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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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Latest Episodes

Did Israel starve Gaza, and why don't many Israelis believe the experts who say it did? Noam sits down with Alex de Waal, the world's leading famine scholar (World Peace Foundation, Tufts), for a tough but good-faith debate. De Waal argues that Israe... more

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Synopsis

Richard Hanania is back. His new book, Kakistocracy, argues that populism ends in rule by the worst people, and he and Noam spend an hour testing that against the news: why populism can wi... more

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Ross Barkan got fired for it. Jason Arday resigned over it. Claudine Gay lost Harvard because of it. Brian Frye, a Tulane law professor and the legal academy's one and only defender of plagiarism, says nobody can explain why it's wrong in the first p... more

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00:00 Meet Cameron Berg - and the number: 25-30% odds AI is conscious

03:16 Is training an AI punishment?

13:18 Is turning it off murder: the anesthesia problem

19:00 The immune system challenge

39:08 Bliss attractors, panic, and guilt inside the mod... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Frye
Professor of Law, Tulane Law School; leading scholar on copyright and trademark
Tulane University
Episode: In Defense of Plagiarism╎ Brian L. Frye on Ross Barkan, Claudine Gay, and Writing With AI
Cameron Berg
Founder and director of Reciprocal Research, AI researcher
Reciprocal Research
Episode: Is AI a Conscious, SUFFERING Beast of Burden? Probably Not. But Maybe!┃Researcher Cameron Berg
Musa Al-Garbi
Professor of Communications at Stony Brook University; author of We Have Never Been Woke
Stony Brook University
Episode: The Jason Arday Scandal and the Crisis of Trust in Elite Institutions with Musa al-Garbi
Noam Dorman
Owner of the Comedy Cellar, introduced as host of the conversation by the other speakers
Comedy Cellar
Episode: Moderate Palestinianism - An Anonymous Palestinian Pragmatist
Evan Barker
Writer and author of Nothing Left; former Democratic political operative and fundraising strategist
Writer/Author, Nothing Left; political consultant
Episode: Evan Barker on Trump, the Left and the Politics of Contempt
Lucas Gage
Author, war veteran, former JQ activist
Independent
Episode: "I Wouldn't Even Talk to a Jew": Inside the Mind of Lucas Gage - Former Antisemite
Will Guidara
Author of Unreasonable Hospitality; former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park; host of Welcome Conference; Emmy-winning collaborator on The Bear
Eleven Madison Park / Welcome Conference
Episode: Will Guidara Ran the World's #1 Restaurant – What Can He Teach the Comedy Cellar?
Kenan Onel
Specialist in oncology, genetics and genomics; pediatric hematology/oncology and cancer genetics
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (as of episode)
Episode: I'm Terrified of Cancer. So I Called My Childhood Friend Kenan Onel, Cancer Geneticist.
Peter Beinart
Professor of Journalism and Political Science, Beaumark School of Journalism, CUNY; contributor at NYT and Jewish Currents
City University of New York / New York Times / Jewish Currents
Episode: "An Agenda Dressed Up in Violins?" - Debating Peter Beinart on the Right of Return and Other Matters

Hosts

Noam Dworman
Owner of the Comedy Cellar; host of Live from the Table (various spellings seen in transcripts)
Dan Naturman
Host of Live from the Table at the Comedy Cellar

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 597 ratings
  • Subject unclear

    Episodes are like 1/5 funny or interesting, 4/5 rehashing the same gripes over and over again.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Nanda Farai
    Canada3 months ago
  • ?

    I have no idea what latest episode was about.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nac Texas
    United States3 months ago
  • Not funny, no debate

    Just pro Israel rant. Unfollowed.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Another Jeff in CT
    United States6 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 States6 months ago
  • James Lindsay

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rabidmoderate
    United States9 months ago

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A notable portion values humility and nuance over partisan rhetoric.
Quality and depth of analysis vary by guest, with highly positive responses to sharp insights from credible guests.
Some episodes spark controversy with strong, polarized reactions from audiences.
Listeners appreciate civil, thoughtful debate with guests who challenge each other respectfully.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#222
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#244
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We Are Ruled by the Worst - The Charlie Kirk Conspiracy and Other Symptoms | Richard Hanania
Q: How do you define populism and its impact on elites and institutions?
Populism is a mode of political organization where the direct relationship between leaders and the public can sidestep traditional mediating elites, often challenging institutions and signaling a preference for voice over credentialed expertise.
In Defense of Plagiarism╎ Brian L. Frye on Ross Barkan, Claudine Gay, and Writing With AI
Q: What role does AI play in creative work, and does it threaten originality?
AI can accelerate production and function as a powerful editing or translation tool, potentially freeing creators from banal tasks. However, it also risk homogenizing output; the key is using AI to enhance substance while preserving individual voice and attribution where appropriate.
In Defense of Plagiarism╎ Brian L. Frye on Ross Barkan, Claudine Gay, and Writing With AI
Q: How do you distinguish plagiarism from copyright infringement in everyday writing?
Copyright protects original expression, not ideas; plagiarism is a social norm about attribution. The line depends on whether the expression is copied and whether attribution is provided, with many cases relying on context and intent rather than strict legal fault.
I'm Terrified of Cancer. So I Called My Childhood Friend Kenan Onel, Cancer Geneticist.
Q: How do you distinguish between average risk and high-risk individuals in practice?
High-risk is defined by a combination of personal factors and family history that elevate lifetime risk (e.g., a breast cancer risk above 20 percent), which changes screening and prevention recommendations and insurance coverage.
I'm Terrified of Cancer. So I Called My Childhood Friend Kenan Onel, Cancer Geneticist.
Q: Why isn't a multi-cancer early detection test like the Grail Gallery Test ready for daily or monthly use?
Because, despite the allure, such tests have limitations including false positives, incomplete sensitivity across cancer types, and unclear benefit over existing screening schedules; population-wide implementation requires robust proof of improved outcomes.

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A savvy table-talk podcast built around live, spontaneous debate at a legendary New York comedy club. Episodes mix hospitality and leadership insights with sharp, often provocative discussions on current events, politics, and culture, featuring guests from hospitality leaders to political analysts, journalists, and scholars. The format centers on civil, argumentative dialogue that invites nuance, contrasts viewpoints, and weaves personal anecdotes into rigorous takes on ethics, policy, and media narratives. Noteworthy traits include a long-running, conversational pace with a focus on genuine back-and-forth, plus appearances by high-profile guests who bring expert perspective to hot-button issues while staying anchored in lived experience an... more

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