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The Jewish Angle

The CJN Podcasts
Israel
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Toronto
United States
New York
Montreal
Zionism
Reform Judaism
Jewish Literature
Canada
Graham Platner
Judaism
Ashkenazi Jewish Food
Toronto, Canada
Portland, United States
Adelaide, Australia
Anti-Zionism
Jewish American Princess
Jewish Stereotypes
Orthodox Judaism

Phoebe Maltz Bovy, a culture critic and opinion editor at The Canadian Jewish News, explores the wider world of modern Jewish life, stuck between dangerous political flanks on both left and right.

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Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner was, for a moment, a Democratic golden boy—an oyster farmer and Marine veteran whose rough-hewn authenticity thrilled progressive strategists. Then came the Reddit posts, the Nazi-linked chest tattoo he claimed n... more

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In May, The CJN's opinion editor, Phoebe Maltz Bovy, published her latest book, The Last Straight Woman. One of the most incisive reviews (from a Jewish writer, no less) was Virginia Karnstein, a PhD candidate whose research crosses feminism, antisem... more

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For decades, Jewish women played a central role in building feminist movements, shaping ideas about equality, activism, and social justice. Yet as of the last 30 years, they find themselves cast as symbols of privilege, whiteness, and oppression with... more

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As the Western world grows more hostile to Jewish life—as exemplified by rising attacks on synagogues and Jewish schools, bullying and boycotts—one would think this strengthens the case for Israel's right to exist as a safe homeland for Jews. But Isr... more

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Recent Guests

Virginia Weaver
Author of The Last Straight Woman; pseudonym Virginia Karnstein
Substack Overlong Memories; academic researcher
Episode: Virginia Karnstein: The straight woman's feminist identity crisis
Kara Jesella
Author, Feminist Antisemitism
Author
Episode: Kara Jesella: How feminism turned against Jews
Susan Weidman Schneider
Editor-in-chief and co-founder of Lilith magazine; feminist activist
Lilith magazine
Episode: Susan Weidman Schneider: On 50 years of literary Jewish feminism
Meg Keene
Northern California-based, best-selling author of A Practical Wedding and A Practical Wedding Planner
Author, All the Girls
Episode: Meg Keene: The quiet muzzling of Jewish fiction writers
David Schraub
Associate Professor of Law at Lewis & Clark Law School; commentator for The Atlantic, The Forward and Haaretz
Lewis & Clark Law School; The Atlantic; The Forward; Haaretz
Episode: David Schraub: Doesn't anyone care about incidental Nazi imagery anymore?
Mark Oppenheimer
Author of Judy Blume, A Life
Washington University in St. Louis
Episode: Mark Oppenheimer: Judy Blume's underappreciated role in the Jewish literary canon
Kat Rosenfield
Best-selling novelist; columnist for The Free Press
The Free Press
Episode: Kat Rosenfield: Separating art from identity politics
Jon Kay
Writer, editor at Quillette; former guest on CJN podcasts
Quillette
Episode: Jonathan Kay: The end of the era of antisemitism 'czars'
Becky Aizen
Writer and lapsed historian whose doctoral research focused on stereotypes about Jewish women, including the JAP
Independent
Episode: Becky Aizen: How the JAP stereotype shaped perceptions of Jewish women

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Phoebe Maltz Bovy
Host of The Jewish Angle

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Such good company

    Phoebe is great at thinking independently and forming her own opinions and questions without ever seeming like she’s doing so to be contrarian or provocative, she’s just super curious and brave. I wish there were millions of more people like her.

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Virginia Karnstein: The straight woman's feminist identity crisis
Q: So first, I'd like you to tell us a bit about yourself, starting with your real name is not Virginia Karnstein, as I understand it. This is a pseudonym. Why that pseudonym? And just introduce yourself generally.
Virginia Weaver explains the pseudonym Virginia Karnstein, connects it to a vampire character, and outlines her academic focus as early modern antisemitism with vampire studies as a related public humanities project, while noting the pseudonym helps separate online presence.
Arno Rosenfeld: Why Democrats could excuse Graham Platner's Nazi tattoo, but not his alleged abuse of women
Q: Where do Platner's views about Israel fall within the Democratic Party today?
Rosenfeld explains that Platner is largely aligned with the voting base but sits to the left of party leadership, with a pro-Israel stance that remains important for Jewish voters even as some move toward more critical positions on Israel.
Chaya Lauer: Let Jewish writers write about whatever they want
Q: What did you think about the Vulture article and its premise about Jewish writers being responsible for depicting their communities?
The guests discuss ambiguity in the article's point, noting the difference between community stories and the fiction produced for mainstream audiences, and questioning whether writers should bear responsibility for a community's actions.
Chaya Lauer: Let Jewish writers write about whatever they want
Q: What is your relationship to Jewish literature, especially North American fiction?
Chaya describes reading within a Jewish book club that explores both Jewish and broader diaspora themes, emphasizing that literature from Jewish authors is deeply connected to personal and communal experiences rather than only representing a single narrative.
Ellie Avishai: Cancelled to the left of me, cancelled by the right
Q: What exactly is the University of Austin and why did the Mill Institute become affiliated with it?
The University of Austin was a private institution aimed at a fearless pursuit of truth, and the Mill Institute connected as an affiliated arm to extend its educational mission beyond the university walls, fostering dialogue on contentious issues.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jewish Angle

What is The Jewish Angle about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners can expect thoughtful, high-velocity conversations at the intersection of Jewish life, culture, and politics. Episodes frequently tackle controversial topics such as Zionism and anti-Semitism, platforming and discourse, and the evolving role of Jewish literature and feminism in modern society. The show often features scholars, journalists, authors, and activists who provide nuanced context, with a tendency toward evaluating media framing, identity politics, and the balance between free expression and responsible dialogue. A standout strength is the host's ability to surface complex, timely debates from multiple perspectives while centering Jewish lived experience and community concerns. Potential listeners who want clear, informed... more

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2. Kara Jesella
3. Susan Weidman Schneider
4. Meg Keene
5. David Schraub
6. Mark Oppenheimer
7. Kat Rosenfield
8. Jon Kay

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