The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Amy Coney Barrett Show
27 Sep 2020
The COMMENTARY podcast discusses Donald Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, filling the vacancy left by Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passi...
27 Sep 2020
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The Perpetual Legitimacy Crisis
25 Sep 2020
The text discusses the ongoing legitimacy crisis triggered by Donald Trump's reluctance to commit to a peaceful transition of power if he loses the election,...
25 Sep 2020
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The Cosmic Unfairness of It All
24 Sep 2020
The discussion explores the perceived lack of planning behind Donald Trump's controversial actions, such as refusing to consider a peaceful transfer of power...
24 Sep 2020
Promised Podcast
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The “Atone Again, Naturally” Edition
24 Sep 2020
In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the possibility of granting Prime Minister Netanyahu amnesty from corruption ch...
24 Sep 2020
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What the Biden Campaign Is Thinking
23 Sep 2020
The Biden campaign is focused on targeting key demographics for victory, but faces challenges due to preconceptions within his party. Additionally, there is ...
23 Sep 2020
Israel Policy Pod
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Regional Responses to Normalization
22 Sep 2020
This episode of the Israel Policy Pod explores the implications of the Abraham Accords, focusing on the shifts in Middle Eastern geopolitics following Israel...
22 Sep 2020
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There Is No Normal
22 Sep 2020
The text discusses the uncertainty surrounding the consequences of Republicans confirming a new Supreme Court justice despite Democratic objections. It sugge...
22 Sep 2020
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the Democratic Meltdown
21 Sep 2020
In a podcast, the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life is discussed along with the impact of her death on Democrats, who are seen to have ex...
21 Sep 2020
Tel Aviv Review
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Ending Wars Peacefully
21 Sep 2020
Jeremy Pressman in "The Sword is Not Enough" argues against the idea that using military force is the most effective approach to achieve concessions in the I...
21 Sep 2020
Jewish Insider
With Lowey and Engel departing, Elaine Luria says she’ll be stepping up
21 Sep 2020
Rep. Elaine Luria, a freshman congresswoman from Virginia's 2nd district and a former naval commander, underscores the importance of bipartisanship and engag...
21 Sep 2020
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Firing a Cannon at the Canon
18 Sep 2020
In a recent podcast episode by Commentary, the hosts express disbelief at Alex Ross's assertion in the New Yorker that American classical music has roots in ...
18 Sep 2020
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Everybody Loves Chris
17 Sep 2020
In a podcast episode substituting Noah Rothman with Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt, the main topic of discussion revolves around whether anything ...
17 Sep 2020
Forward
Scribe | Take it from a Palestinian: The Abraham Accords reward human rights abuses
17 Sep 2020
The article criticizes the Abraham Accords, a peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, as a publicity stunt rewarding Israel ...
17 Sep 2020
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The “It Never Bahrains, But It Pours!” Edition
17 Sep 2020
In the podcast episode "It Never Bahrains, But It Pours! Edition," Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss the historic agreements...
17 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
Israel Policy Pod
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After Normalization: Glass Half Full or Half Empty?
16 Sep 2020
The podcast episode discusses the implications of the Abraham Accords, which formalize the normalization of relations between Israel, the UAE, and Bahrain, w...
16 Sep 2020
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Snarking Away the Peace
16 Sep 2020
The COMMENTARY crew criticizes media attempts to minimize important events in the Middle East and discusses Donald Trump's performance in an ABC News town hall.
16 Sep 2020
Israel Policy Pod
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What's in a Deal? Israeli, Palestinian, and American Perspectives on Normalization
15 Sep 2020
This episode discusses the implications of the Israel-UAE and Israel-Bahrain normalization agreements, highlighting divergent views on their impact from Isra...
15 Sep 2020
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A New World Order
15 Sep 2020
The text discusses the changing geopolitical landscape in the Middle East with a focus on the warming relations between Sunni states and Israel. It notes tha...
15 Sep 2020
Jewish Review of Books
Waltham Intellectuals
15 Sep 2020
Allan Arkush reviews Stephen Whitfield's detailed exploration of the intellectual and political landscape at Brandeis University, as documented in the nearly...
15 Sep 2020
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The Law-and-Order Issue Is Getting Traction
14 Sep 2020
Recent polling indicates a shift towards Donald Trump along with increasing worries about urban unrest, a connection being overlooked by the media. The Biden...
14 Sep 2020
Tel Aviv Review
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Living With Ghosts
14 Sep 2020
"The Teacher" by Michal Ben Naftali delves into the enduring impact of collective trauma and memories that linger long after individuals pass away. The novel...
14 Sep 2020
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Green Shoots and Tragic Opportunism
11 Sep 2020
The article discusses the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and criticizes comparing the death toll from that day to the pandemic. It also touches on the ...
11 Sep 2020
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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
Unorthodox
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Politics and Prose: Ep. 242
10 Sep 2020
In this episode of Unorthodox, former Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren discusses his journey from politics to fiction writing, sharing insights on his new boo...
10 Sep 2020
Israel Policy Pod
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Trouble in the Eastern Mediterranean
9 Sep 2020
This episode delves into the escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean, primarily involving Turkey and Greece, over offshore natural gas resources and...
9 Sep 2020
Forward
Scott Stringer is used to Jewish support. Will it carry him to City Hall?
9 Sep 2020
Scott Stringer, New York City's comptroller, has announced his candidacy for mayor, drawing significant support from heavily Jewish neighborhoods, particular...
9 Sep 2020
Israel Policy Pod
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Gaza Today: COVID, Qatar, Crisis
8 Sep 2020
This episode of Israel Policy Pod features Dr. Shira Efron discussing the complexities in Gaza amidst COVID-19, highlighting the region's precarious health i...
8 Sep 2020
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This Will Get Out of Control
4 Sep 2020
The text discusses a current event involving an Antifa suspect being shot dead by federal marshals after allegedly committing an assassination of a Trump sup...
4 Sep 2020
Israel Policy Pod
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What's the "Atid" of Yesh Atid?
3 Sep 2020
This episode examines a possible leadership challenge within the Yesh Atid party, led by Yair Lapid, as longtime colleague Ofer Shelach calls for party prima...
3 Sep 2020
Promised Podcast
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The “N, Na, Nah” Edition
3 Sep 2020
In "The N, Na, Nah Edition," Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss the surprisingly enduring protests outside Prime Minister Net...
3 Sep 2020
Jewish Insider
The next Senator Coleman from Minnesota
3 Sep 2020
Julia Coleman, who is running for Minnesota's 47th district in the State Senate, is making waves with her pro-Israel stance and commitment to fighting antise...
3 Sep 2020
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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
Israel Policy Pod
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Unresolved Issues: Examining Challenges to Israel-UAE Relations
1 Sep 2020
This episode dives into the complexities and unresolved issues surrounding the recent normalization of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates,...
1 Sep 2020
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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
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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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An Anti-Climactic Convention
28 Aug 2020
The Republican National Convention's final night featured moving speakers and compelling themes, but was overshadowed by Donald Trump's underwhelming accepta...
28 Aug 2020
Israel Policy Pod
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Settlers Unsettled: The Israel-UAE Deal and "Suspended" Annexation
27 Aug 2020
This episode analyzes the complex responses within Israel to the UAE normalization agreement, particularly around the suspended or canceled West Bank annexat...
27 Aug 2020
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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
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Who is George Soros? And why is he the ‘boogeyman’ of the right?
26 Aug 2020
George Soros, a Jewish Hungarian-American billionaire philanthropist, has become a prominent figure in right-wing conspiracy theories. Accusations against hi...
26 Aug 2020
Jewish Insider
Rep. Joe Kennedy vows to bring progressive, pro-Israel values to the Senate
26 Aug 2020
Rep. Joe Kennedy III, running against incumbent Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts, aims to present himself as both progressive and pro-Israel. Despite being vi...
26 Aug 2020
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A Republican Comeback?
25 Aug 2020
The Republican National Convention's first night saw a notable shift towards pre-Trump themes and traditional establishment figures, which were viewed as the...
25 Aug 2020
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Bullies, Inc.
25 Aug 2020
This article explores the influence of Jeff Zucker on American media and politics, particularly regarding his role in shaping Donald Trump's career from a re...
25 Aug 2020
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A Target-Rich Environment
24 Aug 2020
The Republican National Convention's opening night provided the GOP with a platform to highlight their stance on the increasing rates of violent crime and ci...
24 Aug 2020
Tel Aviv Review
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A Very Diplomatic Review
24 Aug 2020
The Tel Aviv Review hosts Germany's Ambassador to Israel, Dr. Susanne Wasum-Rainer, discussing Germany's vision at the start of its EU Council Presidency, ch...
24 Aug 2020
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To his friends, Doug Emhoff, poised to be Second Gentleman, is already “Second Mensch”
22 Aug 2020
Douglas Emhoff, married to Kamala Harris, the 2020 Democratic vice-presidential candidate, is poised to become the first Second Gentleman in American history...
22 Aug 2020
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Message: I Care
21 Aug 2020
Joe Biden concluded the Democratic National Convention emphasizing his image as a caring individual compared to Donald Trump. The question remains whether th...
21 Aug 2020
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The Party of Identity
20 Aug 2020
The podcast discusses the third night of the Democratic National Convention, focusing on speeches by President Barack Obama and Sen. Kamala Harris.
20 Aug 2020
Promised Podcast
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The “Good Trouble” Edition
20 Aug 2020
In this article from The Times of Israel, the editor Miriam Herschlag attends protests in Jerusalem with her daughter. The piece also discusses the recent br...
20 Aug 2020
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‘Momala’ Harris receives nomination from stepdaughter
20 Aug 2020
As Kamala Harris accepted her nomination as Vice President, the Democratic National Convention included a heartfelt tribute from her family, featuring her Je...
20 Aug 2020