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 li...
Jun 07, 2026•37 min
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 Latte...
Jun 07, 2026•46 min
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
May 31, 2026•25 min
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
May 31, 2026•48 min
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
May 24, 2026•25 min
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/adch...
May 24, 2026•48 min
Best of The Rev & The Rabbi Edition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 17, 2026•48 min
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
May 10, 2026•26 min
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
May 10, 2026•23 min
Mother's Day Edition with Former Governor David Patterson and Judge Rachel Frier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10, 2026•48 min
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
May 03, 2026•22 min
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
May 03, 2026•14 min
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 ...
May 03, 2026•44 min
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 re...
Apr 26, 2026•25 min
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 inte...
Apr 26, 2026•47 min
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, promp...
Apr 26, 2026•22 min
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...
Apr 19, 2026•13 min
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 respons...
Apr 19, 2026•25 min
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 l...
Apr 19, 2026•47 min
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
Apr 12, 2026•22 min
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
Apr 12, 2026•48 min
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/adc...
Apr 05, 2026•20 min
Easter Sunday Edition with Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Reverend A.R. Bernard. Father Peter Purpura joins the show to talk Easter Sunday and early beginnings with his Spiritual walk. The dialogue then shifts toward the true meaning of Easter vs Symbolism. Finally, the hosts reflect on Spiritual Growth Impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 05, 2026•48 min
Fire Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore shares her journey from a challenging childhood in the Bronx to becoming the second woman to lead the FDNY. She highlights her thirty-year career starting as an EMT, emphasizing that her rise through the ranks of EMS operations uniquely prepared her for an administrative role that oversees both fire and medical services. A primary theme of the discussion is the urgent need for pay parity, as Bonsignore advocates for EMS professionals to receive the same fisca...
Mar 29, 2026•22 min
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 ...
Mar 29, 2026•47 min
Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, Reverend A.R. Bernard, and guest Rabbi David Seth Kirshner regarding the multidimensional nature of Passover. The conversation transitions from the holiday’s inherent "identity crisis"—balancing the bitterness of historical slavery with the sweetness of liberation—to the modern necessity of maintaining hope amidst contemporary tragedy. The participants emphasize that Judaism is a religion of inquiry, where the act of asking questions and embracing life's "broken pieces" is...
Mar 22, 2026•49 min
Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Reverend A.R. Bernard discussing the profound layers of Passover with guest Rabbi David Seth Kirshner. The conversation explores the holiday’s inherent dual identity, balancing the joy of liberation with a sober reflection on historical and modern oppression. Kirshner emphasizes that Judaism is a religion of questions, where the ritual of inviting children to inquire at the Seder table is more important than providing absolute answers. The participants also reflect on K...
Mar 22, 2026•24 min
Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Reverend A.R. Bernard engage in a profound dialogue regarding the inner life and the moral responsibilities of leadership within a fractured society. The program begins by honoring the legacy of the late journalist Ernie Anastos, framing him as a symbol of human decency who prioritized his authentic identity over social acceptance. This discussion on personal integrity transitions into a somber reflection on rising violence and antisemitism, where the hosts argue that m...
Mar 15, 2026•49 min
Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Reverend A.R. Bernard, welcome guest Larry Grogan, who shares his mission to run 100 marathons in 100 days to inspire those living with Parkinson’s disease. Despite his diagnosis, Groen champions the philosophy that "movement is medicine," arguing that physical activity acts as a vital tool for neuroplasticity and maintaining a high quality of life. The conversation shifts from the clinical benefits of exercise to a deeper spiritual discussion on defying passive resigna...
Mar 15, 2026•13 min
Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Reverend A.R. Bernard interview Hindy Poupko regarding a New York City Council bill designed to protect houses of worship and schools from targeted harassment. The discussion emphasizes that while the right to protest is a fundamental American liberty, it should not cross into the intimidation of families and children at their places of sanctuary. Poupko highlights the broad interfaith coalition supporting the legislation, noting that religious leaders of diverse backgr...
Mar 08, 2026•26 min
