FedRadio Detroit

FedRadio Detroit

FedRadioDetroit is Federation’s podcast series hosted by Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss and featuring big personalities from Jewish Detroit’s diverse cast of characters. Take a listen!

Episodes

My Year as a Shinshinit in Detroit

July 22, 2025 • 36 mins
Bringing their passion for Israel to Jewish communities for a year of cultural exchange, Shinshinim defer their military service to serve as young emissaries. Hear from former Detroit Shinshinit Ori Herman about her experience in our community, including her work in our Hebrew day schools to the surprising differences between Israeli and American kids.

As Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss sit down with Ori, you’ll also hear Ori interview h...
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Great Minds Think Alike

January 12, 2025 • 60 mins
Recorded during the Hanukkah season, Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss are joined by two distinguished and inspiring guests: Rabbi Ammi Hirsch and Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, a dynamic brother-sister duo. Rabbi Hirsch, Senior Rabbi at the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, is a renowned thought leader, podcast host, author and one of the Jerusalem Post’s 50 most influential Jews of the year. Dr. Pescovitz, President of Oakland Un...
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The Power of "No"

September 9, 2024 • 43 mins
Nothing motivates Jason Raznick quite like being told he can’t. The co-founder and Executive Chairman of Benzinga sits down with Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss to share how he takes a “no” and turns it into “yes.” For this self-described start-up junkie and mental health advocate, it all comes down to Doing vs Talking. In our featured collaboration with the Detroit Jewish News, we talk to David Silver, whose non-profit, Detroit Horse P...
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The Climate For Success

June 25, 2024 • 48 mins
Local 4 Meteorologist Emeritus Paul Gross joins co-hosts Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss for a captivating chat about everything under the sun. From his important work on the science of climate change (including small tips we can do to make a big difference), where his Jewish upbringing and career intersect and some of the people he’s come across in his 40- year broadcast career.
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Heart-Wrenching and Heartwarming All in One

May 7, 2024 • 66 mins
Lior Zisser-Yogev, Federation’s community Shlica (Israel emissary) talks to Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss in a powerful, engaging and heart-wrenching, yet hopeful, conversation including the memory of her brother Ilay Zisser (z”l) an IDF commander who was killed in the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack. Listen in as 15-year-old Lily Liss takes over the hosting reins in a thought-provoking interview with her Great Grandmother Sherry Koh...
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Philanthropy Without Compromising

February 20, 2024 • 44 mins
On this episode, Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss have the special honor of welcoming Jane Sherman to the FedRadioDetroit podcast. With the values passed down from her father, Max M. Fisher (z”l), this powerful leader has touched Jewish lives in Michigan, her beloved Israel, and around the world with a passion that never wanes.
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Finding the Light and Life After October 7

October 31, 2023 • 54 mins
Amid the sorrow of the horrific terror attack on Israel and the war with Hamas, Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss sit down with Rabbi Asher Lopatin, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council/ AJC, to share his mission, ambition and hope going forward.
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The Leader Who Follows Where Life Takes Her

September 29, 2023 • 45 mins
On this episode, Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss are honored to welcome Nicole Eisenberg. From mortgage broker to Broadway producer, she’s lived a life she never could have planned.

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A Real Mensch on the Bench

August 25, 2023 • 55 mins
On this episode, Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss are honored to welcome The Honorable Bernard Friedman to the pod.
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A Journey of a Thousand Smiles

June 2, 2023 • 52 mins
On this FedRadioDetroit, co-hosts Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss sit down with Kari Alterman, a leader committed to our community since camp.

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FedRadio Favorite: Placed Right Where He Should Be

April 14, 2023 • 45 mins
On this rebroadcast of a FedRadioDetroit favorite, co-hosts Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss welcome Gary Torgow, a community leader grounded in faith.
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Building Bridges with Respect and Without Judgement

February 22, 2023 • 48 mins
Our new FedRadioDetroit podcast features an honest, heartwarming discussion with Andy Doctoroff, a builder of bridges both personally and professionally.
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The Politics of Helping Others

January 12, 2023 • 41 mins
On this FedRadioDetroit podcast recorded just after the November 2022 midterm elections, we sit down with Former Michigan State Senator Gilda Jacobs, a pioneer of politics, policy and... patience.
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Conquering Through Collaboration

October 19, 2022 • 41 mins
On the new FedRadioDetroit podcast we sit down with Mark Davidoff, the humble Jewish Detroit leader and, hopefully, never the smartest person in a room.
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We Need to Talk About Addiction: Live From the Berman.

September 7, 2022 • 68 mins
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Mitch, Morrie and Making a Difference.

June 1, 2022 • 58 mins
On the new FedRadioDetroit, a conversation with Mitch Albom and his life beyond just the author and columnist we know.
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Living and Giving to a Tee

April 11, 2022 • 47 mins
What am I doing today to help someone? It’s a question we should all be asking ourselves, just like Linda Schlessinger-Wagner. On this episode, co-hosts Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss welcome this inspiring, successful businesswoman and owner of the “skinnytees apparel company.” Linda shares her amazing story of ups and downs woven into a life of success, service, joy and perseverance.
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Life's a Team Sport

March 16, 2022 • 44 mins
On this episode of FedRadioDetroit, co-hosts Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss welcome Adam Blanck, a Jewish community leader bringing ideas that bring people together.  
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Placed Right Where He Should Be

February 18, 2022 • 45 mins
On this episode of FedRadioDetroit, co-hosts Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss welcome Gary Torgow, a community leader grounded in faith.
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A Knockout Life and Career

December 10, 2021 • 50 mins
On this episode of FedRadioDetroit, co-hosts Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss welcome Jackie Kallen, The First Lady of Boxing.
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