try
12 May 2023
The podcast discusses the puzzling trend of Republican candidates not actively challenging Donald Trump in elections, questioning how they expect to defeat h...
12 May 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Under Fire - with special guest Barak Ravid
12 May 2023
The IDF launched Operation Shield and Arrow in the Gaza Strip with airstrikes targeting Islamic Jihad generals, leading to missile attacks on Israel. Yonit a...
12 May 2023
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to ToI analyst Haviv Rettig Gur: The political perils of conflict
11 May 2023
Haviv Rettig Gur analyzes the temporary political unity in Israel during the IDF's Operation Shield and Arrow and discusses the challenges Prime Minister Net...
11 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Trump 1, CNN 0
11 May 2023
The podcast discusses Donald Trump's successful performance at a CNN Republican Town Hall in New Hampshire, highlighting the intense Twitter reactions and cr...
11 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Liabilities
10 May 2023
The podcast covers the jury verdict in the civil case against Donald Trump and its potential impact on his political future, as well as Joe Biden's recent pr...
10 May 2023
For Heaven's Sake
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Religious Zionism and Judicial Reform
10 May 2023
The religious Zionist community, comprising 10% of Israel's population, is becoming increasingly influential and is transitioning from a focus on security an...
10 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Ontario’s Solicitor General Michael Kerzner says antisemitic rhetoric by an NDP MPP is ‘toxic to our democracy’
10 May 2023
Ontario's Solicitor General, Michael Kerzner, a prominent Jewish member of Premier Doug Ford's government, has spoken out against what he deems as antisemiti...
10 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Not-So-Glittering Prizes
9 May 2023
The podcast discusses the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism of 2022, highlighting that the announcement comes at a time when Americans are increasingly disen...
9 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Old Men Who Run the World
8 May 2023
In this podcast episode, the hosts start by differing on the significance of King Charles's coronation but find common ground in critiquing a negative poll f...
8 May 2023
Forward
Jewish Federations to hold online rally for Evan Gershkovich, Jewish journalist jailed in Russia
8 May 2023
The Jewish Federations of North America is organizing an online rally to advocate for the release of Evan Gershkovich, a Jewish Wall Street Journal reporter ...
8 May 2023
Call Me Back
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The Invisible Primary - with Mike Murphy
8 May 2023
Mike Murphy delves into the early stages of the 2024 presidential primaries, focusing on what he calls the "invisible primary" and the dynamics affecting can...
8 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How two Canadian Jewish politicians navigated King Charles’s coronation
8 May 2023
Manitoba's Lieutenant Governor, Anita Neville, expressed admiration for King Charles after meeting him in person and discussing various topics, confident in ...
8 May 2023
What Matters Now
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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
Israel Policy Pod
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Ghosts of Beirut
4 May 2023
Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts Israeli journalist and Fauda co-creator Avi Issacharoff on a recent episode to talk about Issacharoff's upcoming ...
4 May 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “Declarations” Edition
4 May 2023
Journalists Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron delve into discussing two significant topics: the support for Netanyahu's judicial reforms with a large gathering ...
4 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Biden's Border Bungle: A History
3 May 2023
The podcast discusses the Biden administration's attempts to address the crisis at the southern border, attributing the root of the issue to actions taken du...
3 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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McCarthy's Moment
2 May 2023
The podcast delves into Joe Biden's strategy of engaging with Republican leaders on the debt ceiling, highlighting the growing influence of House Speaker Kev...
2 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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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
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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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
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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75 and counting - with special guest Ben Smith
28 Apr 2023
Israel recently celebrated its 75th birthday amidst internal tensions, highlighted by the unsure status of a judicial overhaul and revisiting Netanyahu's for...
28 Apr 2023
Jewish Insider
Establishment Republican donors reckoning with Trump’s staying power
28 Apr 2023
In the looming 2024 presidential cycle, Republican Jewish donors and establishment Republicans are grappling with the strong likelihood of Donald Trump clinc...
28 Apr 2023
Bonjour Chai
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Defenders of the Faith
27 Apr 2023
Israel's 75th birthday has been marked by deep divisions, political protests, and controversial legislation, raising questions about the country's future. Th...
27 Apr 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Give Biden the Questions!
27 Apr 2023
The podcast discusses the recent Republican success in passing a debt-ceiling bill in the House of Representatives and highlights the significance of major n...
27 Apr 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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86-year-old Hadassa Kingstone's epic life tells the story of the State of Israel
27 Apr 2023
Hadassa Kingstone, born in pre-State Haifa in 1936 to parents who escaped Hitler's Europe, shares her epic life story that intertwines with the history of th...
27 Apr 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Israel's Miracle and Washington's Mess
26 Apr 2023
The podcast discusses Israel's economic success on its 75th anniversary compared to India's economic challenges. It highlights Israel's position as a financi...
26 Apr 2023
For Heaven's Sake
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Reflections on Israel at 75
26 Apr 2023
As Israel approaches its 75th anniversary, there is anxiety in Israeli society about the potential impact of judicial reform on democracy and the unity of a ...
26 Apr 2023
Israel Policy Pod
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Israel at 75
25 Apr 2023
In a discussion on Israel's 75th Independence Day, journalist Neri Zilber hosts Michael Koplow and Shira Efron to reflect on recent events in Israel. They co...
25 Apr 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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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