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A Special Conversation with Congressman Ritchie Torres
13 Jan 2021
In a special conversation, freshman Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY) reflects on the events of January 6 at the United States Capitol. He discusses the pres...
13 Jan 2021
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Ambassador Daniel Shapiro on Biden's Foreign Policy; Responding to the Attack on the Capitol
7 Jan 2021
Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro, who worked with President-elect Joe Biden in the Obama administration, discusses what we can expect from the...
7 Jan 2021
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Georgia Runoff Elections and Tackling Hate in America
23 Dec 2020
In this episode, political reporter Greg Bluestein discusses the upcoming runoff elections in Georgia that will determine which party controls the US Senate....
23 Dec 2020
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UN Mideast Envoy Nickolay Mladenov; Celebrating Hanukkah
17 Dec 2020
In this podcast episode, Nickolay Mladenov, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, discusses his work in promoting peace between Israe...
17 Dec 2020
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Israeli Political Rumblings; Jersey City Attack: One Year Later
11 Dec 2020
In this episode, Tal Schneider, political correspondent at the Times of Israel, discusses the latest developments in Israeli politics as the country heads to...
11 Dec 2020
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Intrigue in Iran and the Stories of Mizrahi Jews
3 Dec 2020
In this discussion, Sima Shine, former head of Mossad's research division and senior researcher at Israel's Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), t...
3 Dec 2020
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Talking Racial Justice with Eric Ward and Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
25 Nov 2020
This episode of a podcast discusses two important conversations on racial justice. First, Eric Ward, Executive Director of the Western States Center, shares ...
25 Nov 2020
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Religion and Politics in the 2020 Election with The Atlantic’s Emma Green
19 Nov 2020
In this podcast episode, Emma Green from The Atlantic discusses the intersection of religion and politics in the 2020 election. The importance of the January...
19 Nov 2020
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Election 2020 Analysis: Bethany Mandel, Ron Kampeas
13 Nov 2020
In this episode, the hosts analyze the 2020 election results. They first speak with Bethany Mandel, a writer and commentator, about the inaccuracies of pre-e...
13 Nov 2020
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Election 2020: A Bipartisan Analysis and a Focus on Florida
6 Nov 2020
In this episode, Ira Sheskin, a professor and editor, discusses the results of the 2020 election, focusing on the Jewish vote in Florida. The episode also in...
6 Nov 2020
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Debra Messing; AJC’s Groundbreaking State of Antisemitism in America Report
29 Oct 2020
This episode of a podcast features a conversation with actress Debra Messing about her personal experiences with antisemitism and how it has influenced her. ...
29 Oct 2020
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COVID-19 in NY's Ultra-Orthodox Community with Jacob Kornbluh; Iran Sanctions with Mark Dubowitz
22 Oct 2020
This week's episode of the AJC Advocacy Anywhere podcast features discussions on two topics. First, Jacob Kornbluh, a National Politics Reporter for Jewish I...
22 Oct 2020
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Facebook Bans Holocaust Denial Content
15 Oct 2020
Facebook has announced that it will ban Holocaust denial content from its platform. This decision comes after mounting pressure from various organizations, i...
15 Oct 2020
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Josh Kraft on Together Beat Hate
8 Oct 2020
In this interview, Josh Kraft, a community leader and philanthropist who heads the Kraft family philanthropic efforts, talks about the "[tbh]" initiative. [t...
8 Oct 2020
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White Supremacy in America and David Duke
2 Oct 2020
This article discusses two podcasts that explore the history and rise of white supremacy in America. The first podcast, "Motive," delves into the origins of ...
2 Oct 2020
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Remembering Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
24 Sep 2020
In this article, Abbe Gluck, a former clerk to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, discusses the impact of Ginsburg on herself and gender equality in the United Sta...
24 Sep 2020
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Talking Arab-Israeli Peace with Acting Consul General Israel Nitzan
17 Sep 2020
In this interview with Israeli Acting Consul General Israel Nitzan, the historic signing of the Abraham Accords between Israel, Bahrain, and the United Arab ...
17 Sep 2020
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AJC UAE Office; Reflections on #BlackJewishUnity Week
10 Sep 2020
AJC, an organization that promotes understanding between Arab states and the Jewish people, has announced plans to open its first permanent office in the Uni...
10 Sep 2020
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Celebrating #BlackJewishUnity Week with the National Urban League
4 Sep 2020
AJC (American Jewish Committee) and the National Urban League are partnering to designate the week of September 7th as Black-Jewish Unity Week. This initiati...
4 Sep 2020
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Election 2020: The Republican National Convention
27 Aug 2020
In an interview at the Republican National Convention, Matt Brooks, Executive Director of the Republican Jewish Coalition, shares his perspective on the even...
27 Aug 2020
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Election 2020: The Democratic National Convention
20 Aug 2020
In a discussion about the 2020 Democratic National Convention, Halie Soifer, the Executive Director of the Jewish Democratic Council of America, emphasizes t...
20 Aug 2020
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Election 2020: VP Candidate Kamala Harris; Upheaval in Lebanon
13 Aug 2020
This episode discusses two main topics. Firstly, it explores Joe Biden's selection of Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate for the 2020 election. Ron Ka...
13 Aug 2020
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Election 2020: Biden’s VP Pick
7 Aug 2020
In this article, the focus is on Joe Biden's choice for his running mate in the upcoming presidential election. Jacob Kornbluh, a reporter for Jewish Insider...
7 Aug 2020
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The George Soros Saga: Antisemitism, Conspiracies, and Influence
31 Jul 2020
In this text, the author discusses the controversial figure of George Soros, a Jewish billionaire philanthropist who has become a target of political attacks...
31 Jul 2020
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Remembering Congressman John Lewis
23 Jul 2020
In this article, Sherry Frank, former Director of AJC Atlanta and a close friend of Congressman John Lewis, reflects on her memories of the civil rights lead...
23 Jul 2020
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Rep. Deutch on Annexation; Daniel Gordis on Two-State Solution; Rabbi Horvilleur on Antisemitism
16 Jul 2020
In this podcast episode, Representative Ted Deutch discusses the opposition to unilateral annexation and the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship. Daniel G...
16 Jul 2020
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Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories; Coronavirus Resurgence in Israel
9 Jul 2020
Holly Huffnagle, the U.S. Director for Combating Antisemitism at the American Jewish Committee (AJC), and Dave Rich, the Director of Policy at the UK's Commu...
9 Jul 2020
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Rabbi Angela Buchdahl on Jews and Race; Election 2020 Debate
2 Jul 2020
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Senior Rabbi of Manhattan's Central Synagogue, discusses the Jewish community's responsibility towards Jews of color and social justic...
2 Jul 2020
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Eric Ward on Racial Justice; A Conversation with Benny Gantz
25 Jun 2020
In this conversation on racial justice, Eric Ward, the Executive Director of the Western States Center, discusses how fighting antisemitism is crucial in com...
25 Jun 2020
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Highlights from the First-Ever AJC Virtual Global Forum
18 Jun 2020
The first-ever Virtual Global Forum, organized by the American Jewish Committee (AJC), showcased several memorable moments. One notable discussion featured U...
18 Jun 2020
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Virtual Global Forum Preview with AJC CEO David Harris, a Conversation with Jeffrey Goldberg
11 Jun 2020
In this podcast episode, AJC CEO David Harris provides a preview of the upcoming AJC Virtual Global Forum 2020. This event, which is being held online for th...
11 Jun 2020
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Lonnie Bunch on Race Relations; Isaac Herzog on Israel and the Diaspora
4 Jun 2020
Lonnie Bunch, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and Founding Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, discusses race r...
4 Jun 2020
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A Conversation with Mayor Eric Garcetti and Mayor Betsy Price; Moroccan Jewish Heritage
28 May 2020
In this episode of People of the Pod, Mayor Eric Garcetti of Los Angeles and Mayor Betsy Price of Fort Worth discuss the effects of the coronavirus on their ...
28 May 2020
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Israel's New Government, Facebook’s New Oversight Board
22 May 2020
Israel's new government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz, was sworn in recently. The coalition agreement signed in April outlines th...
22 May 2020
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Changing U.S. Political Landscape; Recovering Nazi-Looted Art
15 May 2020
In this discussion, Seth Mandel and Batya Ungar-Sargon talk about the changing U.S. political landscape and its implications for American Jews. They touch on...
15 May 2020
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Colorado Governor on the Coronavirus; 75 Years Since the End of WWII
8 May 2020
This week on People of the Pod, Colorado Governor Jared Polis discusses the state's efforts in combating the coronavirus and the rise of antisemitism during ...
8 May 2020
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Celebrating Israel with Sharansky, Germany’s Hezbollah Ban, New UK Labour Leader
1 May 2020
Former refusenik and Chairman of The Jewish Agency Natan Sharansky reflects on Israel's 72nd Independence Day on the People of the Pod podcast. AJC CEO David...
1 May 2020
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Israeli Government Agreement, Arabic Video on the Holocaust
24 Apr 2020
Israel appears to be on the brink of forming a new government as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz reach an agree...
24 Apr 2020
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Road to a New Israeli Government; Passover Prep
3 Apr 2020
Israel seems to be close to forming a new government after a series of elections. New York Times' Jerusalem Bureau Chief discusses the latest updates. Additi...
3 Apr 2020
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Coronavirus in the U.S.; Israeli Political Drama
27 Mar 2020
Yair Rosenberg from Tablet discusses the U.S. government's handling of the COVID-19 crisis and his new Shabbat music album. Haviv Rettig Gur from Times of Is...
27 Mar 2020
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Israel’s Response to the Coronavirus; Creatively Quarantined
20 Mar 2020
Israeli professionals in the medical field, including Dr. Daniel Landsberg and Dr. Kira Radinsky, are actively engaged in combating COVID-19 through research...
20 Mar 2020
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Quarantine in Israel, Jews in the UAE
13 Mar 2020
Israel has implemented a 14-day quarantine for all inbound travelers to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, as discussed by Dr. Yonatan Freeman. The Jewis...
13 Mar 2020
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Elections in the U.S. and Israel
6 Mar 2020
In a recent episode of People of the Pod, the discussion focused on the U.S. presidential contest, covering the outcomes of Super Tuesday, Senator Bernie San...
6 Mar 2020
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New Antisemitism Documentary; Israeli Election Update
28 Feb 2020
The podcast episode features a discussion with director Andrew Goldberg about his documentary "Viral: Antisemitism In Four Mutations." Additionally, the epis...
28 Feb 2020
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Black-Jewish Congressional Caucus, Israeli Election Update, Education in Israel
21 Feb 2020
The People of the Pod podcast featured discussions on various topics, including the evolution of the Black-Jewish Congressional Caucus with Reps. Lawrence, W...
21 Feb 2020
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75 Years After Anne Frank, Israel-Sudan Relations
14 Feb 2020
In the podcast episode "People of the Pod," the 75th anniversary of Anne Frank's death is commemorated by discussing her legacy and contemporary awareness am...
14 Feb 2020
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Behind the Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, “Goy Friendly”
7 Feb 2020
Israeli filmmaker Yaron Zilberman discusses his movie "Incitement" and the political extremism surrounding the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin on the People o...
7 Feb 2020
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Peace Plan, Historic Auschwitz Visit, Last Stop: Auschwitz
31 Jan 2020
The People of the Pod podcast episode this week covers three main topics: Dr. Einat Wilf's insights on President Trump's Israeli-Palestinian peace plan and i...
31 Jan 2020
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French Antisemitism Survey, 75 Years After Auschwitz
24 Jan 2020
The latest episode of People of the Pod discusses the results of a new survey on antisemitism in France, conducted by AJC, revealing concerning trends. The p...
24 Jan 2020
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Future of the Labour Party, ICC Investigation, Black-Jewish Relations
17 Jan 2020
Liam Hoare discusses the future of the British Labour Party and its impact on British Jews in light of the antisemitism scandal. Raphael Ahren provides updat...
17 Jan 2020