The Golden Rule
Ep. 121: Live from the Manhattan JCC, comedian Judy Gold and Jesuit priest James Martin
This week’s episode was recorded at the Manhattan JCC. Our Jewish guest is comedian and actor Judy Gold, host of the podcast Kill Me Now. Our gentile of the week is Father James Martin, Jesuit priest and editor at large of America magazine.
Missed the live show? Join us Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. for an intimate, off-the-record chat with Rabbi Sara Luria at Beloved in Brooklyn. Tickets here.
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Bonus! You can hear Stephanie discussing immigration and the American Dream under Trump on the Jan. 29 episode of WNYC Midday, with two-time Unorthodox guest Negin Farsad.
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