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
Forward
NY lawmakers criticize bill that would penalize charities that support Israeli settlements
17 May 2023
Democratic lawmakers in New York sharply criticized a proposed bill that aims to penalize charities supporting Israeli settlements by potentially revoking th...
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
Jewish Insider
Andrei Cherny, son of communist refugees, vows to defend democracy in Arizona congressional race
15 May 2023
Andrei Cherny, drawing on his family’s history of escaping communism and antisemitism in Czechoslovakia, is running for Congress in Arizona’s 1st Congression...
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
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The State Department told Truman not to recognize Israel. He did it anyway
11 May 2023
Seventy-five years ago, President Harry Truman defied his State Department's advice by recognizing the newly declared state of Israel just 11 minutes after i...
11 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
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Biden picked up from where Trump left off to expand Abraham Accords, author claims
9 May 2023
In newly revealed details by journalist Barak Ravid, the Biden administration has quietly attempted to build on the Abraham Accords initiated under President...
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
Forward
Of course Dianne Feinstein doesn’t want to go. Neither did Moses.
5 May 2023
Dianne Feinstein's reluctance to resign from the U.S. Senate due to age mirroring Moses' story highlights broader themes of leadership transition and legacy....
5 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
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
Ehud Barak, Woody Allen, Noam Chomsky appeared on Jeffrey Epstein’s meetings calendar
1 May 2023
Notable figures such as Noam Chomsky, Woody Allen, and Ehud Barak were among those listed on Jeffrey Epstein's meeting calendar, as revealed by The Wall Stre...
1 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
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In Jerusalem, DeSantis tries to outstump Trump
27 Apr 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis used a visit to Jerusalem to bolster his profile as a serious contender for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, positi...
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
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Hunter Seekers
24 Apr 2023
The podcast delves into the timing of Biden's reelection announcement amidst the controversial suppression of news related to Hunter Biden's laptop by the me...
24 Apr 2023
Call Me Back
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The *real* tensions inside Israel — with Micah Goodman
24 Apr 2023
In this episode, Dan Senor discusses the recent Israeli protest movements with Dr. Micah Goodman, exploring the deep-rooted emotional and political tensions ...
24 Apr 2023
Jewish Insider
Mark Robinson’s run for N.C. governor to test GOP in battleground state
24 Apr 2023
Mark Robinson, the controversial lieutenant governor of North Carolina, has announced his run for governor, sparking concerns among Democratic and Jewish com...
24 Apr 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Why We're Not Liberals
21 Apr 2023
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses why conservatives do not align with liberal views, citing examples of coercive policies advocated by the Left,...
21 Apr 2023
Jewish Insider
Utah Sen. Mike Lee breaks with his party on foreign policy
21 Apr 2023
Utah Senator Mike Lee has consistently broken from his Republican colleagues on foreign policy matters, notably opposing extensive U.S. involvement in Ukrain...
21 Apr 2023