Best Jewish Uprising Podcasts (2025)

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LA Uprisings and Genocide Accountability Updates 41:43

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6d ago41:43

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This week Lara and Michael discuss the uprisings in LA and the solidarity seen at the protests. We also cover updates around the groundbreaking lawsuit brought by pod alum Damia Taharraoui which seeks to hold Israeli/French citizens accountable for genocide in French courts.By Lara E. and Mikey B.

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Were you silent or were you silenced? 46:13

17d ago46:13

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Lara and Michael sit down separately this week. Lara reads from her submission on the political economy of the Gaza genocide prepared as part of her work for the Gaza Tribunal's Sarajevo session and Michael talks about being digitally disappeared from Instagram by one of Meta's main executives who used to work for the Israeli government as part of …

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Israel is starving Gaza 35:49

1M ago35:49

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This week Lara and Michael cover the Israeli continued forced starvation campaign against the Palestinian people for the last two months which serves as an escalation of its ongoing genocidal campaign.By Lara E. and Mikey B.

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End of the Empire with Professor Maura Finkelstein 56:27

2M ago56:27

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This week Lara and Michael sit down with Professor Maura Finkelstein, a formerly tenured professor who was one of the first people targeted in academics after the Al Aqsa Flood. Maura is one of the many Jewish antizionist voices that rejects normalization. We discuss academic repression, the disappearance of students for political affiliations, and…

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Eid Massacres and State Disappearances 43:09

3M ago43:09

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This week Lara and Michael discuss the unilateral breakdown of the ceasefire by the zionist entity. We cover the Israeli massacres on the Palestinian people during Eid, and how it's all connected to the state-sponsored disappearances of students protesting the genocide in Turtle Island.By Lara E. and Mikey B.

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Return is inevitable with Dr. Salman Abu Sitta 56:53

3M ago56:53

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This week Lara and Michael sit down with the acclaimed Palestinian researcher, Dr. Salman Abu Sitta, a Nakba survivor who has dedicated his life to the Palestinian liberation struggle. Dr. Salman Abu Sitta is the founder and President of the Palestine Land Society in London, dedicated to the documentation of Palestine’s land and people. He is the a…

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Netanyahu tapes and a fake ceasefire 48:20

4M ago48:20

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This week, we discuss the bizarre declaration by Milekowsky (aka Netanyahu) that he is proudly committing war crimes by imposing a total siege on the Gaza Strip cutting of all food, medication, fuel, and other aid from entering the besieged territory. We also refer to a number of the Israeli violations of Phase 1 of the ceasefire and cover the onsl…

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Reparations and Restitution with Lena El-Malak 1:06:27

4M ago1:06:27

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This week Lara and Michael sit down with Lena El-Malak a Palestinian-British author and lawyer to discuss her new book, Stolen Nation.By Lara E. and Mikey B.

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"Why Every Man Needs a Why: Overcoming Suicide, Redefining Success & Mastering Life | The Defiant Spirit Podcast" 33:10

5M ago33:10

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In this episode of The Defiant Spirit, Dr. Baruch HaLevi—known as B—dives into the profound question of why and its critical role in men's lives. With alarming rates of suicide among men, B explores how many define their identities through work, often at the expense of personal well-being and relationships. He challenges men to move beyond survival…

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Why Havent You Killed Yourself: And Why You Never Will. 18:03

5M ago18:03

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In this episode of the Defiant Spirit podcast, Baruch HaLevi explores the profound question, 'Why haven't you killed yourself?' inspired by Viktor Frankl's teachings. He emphasizes the importance of finding one's 'why' as a means to choose life and thrive, rather than merely survive. Baruch shares personal anecdotes, discusses the significance of c…

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Release Dr. Abu Safiya 45:58

5M ago45:58

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This week, Lara and Michael do a deep dive into the kidnapping and torture of Dr. Husam Abu Safiya, Director of Kamal Edwan Hospital, and a Pediatrician by Israeli occupation forces starting in late December 2024, following months of steadfastness and advocacy aimed at stopping Israeli attacks on the hospital and ending Israel's siege on the Northe…

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Close Guantanamo with Mansoor Adayfi 441 58:58

6M ago58:58

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This week Lara and Michael sit down with Mansoor Adayfi, a Yemeni citizen who was wrongfully kidnapped at the age of 18, sold to the CIA, and spent 15 years in Guantanamo before being released without charge or trial. After surviving the torture and terrorism of the United States government, Mansoor is now working tirelessly for accountability in a…

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Suing the US government for violating the Leahy Law 40:01

6M ago40:01

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This week Lara and Michael cover the new lawsuit brought by Palestinian-Americans and DAWN against the U.S. State Department under the Administrative Procedure Act seeking to oblige the U.S. government to comply with the Leahy law and cease military assistance to Israel which is involved in grave violations of human rights through the conduct of it…

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The Legacy of MOVE with Mike Africa Jr. 56:36

6M ago56:36

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This week Lara and Michael sit down with Mike Africa Jr., author and Legacy Director of MOVE, a Philadelphia-based activist collective and liberation movement. Mike recalls the history of the MOVE and the 1985 Move bombing, during which Philadelphia police fired thousands of rounds at MOVE members in their homes killing six adults and five children…

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Man UPrising Podcast: The Power of Vulnerability and Connection in Men’s Lives 33:46

6M ago33:46

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In this episode, hosts Baruch HaLevi and Dave Mann delve into the transformative power of vulnerability and connection for men, particularly in the second half of life. They discuss what it means to be "all in" and how men's groups provide a safe and supportive environment for emotional growth. The conversation explores the balance between masculin…

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Accountability for Complicity with Genocide with Damia Taharraoui 54:25

7M ago54:25

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This week, Lara and Michael sit down with Damia Taharraoui, a lawyer at the Paris bar, who recently filed a criminal complaint for complicity with genocide and incitement to genocide in Paris against an NGO whose members blocked the entrance of humanitarian aid into Gaza and posted about it on social media, calling on others to join them in their e…

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Unmasking True Strength PART I: Lessons in Vulnerability from The Golden Bachelorette and Man UPrising 16:12

7M ago16:12

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Unmasking True Strength PART I: Lessons in Vulnerability from The Golden Bachelorette and Man UPrising In this episode of the Man Uprising podcast, Dr. Baruch Halevi discusses the importance of men rising up in the second half of life. He emphasizes the need for vulnerability, the shift in focus from external achievements to internal growth, and th…

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Live from Beirut with Rania Khalek 51:54

7M ago51:54

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This week, Lara and Michael sit down with acclaimed Lebanese-American journalist, Rania Khalek. Reporting from Beirut, Rania comments on Israel’s use of a 2000-pound bunker-buster bomb on a residential building filled with families in Central Beirut on the evening of November 22, 2024. Noting that killing sleeping families was a policy first rolled…

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Bridging the Divide At Your Thankgsiving Through The Magic Of Words 11:07

7M ago11:07

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In a recent episode of "The Defiant Spirit" podcast, Dr. Rabbi Baruch HaLevi addresses the current polarized state of society, particularly in the aftermath of recent elections. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining communication and connection, especially during family gatherings like Thanksgiving, despite differing political views. HaLevi e…

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The Announcement of the Nakba 47:48

7M ago47:48

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This week Lara and Michael cover the formal announcement by Apartheid Israel of the plan to not allow for the return of Palestinians to the Northern part of Gaza while it continues to ethnically cleanse Palestinians from there towards the center and southern part of Gaza. Michael comments on the recent fiasco in Amsterdam where Israeli hooligans ch…

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Strengthen Relationships with Gratitude and the Enneagram This Thanksgiving 31:36

7M ago31:36

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Explore the deeper meaning of Thanksgiving and how to strengthen your relationships in this episode of the Defiant Spirit podcast. Baruch HaLevi emphasizes the importance of gratitude and mindfulness, and he discusses how to navigate family dynamics during the holiday season using the Enneagram as a tool for understanding different personality type…

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Breaking the Siege on Gaza with Huwaida Arraf 1:01:45

8M ago1:01:45

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This week Lara and Michael sit down with Huwaida Arraf, Palestinian activist and lawyer who co-founded the International Solidarity Movement. We discuss her previous efforts to break the Israeli siege on Gaza with various flotillas over the years. One was successful, having successfully docked in Gaza without Israeli permission while in 2010, Israe…

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Man UPrising: For Men Ready To Rise Up In The Second Half of Life 10:51

8M ago10:51

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In this conversation, Baruch HaLevi discusses the concept of Man Uprising, a movement aimed at helping men navigate the different phases of their lives, particularly in the second half. He introduces the curriculum that underpins this initiative, which is structured around the phases of a man's life as defined by Carl Jung, specifically the Morning…

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Real Art Disrupts with Amanda Seales 1:01:38

8M ago1:01:38

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This week Lara and Michael sit down with the one and only Amanda Seales. Amanda shares her path to learning about and speaking up for Palestine as an artist, explaining that it takes about seven minutes to figure out what is going on, especially if one is armed with knowledge and understanding of white supremacy and colonialism. She invites listene…

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9 Lives: A Spiritual Roadmap to the Life You Truly Seek 34:17

8M ago34:17

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In this episode of the Defiant Spirit podcast, Dr. Baruch Halevi (“B.”) and Rebecca Rosen explore the intersection of spirituality and the Enneagram, discussing how these concepts can help individuals navigate life's challenges. They delve into the significance of the Soul Contract, the shift from victimhood to empowerment, and the importance of un…

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Batman Origin Story 40:15

9M ago40:15

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This week Lara and Michael discuss Israel's expansion of its Nakba and ongoing genocide into Lebanon, with a word on the pager terrorist attacks, and the history of Hezbollah and its leader Hassan Nasrallah. Turning back to Gaza, Lara reminds that by now 902 Palestinian families have been wiped off the civil registry and will no longer be a part of…

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Murder Capital of the World with Dr. Mark Perlmutter 55:07

9M ago55:07

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This week Lara and Michael sit down with Dr. Mark Perlmutter, a hand surgeon and recent humanitarian volunteer in Gaza during the genocide. He describes seeing a number of children with multiple sniper shots to the heads and hearts, indicating there is no way such wounds are "accidental" as Israel often claims. He speaks of why he was inspired to g…

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No More Mr. Nice Guy: Are You Sick Of Being (or being with) A Nice Guy? 13:29

9M ago13:29

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In this conversation, Baruch HaLevi explores the concept of 'Nice Guys' and the distinction between being nice and being good. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity, the courage to say no, and the necessity of setting boundaries. Drawing from his experiences and insights from the book 'No More Mr. Nice Guy', he encourages listeners to embrac…

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Israel's Economic Collapse 30:27

9M ago30:27

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This week Lara and Michael discuss Israel's latest scheme to recruit African asylum seekers to the genocide effort and the frozen death toll in Gaza in the mainstream media despite Israel's continue daily livestreamed massacres. Lara covers a recent piece indicating an economic collapse in Israel based on available data since the genocide began.…

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The Enneagram: A Tool for Understanding Politics, Finance & The World with Financial Expert Michael Finer 33:40

9M ago33:40

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In this episode of the Defiant Spirit podcast, Baruch HaLevi and Michael Finer delve into the intersection of the Enneagram personality framework and its implications for wealth, politics, and leadership. They explore how different personality types influence political behavior, leadership styles, and voter preferences, particularly in the context …

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Unpacking True Leadership – Beyond Titles and Authority 50:21

10M ago50:21

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Welcome back to The Defiant Spirit Podcast! Leadership is a critical aspect of any organization, but it’s often misunderstood or neglected. In this episode, Adam and B explore what leadership is, what makes effective leaders, and how to navigate the roadblocks that create breakdowns in leadership. Leadership is not linked to titles and authority. Q…

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Discover Your Enneagram Number Through The 'Ick Factor' 13:11

10M ago13:11

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In this conversation, Baruch HaLevi discusses how to find your Enneagram type by exploring your 'ick factor' or shadow side. He explains that the Enneagram is unique in that it helps you understand why you do what you do. Baruch walks through each Enneagram type and their corresponding ick factor, highlighting the challenges and tensions that arise…

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Masturbation or Mastery: What's It Gonna Be? 14:05

10M ago14:05

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In this episode of the Man Uprising podcast, Baruch discusses the importance of having open and honest conversations about masturbation and pornography with your boys (of any age). B emphasizes the need to remove shame and stigma surrounding these topics and provides guidance on approaching the conversations. He also explores the spirituality of se…

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NYT Killed Medo Halimy 44:12

10M ago44:12

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This week on the Palestine Pod, Lara and Michael cover the ongoing genocide in Palestine with updates from on the ground in Gaza and the West Bank including Israel’s bombing of the Al-Ahly Baptist Hospital (again) on August 31, 2024 and the invasion of multiple cities and refugee camps in the West Bank including Jenin where Israeli occupation force…

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The End of Zionism with Amanda Gelender 43:50

10M ago43:50

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This week Lara and Michael sit down with Jewish anti-Zionist activist and writer Amanda Gelender. Amanda argues that the Jewish community has a fascism problem through its support for Zionism while imploring fellow Jewish folks to do more in support of Palestine and Palestinian freedom and liberation.…

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Guns, Germs, and Steal 43:29

11M ago43:29

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This week Lara and Michael discuss the hysteria surrounding Washington's reception of Benjamin Netanyahu, the genocidaire overseeing Israel's current genocidal campaign in Gaza. Lara discusses the spread of preventable skin diseases in Gaza where Israel's siege continues to forbid the entry of even the most basic medical supplies.…

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Communication: A Conversation about Connection, Psychology, Enneagram and Spirituality 48:35

11M ago48:35

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Baruch HaLevi and Adam Katzen discuss the importance of communication and its various components. They explore the role of nonverbal communication, tone, and words in conveying messages and delve into the impact of first impressions and the power of body language. Highlights the need for deep listening and understanding in effective communication. …

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The limits of international law with Dr. Ardi Imseis 48:44

11M ago48:44

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This week Lara and Michael sit down with Associate Professor of Law at Queens University, Dr. Ardi Imseis. Dr. Imseis is the author of the UN and the Question of Palestine, a study into what historically went wrong in the UN’s treatment of the Question of Palestine since its inception. Dr. Imseis exposes how at various critical moments in the last …

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Gaslighting the Death Toll 42:06

12M ago42:06

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This week Lara and Michael discuss two recent reports challenging the stagnant death toll in Gaza: a recent article by Palestinian-American author Susan Abulhawa in the Electronic Intifada, concluding the Israel has most likely killed, in 9 months, 194,768-511,824 people in Gaza. Such findings were corroborated weeks later by an article published i…

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Divesting from Genocide at UCSB with Jwan Haddadd 35:12

12M ago35:12

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This week Lara and Michael sit down with the former President of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB), Jwan Haddadd. We talk about the successful organizing effort to pass a resolution divesting from companies that support Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza, and the coalition of organizations, stud…

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The Writing is on the Apartheid Wall 36:22

1y ago36:22

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This week Lara and Michael cover Israeli massacres in Jabalia and Jenin. Lara covers how the last two functioning hospitals in Gaza are being besieged by the Israeli occupation forces and have been without clean drinking water for days and in international law developments, how the ICC Prosecutor has applied to the pre-trial judges for arrest warra…

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Tool Shed: Discovering David In The Marble 9:15

1y ago9:15

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This is one of Dr. Baruch HaLevi's trusted tools he uses with his clients and in his life. In this tool, "Ride The Stock Market," Baruch explores the story of Michelangelo's creation of the sculpture of David and the lessons we can learn from it. The main themes include not passing over the blemished aspects of ourselves and others, the idea that m…

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Tool Shed: Ride The Stock Market 8:52

1y ago8:52

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This is one of Dr. Baruch HaLevi's trusted tools he uses with his clients and in his life. In this tool, "Ride The Stock Market," he explores the concept of zooming out and taking a broader perspective on life and finances. It emphasizes the importance of not getting caught up in day-to-day fluctuations and instead focusing on the long-term traject…

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Are you seeking a men's group and community 8:10

1y ago8:10

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Are you seeking a men's group and community Baruch HaLevi introduces Man Uprising, a men's group platform and movement for men in the second half of life. He discusses the importance of deep connections and brotherhood for men facing challenges such as divorce, depression, and death. HaLevi emphasizes the need for men to redefine themselves and fin…

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Genocide on the Ballot with Dr. Jill Stein 1:01:49

1y ago1:01:49

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This week, Lara and Michael play a recorded interview with UCLA students from their student encampment and sit down with Presidential candidate for the Green Party, Dr. Jill Stein. Dr. Stein discusses the role of electoral politics, how it has failed the American people, and how now more than ever, a third party is needed to threaten the two-party …

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An End To Cancel Culture & The Rise of Resilience 43:30

1y ago43:30

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In this conversation, Baruch HaLevi and Dr. Daniel A. Franz discuss cancel culture, resilience, and the importance of open dialogue. They reflect on the recent Tom Brady roast and how it symbolizes the need for an end to cancel culture. They explore the lack of resilience in today's society and how it is influenced by factors such as social media a…

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Screw Retirement. Why Men Need Re-inspireMENt 15:04

1y ago15:04

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This conversation is about re-inspirement and finding purpose in the second half of life. Baruch discusses the different stages of a man's life according to Carl Jung and emphasizes that retirement should not be seen as the end but as a new chapter. He encourages men to continue expressing their voice and finding their vocation in the world. The ke…

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WW2/Episode 10 - Aftermath 53:50

1y ago53:50

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The historian Keith Lowe, author of the best-selling The Savage Continent, discusses what happened in the aftermath of the Second World War, which left a world in ruins, tens of millions of refugees, and a slide into anarchy and chaos. As the world was slowly rebuilt, this aspect of the war was forgotten - but it had a lasting impact. The music in …

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WW2/Episode 9 - America's 'Good War' 1:07:59

1y ago1:07:59

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Professor John Bodnar, author of The 'Good War' in American Memory, discusses America's World War Two. The United States came out of the conflict as a victorious superpower. But this has encouraged a narrative of American exceptionalism which has not lived up to critical scrutiny, with historians revealing a divided and often violent country during…

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WW2/Episode 8 - The Soviet-German War 1:16:28

1y ago1:16:28

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Professor Geoffrey Roberts explains why the Soviet-German conflict on the Eastern front was the decisive theatre of the Second World War: without it, Nazi Germany would certainly have taken much longer to defeat. Despite this, outside military accounts, the Red Army's struggle has been overshadowed in Western narratives by the Anglo-American war ef…