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Epis 248 - Secrets Of The Bodegas Jul 08, 2026

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GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FIFA Fever seems to be chilling here in the states now that the US team lost, but to tourists and the rest of the world it's still all anyone is talking about, so our hosts absolutely must address it!

Also on this week's roster: Trump cozies up to Erdogan while Bibi makes an impassionate plea, Arkia makes a historic flight, and Mr. Producer accepts the challenge and brings Accent Guy's taste test to the air. As for the bodega secrets, tune in to learn about them!

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Epis 247 - Land of Flowing Ranch Dressing Jul 01, 2026

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As Americans, we have so much to be grateful for. Freedom! Texas BBQ! AIR CONDITIONING!! Sometimes it takes some migrating Europeans to remind us. But is all of that about to change with the ascendancy of the new breed of Democrats who envisage a Socialist future for the country?

Also this week: new rulings from the Supreme Court, updates on Iran and Israel, and more anti-Semitism from the UN.

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Epis 246 - Tomorrows Tech, Today Jun 24, 2026

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Following the news and developments in AI and tech, one thing becomes clear: we are at the very beginning of a brand new tech revolution. This week we cover some of the latest innovations promising to make life better for some, but not so much better for others. Also, the Iran "deal" seems to be changing faster than anyone can follow. We break it down into bite-sized chunks, and we continue with some sports coverage!

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Epis 245 - Did Someone Say BILLION? Jun 18, 2026

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As the Memorandum of Understanding becomes public, Israelis and Jews worldwide are left scratching their heads, asking "all of it, for this?!" Well, we have a bit of a different take this week on that exact question. Also this week - they did it! The Knicks won the NBA Championship and our hosts were all over it. Some follow ups too including the mushrooms that make folks see little people, and we finally answer whether the "kick it in the face" method actually works with a real-life example.

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Epis 244 - Who's Controlling Whom? Jun 18, 2026

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It's a SUPERSIZED episode this week! Partly because there was so much to cover but also because it had to be recorded earlier than usual, and our hosts graciously agreed to come back on from the home studio to give updates on the two lead stories from this week. They include the Iran war, the NBA championship, and a smattering of some of the most random stories in true KC fashion. Oh ya! It's been a while, but a new viral taste test leads this week's show.

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Epis 243 - Huckabee: Ambassador. Zionist. ROCKSTAR! Jun 03, 2026

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The man. The Legend. The Rockstar? This week as we cover end of season graduations, we learn that Mike Huckabee made a surprise performance at the YU graduation to an adoring audience (and maybe a not so adoring Rabbinate.) Also this week, new developments in Israel, America relations and the Iran War, and we cover some troubling stories and some positive ones from some of the prominent Anti-Semites in the US and abroad.

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Epis 242 - Secret Identities May 27, 2026

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What happens when out of the blue, the cast receives a video of someone purporting to have uncovered our hosts identities? We bring them to the studio! Tune in for more of that story, and to meet the guys that sent the email. Also this week we follow up with sports, check in on the latest with the Iran war, a bull that looks like Trump, and Ferrari releases their first electric vehicle. This and more including an epic takedown by Shabbos Kastenbaum.

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Special - Being Jewish In An Upside-Down World With Rabbi Efrem Goldberg May 25, 2026

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He is one of the most sought after speakers in the Jewish world. In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg for a thoughtful conversation on faith, leadership, resilience, and finding meaning in a complicated world. With his signature warmth and clarity, Rabbi Goldberg shares timeless insights on personal growth, community, and how to navigate challenges with purpose and strength. ________

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Epis 240 - Flotillas For Fools May 19, 2026

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Israel was all over the news this week, with dissolution of the Knesset, their defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, and Tyler Oliveira being denied entry to the country. But for our hosts, the biggest stories were the ones the media didn't catch: more secret spy animals, monkies in Gaza and another flotilla mockery. Also this week BLOPPY makes another appearance, Eurovision results and Ben Shapiro responds to the haters with Daily Wire rumors being shut down.

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Epis 239 - Israel's Secret Military Base May 13, 2026

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In a special treat for our hosts, this week the Cast hosted the winners of the last Live Subscriber raffle - Kalmi and Chani - who won the opportunity to join LIVE in the studio for the recording! And what a week it was!

As the state of the ceasefire remains hanging by a thread, President Trump heads to China, but not before smashing some reporters on the tarmac. Threat of a new pandemic has Mr. Producer rushing to OkClarity.com, and we learn about Israel creating a military base in a foreign, hostile country, totally in secret. Of course we bring the unusual stories to which we get serenaded by Accent Guy.

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