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Yael Bar tur, secular sinner, and Chaya Leah Sufrin, pious Haredi, ask each other the hard questions, from Torah to Tinder askajew.substack.com

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Gad Saad
Evolutionary biologist and professor known for The Parasitic Mind and Suicidal Empathy
Concordia University (Montreal)
Episode: Undocumented Love Making - With Gad Saad
Freya India
Author of Girls, which everybody should subscribe to. Guest discussing Girls, Generation Z and the Commodification of Everything
Episode: Your Personality Is Not a Disorder: Social Media, Girls and Gen Z, with Freya India
David Christopher Kaufman
Writer and commentator known from New York Post, Daily Mail, and Substack; active on Counter Intuitive
New York Post, Daily Mail, Counter Intuitive (Substack)
Episode: Live with David Christopher Kaufman
Sal Mercogliano
Maritime historian, host of What's Going On With Shipping
Campbell University; What's Going On With Shipping
Episode: "If Iran can't export oil, they’re going to lose their wells" With Sal Mercogliano
Jamie Denbo
Comedian, writer, producer, Beverly Podcast creator
The Beverly Podcast; former Grey's Anatomy writer/producer
Episode: Paging Dr. McJewy - With Jamie Denbo
David Wolpe
Rabbi, guest
Maimonides Fund / Sinai Temple (LA)
Episode: The Jews Cannot Survive on Hate Alone
Jonathan Sarna
Historian of American Jewish history
Brandeis University
Episode: We’ve Gone from Darkness to Light Before, We’ll Do It Again
Beni Sabti
Iranian-Israeli security expert, fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies, Tel Aviv University
Institute for National Security Studies, Tel Aviv University
Episode: A Traffic Jam in Hell: What Comes Next for the Iranian Regime, with Beni Sabti
Claire Lehmann
Founder and editor of Quillette
Quillette
Episode: Women at Work - With Quillette's Claire Lehmann

Hosts

Yael Bar Tur
Host with a secular vantage point, often guiding conversations at the intersection of Jewish life, culture, and current events.
Chaya Leah Sufrin
Co-host with a pious Haredi perspective; blends religious insight with cultural commentary.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 558 ratings
  • A+

    I have had oral surgery not once, but twice listening to these beautiful ladies. If that’s not an endorsement I’m not sure what is.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    saydswebb
    United States2 months ago
  • HIT ANND MIS

    some episodes are great and very funny, especially when it’s some of the girls chatting they come out with funny bits. So much at times that I have to rewind 15s to catch what they’re on about. Enough of this and I want to shout backways through the podcast at them to sit in the reverence of the dominance of mathematics over their immediate environments. Especially @ those in N.Y.C. so deprived of direct light from the sky. I like the show. Four stars is enough. Giving it three or five stars wou... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    seamusAbc012Xyz
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Hilarious, Irreverent, and Intelligent

    Two voices of sanity in a crazy world, with really interesting guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Here for the Podcasts
    United States4 months ago
  • Yes!

    One of my favorite podcasts. Yael and Chaya Leah are so honest, authentic and unfiltered. Plus they make me feel more sane in this increasingly insane world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Knows too much
    United States5 months ago
  • Thank you

    I’m not Jewish, but this podcast brings much more to the world right now than I imagine you’d even hoped for. Your capacity for levity in the face of hardship is par for the course in your culture (no profound observation there)but it’s a testament to your strength and it’s why there will never be a challenge you won’t overcome. I know it doesn’t seem like it right now, but I promise you, there are many of us out there who don’t share your faith or heritage, but cherish what you bring to our wor... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YUsucksobad
    United States5 months ago

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Guests bring diverse expertise, enriching debates on culture, politics, and identity.
Listeners value the authentic, unfiltered dialogue across secular and religious Jewish perspectives.
The chemistry between hosts is a standout, making complex topics approachable.
The hosts mix humor with serious, insightful discussions and compelling guests.

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A Traffic Jam in Hell: What Comes Next for the Iranian Regime, with Beni Sabti
Q: How do you view the legitimacy of the crown prince versus the regime in terms of public support inside Iran?
They highlight that while some minorities and opposition figures may support reform, broad-based popular support is hard to gauge; the discussion suggests a complex mix of sentiment with pockets of support and significant risk for organizers.
A Traffic Jam in Hell: What Comes Next for the Iranian Regime, with Beni Sabti
Q: What would a best-case scenario look like if external powers called Iranians to come out in protest?
The hosts discuss that Iranians want freedom and that messaging from leaders could influence participation, but notes that leadership and willingness to protest depend on local conditions and risks, suggesting that external calls alone may not be enough without internal momentum.
How much do you need to give to charity for eating a Big Mac?
Q: How much charity do I need to give for eating the Big Mac?
$180 to a local Jewish organization.
How much do you need to give to charity for eating a Big Mac?
Q: How do I repent? And how bad should I feel about it?
It's still a sin, but it doesn't count if you're drunk.
The Only Way Out of Iran is Through
Q: What do you make of the JCPOA and the Iran nuclear deal?
The JCPOA is an attempt to kick the can down the road. It capped some Iranian enrichment but allowed the regime to avoid accountability.

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A provocative, conversation-driven show centered on Jewish life, identity, and current events, mixing sharp social commentary with humor and candid interviews. Episodes frequently thread together themes of Judaism across secular and religious perspectives, Israel and diaspora politics, anti-Semitism, and cultural history, often featuring high-profile guests from academia, media, and think tanks. Noteworthy are the two-host dynamics balancing wit and insight, plus a steady pattern of deep dives with researchers, writers, and policy experts, making it a distinctive corner of Jewish discourse that appeals to listeners seeking thoughtful, unapologetic dialogue with personality and levity.

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7. Jonathan Sarna
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