Best Thinking Out Loud Network Podcasts (2025)

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Bonnie Blue's Glass Box Stunt & Blake Lively's Vindication 43:09

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Blake Lively has broken her silence on the It Ends With Us chaos, calling it “manufactured shame". With Justin Baldoni’s $614 million countersuit just dismissed, it’s validation for Lively — but the real drama’s not over till 2026. Mia, Jessie and Em Vernem discuss. Plus, Wife Guys. You’ve seen them online — gushing about their spouses like it’s th…

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LITTLE TREAT: The Money Pushover & A Woman Named Karen 16:06

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Outlouders, we’ve unlocked a juicy bonus episode for your long weekend listening pleasure. Why? Because Jessie drops some absolute gold in this one, and it’s simply too good to gatekeep. Are you that friend—the one who always pays the bill, then simmers in silent rage while your mates mysteriously 'forget' to transfer their share? The one who’d rat…

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PARENTING OUT LOUD: Grandparents — It's Time for Your Performance Review 35:34

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Big news, friends. Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester are bringing a whole new vibe to parenting podcasts with this brand new mini series: Parenting Out Loud. If you're deep in the trenches, Parenting Out Loud will help make your world feel just that little bit bigger with the week's hot topics explored, examined and digested. Because if parents are…

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A Famous Mother & A Treacherous Daughter 42:53

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The daughter of a famous woman has exposed the reality of caring for someone with dementia in her new book. It’s honest, raw, confronting… but how much of the story is her’s to tell? And do we want a ‘big life’, or are we okay with something smaller? Jessie, Holly and Em Vernem discuss, but one of us is lying about our answer. Also, our recommendat…

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Rabbi Hirsch (SWFS): It Is Not Too Late 29:33

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As we mourn the recent murders of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, Rabbi Hirsch speaks from the bimah about what this latest antisemitic attack means for the Jewish community.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Deconstructing Without Destroying (Part 1) 1:08:23

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Send us a text Is it possible to question your faith without losing it? In Part 1, Kevin shares his personal deconstruction story—from leaving a rigid denomination to rethinking long-held beliefs. He breaks down what deconstruction actually means, why it’s not always a bad thing, and what often triggers it (hint: it’s deeper than just doubt). This …

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The Lick Ick & The Patron Saint of Betrayed Women 42:26

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There are five distinct types of female anger, and Deborra Lee Furness might be the patron saint of all of them. But which one are you? Mia, Jessie and Holly discuss on today's show. Also, Chief Taylor Swift Correspondent (aka Mia) has had a very exciting weekend, and explains what Tay Tay 'having ownership' of her master recordings actually means.…

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We Need To Debrief On 'And Just Like That' Season Three, Ep One 22:43

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Carrie’s back in her heels, Miranda’s mid-metamorphosis, and Charlotte is Charlotte-ing at full throttle — And Just Like That Season 3 is back, baby. In this very special episode, we’re clinking Cosmos and diving into Season 3's premiere which brightened up our start to this weekend by dropping on Max on Friday. What’s going on with each of our NYC…

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Harry, Brooklyn And The Epidemic of Family Estrangement 39:50

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Family drama is having a moment — and not just in your group chats. From the Beckhams' brewing rift (Brooxit, anyone?) to the ongoing Harry and Meghan royal family saga, the epidemic of estrangement has officially gone celebrity. This week, we unpack the headlines, the heartache, and what happens when family ties unravel in the public eye. Plus, ou…

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A Special Look: Ofir Akunis 28:50

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Israel’s Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, sits down with Teisha Bader in his first diplomatic role abroad.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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"Israel On Our Minds"- Ambassador Ido Aharoni, Part Two (Streicker Center) 59:42

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The second installment of an inside look at Israeli current affairs with diplomat, university professor, and writer Ambassador Ido Aharoni, in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "War Names" 29:37

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern discusses Israel’s operation in Gaza, Gideon’s Chariots, and explains how Israel names its military campaigns—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour- Ruth Wisse 58:30

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Renowned scholar of Yiddish literature and Jewish political thought, Ruth Wisse joins Dr. Charles Asher Small and David Harris for a conversation on the history of antisemitism, Jewish identity, and contemporary ideological challenges in academia.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- Tragedy in Washington 30:56

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JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris discusses the tragic killings of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, as well as how to proceed with an "October 8th Playbook" for how to tackle anti-Semitism and all of the issues plaguing world Jewry today.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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The French First Lady Shove, A Divorce Statement & Some ADHD News 38:50

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Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness — their divorce has been simmering for years. So why the sudden searing statement and drip-feeding leaks to the press? Mia, Holly and Jessie decode the sneaky whispers and what they might really mean. Meanwhile, two Aussie states have flipped the script on ADHD diagnosis and treatment. It's a massive shake-up — …

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The Girls' Weekend Away To End All Girls' Weekends 43:22

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Kamala Harris has touched down on Australian soil this week for a... real estate convention? Yes, really and we're just as confused as you are. Plus, it's been a big weekend for the Kardashian family, with a hens party, a graduation, and the unveiling of a new face. We have thoughts. 'Girl Power' is dead, according to one former Spice Girl. The phr…

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Kris Jenner Thinks You're a Grub 45:00

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Kris Jenner can tell EXACTLY who you are based on the state of your personal space, and... let's just say that our cluttered desks and messy cars might not meet her standards. Also, the sleepover is officially dead. But why? And what is lost by everyone staying in their own beds? Plus our recommendations, include a timely flashback, a unputdownable…

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Hostage Affairs: A Brother's Lament (Ilay David with Benjamin Anthony) 1:04:52

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Ilay David, brother of hostage Evyatar David, joins Benjamin Anthony to share his brother’s harrowing experience and to call for renewed public urgency in demanding the hostages' release.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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"Aftermath of the Iran Attack: Has Tehran Changed the Rules of the Game?"- Dr. Eyal Pinko (Jerusalem Press Club) 28:17

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Dr. Eyal Pinko (Bar-Ilan University) breaks down Iran's recent attack on Israel, examining Iran’s warfare tactics, Israel’s strategic response options, the future of Lebanon amidst tensions with Hezbollah and more with JPC’s Talia Dekel-Fleissig.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Stable Genius?" 27:56

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern unpacks President Trump’s new Middle East policy—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour - Abe Foxman 58:47

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Lawyer, activist, and National Director Emeritus of the ADL, Abe Foxman joins ISGAP’s Charles Asher Small and David Harris in the JBS studio to discuss the current crisis in Israel and the U.S.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- Eurovision Triumph 30:13

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JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris describes Nova massacre survivor Yuval Rafael's recent triumph on behalf of the State of Israel at the Eurovision song contest, as well as the newest betrayals of Israel by western European nations.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Tom Cruise & The Woman We Swore We'd Never Become 40:51

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Joe Biden’s latest health scare has sparked a reckoning—and it’s raising big questions about what happens when compassion clashes with a potential cover-up. Also, have we all forgotten something about Tom Cruise... AKA the Last Real Movie Star? We're here to remind you. And in today’s group chat — the woman with heels in her tote, the couple not sp…

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Ep. 316 - JLTY Plus: The Sin of Empathy with Dr. Joe Rigney 50:55

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Dr. Joe Rigney joins Kira to talk about empathy - what is it, why is it so destructive and how have we misunderstood it both in the church and society in general? Rigney discusses his new book, “The Sin of Empathy,” and why we need to “sober-minded” rather than peddlers of pity. “The main virtue that I commend is sober-mindedness. This is, another …

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A Bro-Podcast Storm & All The Fashion Week Beef 47:29

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Is it fair to want your significant other to 'light up with excitement when you get home'? A seemingly innocent statement from an Australian podcast has unleashed fierce debate online - Mia, Jessie and Holly unpack. Plus, Australian Fashion Week has just wrapped and gosh weren't the designs gorgeous. Just kidding, we have no idea what was actually …

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AJC Global Forum 2025: Opening Plenary 1:59:41

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Hear from those directly impacted by 10/7, Jewish leaders from around the world, and a panel of top journalists offering a behind-the-headlines look at current affairs in Israel in the opening plenary of the premier global Jewish advocacy conference.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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A Special Look: Dani Dayan (Yad Vashem) 28:23

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The chairman of Yad Vashem discusses the new complex being built there, the mission to preserve the memory of the Shoah, his participation at the Tree of Life groundbreaking, October 7th and more with Teisha Bader.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "For Me and Not for Thee?" 29:42

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern voices his support for the summary deportation of pro-Palestinian protesters, and why he believes that their immediate removal is not a violation of due process or the First Amendment (or any other parts of the Constitution), even if they are American citizens—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.…

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour - "Post-10/7 Israel Education & Campus Environments" (Rachel Fish, Cary Nelson, and David Patterson) 59:45

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Dr. Rachel Fish discusses Israel education post-October 7th, while Dr. David Patterson and Dr. Cary Nelson examine the surge of anti-Israel sentiment on American campuses, with ISGAP leaders Charles Asher Small and David Harris.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- Dalia Ziada Returns Again 29:44

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Back by popular demand, peace activist, human rights advocate, and Middle East scholar Dalia Ziada returns to discuss Egypt’s attempts to revoke her citizenship over her support for Israel since October 7 and her criticism of Egyptian policy.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Celebrities Are Spruiking Their Boob Jobs. Everyone Cool With That? 46:34

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A very famous woman has talked us through her boob job online, and... it’s spon con. Discount code and all. Is this really what we’re doing now? Also on today's ep, tree huggers (including Holly), are going to love this one. 'Minge on a tree' is a new internet trend and WTF does that even mean? Plus, a whistleblower’s memoir, a fix for your face an…

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Um, Who Are You Calling A Narcissist? 38:09

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The Internet has a new favourite insult: narcissist. But what does it actually mean—and if you’ve found yourself quietly Googling it… should you be worried? Mia, Jessie and Holly discuss on today's show. Plus, it’s one of the biggest celebrity trials in years, and the headlines are already dark. What’s going down in court with P Diddy—and which A-l…

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Blake, Justin & The Taylor Swift Defence 44:44

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Yes, it only lasts for 24 hours but this year, Mother's Day brought a stark realisation with it: an etiquette guide for the day is way overdue. And on today's ep, Mia, Jessie and Holly happily provide one. Plus, subpoenas and spirals. Taylor Swift has been dragged into the Justin Baldoni v Blake Lively lawsuit, but what does that actually mean? Our…

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SUNDAY SPECIAL: The Women Behind "Strife": Asher, Mia, Bruna & Jessie 55:06

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Outlouders, we have quite the little treat for your Sunday Special today. It’s been 18 months since Evelyn Jones burst onto our screens in Strife—fictional, yes, but her story couldn’t feel more real to the women who brought her to life. In this special episode of No Filter, host Jessie Stephens— one of Strife's writers and an Executive Editor on M…

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Iris Haim in Conversation with Benjamin Anthony 1:30:03

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MirYam Institute co-founder Benjamin Anthony sits with Iris Haim, the mother of Yotam Haim z”l, who was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7th and tragically killed in a heartbreaking IDF operational miscalculation.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Nathan Silver- "Between the Temples" 30:49

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Eric Goldman is joined by filmmaker Nathan Silver to discuss his ninth feature, “Between the Temples,” starring Jason Schwartzman as a cantor facing a crisis of faith when his former music teacher returns as an adult bat mitzvah student.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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"Israel On Our Minds"- Ambassador Ido Aharoni (Streicker Center) 1:19:50

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Israeli diplomat Ambassador Ido Aharoni pulls back the curtain on recent Israeli affairs, answering your questions and taking us behind the scenes into the thinking and actions of government, business leaders and the Israeli public, in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Thanks for the Memories" 28:09

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern opines on the greatness of the Jewish calendar, as well as the meaning of Jewish memory—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- Izabella Tabarovsky 31:05

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David is joined by Soviet-born, Israel-based Izabella Tabarovsky, a top-notch researcher and analyst of the Soviet influence on contemporary antisemitism, as well as the nexus between antisemitism and anti-Zionism.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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The Most Mocked Woman In The World 46:56

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There are some things that just shouldn't go up a vagina. And no, we’re not just talking deodorants and douches. OF COURSE WE’RE NOT. This particular No Fly Zone for lady gardens includes DJs and drummers. But what would you add and why? Plus, why and how has Katy Perry become the internet's favourite punching bag? Following her Blue Origin space f…

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Confessions Of A Pastor with Steve Hinton 44:45

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Send us a text What happens when the person helping you through your doubts struggles with their own? This is where Pastor Steve Hinton found himself. Today we unpack the doubts that were meant to cripple him and how he overcame them. If you are a Christian who struggles with doubt in any area of your life, this episode is for you! Do you have a to…

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Ep. 315 - Black America Is Normalizing All the Wrong Things 1:07:05

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This week Kira takes on the controversial Texas stabbing that has ignited yet another race war in the media. Motivations of the case aside, Kira explores some deeper questions: Where are all our Black male leaders and what exactly are we normalizing in our own community? How does this case underscore a larger issue within the Black American communi…

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WTF Just Happened? The Election, Prince Harry & Nagi 39:45

1M ago39:45

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Did something big happen on the weekend? Well, yes, you could say that. Ah, but do you mean the historic election result that no-one saw coming? Prince Harry’s remarkably angry interview? Or, perhaps, the online food fight between Nagi Maehashi of Recipe Tin Eats fame and Brooke Bellamy of Brooki's Bakery? SO. MUCH. TO. CHOOSE. FROM. Welcome, Outlo…

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Uh Oh. The Most Low Status Way To Dress 51:06

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There’s a four-letter word taking over the internet — it rhymes with munt — and let’s just say it’s dividing the group chat. We’re diving in, side-eyes and all. Then, has personal style officially left the building? Mia and Jessie are joined by Em Vernem to break down the four forces that have turned fashion into chaos. Plus, our recommendations: t…

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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: "One Life" 34:06

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Eric Goldman is joined in discussion about "One Life," the film by James Hawes in which Anthony Hopkins stars as Nicholas Winton, a man who rescued over 600 children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia. He is joined by the director, James Hawes, as well as Nicholas Winton's son, Nick Winton, and one of "Nicky's Children," Eva Paddock, a woman who was…

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Future Fadeout?" 26:18

1M ago26:18

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern discusses why he has great confidence in the next generation—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Meghan's Bedtime Routine Is A Lot 45:25

1M ago45:25

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Michelle Obama has spoken—and she’s not here to please everyone. The former First Lady revealed what it really took to skip Donald Trump’s inauguration, and why sometimes, disappointing people is exactly the right move. Mia, Jessie and Holly explore Michelle's decision and the role of women as 'shock absorbers'. Also, can kids read minds? The hit p…

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Rabbi Hirsch: When the Storms Rage 14:13

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In these hyper-tense times, Rabbi Hirsch discusses the art and life of Van Gogh, reminding his congregation of the importance of staying rooted and making space for Jewish reflection amidst the fury of our relentless politics.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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We're Fighting About Being Ugly 44:36

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When you fall for someone else on national television, is there a right way to break the news to your partner? On today's show, we dive deep into the tangled breakup of Jojo Siwa and Aussie Kath Ebbs — and yep, it’s messier than you think. Also, the final leaders’ debate served up a baffling convo about eggs, a full-blown culture war, and plenty of…

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SUNDAY SPECIAL: Mia, Holly & The Attack On Teenage Girls 51:20

2M ago51:20

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Today's Sunday Special is one we think you're going to love. Mia Freedman has been in countless conversations with Holly Wainwright—on mics, off mics, in meetings, in texts. But she’s never been on MID. Until now. In this episode, Holly kicks off Season Five with someone who knows her well, and who’s read something very personal—her brand new book,…