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The Rev & The Rabbi

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The Rev and The Rabbi brings all religions, all faiths, and all people into the most interesting and intriguing topics each week. AR Bernard and Rabbi Joe Potasnik talk with everyone from religious experts, to sports stars, to politicians, and to entertainers about faith in our everyday life.

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The Rev & The Rabbi | 01-18-26 18.01.2026 48:46

Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Reverend A.R. Bernard host Alireza Jafarzadeh to discuss the ongoing struggle for democracy in Iran and the deep-seated corruption of its current theocracy. Jafarzadeh, a prominent policy expert, details how the regime has weaponized religion to justify brutal repression while simultaneously plunging the nation into an unprecedented economic collapse by diverting wealth t...

Alan Abramson | 01-11-26 11.01.2026 24:38

Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Reverend A.R. Bernard interview criminal defense attorney Alan Abramson to analyze the legal and ethical implications of U.S. military intervention in Venezuela. The conversation centers on the extraction of Nicolás Maduro, with Abramson arguing that using the military for law enforcement actions violates international law and bypasses the established constitutional proce...

Rev. Dr. Michael Faulkner | 01-11-26 11.01.2026 22:22

In this radio broadcast, hosts Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Reverend A.R. Bernard interview Reverend Dr. Michael Faulkner to explore the complex intersection of faith and governance in the United States. The dialogue centers on the distinction between shared Judeo-Christian principles and the more extreme ideology of Christian nationalism, which Faulkner defines as a dangerous form of triumphalism th...

The Rev & The Rabbi | 01-11-26 11.01.2026 46:36

In this episode of "The Rev and the Rabbi," hosts Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Reverend A.R. Bernard engage in a spirited dialogue with guests to explore the intersection of faith, law, and national identity. The program first examines the rise of Christian nationalism, featuring Reverend Dr. Michael Faulkner, who clarifies that while the United States was culturally shaped by Judeo-Christian princip...

The Rev & The Rabbi | 01-04-26 04.01.2026 47:36

In the first show of 2026, Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Reverend A.R. Bernard critique the inaugural actions of New York City’s new mayor, specifically his shift toward collectivism and his decision to rescind executive orders regarding anti-Semitism and the BDS movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Noam Laden | 12-28-25 28.12.2025 25:28

Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Reverend A.R. Bernard join news anchor Noam Laden to review the pivotal political and social milestones of the past year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rev & The Rabbi | 12-28-25 28.12.2025 50:58

Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Reverend A.R. Bernard reflecting on the significant religious, social, and political transformations of the past year. The dialogue serves as a provocative retrospective on a second Trump administration, touching on the President's unconventional diplomatic successes in the Middle East and his radical restructuring of American governance. Learn more about your ad choices...

Rabbi Menachem Creditor | 12-21-25 21.12.2025 22:18

Rabbi Menchem Creditor comes on to talk about how his brother-in-law survived the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rev & The Rabbi | 12-21-25 21.12.2025 48:29

AR Bernard and Joe Potasnik discuss current events through the prism of faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Pearl | 12-14-25 14.12.2025 24:58

Rabbi Jonathan Pearl comes on to talk about the meaning of Hanukkah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fmr Gov. David Paterson (D-NY) | 12-14-25 14.12.2025 24:31

Former Governor David Paterson comes on to talk about dealing with Mamdani as a Cuomo supporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rev & The Rabbi | 12-14-25 14.12.2025 49:04

Reverend AR Bernard and Rabbi Joe Potasnik give their thoughts on the news of the week through the perspective of faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rev & The Rabbi | 12-07-25 07.12.2025 46:36

Reverend AR Bernard and Rabbi Joe Potasnik give their thoughts on the current events of the week from the view of religion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rev & The Rabbi | 11-30-25 30.11.2025 48:17

On The Rev & The Rabbi, the pair are joined by Cardinal Timothy Dolan to talk about being grateful and having thanks ahead of Thanksgiving. They also discuss the culture of entitlement, interfaith unity and finding facts and truth in the modern political landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinal Timothy Dolan | 11-23-25 23.11.2025 23:55

Cardinal Timothy Dolan joins The Rev & The Rabbi to talk about being thankful and respecting our neighbors ahead of Thanksgiving Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rev & The Rabbi | 11-23-25 23.11.2025 48:17

FDNY Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker | 11-16-25 21.11.2025 22:15