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Jonathan Wachtel | 08-17-25

Aug 17, 202524 min
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Summary

Hosts Rabbi Joe Spitasna and Reverend A.R. Bernard open with a profound discussion on coping with loss, emphasizing the vital role of community and human connection in navigating grief. They explore the clergy's unique perspective on witnessing life's full cycle and the importance of living in the present. The episode then shifts to a compelling interview with global affairs analyst Jonathan Wachtel, who delves into the implications of the Trump-Putin summit, the ongoing Ukraine conflict, its influence on China's ambitions toward Taiwan, and the complex historical factors shaping current international relations.

Episode description

Global affairs analyst Jonathan Wachtel joins the show to discuss the historic summit between Trump and Putin and what may happen next

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