The Jack Berkovits Show

The Jack Berkovits Show

The Jack Berkovits Show is a daily town hall on everything from Politics, Religion, Cultural Norms, Relationships, and everything in between. Jack is a “Jack of all trades” - an orthodox Jew, an ordained Rabbi, a chartered accountant, a social activist, and a very successful businessman… But mostly, he is fair and reasonable. He has and will debate issues such as immigration, circumcision, religion... When you lived the life Jack has, he has interviewed the biggest names in the world, including prime ministers and celebrities. But it’s the daily listener who has Jack’s attention every day. He wants to hear from you, what is keeping you up at night? Let’s explore the issues to better understand the issues.

Episodes

May 12, 2025 105 mins
In this thought-provoking episode of The Jack Berkovits Show, Jack welcomes three distinguished guests for a wide-ranging conversation on some of today’s most pressing social issues.
First, Stephen Van Evera, professor of political science at MIT, explores the enduring legacy of Christian antisemitism—its historical roots, modern expressions, and the urgent need for deeper awareness and education.
Next, Erin Cowling, lawyer and menta...
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In this episode of The Jack Berkovits Show, Jack is joined by Pat Cugliari for a lively and thought-provoking conversation. Jack kicks things off with a personal (and slightly awkward!) story about how he accidentally sold his wife’s custom-designed bracelet—a piece he had specially made for her birthday and Mother’s Day—to a customer, sparking a funny and revealing chat about business, family, and making amends.The discussion then...
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On today’s episode, Jack Berkovits welcomes two powerful voices with unique perspectives on leadership, identity, and resilience.

First, Rabbi Daniel Korobkin joins the show to discuss the troubling rise of antisemitism in Canada in 2025. As a respected religious leader and community advocate, Rabbi Korobkin offers a sobering look at the challenges facing Jewish Canadians today and shares insight into how communities can confront ha...
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Today on The Jack Berkovits Show, Jack is joined by two powerful voices tackling tough truths in the legal world and beyond. 

Rebecca Jaremko Bromwich — lawyer, mediator, and feminist legal academic — dives into the startling statistic that nearly 1 in 10 lawyers are considering leaving the profession within a year. She explores what’s driving burnout and what needs to change in the legal system.

Ellen Hopkins, New York Times bestsel...
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On today’s show, Jack Berkovits is joined by returning guest Stuart Kaufman, political science and international relations professor and former U.S. National Security Council Director for Russian, Ukrainian, and Eurasian Affairs. Together, they unpack key developments in U.S. foreign policy, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict — with Stuart’s expert insight offering clarity in a chaotic world. Later, Jack w...
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Today on the show, Jack Berkovits and Pat Cugliari dive into some hot topics without any arguments during the commercial break — shocking, we know! They discuss the political futures of Pierre Poilievre and Jagmeet Singh, ongoing debate around bike lanes in Toronto
🇺🇸 and of course, the ever-controversial Trump administration.  
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In the first hour, Jack is joined by Stephen Van Evera, a professor of Political Science Emeritus at MIT. He discusses the importance of Israeli Independence Day.

In hour two, Valery Brosseau, CEO and founder of Validate Mental Health, joins the show to discuss her organization, as well as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Awareness Month.

Plus, Leonard Fleck, Philosopher, expert in medical ethics and Healthcare policy, breaks do...
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In the first hour, Jack speaks with Greg Rabidoux, an award-winning filmmaker and author. Greg offers his take on the ongoing cultural shift in Hollywood, and the fight against "woke" films.

In hour two, Jasmin Laine, award-winning broadcaster, Podcaster, writer and independent journalist, shares her thoughts on Monday's Federal Election.
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Join Jack Berokivts and Pat Cugliari this Friday as they dive into a wide-ranging discussion on federal politics, the death of the Pope, the process of choosing the next pontiff, and other hot-button topics that left both hosts rattled on air. It's a conversation you won’t want to miss. Tune in and get caught up on the issues that matter!
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With Federal Election Day now just four days away, Jack welcomes on two guests to discuss the final push for each of the federal party leaders.

Hour one: Rahim Mohamed. Rahim is a political columnist based in Ottawa. His writing has appeared in a number of major outlets, including the National Post, The Line, and the Calgary Herald. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Hour two: An...
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Jack begins the show by discussing the importance of Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Plus, he speaks with Morgan Lerette. Morgan is the author of "Author of Guns, Girls, and Greed: I Was a Blackwater Mercenary in Iraq". He served in the US military (Blackwater) back in 2004 and 2005. He discusses his book, and reflects on his career.
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On The Jack Berkovit's Show, Jack is joined by his regular Tuesday guest, David Menzies, for their weekly breakdown of headlines and hot topics.

Later, Jack welcomes Father Bruce Morrill, a Jesuit priest and Professor of Theology at Vanderbilt University, where he holds the Edward A. Malloy Chair in Roman Catholic Studies. They discuss the passing of Pope Francis, his legacy, and what the future may hold for the Catholic Church. A ...
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Today on The Jack Berkovits Show — Don’t miss these thought-provoking conversations: First up, Rabbi Daniel Korobkin returns as a recurring guest, bringing insightful commentary on current events and timeless values. His thoughtful perspectives always make for a meaningful discussion. Later in the show, Keith Darden joins us to break down the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. As an associate professor of politics at American Univers...
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Jack is joined by Alexander Bimman. Alexander is a seasoned business leader who has made a name for himself in the real estate market. Jack and Alexander discuss a variety of topics, including the upcoming federal election, and Canada's role in the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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In the first hour, Rebel News Mission Specialist David Menzies recaps some of the latest headlines, including reaction to Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent comments on the Israel-Palestine conflict, the latest polling numbers, and more.

Then, Jack welcomes on Kenneth Rapoza. Kenneth is a seasoned business and foreign affairs reporter with more than 20 years experience. He discusses "Liberation Day", on the ongoing trade war.
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Jack ends the week with some Friday banter and interesting discussions with Pat Cugliari. Together they explore a variety of political debates involving Carney, Trump and Netanyahu. They also discuss bets on who will win the Canadian federal election, why polls can't be relied on, Canadian taxes, corruption and Trump's policies. Furthermore they touch on Obama's talk about if he did what Trump was doing, elder abuse and Jack's mom ...
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Today Jack is joined by two insightful guests. In the first hour he is joined by returning guest, Michael Schwartz, who is an author, data expert and researcher. Together they discuss his latest book "The Only Way to Save America", what that means and what the biggest problem in the US is. They also touch on US President Donald Trump's tactics, if he is a brilliant man or not and the US tariffs. In the second hour of Jack's show, h...
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Jack is joined today by two marvelous guests. Before he welcomes them, Jack discusses the Jewish community centre, how US tariffs are making prices in Canada go up, Canadian and US politics and how social media is dangerous. Dr. Joss Reimer, the spokesperson for the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) accompanied Jack in the first hour. Together they discussed the wall between a patient and the doctor, measuring different parts of t...
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Jack welcomes Rebel News Mission Specialist David Menzies back onto the show. They discuss a recent court ruling in Newmarket of a man who was recently convicted of 2 Antisemitic hate-related charges.

In the second hour, Robert Spencer, Director of Jihad Watch and a Shillman Fellow at the David Horowitz Freedom Center, discusses the history of antisemitism.
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Jack is joined today by two very credible and insightful guests. In the first hour, he has 
David Scarlett, a former US marine and a pastor, author of "All For His Glory: The Near-Death Experience of a Modern-Day Job", the chairman and founder of His Glory Ministries, a Christian outreach group and is the creator of the film, "Battle at the Border". Together they discuss the gift of the bible, how David became a pastor and how someo...
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