Best Jewish Public Media Podcasts (2024)

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Jason Singh: Helping Change Lives 3:27

1h ago3:27

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According to Jason Singh, good deeds can help make someone’s day – and the world – a little better. This Perspective was produced by the KQED Youth Takeover team.By KQED

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Northeast Ohio groups look to reverse trend of disappearing tree canopy 44:14

29m ago44:14

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Environmental advocates point to the importance of a robust tree canopy when looking to address heat islands in under-served neighborhoods, extreme weather events and overall air quality.By Drew Maziasz

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Randell Jed Feliciano: Nothing Comes in an Instant 4:00

39m ago4:00

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Leaving home can be hard, yet ultimately rewarding. Randell Jed Feliciano reflects on the opportunities afforded to him by immigrating to the U.S. This Perspective was produced by the KQED Youth Takeover team.By KQED

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Jessica Borelli, Professor of Psychological Science, shares her book “Nature Meets Nurture: Science-based Strategies for Raising Resilient Kids”

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Jessica Borelli co-writes “Nature Meets Nurture: Science-based Strategies for Raising Resilient Kids”Helping parents improve their parenting skills and strengthen their families is the aim of Jessica Borelli’s book, “Nature Meets Nurture: Science-based Strategies for Raising Resilient Kids.”The book drills down several concepts, reflective function…

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Turbulent weather puts Ohio on pace for potential tornado record season 51:21

1h ago51:21

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Ohio has had dozens of tornadoes this year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The state is on pace for a potential record.By Leigh Barr

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Anthony Zhu: Growing From Spite 3:30

1h ago3:30

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When he joined the football team to spite his father, Anthony Zhu ended up gaining much more than he ever thought he would. This Perspective was produced by the KQED Youth Takeover team.By KQED

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Zero waste goes beyond recycling and composting. Northeast Ohio experts share what's involved 50:54

18m ago50:54

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Efforts are underway at the local level to help communities take small steps towards achieving zero waste sustainability and addressing existing challenges.By Jay Shah

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Ezra Lamesh: Music Is My Soul, Rhythm Is My Heartbeat 4:00

2h ago4:00

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Music can bring the world together in many ways. Ezra Lamesh shares how it has influenced his life and inspired more than just his taste in genres. This Perspective was produced by the KQED Youth Takeover team.By KQED

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Solar energy advocates make a push for a statewide solar co-op 52:26

16h ago52:26

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House Bill 197 would create a pioneering solar co-op program across the state.By Drew Maziasz

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Silvia Floriano-Cruz: Did It Help? 3:53

2h ago3:53

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Silvia Floriano-Cruz was unsure if pushing herself to do something new would really help her grow. In her story, she shares the valuable lesson she learned. This Perspective was produced by the KQED Youth Takeover team.By KQED

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Judge pauses Ohio bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors | Reporters Roundtable 51:36

5d ago51:36

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Ohio House Bill 68 bans gender-affirming care and prohibits transgender girls from playing on girls and women’s sports teams.By Leigh Barr

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Taylor Kaster: My Jewish Identity 3:57

4h ago3:57

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A shared value with a role model helped Taylor Kaster change her perspective on her culture.By KQED

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ADL finds sharp rise in antisemitic incidents, including at Jewish institutions and college campuses 52:38

1d ago52:38

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The ADL reported a total of 8,873 incidents of assault, harassment and vandalism in the U.S., with a majority occurring after the Israel-Hamas war began in October.By Rachel Rood

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Do the Laws of Eruv Make Any Sense At All? 100th Episode Update 21:40

5d ago21:40

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In celebration of 100 episodes of Responsa Radio, we're re-releasing our favorites with an update from Rav Eitan and Rav Avi at the end of the episode. Our producer, Jeremy Tabick's favorite is episode #7: The laws of eruv—constructing a sometimes questionable boundary around a neighborhood to allow carrying objects on shabbat—often seem obscure, b…

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Evan Sagerman: Swords 3:57

14h ago3:57

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With age comes an acceptance that bodies are not as resilient as they once were. But that doesn't have to stop you--take it from Evan Sagerman.By KQED

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Your Reality, a short film written and starring Tatjana Anders and directed by Top Tarasin, which seeks to highlight the impact of gaslighting

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The Film Seeks To Highlight The Pervasive Nature Of Gaslighting In Relationships And Society View in browserYour Reality, a short film written and starring Tatjana Anders and directed by Top Tarasin, which seeks to highlight the impact of gaslighting, has recently surpassed over six million views on YouTube. The film, which has received 17,000 comm…

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Ohio is investing in electric vehicle manufacturing and infrastructure 51:59

2d ago51:59

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Will the increasing number of electric vehicle jobs and infrastructure drive consumer interest in Ohio?By Drew Maziasz, Leigh Barr

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Rohan Vijendran: A Dance With the Unpredictable 4:00

2d ago4:00

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It's hard enough finding your footing as a teen. Rohan Vijendran tells us about an additional challenge he had to learn to dance with.By KQED

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CEO Glenn Gray and Dr. Alissa Deming, VP of Conservation Medicine & Science, sat down with me to talk about the Pacific Marine Mammal Center

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Today’s show is a little different. If you think you hear strange noises during the show, well they are not actually strange at all. They are seals and sea lions and mostly very young ones. For this week's show, I recorded a remote segment so I could share an authentic experience during my visit to the Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach. …

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Akron Public Schools officials say expanded smartphone ban has improved student learning and behavior 51:47

3d ago51:47

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The ban was expanded to 13 middle and high schools in the district in August.By Jay Shah

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Marilyn Englander: Charity 3:55

3d ago3:55

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It feels good to help, but Marilyn Englander wanted to remind herself of the true spirit of charity.By KQED

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News Deserts to Media Startups: Ellen Clegg and Dan Kennedy on America’s News Landscape Today 28:03

3d ago28:03

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Thomas Jefferson famously said he’d prefer newspapers without government over government without newspapers. In large parts of the United States today, government exists without independent news sources—undermining accountability and diminishing civic participation. Ellen Clegg and Dan Kennedy tell us that despite these troubling trends, there’s mu…

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Months after Ohio's Issue 1 amendment passed, abortion access is still being legally challenged 50:28

4d ago50:28

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We'll discuss the state of abortion access in Ohio with an ACLU of Ohio attorney and a statewide reporter.By Rachel Rood

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Adam Scheer: An Extrovert in a Small Family 3:51

4d ago3:51

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Just because a family is small, doesn't mean it's lacking. Adam Scheer brings us this Perspective.By KQED

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Norfolk Southern agrees to pay $600 million settlement in East Palestine crash | Reporters Roundtable 51:49

7d ago51:49

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Norfolk Southern railroad has agreed in principle to pay $600 million in a class action lawsuit to those impacted by the toxic train derailment in East Palestine last year. Some believe it's not nearly enough.By Leigh Barr

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Richard Swerdlow: Ludwig 4:01

7d ago4:01

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Grief comes in all shapes and sizes. Here's what Richard Swerdlow learned when he lost an unexpected friend.By KQED

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Akron works to find new police chief, in the midst of an officer-involved shooting 51:38

15d ago51:38

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Akron Mayor Shammas Malik gave his first State of the City address this week, all while uncertainty looms over the search for a new police chief.By Drew Maziasz

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Is Impossible Pork Kosher? 100th Episode Update 35:41

8d ago35:41

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In celebration of 100 episodes of Responsa Radio, we're re-releasing our favorites with an update from Rav Eitan and Rav Avi at the end of the episode. Our sound engineer, David Khabinsky's favorite is episode #78: A few months ago, one of the largest kosher certification agencies announced that it would not certify "Impossible Pork," despite the f…

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Piper Stuip: Romani Identity 3:59

8d ago3:59

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The lack of recorded Romani history can leave some feeling alienated from their culture. YR Media’s Piper Stuip shares her recent thoughts on connecting with her Romani identity.By KQED

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Dr. Greg Chasson, author of FLAWED: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management

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Drawing on his work as a renowned psychologist and expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy, Chasson reveals that perfectionism is not the asset many employers think it is. Although managers might seek out perfectionists for their work ethic and attention to detail, their high standards can also result in inefficiency, toxic work environments, and dy…

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THE WEIGHT OF NATURE by neuroscientist-turned-environmental journalist Clayton Page Aldern

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THE WEIGHT OF NATURE is a deeply reported, eye-opening book about climate change, our brains, and the weight of nature on us all. Aldern can discuss:· The Unseen Impact of Climate on the Brain: Climate change’s invisible stressors, like heat and atmospheric carbon dioxide, are silently exacerbating neurological diseases, including cognitive impairm…

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Experts say the lack of affordable and accessible child care in Ohio is hurting families and economy 52:10

9d ago52:10

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A new Policy Matters Ohio report found that the average annual cost for one infant's care is more than $800 a month.By Rachel Rood

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Pallavi Sringeshwara: To Be or Not To Be Masking 4:01

15d ago4:01

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COVID still exists, and is still causing death and long term illness. Nonetheless, people like Pallavi Sringeshwara face scrutiny for continuing to mask up.By KQED

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Northeast Ohioans share their experience viewing rare total solar eclipse 51:38

10d ago51:38

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We'll hear from Ideastream reporters about how different communities in Northeast Ohio experienced the eclipse.By Jay Shah

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Martha Kendall: Mantra of Appreciation 3:53

10d ago3:53

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Feeling and expressing gratitude has been proven to make us happier. Martha Kendall tells us about her gratitude ritual.By KQED

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Daniel Schulman on the German-Jewish Immigrants who Built the United States’ Modern Financial Systems 28:18

17d ago28:18

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We take for granted that the “immigrant experience” is part of the American story. But in an epic new history Daniel Schulman tells the story of the Jewish immigrants who built some of America’s biggest financial institutions and transformed America. A best-selling author, Schulman is known for his first book, “Sons of Wichita,” a biography of the …

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Les Bloch: Artificial Intimidation 3:59

10d ago3:59

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For things to stay the same, they have to change again. Here's how Les Bloch embraces adaptation to a constantly changing world.By KQED

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The total solar eclipse is front and center at the latest SOI Community Tour 50:08

13d ago50:08

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The Sound of Ideas Community Tour stopped at The Great Lakes Science Center to discuss all things eclipse and asked how the celestial event can inspire future scientists.By Drew Maziasz

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Cleveland events align for a busy weekend ahead of the total solar eclipse | Reporters Roundtable 51:01

14d ago51:01

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We'll discuss the crowds in town for the NCAA Women's Final Four, the Cleveland International Film Festival and the April 8 total solar eclipse, as well as the rest of the week's news on the Reporters Roundtable.By Leigh Barr

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Roxanne Almas: Tending the Pre-Teen Garden 3:54

14d ago3:54

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There's no definitive guidebook on how to raise a pre-teen, but Dr. Roxanne Almas discovered a helpful mentor in her garden.By KQED

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Cleveland Neighborhood Progress revamps their CDC funding model 50:47

19d ago50:47

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CNP hopes that their new funding model will better serve a wider swath of Cleveland's neighborhood community development corporations and in a more equitable fashion.By Drew Maziasz

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Is There a Blessing on Seeing a Solar Eclipse? 12:40

15d ago12:40

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I'm planning on going to the total solar eclipse that will be visible in North America on April 8th. is there a blessing or some other liturgy that I should say as I see it?By Hadar Institute

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Richard Chow: Joy and Bantering 4:04

21d ago4:04

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In the wake of a life-changing diagnosis, a confounding invitation from Richard Chow's doctor ended up providing a pathway forward.By KQED

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Jennifer Rosner, National Jewish Book Award Finalist and author of The Yellow Bird Sings, shares her new riveting book based on the true stories of children stolen in the wake of World War II - Once We ...

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From Jennifer Rosner, National Jewish Book Award Finalist and author of The Yellow Bird Sings, comes a riveting book based on the true stories of children stolen in the wake of World War II.Once We Were Home“Rosner’s novel reflects personal interviews and in-depth research...She illuminates the complex and opposing political and religious viewpoint…

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