The Rev and The Rabbi Podcast

The Rev & The Rabbi airs Sundays from 7–8am on 77WABC, bringing together Reverend A.R. Bernard and Rabbi Joseph Potasnik for thoughtful conversations on faith, current events, and the issues that unite people of all backgrounds.

Join Reverend AR Bernard and Joseph Potasnik as they speak with Governor James A. Paterson about the DSA, stories from the past, and more on WABC.

Join Reverend AR Bernard and Joseph Potasnik as they speak with Governor James A. Paterson about the DSA, stories from the past, and more on WABC. 

The Rev & The Rabbi airs Sundays from 7–8am on 77WABC, bringing together Reverend A.R. Bernard and Rabbi Joseph Potasnik for thoughtful conversations on faith, current events, and the issues that unite people of all backgrounds.

Join Reverend AR Bernard and Rabbi Joseph Potasnik as they discuss the course of modern politics, moral standards, committing to faith and more on WABC.

The Rev & The Rabbi airs Sundays from 7–8am on 77WABC, bringing together Reverend A.R. Bernard and Rabbi Joseph Potasnik for thoughtful conversations on faith, current events, and the issues that unite people of all backgrounds.

Join Reverend AR Bernard and Rabbi Joseph Potasnik as they speak with Father Paul Muldoon about human decency, the steps toward forgiveness, and more on WABC.

Join AR Bernard and Rabbi Joe Potasnik as they speak with Ronen And Orna Neutra and they reflect on their son Omer Neutra and more on WABC.

Join AR Bernard and Rabbi Joe Potasnik as they speak with Chief John Esposito about the circumstances on 9/11, building devleopments since, and more on WABC.

Join AR Bernard and Rabbi Joe Potasnik as they remember October 7th, discuss the current Iran situation and more on WABC. 

Join AR Bernard and Rabbi Joe Potasnik as they discuss the rise of antisemitism, honoring parents, and more on WABC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Reverend AR Bernard and Rabbi Joe Potasnik as they discuss the treatment of religion in America and more on WABC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Reverend AR Bernard and Rabbi Petaznik as they talk with Jake Novak about parental relationships and more on WABC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Reverend AR Bernard and Rabbi Joseph Peteznic as they discuss antisemitism, the current state of Israel and more on WABC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Reverend AR Bernard and Rabbi Joe Potasnik as they discuss prior elections, the comptroller's office and more on WABC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Join Reverend AR Bernard and Rabbi Joseph Peteznic as they discuss Israel, Trump's intervention and more on WABC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Peter King joins the show to discuss the decline of civil discourse and bipartisanship with the Rev & the Rabbi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reverend A.R. Bernard and Rabbi Joseph Potasnik discuss the decline of civil discourse and bipartisanship with former Congressman Peter King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 devotion to his faith within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the foundational role of family and integrity in his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 are Checketts' personal anecdotes regarding basketball legends like Patrick Ewing, where he emphasizes the necessity of stability and continuity in leadership to achieve franchise success. Beyond athletics, the conversation explores the intersection of professional achievement and religious devotion, as Checketts reflects on how his faith and family values provided a moral foundation for his life in the public eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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 Pentecost, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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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

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

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

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

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

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 presence required for spiritual and emotional guidance. Finally, the hosts interview Gregory Weiner, the first Jewish president of Assumption University, a Catholic institution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 politics and progressivism have led some to side with autocratic regimes over democratic allies like Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 shifts to global affairs with Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, who argues for an internal Islamic revolution for liberty to defeat theocracy and critiques the moral inversion of modern identity politics in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 from years of budget surpluses to a current fiscal shortfall, prompting Levine to propose investing $4 billion in pension funds for affordable housing and establishing stricter rules for the city's rainy day fund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 supporting effective policies. Moving beyond the Middle East, the speakers examine the internal instability of Lebanon caused by Hezbollah and the systemic corruption in Venezuela, where an elite regime enriches itself at the expense of the populace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Beyond personal conduct, the participants explore the moral responsibilities of leadership, debating the complexities of just war, the necessity of bipartisan support for Israel's defense, and the strategic importance of NATO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 discourse, specifically condemning the decline of civility and the lack of respect shown toward traditional institutions like the papacy and the presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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 to Sunday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 toward broader leadership themes, such as the value of humility and the weight of responsibility in high-stakes public safety roles. Finally, the hosts reflect on seasonal themes of hope and renewal by discussing the spiritual significance of Passover and Easter, advocating for religious pluralism and mutual respect in a diverse society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices