Episodios

  • Jonathan Wartell | 04-19-26

    Jonathan Wartell | 04-19-26
    Apr 19 2026
    Jonathan Wartell critiques the JCPOA nuclear deal, arguing that it was a naive agreement that failed to address Iran's ballistic missile capabilities and their stated intent to destroy America. The discussion highlights a perceived global lack of resolve to confront the Iranian regime, drawing parallels to the historical inaction seen during the Holocaust while noting how political polarization often prevents leaders from supporting effective policies. Moving beyond the Middle East, the speakers examine the internal instability of Lebanon caused by Hezbollah and the systemic corruption in Venezuela, where an elite regime enriches itself at the expense of the populace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 m
  • The Rev & The Rabbi | 04-19-26

    The Rev & The Rabbi | 04-19-26
    Apr 19 2026
    The Rev and Rabbi have a dialogue with guest Jonathan Waktel concerning the geopolitical instability of Iran and the moral complications of international intervention. The speakers argue that while deposing the Iranian regime is a global necessity, economic pressures and hostility toward Donald Trump often prioritize political expediency over ethical action. The conversation transitions into a critique of contemporary political discourse, specifically condemning the decline of civility and the lack of respect shown toward traditional institutions like the papacy and the presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 m
  • Fmr. Rep. Peter King (R-NY) | 04-19-26

    Fmr. Rep. Peter King (R-NY) | 04-19-26
    Apr 19 2026
    Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Reverend AR Bernard engage in a dialogue with former Congressman Peter King to address the erosion of civility and boundaries in modern political discourse. The conversation centers on a critique of the president’s disrespectful rhetoric toward religious institutions, specifically highlighting an aggressive public dispute with the Pope that the speakers believe trivializes the dignity of the presidency. Beyond personal conduct, the participants explore the moral responsibilities of leadership, debating the complexities of just war, the necessity of bipartisan support for Israel’s defense, and the strategic importance of NATO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 m
  • Alan Abramson | 04-05-26

    Alan Abramson | 04-05-26
    Apr 12 2026
    Criminal Defense Attorney Alan Abramson joined Rev. A.R. Bernard & Rabbi Joseph Potasnik on The Rev & The Rabbi to talk about the platform of Free Speech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 m
  • The Rev & The Rabbi | 04-12-26

    The Rev & The Rabbi | 04-12-26
    Apr 12 2026
    Free Speech Edition with Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Reverend A.R. Bernard. Criminal Defense Attorney Alan Abramson joins the show to clarify Protected Speech and what is known as the platform for Free Speech. The Rev & The Rabbi also reflect on the Art of Protesting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 m
  • Father Peter Purpura | 04-05-26

    Father Peter Purpura | 04-05-26
    Apr 5 2026
    Father Peter Purpura, who serves as the Chancellor of the Brooklyn Diocese and a chaplain for the FDNY joins the show to explain how his role as administrator involves acting as a legal and historical notary, preserving church records that date back to the early 19th century. Father Purpura also explores the spiritual significance of Easter, highlighting themes of renewal, hope, and the historical shift of the Christian holy day to Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 m
  • The Rev & The Rabbi | 04-05-26

    The Rev & The Rabbi | 04-05-26
    Apr 5 2026
    Easter Sunday Edition with Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Reverend A.R. Bernard. Father Peter Purpura joins the show to talk Easter Sunday and early beginnings with his Spiritual walk. The dialogue then shifts toward the true meaning of Easter vs Symbolism. Finally, the hosts reflect on Spiritual Growth Impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 m
  • FDNY Com. Lillian Bonsignore | 03-29-26

    FDNY Com. Lillian Bonsignore | 03-29-26
    Mar 29 2026
    Fire Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore shares her journey from a challenging childhood in the Bronx to becoming the second woman to lead the FDNY. She highlights her thirty-year career starting as an EMT, emphasizing that her rise through the ranks of EMS operations uniquely prepared her for an administrative role that oversees both fire and medical services. A primary theme of the discussion is the urgent need for pay parity, as Bonsignore advocates for EMS professionals to receive the same fiscal recognition as firefighters to combat nationwide staffing shortages. Throughout the conversation, she defines leadership through the lenses of humility, service, and resilience, particularly when navigating a male-dominated field or managing the department through the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 m