Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries. Subscribe to Fresh Air Plus! You'll enjoy bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening - all while you support NPR's mission. Learn more at plus.npr.org/freshair And subscribe to our weekly newsletter, Fresh Air Weekly, to get interview hig ...
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Halachic and Hashkafic Issues in Contemporary Society
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The Pulse of the Ummah: Social Issues, Global Events, Islamic Insights.
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CHUO 89.1 FM News & Spoken Word team explores contemporary issues through interviews, explainers, documentaries, and analysis.
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Rakaan Kayali discusses contemporary issues related to Islamic finance, personal finance and halal investing.
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Pastor Scott Fisher invites listeners to explore meaningful conversations that go beyond the pulpit, delving into contemporary issues through the lens of Scripture. Whether you're a believer seeking spiritual growth or simply curious about the Christian faith, this podcast aims to offer thoughtful insights and inspiration.
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AirAA podcasts are recorded and produced at the Architectural Association in London, and bring together a variety of voices to discuss influences, inspirations, contemporary practice, architecture and the most pressing issues of our time.
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Discussing contemporary issues in light of the bible and how they relate to family, culture, and the church.
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The Jewish People's Podcast explores the most pressing issues facing the global Jewish community. Hosted by Yaakov Katz in conversation with leading experts, politicians and thought leaders, the podcast delves into topics such as Israel-Diaspora relations, religious and cultural identity, Israeli politics, and contemporary Jewish life. Each episode aims to inform and engage listeners through insightful discussions and in-depth analysis.
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The B&H Photography Podcast: Join us every other week for a conversation with insightful and entertaining guests. From gear and technique to history, science and art, we discuss the issues most important to the contemporary photographer.
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A podcast exploring the history of the Catholic Church, especially the historical background of contemporary Catholic practices and issues. Hosted by Kevin Schmiesing and Scott Schulze. To help Catholic History Trek, please consider donating via PayPal to [email protected] Thank you for your support!
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On Geopolitics enters a new chapter with the introduction of two new hosts: Professors William Hurst and John Nilsson-Wright. John will host “Currents”, engaging guests from diverse sectors including government, academia, media, science, and business, to explore topical global issues and events. Meanwhile Bill will host “Explorations”, which will present a series of in-depth discussions and analyses of big ideas and enduring themes - the first of these being on “War". Our original hosts, Suz ...
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Ideas Matter Podcast is home to talks from leading contemporary thinkers on the most important political and cultural issues and intellectual trends of our times. Many were recorded at or reflect the topics discussed at Ideas Matter events, including Living Freedom summer school, The Academy residential weekend and Debating Matters schools debating competition.
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Videos of these shiurim are available at https://vimeo.com/torahweb . This podcast consists of recordings of our in-person events (yemei iyun), which pay special attention to contemporary religious and social issues. Our speakers include Rabbi Hershel Schachter, Rabbi Mayer Twersky, Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz, Rabbi Ahron Lopiansky, Rabbi Mordechai Willig, and Rabbi Michael Rosensweig.
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In a frenzied media cycle, Identity/Crisis creates better conversations about the issues facing contemporary Jewish life. Host Yehuda Kurtzer, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute, talks with leading thinkers to unpack current events affecting Jewish communities in North America, Israel, and around the world, revealing the core Jewish values underlying the issues that matter most to you. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST FOR MORE HARTMAN IDEAS
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A mother and son discussion, debate, and comedy show that brings together generations to discuss contemporary issues in modern society.
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A national feminist current affairs program for community radio. A gender analysis of contemporary issues, as well as in-depth analysis by a range of women and gender diverse people around Australia and internationally. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network (CRN).
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Reaganism is dedicated to exploring where the Reagan Movement lives today, hosted by the Director of the Ronald Reagan Institute, Roger Zakheim. The show has two goals: understand the foundations of the political philosophy that powered the Reagan Revolution; and host discussions about contemporary issues through the lens of Reagan. The podcast looks at the continuing impact of #40’s principles and beliefs on our leaders as they address the complex problems of today and tomorrow.
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The flagship show of Cumberland Unfiltered Media. The Cumberland Unfiltered Podcast brings long-form human stories and global voices to the table. From producers, musicians, veterans, and athletes to politicians, activists, and policy makers — every guest brings conviction, perspective, and a story worth hearing. Rooted in Cumberland, Rhode Island, but built for the world, this is where values, culture, and character collide. 📅 New episodes drop every other Monday. Cumberland roots. Unfilter ...
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Express Conversations: Listen to celebrities and public figures dive into their lives and careers, and discuss contemporary issues as they are interviewed by our editors from the Indian Express. Join us to hear the wisdom of the some of the greatest living legends of our time
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Kingdom Korner Podcast is a Christian-based podcast dedicated to exploring biblical truths, faith-based living, and the application of God’s Word in everyday life. It offers insightful discussions on scripture, Christian growth, and contemporary issues through a biblical lens. With a focus on spiritual encouragement and practical wisdom, the podcast aims to strengthen believers and inspire a deeper walk with Christ.
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Touro Talks are timely conversations engaging college students, thought leaders and experts from around the world on academic and contemporary issues. Hosted by Touro University president, Dr. Alan Kadish. Touro Talks is sponsored by Robert and Arlene Rosenberg. If you would like to sponsor, please email [email protected]
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An open conversation addressing contemporary city building and spatial transformation issues in South Africa.
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This podcast investigates political, socio-economic, and cultural issues in contemporary Africa and the African Diasporas. It engages Africanist scholars, artists, activists, athletes, opinion leaders, business people, and ordinary citizens in a critical conversation about the challenges facing Africans and people of African descent.
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An increasingly complex world is one that is increasingly filled with scams, tricks, and grifts. deGRIFTify is a discussion podcast intended to cut through some of that haze. Hosts Thomas and Joel summarize contemporary issues by identifying hidden interests, highlighting contradicting narratives, and drawing comparisons between familiar and unfamiliar subjects. ”The cold war of the 21st century isn’t fought with weapons, and it isn’t waged between countries; it’s with information, between p ...
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Debating theology that makes sense of life and faith. A team of regular people discuss issues of theology, faith and life. Uncovering bible thinking from cutting edge, to conservative, to all things in-between. A lively debate show that gets you thinking, challenging the relevance of God, scripture and faith to today's contemporary outlook.
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"Sharing the Truth in Love" is a video and audio podcast hosted by Fr. John Girotti, a Green Bay Diocese priest, exploring Church teachings on contemporary issues to inspire listeners to foster faith-filled, meaningful conversations that draw all closer to Christ, enriching the lives of all in the process.
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"Covenant & Conflict" is a thought-provoking podcast produced by the “Gateway Center for Israel” and hosted by Nic Lesmeister and David Blease, where ancient biblical truths meet contemporary issues head-on. Each episode offers a deep dive into complex and often divisive topics with subject matter experts, aiming to explore the intersection of covenantal values and modern debates. Instead of fostering division, this podcast seeks to model respectful engagement and peaceful discourse amidst c ...
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Talk about young people and contemporary issues.
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A podcast that explores the art of interpretation and the importance of words, story, and song in our quest to discover both the human and the eternal. Host Katie Marquette takes listeners through book and play studies, as well as interviews and lively debates about contemporary cultural issues. In the words of Shakespeare, “If This be Magic, Let it be an Art."
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Secession Podcast is a digital series created by the Secession in 2022. In conversations with artists, curators, and theorists, the podcast series offers interesting insights into the Secession’s exhibition programme of twelve to fifteen contemporary art shows every year. The program also features discussions on current issues, as well as experimental sound formats and – creating an oral history archive – conversations between members of the Association of Visual Artists, who share their per ...
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We're excited to introduce Capitol Ministries Weekend with Ralph Drollinger! Join us each Saturday as Bible teacher Ralph Drollinger and host Frank Sontag discuss the Bible studies that are taught every week to America’s national political leaders in D.C., examining today’s thorny contemporary issues through the Bible’s timeless lens.
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EHS On Tap is an environmental, health, and safety podcast by BLR. On each episode of EHS On Tap, host Jay Kumar will discuss emerging legal, regulatory, and policy issues with industry experts and the impacts to everyday environmental and safety professionals. EHS On Tap runs the gamut of contemporary environmental issues including water, air, and waste as well as covers a wide variety of safety issues.
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Iron Culture was started by Eric Helms and Omar Isuf as a means of exploring the world of physical culture and attempting to distill a unified philosophy of lifting and to help listeners find greater meaning from the iron. It's now hosted by Eric Helms and Eric Trexler, who repeatedly beg Omar to return as a guest. Iron Culture focuses on dispensing practical, useful information to the listener, bouncing from history, to philosophy, to contemporary lifting culture issues, to science. The for ...
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This is a biweekly show that explores a diverse array of tragic & uplifting life stories that surround relationships, spirituality, entertainment, & both historical & contemporary issues. With a foundation in faith, the show advocates for a life rich in purpose, abundance, & joy, even amidst adversity. We encourage the listeners to share the inspiration with others, fostering a collective journey of learning and growth. Grateful for your generous contributions that enable us to produce addit ...
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The Patrick Madrid Show is your source for the latest in current events and contemporary issues. Join host Patrick Madrid for compelling insights, lively conversations, and encouragement for your day!
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Media Missionaries where Christianity and Culture collide. Providing honest reporting and analysis on the intersection of contemporary issues and theology, based on a Biblical Christian Worldview. We report regularly on a broad range of contemporary topics in the areas of ethics, false theology, family, technology, megatrends, politics, freedoms, law, church, and eschatology. Our podcast and website (BCWorldview.org) are intended to strengthen the systematic theology of Biblical Christian un ...
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The Chai Life at Beth El Congregation is our flagship podcast, blending Judaism with contemporary issues. Engaging and informative, it sparks intriguing conversations to educate and entertain, both in the Jewish community and beyond.
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Vibrant conversations between ministers, church leaders, and scholars, brought to you by the staff of the Siburt Institute for Church Ministry at Abilene Christian University. The Siburt Institute’s mission is to equip church leaders and help churches thrive. Topics include contemporary issues facing churches and church leaders, as well as ways that scholarship can inform church leadership.
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Experience Rabbi Joe Wolfson’s popular THINK class from wherever you are. This podcast brings you recordings of the weekly Monday night sessions in Tel Aviv, where Rabbi Wolfson explores the intersection of Jewish thought, contemporary issues, and timeless wisdom. Through careful textual analysis and lively discussion, Rabbi Wolfson guides participants in examining classical Jewish sources while grappling with modern ethical dilemmas and philosophical questions. Whether you’re a seasoned lea ...
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Join host Emily E. Lewis, Partner at Culp & Kelly, LLP, in discussing contemporary water issues touching on technology, law, finance, and water creativity. Ripple Effect: A Podcast Putting Water into Context.
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The WWE superstar considered pursuing a career in mixed martial arts before realizing, "I don't like getting punched in the face." Johnson plays MMA fighter Mark Kerr in Benny Safdie's The Smashing Machine. He spoke with Terry Gross about his many injuries, his relationship with his late father, and his wrestling personas. Follow Fresh Air on insta…
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The Patrick Madrid Show: October 02, 2025 - Hour 1
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Patrick opens with raw conversations about living Catholic truth, whether that's standing firm in a government job or supporting family during deep disagreements. Callers reveal real struggles, like a grandmother grieving her granddaughter’s gender confusion, and Patrick answers with direct, loving guidance rooted in Church teaching. Rick - About t…
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The Patrick Madrid Show: October 02, 2025 - Hour 2
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Patrick fields questions with candor, moving from heated debates about Israel, Gaza, and the ethics of war to explaining Gregorian Masses and prayers for those outside the Catholic faith, pulling in biblical sources and Church tradition. He talks about immigration, subsidiarity, and what the Church really teaches about Jews and the state of Israel …
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The Patrick Madrid Show: October 02, 2025 - Hour 3
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Patrick brings listeners into raw conversations shaped by faith, family struggles, and honest searches for meaning. He tackles challenging critiques such as the Church’s wealth or the boundaries of Communion, offering clear scriptural responses while weaving in stories of loss, loyalty, and longing. With wit, empathy, and a willingness to face unco…
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Ep 347 - New Retraction (and What It Means For "Evidence-Based" Fitness)
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Helms has neglected to show up yet again, so Ep 347 is a solo show in which Dr Trex details a recent saga in which a paper about apple cider vinegar was retracted. The episode covers what the paper reported, how Trex & co pursued clarification, how the paper was eventually retracted, and (most importantly) what this means for "evidence-based" fitne…
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S1 EP1: Shakespeare Needs Us: Interview with Beth Charlebois
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"We don't need Shakespeare, Shakespeare needs us!" Shakespeare is demanding: There are so many versions, so many interpretations, so many questions. He is always in flux, and this has sometimes made us uncomfortable. Shakespeare scholar Beth Charlebois takes into the history of the Bard - who he was, his motivations, the tumultuous reality of Early…
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"Altar Serving Has Helped Me Grow in My Faith." (Special Podcast Highlight)
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On The Patrick Madrid Show, 11-year-old Walter from Orlando calls in to share how being an altar server has helped him grow closer to Jesus. He talks about his favorite parts of serving – ringing the bells, carrying incense, and bringing the water and wine to the priest – and explains how those moments help him believe in the true presence of Chris…
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Should a 14-Year-Old Have a Phone? (Special Podcast Highlight)
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When it comes to raising teenagers in today’s digital world, parents often face this big question: “Should my teenager have a phone?” It’s about safety, responsibility, and protecting kids from the bad corners of the internet. On The Patrick Madrid Show, a young listener named Jacob from Massachusetts calls in with a bold request. His parents had t…
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Implications Of The DOJ Targeting The President’s Critics
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President Trump is pressuring the Department of Justice to pursue his political enemies, like former FBI director James Comey. Legal scholar (and former U.S. attorney) Barbara McQuade explains how this damages the rule of law. Follow Fresh Air on instagram @nprfreshair, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for gems from the Fresh Air archive, sta…
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The Patrick Madrid Show: October 01, 2025 - Hour 1
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Patrick returns and jumps straight into controversy, taking on Netflix’s targeting of kids with transgender themes and tallying up the national backlash which includes waves of subscribers cutting ties. He fields passionate listener calls on cultural pressure points, flags shifts in military policy away from social experiments, and shares his no-no…
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The Patrick Madrid Show: October 01, 2025 - Hour 2
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Patrick returns to the mic and responds to a series of heartfelt listener calls: Macy’s concerns about parenting in the Church amid public same-sex relationships, Nathan’s struggle between finishing an engineering degree or pursuing missionary work, Mary Ellen’s anxiety over confession, Diane’s questions about Catholic school policy for children of…
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The Patrick Madrid Show: October 01, 2025 - Hour 3
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Patrick takes questions that pour in about parish boundaries, tithing, and the freedom to choose a church home. He listens intently as callers open up about struggles with faith, sexuality, personal trauma, and trusting God, responding with a blend of practical insight and empathy. Conversations stretch from Catholic teaching on financial support t…
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Ep.141 - Contrast and Comparisons: White Jesus, Black Jesus w/ Prof. Edward Blum
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Click here to text us your thoughts and questions! Who was Jesus—and what did he look like? And more significantly, what colour was his skin? In this provocative episode, the Curious team are in conversation with professor Edward Blum who, alongside Paul Harvey, co-wrote the intriguing and highly informative “Color of Christ”. Together they unravel…
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023 - Russian aircraft in European airspaces
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Russian drones and MiGs, oh my! On today's episode Thomas and Joel discuss the political motivations for the recent pattern of incursions into European nations' airspace. Thanks for listening. - An increasingly complex world is one that is increasingly filled with scams, tricks, and grifts. deGRIFTify is a discussion podcast intended to cut through…
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Oscar and Grammy-winning music producer Mark Ronson says nothing beats the rush of a great DJ set. "You can call it the scream, the chant, whatever it is. It's like clay or Play-Doh, like the whole crowd is this thing that you're able to mold together. It's incredible. It's kind of why I can't stop DJing," he tells Tonya Mosley. "It's still a feeli…
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The Patrick Madrid Show: September 30, 2025 - Hour 1
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Special Guest Host Cale Clarke opens the episode with lively exchanges and movie nods, then shifts to reflect on the feast of the Archangels and an unexpected presidential statement about St. Michael, sparking questions about faith in public life and spiritual warfare. As the episode progresses, Cale weaves together personal stories, biblical refle…
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The Patrick Madrid Show: September 30, 2025 - Hour 2
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Special Guest Host Cale Clarke guides listeners through challenges of parenting, faith differences, and tragic violence targeting religious groups. The focus lands on a listener worried about his son’s friendship with a Mormon peer, exploring parental authority and the importance of honest conversation. Tragedy in Michigan prompts Cale to call for …
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The Patrick Madrid Show: September 30, 2025 - Hour 3
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Special Guest Host Cale Clarke draws on a recent tragedy in Grand Blanc, Michigan to reflect on faith, community, and how Catholics might learn from the service and strong family focus often found among the LDS. He invites honest conversations about apologetics, examines why Catholic families sometimes lag behind in Bible knowledge and community en…
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Societal Deterioration and the Epochal Analysis of a Bungling Church, Part I
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The Church is the pillar and support of the truth (1 Timothy 3:15), called to evangelize and make disciples as a preserving and illuminating force in a fallen world (Matthew 5:13–14). Yet throughout major epochs of American Church history, her efforts to engage culture have been marked by clumsy mistakes—“bungling” her calling.For nearly 50 years, …
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At a time when Israel is torn over Haredi draft exemptions, Rabbi Shmuel Chaim Naiman chose a different path: he enlisted in the IDF. He joins Yaakov to discuss faith, responsibility, and why serving is not just a duty but a statement about the future of Israeli society.By JPPI
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In this episode of Arc: The Podcast, Mark Oppenheimer sits down with Yehuda Kurtzer to discuss the aesthetics of yarmulkas, the crisis facing clergy-members, and how the war in Israel is changing American Jewry. You can now sponsor an episode of Identity/Crisis. Click HERE to learn more. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST FOR MORE HARTMAN IDEAS…
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“The proud use theology to cover [our] ambition.”
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"Let us know what you think." Each of us develops a worldview as we mature in life.By Jeff Hilles
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For the first seven years of her life, Cristela Alonzo lived in an abandoned diner in a south Texas border town. She spoke with Terry Gross about ICE raids, being mentored by labor activist Dolores Huerta, and the culture shock of having money after growing up so poor. Her new Netflix stand-up special is called Upper Classy. Learn more about sponso…
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יום שימת אהבה ורעות - How is Achdus Possible?
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Source Sheet. TorahWeb.org Leil Iyun, Bnai Yeshurun, Teaneck, N.J. Sept. 28, 2025
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תשובה אחר בינה - Doing Teshuva Wisely and Effectively
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TorahWeb.org Leil Iyun, Bnai Yeshurun, Teaneck, N.J. Sept. 28, 2025
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The Patrick Madrid Show: September 29, 2025 - Hour 1
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Patrick fields questions about Marian teachings, breaks down what the Church means by the sixth commandment, and addresses concerns from listeners wondering how doctrine shapes daily Catholic life. Confession, purity, smartphones, the avalanche of national debt—he juggles it all, sometimes pausing to encourage, other times dropping startling perspe…
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The Patrick Madrid Show: September 29, 2025 - Hour 2
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Patrick starts with news from Iowa about a federally funded health care center halting hormone therapy for transgender patients, questioning what genuine compassion looks like and highlighting the debates over “gender-affirming care.” Listeners chime in about whether Catholic media focuses too much on particular hot-button issues, giving Patrick a …
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The Patrick Madrid Show: September 29, 2025 - Hour 3
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Cyrus reads a flood of passionate listener emails and Patrick fields calls about faith, politics, and where they fit together on Catholic radio. Those voices reveal deep loyalty, honest critiques, and a hunger for perspective grounded in truth, all while Patrick threads in current events, from national debt to foreign influences, filtered through t…
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Shabbat sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (September 27, 2025)
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Send us a text In case you missed it or wanted to share, Rabbi Steve Schwartz Shabbat sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (September 27, 2025)By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore
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September 23rd and 24th have come and gone and once again, another date setting prophecy of the rapture has failed. The question is what now? How could we have known in advance that this wasn't going to take place? What do we say to those who were convinced, or even the so-called prophets, who boldly proclaimed that it would happen? Today, we're go…
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