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Beyond The Pale: Radio's Home For The Jewish Left

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WBAI's Jewish politics & culture show hosted by Shoshana Brown and Rafael Shimunov. Live and live streaming every Friday 9AM on 99.5FM after Democracy Now.

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Latest Episodes

Superman film a commentary on immigration? On Israel Palestine? Oh how helpless we feel witnessing genocide? Why is the right so angry about this film?

We're talking the politics of Superman, then and now, and its Jewish left history with our guest... more

On Monday, an Israeli settler killed 31 year old Awdah Hathaleen, a Palestinian teacher in the southern West Bank village of Umm al-Khair.

We're joined by his friend, Mattan Berner-Kadish, an Israeli-American peace activist, who has worked with Awd... more

In Spring 2025, we were joined by the United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese.

We're republishing this episode in response to the Trump regime's placing of sanctions on Albanese and the continuing genocide in Gaza.

Guests Socials:

@f... more

We speak with JFREJ's Alicia Singham Goodwin and JVPA's Beth Miller on the collective Jewish effort to help Zohran Mamdani win the Democratic primary for Mayor of New York City.

Guests Socials:

Jews For Zohran

@JewsForZohran on IG

Alicia Singham ... more

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Recent Guests

Noam Shuster-Eliassi
Comedian and activist known for her work addressing issues in Israel-Palestine
Episode: Comedian Noam Shuster-Eliassi
Eli Valley
Political cartoonist known for his critiques of anti-Semitism and Jewish identity.
Episode: Museum of Degenerates with Eli Valley
Rabbi Dr. Koach Baruch Frazier
A transformer, heartbeat of movements, healer, musician, and founder of the Black Trans Torah Club.
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Episode: Jewish Nigeria with Rabbi Dr Koach Baruch Frazier, Shoshana Vogel & Shoshana Brown
Shoshana Vogel
Musician, activist, academic, and an organizer with experience in cultural affairs.
CUNY Graduate Center
Episode: Jewish Nigeria with Rabbi Dr Koach Baruch Frazier, Shoshana Vogel & Shoshana Brown
Shoshana Brown
Healer, educator, and co-founder of the Black Jewish Liberation Collective.
Black Jewish Liberation Collective
Episode: Jewish Nigeria with Rabbi Dr Koach Baruch Frazier, Shoshana Vogel & Shoshana Brown
Suzanne Ross
Author and anti-Zionist activist, born in Antwerp, Belgium, during the Nazi occupation, and has engaged in various liberation movements.
Episode: Suzanne Ross' Escape from Nazi Europe... and Zionism
Em Hilton
Jewish organizer and writer based in London, International Policy Director of Diaspora Alliance
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Episode: Live from Brazil: Solidarity, Internationalism and More
Eva Borgwardt
Jewish organizer based in Brooklyn, National spokesperson for IfNotNow
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Audrey Sasson
Executive Director of Jews For Racial and Economic Justice
Jews For Racial and Economic Justice
Episode: Live from Brazil: Solidarity, Internationalism and More

Hosts

Shoshana Brown
Co-host and educator engaged in creating discourse around Jewish identity and social justice.
Rafael Shimunov
Co-host with a focus on political advocacy and Jewish social movements.

Reviews

3.3 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • If I am not for myself

    If I am not for myself who will be for me?

    These guys find injustice and prejudice everywhere,but they are blind to it when it’s facing and affecting their fellow Jews

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    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the informative and passionate discussions on social justice and activism.
Some feel that the perspectives presented can be one-sided or overly critical of Israeli policies.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Comedian Noam Shuster-Eliassi
Q: What has been your impression of the current situation in New York?
It feels like fascism is fresh for people here.
Big Slow Majestic with Jenny Romaine
Q: How did 'Big Slow Majestic' emerge and what is its significance?
The project honors those lost during the Covid pandemic while also creating a space for community grief and resilience, merging art with activism.
Big Slow Majestic with Jenny Romaine
Q: Can you just tell our listeners what is Milk Not Jails?
Milk Not Jails is a project bridging upstate dairy farmers and downstate communities to advocate for parole reform and reduce the impact of the carceral system in New York.
Gaza By Sea: The Freedom Flotilla
Q: Is this the riskiest action you've ever taken, you think?
Wynd expresses that while this action is risky, it doesn't feel more dangerous than her previous experiences in solidarity efforts.
Gaza By Sea: The Freedom Flotilla
Q: Could you tell me about yourself?
Wynd describes her journey from a pro-Israel community in Detroit to becoming a Palestine solidarity activist after witnessing injustices firsthand.

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This podcast explores Jewish identity, social justice, and activism, weaving together personal stories and broader political themes. The co-hosts facilitate conversations that intersect humor, art, and advocacy, with a focus on issues affecting both Jewish and Palestinian communities. Unique in its leftist perspective, the series features a variety of guests, including activists, artists, and scholars, who share insights on the complexities of identity, race, and politics, particularly in relation to Israel-Palestine dynamics.

The content often shifts between serious discussions on policy and liberation efforts to more lighthearted reflections borrowed from popular culture, amplifying diverse voices within the Jewish community. This engagi... more

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2. Eli Valley
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7. Em Hilton
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