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Hosted by David Wolpe, the SAPIR podcast is a home for thoughtful, wide-ranging conversations that matter. Drawing on the latest issue of SAPIR, this season explores the theme of influence through culture, politics, technology, and education.
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- Yesterday35 min
Dignity and Democracy with Danielle Allen
Harvard political philosopher Danielle Allen joins David Wolpe to discuss how ideas shape influence, from Plato to the American founding and today’s age of AI. Allen explains how an 18th-century British aristocrat—the subject of her latest book Radical Duke—helped her truly understand Lincoln’s idea of government “of the people, by the people, for the people.” She also shares the reforms she’d make for America’s 250th birthday, and the value she thinks is most missing from our discourse today.Links from the episode:Danielle Allen: danielleallen.scholars.harvard.edu Radical Duke: How One Aristocrat—and the American Revolution—Transformed Britain: wwnorton.com/books/9781631497551 Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation at Harvard Kennedy School: ash.harvard.edu/programs/allen-lab-for-democracy-renovation/ About SAPIRSAPIR Journal: sapirjournal.orgSubscribe: ezsubscription.com/sap/subscribe?type=qualify SAPIR events: sapirjournal.org/eventsSAPIR event recordings on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCBZtgeiwIB1PrYK1A-Kh1GQ SAPIR on X: x.com/SapirJournal SAPIR on Facebook: facebook.com/SapirJournal2021/ Get in touch at info@sapirjournal.org Subscribe to the SAPIR PodcastApple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sapir-with-david-wolpe/id1583771945Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7JcLb3jkh60ybrtX7Awp0mWherever you listen: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/sapirpodcast/Theme music: “Kid Kodi” by Blue Dot Sessions: sessions.blue
- 1 weeks ago1h 14m
SAPIR Debate: Free Speech and Antisemitism Live at The Weitzman in Philadelphia
Does the fight against antisemitism require new limits on free speech? Two leading thinkers tackle that question in the latest SAPIR debate, produced with and recorded live at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia, steps from the Liberty Bell and the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Claire Finkelstein, professor of law and philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania’s Carey Law School, argues yes. Nadine Strossen, former president of the ACLU and a fellow at FIRE, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, argues no. The debate is moderated by Eric Fingerhut, president and CEO of The Jewish Federations of North America. This event was part of SAPIR’s Fixing America issue, marking the country’s 250th birthday.The SAPIR podcast, hosted by Rabbi David Wolpe, is a home for thoughtful, wide-ranging conversations that matter. Drawing on the latest issue of SAPIR, this season explores the theme of influence through culture, politics, technology, and education. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, then email a screenshot and your mailing address to info@sapirjournal.org to get a free set of SAPIR conversation cards, while supplies last.Links from the episodeClaire Finkelstein: law.upenn.edu/faculty/cfinkels Nadine Strossen: fire.org/about-us/our-team/nadine-strossen Eric Fingerhut: jewishfederations.org/about-us/our-leadership SAPIR’s Fixing America issue: sapirjournal.org/issues/fixing-america/ Learn more about The Weitzman: theweitzman.org Follow @weitzmanmuseum on Instagram: www.instagram.com/weitzmanmuseum, X: x.com/weitzmanmuseum, Facebook: www.facebook.com/weitzmanmuseum/, and YouTube: www.youtube.com/@weitzmanmuseum About SAPIRSAPIR Journal: sapirjournal.orgSubscribe: ezsubscription.com/sap/subscribe?type=qualify SAPIR events: sapirjournal.org/eventsSAPIR event recordings on YouTube: /www.youtube.com/channel/UCBZtgeiwIB1PrYK1A-Kh1GQ SAPIR on X: x.com/SapirJournal SAPIR on Facebook: facebook.com/SapirJournal2021/ Get in touch at info@sapirjournal.org Subscribe to the SAPIR PodcastApple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sapir-with-david-wolpe/id1583771945Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7JcLb3jkh60ybrtX7Awp0mWherever you listen: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/sapirpodcast/Theme music: “Kid Kodi” by Blue Dot S
- 2 weeks ago33 min
AI and Religion with Tyler Cowen
Economist Tyler Cowen joins David Wolpe for a conversation about AI, religion, and what makes us human. Tyler makes the case that AI’s biggest impact may be on status: who gains it, who loses it, and what happens to experts like rabbis when anyone can ask ChatGPT all their questions. He also suggests that losing our monopoly on intelligence may make us feel more unique as humans, rather than less. Links from the episode:Tyler Cowen: tylercowen.com Marginal Revolution: marginalrevolution.comDavid Wolpe’s interview on Tyler’s podcast: conversationswithtyler.com/episodes/rabbi-david-wolpe/ Jared Diamond’s interview on Tyler’s podcast: conversationswithtyler.com/episodes/jared-diamond/ Ezra Klein on recursive AI models: nytimes.com/2026/09/20/opinion/ai-ban-self-improvement-recursive-models.html Emergent Ventures, Tyler’s grant program: mercatus.org/emergentventuresMaimonides Jewish Leadership Initiative: mjlinstitute.org/ The SAPIR podcast is a home for thoughtful, wide-ranging conversations that matter. Drawing on the latest issue of SAPIR, this season explores the theme of influence through culture, politics, technology, and education. Subscribe to the SAPIR quarterly journal at sapirjournal.orgOn Tuesday, October 27, at 12 p.m. ET, historian Jenna Weissman Joselit joins SAPIR editor-in-chief Bret Stephens for “Judaism as a Civilization,” a virtual conversation about Mordecai Kaplan’s landmark 1934 book. Register and find out about all the upcoming SAPIR events sapirjournal.org/events.Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Email a screenshot of your review and your mailing address to info@sapirjournal.org to get a free set of SAPIR conversation cards, while supplies last.Subscribe to the SAPIR Podcast:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sapir-with-david-wolpe/id1583771945Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7JcLb3jkh60ybrtX7Awp0mWherever you listen: /creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/sapirpodcast/Theme music: “Kid Kodi” by Blue Dot Sessions: http://www.sessions.blue/
- 3 weeks ago34 min
Power vs. Influence with Bret Stephens
Bret Stephens, SAPIR editor-in-chief, joins David Wolpe for a conversation about why having power doesn’t always mean you have influence. Bret makes the case that American Jews face a striking paradox: more power but less influence than at any point in his lifetime. They explore how that happened, and the lessons for anyone trying to change minds in a polarized era. They also discuss promising new ventures in media and publishing, as well as how to equip the next generation of Jewish leaders to thrive. You can read Bret Stephens' editor’s note, The Anxiety of (Waning) Jewish Influence, at https://sapirjournal.org/influence/2026/the-anxiety-of-waning-jewish-influence/ The IHRA definition of antisemitism, which was referenced in their conversation, can be found at https://holocaustremembrance.com/resources/working-definition-antisemitism. Learn more about SAPIR and subscribe to the print journal at http://www.sapirjournal.org.Subscribe to the SAPIR Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sapir-with-david-wolpe/id1583771945Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JcLb3jkh60ybrtX7Awp0m Or wherever you get your podcasts: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/sapirpodcast/Comments or questions? Get in touch at info@sapirjournal.org Theme music by Blue Dot Sessions: http://www.sessions.blue/
- 3 weeks ago0 min
Coming Soon: A New Season of SAPIR
Host David Wolpe is joined by guests like Tyler Cowen, Bret Stephens, and Danielle Allen to explore the theme of influence across culture, politics, technology, education, and beyond. This season is inspired by the latest issue of SAPIR, the quarterly journal of ideas for a thriving Jewish future. Learn more about SAPIR and subscribe to the print journal at https://sapirjournal.org/.Subscribe to the SAPIR Podcast on Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sapir-with-david-wolpe/id1583771945Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JcLb3jkh60ybrtX7Awp0m Or wherever you get your podcasts: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/sapirpodcast/Comments or questions? Get in touch at info@sapirjournal.org Theme music by Blue Dot Sessions: www.sessions.blue
- Aug 13, 20261h 0m
The SAPIR Debates: Is the Administration's Campus Crackdown Good for America?
For many Jewish and Zionist students, faculty, and administrators, the tumultuous year following October 7 meant navigating campus life amid protests, encampments, lockdowns, and boycotts. What was once a familiar academic environment had become a place of sustained tension and, at times, outright hostility. Over the last 20 months, federal authorities have taken increasingly assertive action to address this collegiate climate, citing concerns about a rise in campus antisemitism. Lawsuits, congressional subpoenas, threats of funding cuts, and the detention of foreign students have been welcomed by some in the Jewish community as long overdue demonstrations of resolve. Others, however, warn that these measures risk undermining the pluralistic norms that have long sustained Jewish life in higher education – and, worse, might even breed resentment against Jews in the long-term. American Jews and friends of the community face a consequential question: do government crackdowns ultimately safeguard, or undermine, the interests of Jewish and Zionist students, faculty, and the broader academic community?This SAPIR Debate took place live at the Israel on Campus Coalition National Leadership Summit on August 4, 2026 in Washington D.C. It featured Noah Pollak and Jonathan Rauch, and was moderated by Aviva Klompas.
- Jul 30, 202654 min
Censorship Won't Help the Jews with Yascha Mounk
Johns Hopkins political scientist Yascha Mounk joined Bret Stephens to discuss his new essay, “Censorship Won't Help the Jews,” in the (Fixing) America issue of SAPIR.Read Yascha’s essay here: https://sapirjournal.org/fixing-america/2026/censorship-wont-help-the-jews/Questions or comments? Send us a note at info@sapirjournal.orgMusic from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/theo-gerard/monsieur-groove
- Jul 22, 202643 min
The State of Jewish Books with Ruth Wisse and Adam Bellow
Literary scholar Ruth Wisse and publisher Adam Bellow join Rabbi David Wolpe for a lively discussion on American Jewish literature, 50 years on from the year Saul Bellow was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.Questions or comments? Send us a note at info@sapirjournal.orgMusic from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/theo-gerard/monsieur-groove
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