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Chosen People Problems

Ark Media
Israel
Anti-Semitism
Judaism
Jewish Identity
Hamas
Iran
October 7th
Free Speech
Gaza
United States
Palestine
Holocaust
Antisemitism
Ukraine
Hezbollah
Covid-19
Social Media
Jewish Community
IDF
October 7

Yael Bar tur, secular sinner, and ChayaLeah Sufrin, pious Haredi, ask each other the hard questions, from Torah to Tinder

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What does a room full of Jewish women making Challah have to do with the midterm elections?  Journalist, political commentator Mary Katharine Ham joins Yael and ChayaLeah to discuss that along with pearls of wisdom about life-changing events from Oct... more

What happened to the era of politicians who could command respect—even from people who disagreed with them? 

We’re joined by our friend Eli Lake to talk about the Bush political dynasty, the changing Republican Party, and why the people who once... more

You think American politics are complicated? Israeli elections are so confusing, even the people explaining them aren’t sure anyone’s going to win.

So we brought in two of Israel’s leading political journalists, Amit Segal and Nadav Eyal, both C... more

You know the Righteous Among the Nations Michael Moynihan from the Fifth Column Podcast, The Free Press, Vice, Bill Maher, his show “The Moynihan Report”, but most importantly - he is a dear friend of the Jews and our emotional support guest. He is o... more

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Recent Guests

Eli Lake
Free Press columnist, contributing editor at Commentary Magazine and host of Breaking History
The Free Press
Episode: Stop trying to make "Tikkun Olam" happen - with Eli Lake
Amit Segal
Israeli political journalist at Channel 12
Channel 12
Episode: What the Heck is Going on with Israeli Elections - with Nadav Eyal and Amit Segal
Nadav Eyal
Israeli political journalist and Call Me Back contributor
Yedioth Ahronoth
Episode: What the Heck is Going on with Israeli Elections - with Nadav Eyal and Amit Segal
Michael Moynihan
Co-host of The Fifth Column; host of The Moynihan Report
Vice, The Free Press, The Fifth Column
Episode: Michael Moynihan is our Oskar Schindler
Dan Senor
Author and media/entrepreneur known for Start-Up Nation; guest on AMA
ARC/ARK Plus network
Episode: Ask Me Anything with Dan Senor, Yael Bar tur, and ChayaLeah Sufrin
Douglas Murray
Columnist for the Free Press, author and commentator
Free Press
Episode: Don’t Rely on the Houthis to Cure Cancer - with Douglas Murray
Rob Kurzban
Evolutionary psychologist, author of All the Feels
Author/University professor
Episode: Are we fat because of the Holocaust? And other questions for an evolutionary psychologist - with Rob Kurzban
Dara Horn
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Author
Episode: Jews Have Terrible Marketing, but an Amazing Brand
Ilya Shapiro
Senior fellow and director of constitutional studies at Manhattan Institute
Manhattan Institute
Episode: Is the Constitution Still a Thing?? With Ilya Shapiro

Hosts

Yael Bar Tur
Host of the show, secular Israeli perspective
Chaya Leah Sufrin
Co-host with a pious Haredi perspective

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 594 ratings
  • I never miss it

    Chaya Leah and Yael are by turns charming, thoughtful, funny, and irreverent. They manage to snag great guests, with whom they always seem to click!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MeanLibrarian
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States7 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 Kingdom8 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 States9 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 States10 months ago

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Stop trying to make "Tikkun Olam" happen - with Eli Lake
Q: What do you think about Marco Rubio in the current Republican Party?
Lake praises Rubio's role in foreign policy, including his work around Israel and Lebanon, but cautions that Rubio supports JD Vance and is not necessarily a counterweight who will rescue the Republican Party from him.
Stop trying to make "Tikkun Olam" happen - with Eli Lake
Q: What should the Jewish community do when people say offensive or controversial things about Jews or Israel?
Lake recommends judging cases individually, distinguishing speech from violence, and applying different standards to public officials, educators and private individuals. He also argues that antisemitism is a serious threat, while not every misguided or pro-Palestinian statement is itself antisemitic.
What the Heck is Going on with Israeli Elections - with Nadav Eyal and Amit Segal
Q: Is the fight over Haredi military service really about the army?
Amit Segal says the issue also involves the economy and national identity, and argues that economic incentives could encourage broader participation. Nadav Eyal emphasizes equal civic burdens and the need for Haredi communities to participate in society, work, and public service.
What the Heck is Going on with Israeli Elections - with Nadav Eyal and Amit Segal
Q: Where are we and who's winning? Who's going to win next week?
Nadav Eyal says polls show Netanyahu without a majority, but the opposition does not have a cohesive coalition either. Amit Segal says there is a greater-than-even chance that no bloc will be able to form a government, potentially leading to another election in spring 2027.
Group Chat: Are the Ninja Turtles Zionists? And more…
Q: What's something about Judaism that you each grew up thinking was true but later discovered wasn't?
Yael and ChayaLeah discuss Medrash-based explanations that they later learned were not exact historical accounts, acknowledging the difference between myth, moral teaching, and literal fact, while preserving the value of stories for meaning.

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Two hosts with distinct Jewish perspectives—one secular and one traditional—engage in candid, wide‑ranging conversations on Jewish identity, religion, current events, and politics. Episodes blend personal stories, sharp humor, and thoughtful interviews with policymakers, journalists, authors, and cultural commentators, covering antisemitism, Israel, diaspora life, media narratives, and Jewish representation in culture. The show is known for its bold takes, diverse guest mix, and a balance between accessible banter and serious analysis, making it appealing to listeners who want nuanced discussions about Judaism, society, and global affairs from inside and outside the community.

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2. Amit Segal
3. Nadav Eyal
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7. Rob Kurzban
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