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Every week, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush hosts lively, funny and poignant conversations with inspiring religious and civic leaders; as well as artists and activists from across the country. Listeners get a potent mix of spiritual wisdom, political strategy, and hopeful commentary from national and local leaders who are rising up to meet this urgent moment in America. With the tagline: “Where Religion and Democracy Meet,” State of Belief is a celebration of our nation’s diversities and an i ...
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Intrigue! Murder! Anthropomorphism! Listen in as Mr. Johnson, his wife Grace, their kid Timmy, and their dog Cosmo experience mid-century America through the surreal happenstances of their daily lives. Buttercups & Moonbeams is an improv comedy podcast produced by Brandeis Television at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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A podcast from Brandeis University.
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A weekly audio journal from Dr. Dan Glass, Head of School, The Brandeis School of San Francisco
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The Spotlight Podcast is a great way to keep up to date with the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Brandeis University. We will post interviews with our amazing students and alumni, who will showcase their research and scholarship.
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Tiferet Talk is offered by TIFERET Journal. Our literary journal and monthly radio shows feature writers like Robert Pinsky, Charles Simic, Natalie Goldberg, Ed Hirsch, Jean Shinoda Bolen, Marie Howe, and many others. To subscribe, please visit http://tiferetjournal.com/the-journal/.
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Gaytriarchs is a comedy podcast about the joy, horror, laughter, and bullsh*t that all comes with parenting, but from two gay dads’ point of view. Aimed at listeners who want to laugh into the darkness to hear an unvarnished, real conversation about raising kids and being Dads. Instagram and TikTok @GaytriarchsPodcast Website www.GaytriarchsPodcast.com If you have any questions, suggestions, and especially compliments, please email us at GaytriarchsPodcast@gmail.com
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Room for Improvment is a weekly improvisational comedy show hosted by Abigail Rothstein and Rebecca Groner. The hosts and their guests create scenes that are made up entirely on-the-spot and recorded live in the studio. In between scenes, Abigail and Rebecca find inspiration from songs, sappy fortune cookies, scary real-life stories, and strange YouTube videos. They hope to make you roll on the floor laughing and if they do not, they would love to have you on the show so you can laugh along ...
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Looking for your weekly dose of captivating conversation about Israel? Look no further than the Two Nice Jewish Boys Podcast - the longest-running Israeli podcast in English since 2016. Hosts Naor Meningher and Eytan Weinstein deliver free-flowing discussions with fascinating voices from across the country, covering politics, history, entertainment, science, and more. Through free speech and open dialogue, gain a deeper understanding of Israel and its people, and be exposed to Israeli societ ...
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Lit Cit explores the multi-faceted life of a writer in today’s literary community through insightful interviews with authors, editors, agents, and all of the people who help make writing happen. The podcast is produced and run by members of Antioch Los Angeles’ MFA Creative Writing program.
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Be Data Lit - Education for Data Literacy Advocates
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This is Vox Tablet, the weekly podcast of Tablet Magazine, the online Jewish arts and culture magazine that used to be known as Nextbook.org. Our archive of podcasts is available on our site, tablet2015.wpengine.com. Vox Tablet, hosted by Sara Ivry, varies widely in subject matter and sound -- one week it's a conversation with novelist Michael Chabon, theater critic Alisa Solomon, or anthropologist Ruth Behar. Another week brings the listener to "the etrog man" hocking his wares at a fruit-j ...
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STRONG Men Podcast | Empowering Men to Thrive in their Health, Wealth, and Personal Performance
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The STRONG Men podcast was created to empower men to thrive in their health, wealth, purpose, and personal performance. Join Men’s Health and Brain Performance Coach, Anthony Treas, an Iraq War veteran, who is on a mission to radically improve men's health and mental well-being. Upon his return home from his deployment, Anthony struggled with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. He developed the S.T.R.O.N.G. Method, which he used to improve and thrive in his personal life, health, and mental perfo ...
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Meyerside Chats seeks to eliminate the “us and them” narrative and toxic polarization by praising those who lead by example, virtuous community leadership, and authentic conversation. The intent is to showcase the humanity in those that take on the often thankless jobs of public service through civil discourse, and honoring differing points of view. Cities are an essential part of our identity. Depending on where we live, we develop different attitudes, personalities, perspectives, and ways ...
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This week, David gets punched in the balls, we talk about being a "no stroller family," we realize that being the favorite parent sucks, and this week we are joined by Dad and sexual medicine expert Dr. Judson Brandeis, who talks to us about his new technology to make your dick bigger (which David and Gavin DEFINITELY DON'T NEED,) and we also chat …
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Amy Spitalnick: Antisemitism and Democracy
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In a time when fundamental democratic norms are increasingly contested and targeted, religious identities and freedoms are threatened by increasing hate crimes, conspiracy theories, and misinformation. Amy Spitalnick of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs is working to put out these fires by fighting antisemitism and anti-democratic extremism, pr…
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#357 - Trump Assassination Attempt, Hamas Leader Killed and IDF Soldiers Face "Murder" Charges
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Eytan and Naor discuss the assassination attempt on former President Trump, Israel's campaign in Gaza, and the recent controversy surrounding Israel's prosecution charging IDF soldiers for 'murdering' Hamas terrorists on October 7th.Tune in!By Eytan and Naor
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The political climate in the last few weeks has left many feeling overwhelmed and scared, waiting for the next shoe to drop. The increasing collaboration of right-wing groups to rally around Project 2025 shows the threat of what the Christian nationalist right’s interpretation of the Bible - and of America - might look like in the future. For this …
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This week, when they go low, we put PlayDo in our penis, Gavin is entitled, we discuss wether to reveal who is the biological parent, we rank our top 3 hypocrisies, and this week we are joined by journalist and progressive, transgressive, aggressive, and obsessive mom Elisha Dacey who talks to us about parenting a queer kid, being "visibly straight…
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How July 4th and Juneteenth Can Bring America Together
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Happy Independence Day Weekend! In this episode of The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance's weekly podcast and radio program, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush interviews Rev. Thomas L. Bowen, White House Senior Advisor for Faith Engagement. As the nation celebrates the Fourth of July, the conversation ranges to Juneteenth, an important holiday…
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#356 - 4th of July Special: Biden-Trump Showdown, IDF Controversies and Eytan's New Baby Boy!
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WE'RE BACK!On today's episode we talked about:-Trump-Biden debate-Biden's mental decline-Israel's war efforts-Releasing Hamas prisoners-Israeli election debates-Military leadership criticism-Roger Waters' antisemitism-Jewish state expansionAnd much more! Tune in!
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The one with journalist Spencer Macnaughton
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This week, David breaks new ground with his annoyance at iPads, Gavin enjoys classic theatre and forces it on his kid, we rank the top 3 careers you don't want your kids to have, and we are joined this week by Emmy-nominated and shirtless-journalist Spencer Macnaughton, who schools us in the way only a Canadian can, as we chat about media, his ques…
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Hate on the Rise? Exploring the SPLC's Annual Hate and Extremism Report
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Just in time for the election season comes a surge in disinformation campaigns by far-right extremist organizations targeting marginalized communities. The Southern Poverty Law Center is doing vital work by researching and educating around fact-based reports of hate crimes, extremist organizations, and political fearmongering. For this week's episo…
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This week, we mill Fathers' Day, David is a human sheild, for the musical theatre girls we rank our top 3 endings to Act 1, and this week we are joined by Salt Lake City Gay Dad columnist Christopher Katis who talks about us about his mission West, his Greek heritage, why his kids are still sleeping at 10:30am, and why Utah has so damned many gay d…
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Often in the reproductive healthcare debate, the voice of the faithful gets portrayed only on one side - the side of those trying to restrict women’s autonomy and access to abortion. However, this does not portray the entire picture. There is a rich and storied history of people of faith coming together to collaborate to ensure access to healthcare…
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The one with Hollywood icon David Marshall Grant
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Episode 69! We celebrate by reviewing our year of lasts, David has lots of unique and exciting things to say like "pilots are hot," we rank the top 3 big things, and this week we are joined by actor, writer, producer, and gay dad David Marshall Grant who takes us through his journey in Hollywood as well as in parenting. Questions? Comments? Rants? …
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Righteous Rage and Holy Hope: Rev. Don Abram, Pride in the Pews
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During Pride month, we see a lot of rhetoric of exclusion in parts of the Christian community. LGBTQ+ people can often find themselves in a space between their religious and LGBTQ+ identities. Rev. Don Abram has long been called to preach liberating gospel and create inclusive spaces, especially in the Black Church. Don founded Pride in the Pews th…
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On this episode of Antioch MFA Program's LitCit, host Bo Thomas Newman chats with guest Shannon C.F. Rogers, winner of the 2024 APALA Asian/Pacific American Award for Young Adult Literature and author of the debut YA novel, I'd Rather Burn Than Bloom. In this interview, Shannon discusses her upbringing in Albuquerque, her experience as a playwright…
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The one with filmmakers Andy & Danny Vallentine
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This week, we are disappointed in the uniqueness of our kids names, Gavin's daughter doesn't want to hug him, David goes to Kindergarten, we rank the top 3 tiny things, and this week we are joined by filmmakers and fellow gay dads Andy and Danny Vallentine who join us to talk about their new movie, The Mattachine Family, as well as flying to Irelan…
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Faithful Pride: Rev. Kimble Sorrells and Lanie Cohen
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Each year, Pride Month is a vital reminder to uplift and celebrate the inherent dignity of all people while honoring LGBTQ people and allies who bravely fought against hate and extremism before us. This year, we have seen a rise in anti-LGBTQ hate and know that extremist groups intend to target, disrupt, and intimidate Pride events this June. That’…
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This week, Gavin's kid isn't leading the pack, David's kids need trash on the table to eat, we rank the top 3 generational traumas we want our kids to experience, and we are joined by actor, writer, and founder of “Meditation for Assholes" Jason Daley Kennedy who talks to us about his 3 kids, how get got into wellness, and sets David straight as to…
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#355 - Ex-Brandeis Pres. on Campus Protests, Weizmann's Legacy and American Jewry (Jehuda Reinharz)
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On a foggy morning in London, over a century ago, a visionary chemist met with one of Britain's most influential politicians. This wasn't just any meeting; it was a pivotal moment that would forever alter the course of Jewish history. Chaim Weizmann, a Russian immigrant and a passionate Zionist, found himself in the drawing room of Lord Arthur Jame…
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Daisy Khan: Rights and Power of Muslim Women
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Sometimes it seems like there are two Americas. One that accepts, loves, and honors - and another that rejects, fears and hates - those who are different. To counter the latter face of America and the extremism it can breed, activists of diverse backgrounds and experience are building spaces for interfaith dialogue and reflection on our society’s m…
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On this episode of Antioch MFA Program's LitCit, host Bo Thomas Newman chats with guest Kimberly King Parsons, author of two works including her recent debut novel, We Were The Universe. In this interview, Kimberly shares her journey as a writer, the differences between crafting short-stories and novels, and how motherhood and psychedelia play a ce…
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The one with author and Grandpa Kevin O'Connor
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This week Gavin is gay for flowers, David apologizes to our listener, we rank the top 3 things that were true when we were kids that are no longer true, and this week our extra special guest judge is author and GILF Kevin O'Connor, who talks to us about growing up in a funeral home, what being straight in San Francisco in the 80's was like, and why…
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#354 - Iran's President Dead, IDF Soldier Threatens Mutiny and Terrorist Semen Smuggling
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We're BACK with yet another Israel weekly recap. There's so much stuff to talk about!In this jam-packed episode, Eytan and Naor dive into:-The mysterious helicopter crash that took out Iran's President Raisi and foreign minister-Updates from the IDF's ongoing operations in Gaza as the war approaches the 8-month mark-The ICC's latest politically-mot…
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Brian Kaylor: The Heresy of Christian Nationalism
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How did phrases like "One nation under God" become part of the Pledge of Allegiance, and "In God We Trust" become America's national motto? As Christian Nationalism becomes more and more mainstream, experts like Brian Kaylor are examining the origins of these religious elements in American public life. Contrary to popular belief, much of this confl…
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This week, Gavin comes for David, and so does "the man on the roof," we gush about David Archuleta, we tell the tale of the nap fox, and this week we are joined by Berlin'ite Karl Dunn, who authored the book "How to burn a Rainbow" about going through a divorce as a gay man, and we chat about what advice he'd give to gay men considering marriage. Q…
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Eric Ward: What the Punk Scene Can Teach Us About White Supremacy
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It's easy to look around the world, with rising hate and divisions, and feel fearful, isolated, and sometimes even defeated. Yet there’s plenty of reason for hope, as people across the country mobilize to confront bigotry and achieve democracy together. This week on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, the Rev. …
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#353 - Weekly Recap: The Future of Gaza, Another Dumb Rogan Moment and a Eurovision from Hell
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Your favorite 2NJB's are back with another recap! What we talked about: Galant's ambush on Bibi, the IDF's unclear objectives in Gaza, Israel's missed opportunities, and the price of defeating Hamas. The Eurovision Song Contest's anti-Israel bias, Ireland's terrifying entry, and the shocking performances. The state of American academia and the futu…
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Antioch LitCit #47 Ana Maria Spagna
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On this episode of Antioch MFA Program’s LitCit, Caren McDonald chats with guest Ana Maria Spagna, a writer, teacher, and former backcountry trails worker. They discuss Spagna’s newest book, Pushed: Miners, a Merchant and (Maybe) a Massacre, and the power of reframing narrative and honoring other people’s stories. They also talk about the importanc…
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#352 - Palestinian Media Watch: Exposing the Palestinian Ideology of Hate (Itamar Marcus)
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In early December, as the dust settled on the devastating, barbaric massacre which Hamas perpetrated on October 7th, a Palestinian official made a seemingly unsurprising statement, for a Palestinian official that is. He said that what took place on October 7th wasn’t terror, but rather “a response to Israeli terror” and called on “all factions to u…
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This week we try and figure out short term pain for long term gain, Gavin is gay for Berlin techno, we find the top 3 places to run around with a toddler, and we a lucky to be joined this week by author, speaker, advocate, trans father and all around multi-hyphenate Trystan Reese who talks us through his pregnancy, who's the star in his relationshi…
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It's possible to lean into hope to such a degree that responsibility for action can seem either unneeded or futile. That's just one of the important observations this week's guest, Brian McLaren, makes to host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance's weekly radio program and podcast. Brian's latest book is Life A…
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#351 - Decoding Deceit: An NSA Whistleblower’s Tale of Treachery and Tragedy (Bruce Brill)
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In the quiet early hours of a crisp October morning in 1973, as soldiers on the front lines of Israel’s borders stood guard, a storm was brewing, unknown to them but clear as day to a select few in the distant corridors of the U.S. National Security Agency. Among these few was Bruce Brill, a young Arabic interpreter whose job was to listen in, anal…
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This week, David can't help himself and does a double rant, Gavin receives a text from his husband listing the top 3 things that are most annoying about him, and we are joined this week by actor and President of the good hair club, Tuc Wakins, who tells us the story of his journey to parenthood while being inside the dome of Hollywood, and lulls us…
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Democracy & Religious Freedom: The Next Generation
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"You can't wring your hands and roll up your sleeves at the same time." With that powerful quote from former US Rep. Pat Schroeder, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush teed up an in-depth look at strategies for protecting the vote and religious freedom for all, as well as an introduction to a series of inclusive conversations around LGBTQI+ lives i…
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This week, we dive deep into David's annoyance over OPK's, as well as OKP's, we rank the top three Kool Aid's we drink, and we are joined by Surrogacy hall of famer Megan Hall-Greenberg who tells us how she runs 3,106 businesses while also being a Mom, as well as how her last surrogacy journey was one in a million. Questions? Comments? Rants? Raves…
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The U.S. is now barely six months away from the 2024 election, and division and extremism seem to be at an all-time high. Race and religion play roles in much of the rhetoric surrounding the coming vote, and whether it’s imposing religion into public schools, dismantling reproductive freedom, or rolling back voting rights, Christian nationalists ar…
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This week, we are caught big-time by Gavin's daughter, David almost throws up at the poker table, we beg our listener to join our Facebook page, we list the top 3 songs we want played at our funeral, and we are joined this week by Wisconsin's own Nick Pflieger aka @PsychitsNick from TikTok, where we talk about his social media break, what he sees m…
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