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The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table

Comedy Cellar Network
Israel
Hamas
Anti-Semitism
Gaza
Donald Trump
Comedy Cellar
Comedy
New York City
Iran
Palestinians
Tucker Carlson
Zionism
Immigration
Jeffrey Epstein
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Congestion Pricing
Free Speech
Stand-Up Comedy
Antisemitism
Judaism

For 30 years, New York's legendary Comedy Cellar has served as the launching pad for greatest stand up comedians in the world. Colin Quinn, Dave Chappelle, Ray Romano, Dave Attell, Chris Rock, Jon Stewart, Dane Cook, Robert Kelly and Greg Giraldo are just a few of the comedians who began as Cellar regulars. But classic stage performances have never been the only show going on at the Cellar. The bi... more

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro - four nice things about Peter Beinart

4:50 Will God punish Israel? Jeremiah, tradition, and belief

13:20 The critical-mass hypothetical: a 49% Hasidic America

22:03 Quebec, Czechoslovakia, South Africa - why not divorce?

41:35 Th... more

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Description Written By Fable/Max: Robert Wright interviewed Geoffrey Hinton in 1983 and, by his own account, got the story 180 degrees wrong. Forty years later Hinton is the "Godfather of AI," two of the three godfathers are frightened of their own c... more

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A conversation about the future of Israel and world Jewry. Can Israel protect itself without becoming a global pariah? Did Hamas gamble that even losing the war could pull Israel into isolation? Noam and Sobelman discuss occupation, unilateral withdr... more

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Was the MOU a good idea? Noam says yes, the Professor says no.

The Table is joined by Kian Tajbakhsh. They discuss his years as a political prisoner in Iran, the psychology of the Iranian regime, why he believes Iran's leaders genuinely seek Israe... more

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Recent Guests

Kian Tajbakhsh
Visiting professor of international relations at NYU, Iranian American scholar and former political prisoner
New York University, Open Society Foundations (past)
Episode: The Truth About Iran That Nobody in the West Wants to Hear with Kian Tajbakhsh
Ankush Khardori
Legal analyst and former federal prosecutor, columnist
Politico, New York Magazine
Episode: Epstein, Civil Liberties and the New Public Shaming with Ankush Khardori
Ben Kawaller
Lead reporter involved in Reflector project; in-studio guest
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Episode: From Gay Rights to Gender Ideology: What Changed?
Daniel Sobelman
Professor of international relations at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; research fellow with the Harvard Kennedy School's Middle East Initiative
Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: The Hamas Documents Reveal the Real October 7 Plan
Daniella Bloom
Former California Democrat turned Jewish advocate and author
The World Where I Belong / Under the Tree series
Episode: Charlie Kirk, Trump and Pro-Israel Conservatives with Daniella Bloom
Josh Szeps
Aussie host of Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps
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Episode: Josh Szeps on Israel, Antisemitism and the War Over Moral Clarity
Peter Savodnik
Journalist; author of The Interloper
The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic, The Guardian, GQ, Wired
Episode: Kristof’s Israel Allegations, the Danger of Circling the Wagons and More | Peter Savodnik
Dr. Feroze Sidhwa
Surgeon and humanitarian surgeon
Independent humanitarian work (Palestine, Ukraine, etc.)
Episode: Dr. Feroze Sidhwa on Gaza Casualties, Starvation and Political Bias
Gerald Steinberg
Professor, founder and president of NGO Monitor
Bar Ilan University; NGO Monitor
Episode: Are NGOs an Anti Israel Scam? Gerald Steinberg on Power, Politics and the UN

Hosts

Dan Natterman
Host with a long-running presence at the Comedy Cellar, known for sharp, humorous interview style and debate.
Noam Dworman
Co-host and owner of The Comedy Cellar; steers conversations with a balance of humor and scrutiny.
Dan Naturman
Regular at the table with observational humor; contributes as an engaged moderator and participant.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 583 ratings
  • ?

    I have no idea what latest episode was about.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nac Texas
    United Statesa month ago
  • Not funny, no debate

    Just pro Israel rant. Unfollowed.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Another Jeff in CT
    United States3 months ago
  • Alana’s Arrogance

    Alana’s arrogance obnoxiousness and hate serves only to feed antisemitism. If you’re not going to challenge her don’t platform the stupidity.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    80'sVillager
    United States4 months ago
  • James Lindsay

    Great show w James Lindsay. Illuminating! And great work, Periel, as producer

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rabidmoderate
    United States7 months ago
  • These guys don’t listen and they’re mansplaining to a female expert 👎

    I’m listening to the episode with Dr Orna Guralnik. These guys aren’t listening to their expert guest and the evidence she is presenting them. MADDENING! 😡

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    NatalieSSSSSSS
    United Kingdom9 months ago

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Audience enjoys the blend of humor and serious analysis from credible guests.
There are mixed reactions to the hosts' handling of guests, with some calling out interruptions or perceived bias.
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The show is praised for thoughtful, argument-driven discussions that challenge mainstream narratives.
Listeners appreciate the respectful, facts-based debates even when opinions differ.

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#99
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#116
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Because a nuclear-armed Iran could significantly shift regional power dynamics, threaten neighbors, and spur proliferation efforts across the Middle East, making the world a more unstable and dangerous place.
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Is "Zionism for Everyone?” Tablet Mag Editor Alana Newhouse Makes the Case
Q: What is the central claim of the Tablet piece Zionism for Everyone?
The claim is that Zionism can be understood as a practical 'technology' for national ethnos—combining particularism, pragmatic ruthlessness, and an optimistic, future-oriented mindset—and that applying this frame could help various nations navigate modern challenges of identity and cohesion.

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A candid, high-velocity roundtable format where comedians sit at a long table to dissect current events, politics, media, and culture with provocative guests. Episodes frequently center on geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Israel-Palestine coverage, media bias, and the ethics of reporting, often balancing sharp humor with serious, data-driven debate. Notable is the consistent pairing of humor with rigorous discourse, plus a rotating set of expert guests spanning journalists, scholars, and veterans, which keeps conversations deeply informed yet approachable for a broad audience. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy thought-provoking debate, civil disagreement, and a no-holds-barred exchange among well-informed voices f... more

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2. Ankush Khardori
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5. Daniella Bloom
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7. Peter Savodnik
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