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The killing of Charlie Kirk has kicked the forces of political polarization into high gear. But it's worth taking a step back, says Bradley, to consider the degradation of everyday life that gives rise to such tragedies and think about what each one of us can do to ease the chaos. More locally, Bradley also discusses the data that proves that the ban on forced brokers fees is working, the race to replace Congressman Jerry Nadler, and the very un-Christian move by a local church to kick out a longtime soup kitchen. Discussed on today's episode:Indoor Ban Shuts Down Soup Kitchen at Downtown Manhattan Church, by Jonathan Custodio, The City, (09/15/25)Join Bradley on Sept. 20 at P&T Knitwear as we celebrate Russ & Daughters Day to mark the legendary shop's first-ever cookbook in their 111 years on the Lower East Side. We'll be hosting a live Firewall recording at 3PM where Bradley will interview Russ & Daughters' fourth generation co-owners, Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper. For more details and to RSVP, visit https://www.russanddaughtersday.com/This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.media.Be sure to watch Bradley's new TED Talk on Mobile Voting at https://go.ted.com/bradleytusk.Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter and follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack + YouTube.
Jenny Montgomery is a New Yorker on a mission — scouring galleries for art she loves and can afford to buy. Bradley talks to her about the city's art scene, where to see great work right now, and how to think about starting your own collection. Get rich quick? Forget about it. But live a richer cultural life? That's well within your reach.Discussed on today's episode:Printed Matter's NY Art Book Fair at MoMA PS1: https://printedmatterartbookfairs.org/Join Bradley on Sept. 20 at P&T Knitwear as we celebrate Russ & Daughters Day to mark the legendary shop's first-ever cookbook in their 111 years on the Lower East Side. We'll be hosting a live Firewall recording at 3PM where Bradley will interview Russ & Daughters' fourth generation co-owners, Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper. For more details and to RSVP, visit https://www.russanddaughtersday.com/This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.media.Be sure to watch Bradley's new TED Talk on Mobile Voting at https://go.ted.com/bradleytusk.Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter and follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack + YouTube.
The beloved Jewish restaurant Russ & Daughters has been open for more than a century. Now, a new cookbook from the fourth generation co-owners celebrates that legacy. Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper discuss the cookbook Russ & Daughters: 100 Years of Appetizing and take calls from listeners about their favorite Russ & Daughters memories.*Federman and Tupper will discuss the book at an event with the James Beard Foundation on Sunday, Sept. 14 and the first ever Russ & Daughters Day celebration will happen on Saturday, Sept. 20.
Now that Trump has decided to restore the throwback name of the Department of Defense (now the Department of War), maybe it's time we started calling all federal agencies according to what they really do — so Bradley plays an epic name game. Plus, he assesses the looming real-world conditions that will test Zohran Mamdani's commitment to his progressive agenda, throws a flag on football's talking heads, and divulges his personal Emmy picks.Discussed on today's episode:Zohran Mamdani's Year One: A Time for Testing, by Bradley Tusk, Vital City, (09/04/25)Join Bradley on September 20 at P&T Knitwear as we celebrate Russ & Daughters Day to mark the legendary shop's first-ever cookbook in their 111 years on the Lower East Side. We'll be hosting a live Firewall recording at 3PM where Bradley will interview Russ & Daughters' fourth generation co-owners, Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper. For more details and to RSVP, visit https://www.russanddaughtersday.com/This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.media.Be sure to watch Bradley's new TED Talk on Mobile Voting at https://go.ted.com/bradleytusk.Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter and follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack + YouTube.
Here's one thing we know about the Democratic Party right now — they are practically in a death spiral and must do something heroic to have any shot at the White House in 2028. If they think they can go about picking a candidate the regular, super-boring way, they're toast. So Bradley has a plan to bring fun and genuine excitement into the process, based on, yes, Battle of the Network Stars. Plus, he delivers a sharp verdict on the question of whether business school is worth it, and analyzes what the slowing growth of millionaires in New York City means for the next mayor.Join Bradley on Sept. 20 at P&T Knitwear as we celebrate Russ & Daughters Day to mark the legendary shop's first-ever cookbook in their 111 years on the Lower East Side. We'll be hosting a live Firewall recording at 3PM where Bradley will interview Russ & Daughters' fourth generation co-owners, Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper. For more details and to RSVP, visit https://www.russanddaughtersday.com/.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.media.Be sure to watch Bradley's new TED Talk on Mobile Voting at https://go.ted.com/bradleytusk.Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter and follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack + YouTube.
[REBROADCAST FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 2019] Dr. Annie Polland, executive director of the American Jewish Historical Society, and Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper, fourth generation co-owners of Russ & Daughters, join us to discuss a new exhibition at the Center for Jewish History about the classic New York City food spot.
This week on Unorthodox: Nazi alligators and Hitler's childhood home. First we talk to Naama Shefi of the Jewish Food Society, who returns to the show along with Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper, the fourth-generation owners of Russ and Daughters, to tell us about their work feeding healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can support the Jewish Food Society's initiative here. Then we sit down with Israeli musician Yair Nitzani, who talks about the strange reality of being a rock star in Israel (he'd head home on his moped after playing stadium shows), plus his work with the hit Israel band T-Slam and his Jon Stewart-inspired news satire television show. Have thoughts about the show? Email us at unorthodox@tabletmag.com or leave us a voicemail at (914) 570-4869. You can also record a voice memo on your smartphone and email it to us. Join our Facebook group to get more Unorthodox and connect with other listeners. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram. Consider making a donation to Unorthodox if you like what you hear each week. Get your Unorthodox T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies here. Sponsors: "PsalmSeason: An Online Encounter with the Wisdom of the Psalms" is a new interfaith initiative that launched with a concert featuring 18 performances from artists around the world. Watch the concert at IFYC.org/psalmseason, and stay tuned for new personal reflections, poetry, and music every week for 18 weeks. The Institute for Jewish Spirituality has pioneered the development and teaching of Jewish mindfulness practices for over 20 years. Save $50 now by going to jewishspirituality.org and clicking on The Gift of Awareness. Harry's is a great shave at a great price. Get a free Harry's trial shave set—complete with a 5-blade razor with a weighted ergonomic grip, rich lathering shave gel, and a travel blade cover—at harrys.com/unorthodox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For 106 years, Russ & Daughters has been an integral part of the history of New York City, a touchstone in the lives of generations, and the torchbearer of Jewish food in America. Niki Russ Federman--who, along with her cousin Josh Russ Tupper, is a fourth generation owner of Russ & Daughters--took time to talk with us about the history of this iconic Jewish appetizer shop and how she and Josh are carrying on the tradition of this family business by providing home delivery across the country in the midst of a pandemic. To quote Niki, "We will get through this too because we plan on being here for you for another 106 years." Episode 0257 May 8, 2020 Yiddish Book Center Amherst, Massachusetts
This week’s episode of Opening Soon is all about Creating a lasting brand. What better guests then Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper, 4th generation owners of 105 year old famed Appetizing shop Russ & Daughters. We discuss how to make a lasting impression on your customers and make sure that your brand is echoed across every part of your business to create a unified and memorable guest experience that keep guests coming back for decades. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate This episode is brought to you by BentoBox, a platform that connects restaurants with people. Learn more at getbento.com/openingsoon. For a limited time, BentoBox will waive the website setup fee for all Opening Soon listeners. Offer expires August 20. Photo by Sasha Israel Opening Soon is powered by Simplecast.
Jenny Dorsey, host of HRN’s Why Food? sits down with three incredible lady restaurateurs to discuss leadership, business, and hospitality. Natalie Freihon is the managing partner of The Fat Radish and Silkstone Hospitality, where she oversees all restaurant and catering operations. Niki Russ Federman was pretty much born in a herring barrel, with a sharp knife in her hand and a penchant for caviar. Today, along with her cousin Josh Russ Tupper, she owns and runs Russ & Daughters, Russ & Daughters Cafe, Russ & Daughters Bagels & Bakery, Russ & Daughters at the Jewish Museum, and Russ & Daughters at the Brooklyn Navy Yard (2018). Karalee Fallert of Taco Boy has been the driving force behind many of the city’s most popular restaurants for more than a decade. She’s known as one of the most prolific and progressive restaurateurs in Charleston. HRN On Tour is powered by Simplecast.
On the eve of Russ & Daughters expanding their appetizing empire to include a sit down restaurant, co-owner Josh Russ Tupper talked about his beautiful, utterly original, undeniably physically taxing, and fun career path on Employee of the Month. Despite having been born on Ananda (pro vegan & vegetarian) Ashram, Tupper quickly earned a reputation as one of the greatest lox slicers, not to be confused with shmearers. After hearing rumors of his steady left hand, I put Tupper to the test, which you can hear in the recording of our interview, which was taped live at Joe’s Pub. Even on a curved plate, with a jack knife, Tupper sliced the lox so thin that you really can read The New York Times through it. He also partook in an empirically sound blind taste that the celebrated Upper West Side's Barney's Greengrass appetizing deli doesn't hold a candle to Russ & Daughters, although Zabar’s is holding on to dear life when it comes to the taste and freshness of lox. (Please note that in this highly objective...
Greg Bresnitz is back from Spain, and he’s here on Snacky Tunes, live from the back of Roberta’s. On this episode, Greg is talking with Josh Russ Tupper of Russ and Daughters in the Lower East Side. Hear about how Josh left his job making semiconductors in California to take over his family’s business, his choice in knives, and how the Lower East Side has changed since his childhood. Tune in to hear about Russ and Daughter’s upcoming Herring Pairing event, as well as some of the new products that are flying off the shelves at the shop. 2:54 is in the studio, on tour from the U.K. Check out some of their songs live on the show, and hear about their love of Mexican food. This episode has been brought to you by Tekserve. “There’s so many customers, where ever they move, whenever they come back- sometimes right off the plane- they come and get their sandwich. It’s really nostalgic, but it holds a really special place in a lot of people’s hearts.” — Josh Russ Tupper on Snacky Tunes