The Rev & The Rabbi

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 | 05-17-26

May 17, 2026 • 47 mins

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Rachel Frier | 05-10-26

May 10, 2026 • 26 mins

Judge Rachel Frier joins the show to discuss her journey as a Hasidic woman balancing a legal career with maternal duties and community service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Fmr Governor David Patterson | 05-10-26

May 10, 2026 • 22 mins

Former Governor David Patterson joins the show to discuss how claims of divine favoritism fuel conflict and undermine the pursuit of justice and equality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Rev & The Rabbi | 05-10-26

May 10, 2026 • 47 mins

Mother's Day Edition with Former Governor David Patterson and Judge Rachel Frier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Gregory Weiner | 05-03-26

May 3, 2026 • 22 mins

Assumption University President Gregory Weiner joins the show to speak with the Rev & The Rabbi on how he became the 1st Jewish President of a Catholic Institution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Robert S. Tucker | 05-03-26

May 3, 2026 • 14 mins

Former FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker joins the show sharing his analysis on a recent Security Breach involving the Secret Service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Rev & The Rabbi | 05-03-26

May 3, 2026 • 44 mins

Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Reverend A.R. Bernard facilitate high-level discussions on the socioeconomic and ideological challenges facing New York City and the broader world. Former FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker, who analyzes a recent security breach involving the Secret Service. The conversation then shifts toward the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, specifically how technology can lack the necessary human pre...

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NYC Comp. Mark Levine (D-NY) | 04-26-26

April 26, 2026 • 22 mins

New York City Controller Mark Levine discusses the city’s complex financial landscape with hosts Reverend A.R. Bernard and Rabbi Joseph Potasnik. Levine advocates for a pied-à-terre tax on expensive secondary residences to ensure wealthy non-residents contribute their fair share toward essential services, while also addressing the urgent need for property tax reform to fix systemic inequities. The conversation highlights a shift fr...

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The Rev & The Rabbi | 04-26-26

April 26, 2026 • 46 mins

Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Reverend A.R. Bernard facilitate high-level discussions on the socioeconomic and ideological challenges facing New York City and the broader world. The program first features New York City Controller Mark Levine, who explains the necessity of a tax on secondary luxury residences and the urgent need to reform a convoluted property tax system to address a growing budget shortfall. The conversation then shift...

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Dr. Zhudi Jasser | 04-26-26

April 26, 2026 • 25 mins

Dr. Zhudi Jasser discusses the urgent need for a reformation within Islam to reconcile the faith with modern democratic values and individual liberty. He argues that the root of global instability is not merely terrorism but a theocratic ideology that must be defeated by a revolution of the "moral compass" and a separation of mosque and state. Jasser criticizes the moral inversion in Western academia and politics, where identity po...

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Fmr. Rep. Peter King (R-NY) | 04-19-26

April 19, 2026 • 24 mins

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. Be...

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The Rev & The Rabbi | 04-19-26

April 19, 2026 • 46 mins

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 dis...

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Jonathan Wartell | 04-19-26

April 19, 2026 • 12 mins

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 supportin...

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Alan Abramson | 04-12-26

April 12, 2026 • 21 mins

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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The Rev & The Rabbi | 04-12-26

April 12, 2026 • 47 mins

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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Father Peter Purpura | 04-05-26

April 5, 2026 • 20 mins

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 t...

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The Rev & The Rabbi | 04-05-26

April 5, 2026 • 47 mins

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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FDNY Com. Lillian Bonsignore | 03-29-26

March 29, 2026 • 22 mins

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 Bon...

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The Rev & The Rabbi | 03-29-26

March 29, 2026 • 46 mins

Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Reverend A.R. Bernard interview Lillian Bonsignore, the 37th Fire Commissioner of the FDNY, exploring her journey from the Bronx to leading the nation’s largest fire department. The conversation highlights her transition from a career in EMS to the commissionership, where she emphasizes the nature of service and the critical need for pay parity for emergency medical responders. The dialogue then shifts tow...

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The Rev & The Rabbi | 03-22-26

March 22, 2026 • 49 mins

Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, Reverend A.R. Bernard, and guest Rabbi David Seth Kirshner regarding the multidimensional nature of Passover. The conversation transitions from the holiday’s inherent "identity crisis"—balancing the bitterness of historical slavery with the sweetness of liberation—to the modern necessity of maintaining hope amidst contemporary tragedy. The participants emphasize that Judaism is a religion of inquiry, where th...

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Episodes

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Fmr Governor David Patterson | 05-10-26

The Rev & The Rabbi | 05-10-26

Gregory Weiner | 05-03-26

Robert S. Tucker | 05-03-26

The Rev & The Rabbi | 05-03-26

NYC Comp. Mark Levine (D-NY) | 04-26-26

The Rev & The Rabbi | 04-26-26

Dr. Zhudi Jasser | 04-26-26

Fmr. Rep. Peter King (R-NY) | 04-19-26

The Rev & The Rabbi | 04-19-26

Jonathan Wartell | 04-19-26

Alan Abramson | 04-12-26

The Rev & The Rabbi | 04-12-26

Father Peter Purpura | 04-05-26

The Rev & The Rabbi | 04-05-26

FDNY Com. Lillian Bonsignore | 03-29-26

The Rev & The Rabbi | 03-29-26

The Rev & The Rabbi | 03-22-26

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