Best DR. DAVID D. KING Podcasts (2025)

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Rabbi Katz's schedule for Shavuos night in his shul 2:09

1h ago2:09

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Also, annual Shavuos shiur for women at R Katz's home Tuesday 6:15 PM

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הַפְטָרָה פָּרָשַׁת בַּמִּדְבָּר תשפ"ה - The promiscuous wife and the husband who neverheless wants to stay married to her 22:25

1d ago22:25

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Can a marriage work with a checkered past? Yes, if both are committed to looking ahead and not back https://thechesedfund.com/rabbikatz/support-rabbi-katzz-podcast

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Shavuos: Why count 50 days if the Torah was actually given on day 51? 26:52

3d ago26:52

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"Moshe added a day" - Is this the first instance of לֹא בַּשָּׁמַיִם הִיא?" to sponsor, https://thechesedfund.com/rabbikatz/support-rabbi-katzz-podcast

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WCPT 820 Interview: Deja Foxx 22:12

3d ago22:12

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Joan Esposito is joined by Deja Foxx, candidate running in the July 15 Democratic primary for a special U.S. House election to represent Arizona’s 7th Congressional District (to succeed the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva). Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Helene Klodawsky, independent filmmaker 25:46

3d ago25:46

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Joan Esposito is joined by Helene Klodawsky, independent filmmaker and director of “Stolen Time,” a 2023 feature documentary that confronts the corporate nursing home industry through the eyes of a young elder rights lawyer. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/progr…

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Megillas Rus: A Controversial Book? Did she convert? When? How many times? 41:06

3d ago41:06

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Not everyone reads The Book of Ruth in the synagogue? Why not? To sponsor - https://thechesedfund.com/rabbikatz/support-rabbi-katzz-podcast

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WCPT 820: David Graham 20:25

3d ago20:25

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Joan is joined by David Graham, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of The Project: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America. Project 2025 was spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation and Russell Vought and the resulting 900-plus-page policy playbook aims to "grab control [of] the executive branch and grab more power for the president," Graham told …

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The Martyrs of Lvov (1728) - Tortured to Death by the Catholic Church on Erev Shavuos (this is not Count Potocki) 41:22

4d ago41:22

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Chaim and Yehoshua Reitzes endured horrible tortures rather than save themselves by conversion To sponsor a podcast https://thechesedfund.com/rabbikatz/support-rabbi-katzz-podcast

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WCPT 820 Interview: Robert Weiner 18:42

5d ago18:42

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Joan is joined by Robert Weiner, director of the Voting Rights Project at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. Weiner discussed the challenges of voting rights, including Congress's failure to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and the Supreme Court's 2013 decision striking down Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act. He highlighted vo…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Dr. Kevin King, oncologist 22:50

5d ago22:50

22:50

Joan is joined by Dr. Kevin King, radiation oncologist at City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago, answering questions related to former President Joe Biden's recent prostate cancer diagnosis. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive). And find…

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Shavuos and Yisro: Why does the story of Yisro precede מַתַּן תּוֹרָה? Hpw did Yisro create אַחְדוּת among כְּלַל יִשְׂרָאֵל? 15:32

5d ago15:32

15:32

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Parshas Bamidbar: Abarbanel - The Levites too were enslaved in Egypt! 23:53

6d ago23:53

23:53

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WCPT 820 Interview: Rep. Jonathan Jackson 24:39

10d ago24:39

24:39

Joan is joined by Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL). He discussed his exchange, hours earlier, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, highlighting Rubio's shift from supporting diversity and inclusion to aligning with Trump's anti-diversity stance. Jackson also criticized President Donald Trump's acceptance of …

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Haftarah Behar-Bechukosai: G-d tells Jeremiah he may not get married and raise a family 24:15

11d ago24:15

24:15

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Parshas Behar-Bechukosai: King David, the Brachos in the Parsha, and Depression 22:14

12d ago22:14

22:14

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R Shimon ben Yochai and his son: the Aftermath of the Cave 25:28

13d ago25:28

25:28

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The Future of Syria and Israel: An Analysis of the Current Situation in the Middle East 40:37

14d ago40:37

40:37

If Syria does make peace with Israel, it will be the biggest defeat for Hamas

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WCPT 820 Interview: Patrick Hanley, candidate for Illinois Senate 11:50

15d ago11:50

11:50

Joan is joined by Patrick Hanley, head of the New Trier Democrats and Democratic candidate for the 9th Illinois State Senate seat (currently held by Laura Fine). In the interview, Hanley, who announced his candidacy on May 8, said he sees his "role in this as a community organizer, as a civic leader [and] as somebody who cares deeply about our peop…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Illinois Poet Laureate Mark Turcotte 19:57

15d ago19:57

19:57

Joan is joined by Mark Turcotte, Illinois Poet Laureate and distinguished writer in residence at DePaul University. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, T…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Lisa Graves 22:02

15d ago22:02

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Joan is joined by Lisa Graves, founder and executive director of True North Research, "a national investigative watchdog group that works with journalists and other researchers to shine a bright light on the dark money fueling regressive agendas targeting vital institutions in our republic." They discussed the Supreme Court's just-issued decision b…

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WCPT 820 Interview: State Sen. Laura Fine (D-IL) 13:00

15d ago13:00

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Joan talks to Laura Fine, Illinois state senator and Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois. On May 6 Fine announced her candidacy for the congressional seat being vacated by Jan Schakowsky, who is retiring at the end of her current term. Fine, who has served in the state legislature since 2013, said that she "started fro…

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THE GATHERING OF KINGDOM COLONIES SEASON 06 EP 10 1:01:19

16d ago1:01:19

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THE GATHERING OF KINGDOM COLONIES. WITH DR. DAVID D. KING AND PASTOR LUIS PIZARRO.By DR. DAVID D. KING

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WCPT 820 Interview: Jessica Craven 22:59

17d ago22:59

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Joan Esposito is joined by Jessica Craven, author of the “Chop Wood, Carry Water” newsletter. She discussed her approach to political activism and voter engagement and shared a story about educating a non-voter, emphasizing the importance of explaining government basics without judgment. Craven also addresses the ongoing battle over Trump's tax cut…

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Haftarah Emor: Ezekiel and Priestly Functions in the Third Temple 27:29

17d ago27:29

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Ezekiel is adjured to tellthe people about the future Temple, which is part of the historical tension re: how much priority should be given to קָדָשִׁים וְטַהֲרוֹת in לִמּוּד הַתּוֹרָה?

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Parshas Emor: May a kohen marry a promiscuous woman? 26:55

18d ago26:55

26:55

The word זוֹנָה ends up not meaning what you think it means. Dealing with checkered pasts you have left behind

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WCPT 820 Interview: Laura Washington 24:20

18d ago24:20

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Filling in for Joan Esposito, Turi Ryder talks to Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune contributing columnist and ABC7 Chicago political analyst. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on…

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R ‘ Chaim Kohen Rapoport of Lvov, Pt. 3 48:47

19d ago48:47

48:47

His famous disputation with the Frankist Heretics, who claimed that the Jews who follow the Talmud murder Christians and use their blood for Passover purposes. He tore into them , calling a spade a spade!

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WCPT 820 Interview: Indivisible's Ezra Levin 25:10

20d ago25:10

25:10

Filling in for Joan Esposito, William Muck and co-host Phil Barker talk to Ezra Levin, co-executive director of Indivisible. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on Spotify, Apple Po…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Ross Harrison 25:06

20d ago25:06

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Filling in for Joan Esposito, William Muck and co-host Phil Barker talk to Ross Harrison, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute and professor at the University of Pittsburgh. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive). And find the Joa…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Gal Beckerman 26:34

20d ago26:34

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Filling in for Joan Esposito, William Muck talks to Gal Beckerman, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of The Quiet Before: On the Unexpected Origins of Radical Ideas. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive). And find the Joan Esposi…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Kevin Schultz 23:13

20d ago23:13

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Filling in for Joan Esposito, Turi Ryder talks to Kevin Schultz, professor of history at UIC and author of “Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History.” Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive). And find the J…

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Lag B’Omer and the Story of R’ Shimon bar Yochai in the Cave: Critical considerations 32:34

21d ago32:34

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Raising a number of problematc aspects re: the text of the famous agadeta

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Rabbi Katz's new lecture series in Baltimore: May 12, 14, 19, 21, and 26 3:53

21d ago3:53

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Five lecture covering the history of Baltimore Jewry and their various "Judaisms." History of a rather unique Jewish community, whose history is both like and unlike that o other American Jewish communities.

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WCPT 820 Interview: Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) 25:34

24d ago25:34

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Illinois Congressman Jonathan Jackson joins Mike Nellis, filling in for Joan Esposito. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, YouTube, …

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The Barbary Pirates, Jefferson and Donald Trump's Reported Deal with the Houthis 35:17

25d ago35:17

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Arab Piracy: Pay them off? Fight them? The machlokes between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

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Haftarah Acharei Mos-Kedoshim: Destruction and then Restoration 24:07

26d ago24:07

24:07

Would you like to be a prophet of doom?

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Parshas Achrei Mos-Kedoshim: Why is the Yom Kippur Ritual associated with the deaths of Nadav and Avihu? 22:44

26d ago22:44

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Was their sin בֵּין אָדָם לַחֲבֵרוֹ? If so, what does that have to do with Yom Kippur, which does not atone for that?

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Rambam and Korbanos Part 3 32:14

27d ago32:14

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The World stands on תּוֹרָה, עֲבוֹדָה, וּגְמִילוּת חֲסָדִים. Each one individually? Or the combination of all three?

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R’ Chaim Kohen Rapoport of Lvov (1699-1771) Part 2: Internal machlokes 47:51

27d ago47:51

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The Underside of Jewish Kehilah politics in the "Old World"

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Haftarah Tazria-Mazora: Gechazi is "Attacked" by the Yetzer HaTov 23:15

1M ago23:15

23:15

Though he was no saint, Gechazi redeems his character by eschewing revenge

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WCPT 820 Interview: Emily Chertofff 23:52

1M ago23:52

23:52

Joan is joined by Emily Chertoff, associate law professor at Georgetown University Law Center, who discussed the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to justify sweeping deportation powers. The act, originally intended for wartime, is now being applied to individuals the Trump administration asserts are gang members. Lower courts hav…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Rob Majdecki of ABOC 23:17

1M ago23:17

23:17

Joan is joined by Rob Majdecki, senior vice president and chief investment officer at Amalgamated Bank of Chicago (ABOC). Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on Spotify, Apple Podca…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Adav Noti 21:05

1M ago21:05

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Joan is joined by Adav Noti, executive director at Campaign Legal Center. He discussed the major threats to American democracy, emphasizing the Trump administration's attempts to undermine election administration and voter registration. Noti highlighted the Campaign Legal Center's litigation against Elon Musk and DOGE for "taking actions that they …

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WCPT 820 Interview: Annie Karni 23:26

1M ago23:26

23:26

Joan is joined by Annie Karni, author of “Mad House: How Donald Trump, MAGA Mean Girls, a Former Used Car Salesman, a Florida Nepo Baby, and a Man with Rats in His Walls Broke Congress. The book details the dysfunction of the 118th Congress, highlighting the Republican majority's struggles in electing a speaker and passage of the fewest laws since …

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Parshas Tazria-Metzora: Biblical Leprosy and Its Role in Promoting Sincere Social Relations 29:01

1M ago29:01

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Why is it so easy to get Biblical Leprosy and So Hard (Complicated Ritual) to become purified from it?

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Rav Chaim Kohen Rappaport of Lvov (1699-1771), Pt. 1: A Great Gadol You Probably Never Heard of 59:21

1M ago59:21

59:21

One of the Greatest Gedolim of the 18th century. The Noda B’Yehudah and the Hafla'ah sent him THEIR שְׁאֵלוֹת! Classic lomdus of the "Old School"

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The Rambam and his different discourses on korbanos & other matters, Pt. 2 40:35

1M ago40:35

40:35

TThe Rambam in the Mishneh Torah on the correct hashkafah re: Korbanos and other Mitzvos that make no sense. The remarkable anguish of King David re: such matters

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WCPT 820 Interview: Tim Murphy of Mother Jones 17:57

1M ago17:57

17:57

Joan Esposito is joined by Tim Murphy, national correspondent at Mother Jones, who discussed Maxwell Frost, the 28-year-old second-term congressman from Florida. Frost, known for his activism in gun control and racial justice, aims to bring protest politics into Congress. Murphy spent a full day with Frost, observing his busy schedule and his effor…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Rick Smith 23:17

1M ago23:17

23:17

Joan is joined by Rick Smith, host of “The Rick Smith Show” on WCPT. Starting Monday, April 28th the show can be heard at 7:00 p.m. Central. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on S…

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WCPT 820 Interview: John Fugelsang 24:10

1M ago24:10

24:10

Joan is joined by comedian John Fugelsang promoting NOT The White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, …

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