Best Dummy Rivers Podcasts (2026)

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PHILIP RIVERS IS BACK, NFL Controversies, and going for it on 4th down || Week 15 NFL Preview 2:12:21

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Get ready for a stacked Week 15 NFL Preview with Yehuda, Rocky, and Meisty on Dummies for Sports! This week we dive into the shocking Philip Rivers comeback, break down the biggest NFL controversies, and explain the real analytics behind when teams should go for it on 4th down. We cover key Week 15 matchups, playoff implications, bold predictions, …

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SUPRISE! Live with Ask a Jew 7:58

2d ago7:58

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit askajew.substack.com Hi everyone, Last night we were supposed to interview Michael C. Moynihan, but unfortunately he tragically passed away. At least that’s what we think, we don’t know where he is. Godspeed Michael, we’ll miss you and carry your legacy. Anyway, his disappearance is your…

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DK Metcalf Suspension, John Harbaugh on the Hot Seat + Week 17 NFL Preview 1:53:43

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On this week’s episode of Dummies for Sports, we break down the biggest NFL headlines as the playoff race heats up. We start with DK Metcalf’s suspension and what it means for the Seahawks moving forward, then discuss the growing speculation around John Harbaugh potentially leaving the Baltimore Ravens. We also dive into the most important playoff …

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Everybody Knows You Never Go Full Antisemite 1:03:09

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All photos and videos to accompany this episode are on our substack! Askajew.substack.com In this episode we cover the events of last week, from the horrific murders in Sydney, to Ben Shapiro at TPUSA, to - of course - Mandy Patinkin. In case you missed it, Ben Shapiro took to the stage last week at Turning Points USA’s AmericaFest, and in front of…

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Mahomes & Parsons ACL, Burrow’s Future with the Bengals || Week 16 NFL Preview 46:06

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On this week’s episode of Dummies for Sports, Yehuda, Rocky, and Meisty break down the biggest NFL storylines shaking the league. We react to the devastating torn ACL injuries to Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons, discuss what it means for their teams moving forward, and dive into Joe Burrow’s future with the Cincinnati Bengals. We wrap things up w…

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I For One Welcome Our New AI Overlords - With Andy Mills 1:22:51

14d ago1:22:51

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You know Andy Mills from such podcasts as “The Daily” from The New York Times, “The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling” from The Free Press, and most recently, the award winning show “The Last Invention” about the Al revolution from his new company ”Longview Investigations”. We discuss wether or not Al has a soul, human-robot babies, why some of the foun…

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Reclaiming our Confidence, with Dr. Mijal Bitton 1:11:36

21d ago1:11:36

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*No International Laws were broken during the recording of this episode.* Dr. Mijal Bitton is a spiritual leader at the Downtown Minyan, an NYU sociologist, a scholar-in-residence at the Maimonides Fund, co-host of the Wondering Jew podcast AND she’s right here on Substack at Committed by Mijal Bitton . We discuss being a sephardic, south American …

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MASSIVE playoff implications in the NFL || Week 14 Preview 1:21:48

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Rocky and Meisty are back and breaking down some of the games with the biggest playoff implications in the NFL. As the regular season in the NFL comes to a close, many teams are trying to make one final push at a postseason birth. Which games have the heaviest playoff implications? Which teams are at risk of missing the playoffs? Intro - 0:00 The c…

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Peter Beinart and the Case of the Missing Spine 1:05:32

28d ago1:05:32

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Chaya Leah is back from Vegas, and boy does she have some stories to tell (not the kind you think, though. They are much, much worse). Also, are orthodox Jews allowed to celebrate Thanksgiving? Was Yael disappointed when she met hostages in real life? And what did Chaya Leah say to make an Uber driver pull over because he was laughing so hard? If y…

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Viva La Revolution of Common Sense With Scott Jennings 1:12:32

1M ago1:12:32

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Happy Thanksgiving! Today on Ask A Jew, CNN Political Contributor and author of the new book “A Revolution of Common Sense: How Donald Trump Stormed Washington and Fought for Western Civilization”, Scott Jennings!. You know Scott as the “spokesperson for common sense” on the CNN panel, and may recognize him as the guy who wore the hostage pin every…

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Live From the Kosher Table - With Periel Aschenbrand 59:53

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Periel Aschenbrand is a writer, comedian, author, and producer of the Comedy Cellar podcast “Live From the Table”. We discuss her life in comedy, post-October 7th stand up, and the irony of hiding in a baker’s oven during the holocaust. Find Periel on Instagram, catch her show “Hysterical” at the West Side Comedy Club. and check out her clothing li…

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Zohran Mamdani is Making us Fat 1:00:36

2M ago1:00:36

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Join the conversation on Substack askajew.substack.com Hello from NYC, where everything is going juuuussstttt grrreeaaat. Don’t worry though, we’ll protect you. What really was great was our Shabbat dinner with our friends at the Six Street Synagogue! About 60 of you showed up to eat, drink, cry, laugh and drink some more. It was truly uplifting an…

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Ozarks to Quebec: Wild Stories with Tim Estes 1:33:52

2M ago1:33:52

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Ozarks to Quebec: Wild Stories with Tim Estes This is the podcast for hunters and fishermen who love the "good old days." Join local Pastor and avid Outdoorsman Tim Estes as he shares authentic stories of whitetail hunting in the Ozarks and epic Pike fishing in Quebec. We connect faith, family, and the call of the wild through true-life adventures…

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Standing Up to the "Woke Right" - with The Babylon Bee's Seth Dillon 1:10:58

2M ago1:10:58

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Need a break from the NYC mayoral race and the left-wing antisemitism of Zohran Mamdani? Let’s dive into the refreshing world of right-wing antisemitism! See you this Friday at Ask A Jew’s NYC Shabbat Dinner! Tickets Here. No, you don’t need to be Jewish to join! This week we sat down with Seth Dillon, CEO of the conservative Christian satire websi…

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Eat, Pray, Blah 54:22

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Join us November 7th in NYC for a Shabbat dinner!! Tickets here! There will be food, there will be alcohol, there will be listeners just like you. Tickets are limited. In this solo-pod, we recommend taking smartphones away from your kids and giving them cigarettes instead, ask ourseleves if we are crying wolf about Mamdani (no), and discuss what Is…

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Untangling Israeli Politics - with Amit Segal 54:46

2M ago54:46

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You may recognize journalist Amit Segal from Dan Senor’s “Call Me Back” podcast, or his contributions to The Free Press. Israelis know him as Channel 12’s Chief Political Correspondent, co-host of our local version of “Meet the Press”, and author of the newly-translated bestseller: “A Call at 4 AM: Thirteen Prime Ministers and the Crucial Decisions…

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Beyond the Bait Pile: Debating the One-Buck Rule, Baiting, and Let Them Grow 1:38:28

3M ago1:38:28

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Join Logan, Chase, Bobby, and Austin for Episode 6 as they go Beyond the Bait Pile to tackle some of the deer hunting community's most intense debates. We dive deep into the strategic, ethical, and political arguments surrounding the controversial practice of Baiting Deer. This isn't just about rules; it's about strategy and mindset. We break down …

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Cautious Euphoria 1:11:05

3M ago1:11:05

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More photos and videos on askajew.substack.com Good morning from a different Israel, Something feels lighter in the air today. It’s been this way since I landed yesterday and probably started Wednesday evening when Trump announced a deal had been reached to release all remaining hostages and end the war. Israelis managed to not get their hopes up f…

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The Jews are Tired Y'all 1:03:36

3M ago1:03:36

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Hi everyone, It’s a week of hope, despair, commemoration and as usual, unbridled rage. We caught up Friday to cover the many events of the last few weeks. Also we recorded this before the announcement of the Trump plan, sorry. Hard to keep up with the madness of the times. Want to see photos? Hear about special events? Subscribe on Substack askajew…

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From Ozark Kid to River Pirate: A Guide’s Life on the White River with Richard Rusher 1:39:39

3M ago1:39:39

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What does it take to become a "River Pirate"? We sit down with Richard Rusher, the man behind the infamous River Pirate Guide Service, who has dedicated his life to the beautiful, trout-rich waters of the White River in the Ozark Mountains. Richard’s connection to the river runs deep—he’s a local who’s seen the White River transform into a world-cl…

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Podhoretz Save America 1:12:00

3M ago1:12:00

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Shana Tova from Chaya Leah’s kitchen table! It is not even 8am, and she already peeled 400 apples, made 200 matza balls, and skinned 3 chickens. I am sitting here trying to stay out of the way while working on our business aka this podcast. It’s very trad-wife. Check out CL’s resolutions and photos on our substack and see you in 5786! John Podhoret…

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The $71k Moose: A Wyoming governor's tag story with L&L Outdoors. 2:17:52

4M ago2:17:52

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A legendary hunt, a 51-inch Shiras moose, and a $71,000 Wyoming governor's tag. Logan and Chase talk with Laramy and Chaz from L & L Outdoors as they share every detail about the once-in-a-lifetime hunt that resulted in an incredible Shiras moose.By LOGAN

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Helicopters, dummy deer, and poachers. The adventures of captain Hank Jenks 1:30:48

4M ago1:30:48

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Join the Battle Branch Boys as they sit down with a true legend of Oklahoma's wild places, Hank Jenks. A retired state trooper and helicopter pilot, Hank now serves as a District Captain for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife. In this episode, he shares incredible stories from his past and current adventures patrolling the outdoors, from the skies…

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Alaskan Wilderness: moose, wolves, grizzly bears and Sam Amos! 1:50:01

4M ago1:50:01

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In this episode, Chase and Logan sit down with a true living legend, Air Force veteran Sam Amos. After spending 19 years in Alaska, Sam takes us into the heart of the wilderness with incredible, first-hand stories about hunting caribou, grizzly bear, wolves, and moose. This is one you won't want to miss.…

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Episode 1 Meet the Battle Branch Boys with Logan, Bobby, and Chase 1:09:25

4M ago1:09:25

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The Battle Branch Boys Podcast is officially here! On this debut episode, hosts Logan, Chase, and Bobby take you back to the beginning, revealing the origin story of the Battle Branch crew. You'll hear a couple of unforgettable hunting stories and get a glimpse into their lives as fathers as they discuss passing on the outdoor tradition to the next…

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We Don't Get Us - With Sarah Hurwitz 1:24:19

4M ago1:24:19

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Sarah Hurwitz served as a White House speechwriter from 2009 to 2017, first as a senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama and then as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama. She’s with us to discuss her new brilliant book: As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story From Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us, which is a must-read for every …

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Stop It. 1:11:33

4M ago1:11:33

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We are happy to welcome author, cultural critic, and social media explainer Leigh Stein to Ask A Jew today! We discuss her new novel, If You’re Seeing This, It’s Meant for You — a modern-day gothic page-turner set in a Los Angeles social media influencer hype house (if you don’t know what a hype house is, even more of a reason to tune in!) We discu…

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Hard Boiled Eggs and Softly Held Opinions 1:06:56

4M ago1:06:56

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A long overdue solo awaits for those who dare! First of all we apologize for the lack of Taylor/Travis content here, we recorded this a few days ago before the breaking news. We hope you can still enjoy this discussion that covers: * ICE and immigration (in the first, like, 30 seconds) * Our nonexistent beef with The Commentary podcast * Unpopular …

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Cry Me a River to the Sea 1:06:08

4M ago1:06:08

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Shabbos Kestenbaum is probably the most famous Jewish Harvard grad since Natalie Portman. You may know him as a former Bernie Bro and divinity student who went on to sue Harvard for discrimination, speak at the Republican National Convention, and accompany President Trump to the gravesite of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. We talk about what to do with all …

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Accidental antisemitism 1:20:45

5M ago1:20:45

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This week we welcome one of our favorite journaists of the moment, Olivia Reingold of The Free Press! We discuss her Jewish roots, atheism, how she went from an NPR fangirl to working for (gasp!) Bari Weiss, what’s wrong with Gen Z, accidental antisemitism, reading each and every one of Zohran Mamdani’s tweets, Mahmoud Khalil, and at the end we get…

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Hey Jewish People!! You're OK 1:17:01

5M ago1:17:01

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We are so excited to have the one and only Babka King, Chris Cares None with us! If you haven’t seen Chris’s videos on Instagram and TikTok where he reviews foods from different ethnicities, with some special love to Babka and Rugelach, why are you even still here? MORE VIDEOS https://askajew.substack.com/ Chris rose to fame after his Jewish food r…

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Unconditional Love on the Spectrum 51:45

5M ago51:45

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Happy Sunday and a blessed week to everyone, except Mandy Patinkin. In this catch-up we talk about the unfolding situation in Gaza (spoiler: some healthy disagreement!), the meaning of being able to criticize someone you love, toothaches and heartaches. Also: You don’t hate the UN enough Some Astronomer talk…sorry if no one cares anymore. But have …

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Helen Lewis Spills the Tea 1:20:22

6M ago1:20:22

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Helen Lewis is a big deal y’all, and yes we’d be saying that even if she didn’t have a British accent. She’s a staff writer at The Atlantic, author of the new book The Genius Myth: A Curious History of a Dangerous Idea , as well as Difficult Women: An Imperfect History of Feminism. She has written and presented several BBC (ooh!) Radio shows includ…

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Group Therapy with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman 52:43

6M ago52:43

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Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman is a cognitive scientist, podcaster, mentalist and author of 11 (!!) books. We had him on to talk about his latest “Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full Potential, and were diagnosed with Vulnerable Narcissm (Yael) and being a Neurotic Jew (CL). We also mocked our negative self-talk,…

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Battle of the Moms 46:03

6M ago46:03

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Bethany Mandel is the co-author of the bestseller “Stolen Youth” (with former guest Karol Markowicz!) and blogger/podcaster at The Mom Wars. We recorded this one a little while ago (there’s been an entire war in between) so excuse our tardiness. We talk conversion, birthing 6 kids at home (well, one in a car), homeschooling and much more. Enjoy! Al…

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The Reverse Exodus Kindertransport Spring Break Cruise Evacuation 1:04:54

6M ago1:04:54

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Chaya Leah is back from Israel, and boy does she have a story to tell! It has everything: bombs, planes, boats, sandwiches, and horny birthright kids. We’re so happy she’s home safe, and hope that her grandchildren will retell her story to the next generations. You can also read her testimony in this Times of Israel piece. As promised, here is a li…

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Mother of All Bombs 43:57

7M ago43:57

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Since Chaya Leah is lost at sea somewhere between Cyprus and Natanz, I was joined by Jewish Insider’s Lahav Harkov, formerly a senior contributing editor, diplomatic reporter and knesset Reporter for The Jerusalem Post, and of course former Ask A Jew guest. We talked Iran, Israel, Trump, Bibi, sexy war planes, and what it’s like raising a family in…

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Operation SURPRISE with Andrew Fox 40:59

7M ago40:59

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Thank you to Andrew Fox for jumping on our live Substack video to talk about Israel, Iran, and answer your questions. Send your prayers to the IDF, the people of Israel, and the people of Iran. Good for the Jews is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a publi…

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Wait Wait...Tell Me Everything! 1:07:07

7M ago1:07:07

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Uri Berliner was a senior business editor at NPR for 25 years, when he decided to set his tote bag on fire and spill the tea. We talk to him about his bombshell essay, How NPR Lost America, NPR’s coverage of Israel, viewpoint diversity, journalism, podcasts and much more. It seems like every time we publish an episode, we add a line that says “we r…

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The fate of the Jewish people relies on Brigitte Macron not being a man 1:02:23

7M ago1:02:23

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Chaya Leah Sufrin and Yael Bar tur are two of the most influential Jewish women in America. Known for their compassionate and thoughtful discussions, they discuss topics ranging from antisemitism to The Social Security Act of 1935. Their guests include luminaries such as Barbara Bush, Oprah Winfery, Bill Cosby, and whatever that guy’s name is who w…

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The Book of Jonah... Platt 54:09

7M ago54:09

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Today is a heartbreaking and terrifying day for Jews in America—and for anyone who cherishes the values of decency, freedom, and civilization itself.The cold-blooded murder of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim last night in Washington, D.C., has shattered any illusion that the hate-filled rhetoric we’ve been hearing was just talk. It wasn’t. For t…

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"We are not going to divide ourselves" - Interview with Eric Fingerhut, President & CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America 1:24:50

8M ago1:24:50

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We got the top Jew everyone! Eric D. Fingerhut is the President and CEO of The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), previously the President and CEO of Hillel International, and also a former congressman for the great state of Ohio. Take that resume to your Jewish mother! In case you don’t know, the Jewish Federations of North America is the…

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Call your Mother! 1:14:30

8M ago1:14:30

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Happy Mother’s Day! This week, we invited the women who have been listening to us blabber for over 40 years — our biggest fans and fiercest critics: our own moms! Please enjoy our conversation with Chanie Perelmuter and Liora Bar tur. We talk childhood, community, Holocaust (of course) and bra shopping. And please, call your mother! Want to help us…

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Days of Blah 1:12:39

8M ago1:12:39

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Today is the specialest day in Israel. We just exited Memorial Day for soldiers and victis of terror, the saddest day of the year by far, and went straight — and I mean straight, within minutes — into Independence Day, the happiest. 24 hours of pain and heartbreak, followed by a short ceremony that throws us into a celebration of what we have gaine…

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The free speech recession - with Jacob Mchangama 1:22:18

9M ago1:22:18

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Happy Good Friday! Shh, we have a serious guest, everyone behave please in the comment section. Today we welcome Jacob Mchangama. Jacob is the author of the breezy beach read “Free Speech – A History from Socrates to Social Media”, research professor at Vanderbilt University where he is also the founder and Executive Director of The Future of Free …

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Put your enemies on a sheet cake - with Rabbi Gavriel Bellino 1:20:11

9M ago1:20:11

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This week in honor of Passover, we welcome the coolest Rabbi I know (after Chaya Leah’s father of edJEWcation), Rabbi Gavriel Bellino of NYC’s 6th street shul. There are tons of photos, videos and musing that go with this episode from my visit to Israel. please check them out on substack at askajew.substack.com and/or on Instagram @askajewpod. If y…

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10 Things Every Jew Should Know Before They Go to College 1:26:29

9M ago1:26:29

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This week we welcome returning guest and the youngest person we know, Blake Flayton, to talk about his new book: 10 Things Every Jew Should Know Before They Go to College. We talk to Blake about how to win over Gen Z (with social justice!), whether or not we should we be gatekeeping the the antisemitism discourse, and why we don’t want to see anymo…

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What Women Want 1:40:34

9M ago1:40:34

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G’day from the Land Down Under! Promise this is our first and last Australia joke in these show notes. Today we welcome the Jewish Hugh Jackman (ok, I lied), Josh Szeps to Ask A Jew! Josh is the host of Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps, and host of Szeps Live on Substack every Tuesday at 9pm (that’s normal time, not whatever they use in …

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Everyone (Except our Listeners) Sucks 1:00:28

10M ago1:00:28

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The world needs to stop talking about Jews and the only way that will happen is if Barak Obama and Jennifer Aniston have a baby. PHOTOS, CONVO, AND MORE ON SUBSTACK! askajew.substack.com Also: * Chaya Leah makes a stunning confession * Purim Hangover * Covid anniversary * Hasidic fashion and the horrors of Brandy Melville * The strange life of supe…

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Econ for Dummies 1:21:03

10M ago1:21:03

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You demanded, we supplied! This week we are honored to have Prof. Russ Roberts join us on Ask A Jew. Russ is the host of the wildly successful podcast EconTalk (where he talks about everything from tariffs to the Opera), president of Shalem College in Jerusalem, and a fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford. He’s also the author of many books,…