Best Jarrod Bernstein Podcasts (2024)

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Ted Deutch 52:14

1y ago52:14

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On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by former Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL), CEO of the American Jewish Committee, for a conversation on his work at the AJC, antisemitic incidents at UPenn and CUNY, Iran and Saudi-Israel normalization.By Jewish Insider

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Lahav Harkov 46:16

1y ago46:16

46:16

Special episode: Rich and Jarrod are joined by Jewish Insider senior political correspondent Lahav Harkov for a conversation on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s numerous high-level meetings during his weeklong trip to the U.S., as well as Saudi normalization and artificial intelligence.By Jewish Insider

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Richard Haass 53:41

1y ago53:41

53:41

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by American diplomat Richard Haass, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, of which he was previously president for 20 years, and former special envoy for Northern Ireland, for a conversation on America’s role in world affairs, the war in Ukraine, the anniversary of 9/11, Saudi Ara…

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Itai Anghel 55:36

1y ago55:36

55:36

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Israeli war correspondent and documentary filmmaker Itai Anghel, winner of Israel’s highest journalistic honor, the Sokolow Prize for Print Journalism, and recent Emmy nominee for his film "Last Stop Before Kyiv," about the war in Ukraine, for a conversation on his groundbreaking career, Ukraine…

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David Rose 51:19

1y ago51:19

51:19

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by British journalist David Rose, the politics and investigations editor at the Jewish Chronicle in London, for a conversation on the U.K.’s legislative fight over BDS and the IRGC, antisemitism in England, the Labour party and Israel’s relationship with the U.K.…

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Eli Lake 1:00:39

1y ago1:00:39

1:00:39

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by columnist Eli Lake, formerly of Bloomberg, The Daily Beast and Newsweek and currently a contributing editor at Commentary Magazine and host of “The Re-education with Eli Lake” podcast, for a deep dive into America’s ever-changing political parties, where Republicans and Democrats stand on the FB…

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Ben Judah 45:44

1+ y ago45:44

45:44

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by author and journalist Ben Judah, for a conversation on his newest book, ‘This Is Europe: The Way We Live Now,’ and the continuous changes facing the region's Jewish communities.By Jewish Insider

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Ruth Marks Eglash 35:47

1+ y ago35:47

35:47

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Jewish Insider senior correspondent Ruth Marks Eglash, for a conversation on her new book, ‘Parallel Lines,’ the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the difficulties of maintaining objectivity as a journalist living in Israel within the country’s current political climate.…

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Dealing with death in Judaism 44:41

1+ y ago44:41

44:41

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Rabbi Melanie Levav, executive director of Shomer Collective, and Scott Arogeti, co-founder and CEO of Mi Alma, for a discussion on grief in the Jewish community and approaching end-of-life preparations.By Jewish Insider

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Matthew Continetti 49:12

1+ y ago49:12

49:12

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Matthew Continetti, a noted author, journalist and conservative thinker, for a conversation on former President Donald Trump, conservatism in America and where the Republican Party stands today.By Jewish Insider

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Rep. Josh Gottheimer 30:42

1+ y ago30:42

30:42

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) for a discussion on Iran, Saudi Arabia, Morningstar and fighting antisemitism on college campuses.By Jewish Insider

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Bernard Haykel and Yitz Applbaum 49:30

1+ y ago49:30

49:30

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Bernard Haykel, professor of Near East studies and director of the Institute for the Transregional Study of the Contemporary Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia at Princeton University, and venture capitalist Yitz Applbaum, co-founder and partner at MizMaa Ventures, who has 30 years of ex…

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Antisemitism Roundtable 51:59

1+ y ago51:59

51:59

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Elana Broitman of the Jewish Federations of North America, Stephanie Hausner of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations and Ken Marcus of the Brandeis Center, for a roundtable on the White House's recently released National Strategy To Counter Antisemitism and what it…

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Gabby Deutch 41:09

1+ y ago41:09

41:09

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Jewish Insider Washington correspondent Gabby Deutch for a conversation on her recent five-part series, Who Killed Kesher's Rabbi? The series, which details the 1984 murder of D.C.'s Rabbi Philip Rabinowitz, gives an in-depth look into not only the case itself, but Rabinowitz’s life before his d…

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Amb. Gordon Sondland 46:35

1+ y ago46:35

46:35

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by former United States Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland for a conversation on his work with the Auschwitz exhibition at the Reagan Library, Iran, Ukraine, Russia and his testimony during the impeachment inquiry against former President Donald Trump.…

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Dyonna Ginsburg and Tanyah Murkes 50:07

1+ y ago50:07

50:07

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Dyonna Ginsburg, CEO of OLAM, and Tanyah Murkes, CEO of the Society for International Development (SID) Israel, for a discussion on Jewish and Israeli humanitarian aid around the world.By Jewish Insider

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Jacob Steinmetz 41:08

1+ y ago41:08

41:08

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Jacob Steinmetz, the first practicing Orthodox Jew to ever be drafted by a Major League team, for a conversation on his journey into professional baseball.By Jewish Insider

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Rep. Jake Auchincloss 42:15

1+ y ago42:15

42:15

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), a recently appointed member of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, for a discussion on China, American foreign policy and the recent Pentagon document leaks.…

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Sen. Joni Ernst 36:40

1+ y ago36:40

36:40

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Sen. Joni Ernst, for a conversation on Israel's current political climate, U.S.-Middle Eastern relations, China, Iran and American foreign policy.By Jewish Insider

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Einat Wilf 51:28

1+ y ago51:28

51:28

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by former Israeli Knesset member Einat Wilf, for a conversation on Zionism, anti-Zionism, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the state of Israeli democracy today.By Jewish Insider

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Amb. Michael Herzog 42:01

1+ y ago42:01

42:01

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog, for a conversation on the Iran nuclear deal, the U.S.-Israel relationship and Israel’s judicial reform. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Jeff Rosen 54:14

1+ y ago54:14

54:14

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Jeff Rosen, former deputy attorney general in the Trump administration and current chairman of Virginia’s Commission to Combat Antisemitism, for a conversation on the commission’s recent report and his time in the Justice Department. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Sen. James Lankford 36:13

1+ y ago36:13

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On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Sen. James Lankford, co-chair of the bipartisan Senate Abraham Accords Caucus, for a conversation on Iran, China, Israel, Senate bipartisanship and his recent trip to the Middle East. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Natan Levy 42:45

1+ y ago42:45

42:45

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy, for a conversation on his journey into mixed martial arts, what it’s like being a professional fighter and his thoughts on Joe Rogan’s recent comments about Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN). SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Lee Moser 43:41

2y ago43:41

43:41

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Lee Moser, managing partner and founder at venture capital AnD Ventures. Moser, who served as chief of staff to former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren, discussed Israeli VCs, the BDS movement, foreign investment and the current geopolitical issues facing Israel and the U.S. Source…

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Jacob Nagel 47:06

2y ago47:06

47:06

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Jacob Nagel, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and former Israeli acting national security advisor, for a conversation on Iran, the war in Ukraine, Israeli foreign policy and U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan’s recent meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Ne…

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 36:16

2y ago36:16

36:16

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in his first English-language interview since officially forming his government, for a conversation on Iran, Saudi Arabia, the Israeli economy and his new coalition. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Tevi Troy 44:45

2y ago44:45

44:45

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Tevi Troy, a senior fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center and former deputy secretary of Health and Human Services, for a conversation on Bibi Netanyahu, America’s COVID-19 response and Iran. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Lahav Harkov 48:09

2y ago48:09

48:09

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Lahav Harkov, senior contributing editor and diplomatic correspondent at The Jerusalem Post, for a conversation on the U.S.-Israel relationship and Israeli policy under Bibi. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Marjan Keypour Greenblatt 52:39

2y ago52:39

52:39

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by human rights activist Marjan Keypour Greenblatt, founder and director of the Alliance for Rights of all Minorities, for a conversation on the current unrest in Iran. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Ambassador Rufus Gifford 43:45

2y ago43:45

43:45

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Ambassador Rufus Gifford, chief of protocol for the United States, for a conversation on the unique ways he helps advance American foreign policy. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Israeli Election Recap 49:14

2y ago49:14

49:14

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Axios contributing correspondent Barak Ravid, for a post-results conversation on Israel’s most recent election. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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2022 Elections Preview 35:29

2y ago35:29

35:29

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Axios senior political correspondent Josh Kraushaar, for some pre-election day predictions and insight into the races to watch. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Rep. Brad Schneider 43:50

2y ago43:50

43:50

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Congressman Brad Schneider for a conversation on Iran, bipartisanship in Washington, and the state of antisemitism today. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Ari Wallach 51:42

2y ago51:42

51:42

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Ari Wallach, the founder and executive director of Longpath Labs, and author of Longpath: Becoming the Great Ancestors Our Future Needs, for a conversation on the nature of futurism and how his long-view philosophy may be suited to this political and cultural moment. Source…

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Heather Johnston 46:26

2y ago46:26

46:26

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Heather Johnston, the founder and executive director of the U.S. Israel Education Association, for a conversation on the organization and what it’s like taking senior lawmakers to Israel. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Arnold Roth 49:26

2y ago49:26

49:26

On this week's episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Arnold Roth, father of terror victim Malki Roth, who was killed in the 2001 Sbarro massacre in Jerusalem, for a conversation on Malki's life, legacy, and the Roth family's efforts to bring her murderers to justice. This episode contains a sample of Shir Lismoach (Malki’s Song), written by Malki …

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Bruce Pearl 35:25

2y ago35:25

35:25

On this week’s episode, Rich, in a rare solo interview, is joined by Auburn University men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl, for a conversation on his recent trip to Israel with the Auburn Tigers. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Max Tuchman 41:38

2y ago41:38

41:38

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Max Tuchman, CEO and co-founder of the interactive video-calling platform Caribu, for a conversation on her entrepreneurial journey, the vision behind Caribu, and the challenges she’s faced along the way. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Walter Russell Mead 54:01

2y ago54:01

54:01

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Wall Street Journal columnist and scholar Walter Russell Mead, for a conversation on US-Israel relations and his latest book, The Arc of a Covenant: The United States, Israel, and the Fate of the Jewish People. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Yonit Golub Serkin 47:17

2+ y ago47:17

47:17

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Yonit Golub Serkin, an independent strategic advisor and an innovation trend-spotter in the Israeli startup scene, for a conversation on the region’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Adam Lehman 56:17

2+ y ago56:17

56:17

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Adam Lehman, president and CEO of Hillel International, for a conversation on the organization’s efforts to combat antisemitism on college and university campuses. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Jason Kander 53:41

2+ y ago53:41

53:41

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by former Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander for a conversation on the Army veteran’s struggles with PTSD that saw him go from the precipice of a presidential run to a checking into a VA hospital. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Jonathan Swan 46:32

2+ y ago46:32

46:32

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Axios’ national political correspondent, Jonathan Swan, for a conversation on interviewing former Pres. Donald Trump, the inner workings of the Biden White House and Biden’s relationship with Saudi Arabia. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Ben Smith 42:52

2+ y ago42:52

42:52

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by journalist and media founder Ben Smith to discuss the state of journalism, cutting his teeth in New York’s infamous Room 9, and the scoop on his latest venture, Semafor. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Shalom Lamm 42:09

2+ y ago42:09

42:09

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Shalom Lamm, CEO of Operation Benjamin, for a conversation on the organization’s work to recognize the Jewish soldiers buried in U.S. military cemeteries overseas. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Robert Nicholson 47:23

2+ y ago47:23

47:23

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Robert Nicholson, executive director of the Philos Project, for a conversation on the state of Jewish-Christian relations and Christian support for Israel. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Jake Sherman 50:46

2+ y ago50:46

50:46

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Punchbowl News co-founder Jake Sherman for a conversation on covering Washington, the Democratic Party’s civil war and Congressional opposition to an Iran deal. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Willie and David Zabar 43:23

2+ y ago43:23

43:23

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by New York royalty — David and Willie Zabar, second and third generation owners of Zabar’s on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The father and son duo discuss the history behind the iconic food emporium, life as a Zabar in New York City. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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Yehuda Kurtzer 1:03:38

2+ y ago1:03:38

1:03:38

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Yehuda Kurtzer, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, for a discussion on the Jewish community’s ‘tent,’ anti-zionism and antisemitism, and the future of Jewish-Christian and Jewish-Muslim relations. SourceBy Jewish Insider

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