The Rev & The Rabbi

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.

Episodes

June 7, 2026 36 mins
Joseph Potasnik and A.R. Bernard interview David Checketts, the former high-ranking executive of Madison Square Garden and the New York Knicks. The discussion chronicles Checketts’ career trajectory from rescuing the Utah Jazz in his twenties to navigating the high-stakes environment of New York sports, specifically detailing his strategic efforts to improve team culture and fan experience during the 1990s. Central to the dialogue ...
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Rev. AR Bernard and Rabbi Joseph Potasnak have an extensive interview with Dave Checketts, the former president of the New York Knicks and CEO of Madison Square Garden. The discussion navigates through his professional legacy, specifically his rebuilding of the Utah Jazz and his strategic efforts to bring stability and entertainment to the Knicks during the 1990s. Beyond sports management, the dialogue shifts toward Checketts’ deep...
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May 31, 2026 25 mins
City Controller Mark Levine joins the show to address the structural crisis of housing affordability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 31, 2026 47 mins
The Rev & The Rabbi emphasize the importance of moral clarity and public pride, specifically praising city officials who chose to march in the Israel Day Parade despite political controversy. City Controller Mark Levine joins the show to address the structural crisis of housing affordability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 24, 2026 25 mins
Father Ryan Muldoon joins the show to examine the theological parallels between the holidays of Shavuot and Pentecost with Reverend A.R. Bernard and Rabbi Joseph Potasnik. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 24, 2026 47 mins
Reverend A.R. Bernard and Rabbi Joseph Potasnik explore the intersection of faith, sports, and cultural identity. Reverend A.R. Bernard reflects on the passing of the his mother, an Olympic athlete whose life story serves as a foundation for discussing family legacy and the transition of roles between parents and children. Father Ryan Muldoon joins the show examining the theological parallels between the holidays of Shavuot and P...
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May 17, 2026 47 mins
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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