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Jewish Heretics Podcast

Welcome to the Jewish Heretics Podcast — the show that delves into the lives of extraordinary individuals.

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Benjamin Moser | Jewish Heretics Podcast 28 Oct 01, 2026

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In this installment of the official UJPO Podcast, we spoke to Pulitzer Prize winning author and translator, Benjamin Moser. The conversation covered a cornucopia of topics, including his childhood in Texas, the shocking lunacy of Theodore Herzl and some of the amazing historical figures populating his latest book, “Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History.”

Elle Flanders | Jewish Heretics Podcast 27 Aug 11, 2026

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In this instalment of the official UJPO podcast, we speak to celebrated artist,academic and activist, Elle Flanders. The interview covers a range of topics, including her family history, her fascinating early days in various radical art scenes in Toronto and Montreal, her penchant for always being on the move and her important work exploring end-of-life care.

Wayne Koestenbaum | Jewish Heretics Podcast 26 May 23, 2026

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In this installment of the official UJPO podcast, we speak to celebrated American artist, poet, and cultural critic, Wayne Koestenbaum about a number of topics, including the Jewish themes in his recent work, the inherent irony in the piano music of Robert Schumann, the glories of Harpo Marx and the necessities of obsession.

Jordy Rosenberg | Jewish Heretics Podcast 25 Apr 27, 2026

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In this installment of the official UJPO podcast, we interview celebrated author and academic, Jordy Rosenberg about his latest novel, Night Night Fawn, his wild journey as a trans Marxist lover of Jewish humour, and his thoughts on whether the genre of fiction has the power to inspire readers into political action.

Jehan Helou | Jewish Heretics Podcast 24 Mar 12, 2026

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In this special International Women’s Day instalment of the official United Jewish People’s Order podcast, we interview celebrated academic, author and activist, Jehan Helou. Jehan has had a remarkable life and career, holding positions of leadership at the vanguards of both the women’s and Palestinian liberation struggles. In addition, she has worked tirelessly as an advocate for the children of PalestineI.

Cherien Dabis | Jewish Heretics 23 Jan 20, 2026

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In this installment of the official United Jewish People’s Order podcast, we interview Palestinian-American actress, director, producer, and screenwriter Cherien Dabis, about her latest epic feature film, All That’s Left Of You.

Saeed Teebi | Jewish Heretics Podcast 22 Dec 03, 2025

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In this installment of the official United Jewish People’s Order podcast, we interview author and lawyer Saeed Teebi, exploring topics such as the role that intergenerational trauma has played in shaping his world view, his journey as a writer, his dedication to expressing an uncompromised Palestinian identity and the difference between hope and imagination during a genocide.

Gary Barwin | Jewish Heretics Podcast 21 Nov 04, 2025

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In this installment of the official United Jewish People’s Order podcast, we interview novelist, poet, musician and educator Gary Barwin about his incredibly diverse and prolific practice, his relationship to all things Jewish, and his commitments to empathy and experimentalism as life projects.

Aaron Kreuter | Jewish Heretics Podcast 20 Sep 07, 2025

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In this installment of the official United Jewish People’s Order podcast, we interview author and professor Aaron Kreuter about his work as a poet, novelist and humorist, touching on the development of his radical Jewish politics and his examination of colonial and Zionist cultural histories.

Camp Naivelt at 100 | Jewish Heretics Podcast 19 Jul 29, 2025

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In this installment of the official UJPO Podcast, we explore the ins and outs, past and present of Camp Naivelt, a family getaway that has been a haven for secular, Yiddishist, progressive Jewish people and their diverse families and comrades for a century. In August of 2025, guests will descend on the campgrounds, situated on the Credit River near Brampton, Ontario, to celebrate this inspiring place and its 100 incredible years.

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