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People Jew Wanna Know

People Jew Wanna Know

Welcome to People Jew Wanna Know, a podcast sharing stories of remarkable Jewish people! Hosted by Margarita Lyadova, each episode features conversations with interesting Jewish guests of today and historical figures who’ve shaped Jewish culture and identity. Together, we seek answers to today"s essential questions facing the Jewish people. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @peoplejewwannaknow for extras, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss

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00:34:51

Schlepping In Style - Alex Schinasi

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2025/10/15

Margarita chats with Alex Schinasi—mom, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the viral Hulken bag. Alex opens up about her Jewish upbringing, parenting after October 7th, and what it takes to grow a brand in today’s market. From business lessons to mentorship and dream collabs, she keeps it real with wisdom and humor. Follow Alex on Instagram @alexschinasi and check out @hulkenbag to see the bag everyone’s talking about.Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro

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00:59:27

Class in Session with Charlotte Korchak

People Jew Wanna Know ·

2025/10/08

In this episode, we sit down with Charlotte Korchak—founder and senior educator of the Jerusalem Education Institute—whose life between the US and Israel, experience at Auschwitz, and work in Jewish education shape a candid dialogue on antisemitism, activism, and resilience amid global crises.Learn more about JEI at https://www.jerusalemedu.org/Follow Charlotte on Instagram @charlottekorchak and JEI @jerusalemeduSupport our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: (00:00) Intro

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00:51:14

Dara Horn: The Antisemitism Lorax

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2025/10/01

Dara Horn is the bestselling author of People Love Dead Jews and one of today’s sharpest voices on antisemitism. In this episode, she exposes the failures of Holocaust education, the tensions between diaspora and Israel, and the hard truths Jews need to confront now.Connect with Dara and support her work at www.DaraHorn.comWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda 05:03 "Being a writer is less of a career choice and more of a chronic illness"08:19 Dara, the antisemitism

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00:45:55

Next Stop: Jewish Storytelling with Benjamin Resnick

People Jew Wanna Know ·

2025/09/24

Author Benjamin Resnick joins Margarita to talk about his debut novel Next Stop, the heart of Jewish storytelling, and the big questions that keep us all up at night. Insightful, thoughtful, and full of stories that linger long after the episode ends. Follow Benjamin on Instagram @Benjamin_Resnick and buy his book, Next Stop, anywhere where books are sold.What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda06:03 Novelist turned Rabbi 08:44 Rabbis are meant to be storytellers11:29 On Next Stop -

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00:52:45

We Are In WW3 - Alexander Rojavin

People Jew Wanna Know ·

2025/09/17

Are we already in World War III? Alexander Rojavin—an intelligence, policy, and media expert on the frontlines of information warfare—joins us to untangle the chaos of today’s world. From Soviet anti-Zionist propaganda to TikTok, from the invasion of Ukraine to the weaponization of antisemitism, Sasha explains how politics, media, and culture collide to shape society—and what it will take to push back.Tune in for a conversation that’s equal parts alarming and hopeful, and discover why fighting

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00:35:09

Jake Cohen - Dinner Party Animal, Unleashed

People Jew Wanna Know ·

2025/09/10

New York Times bestselling cookbook author and social media star Jake Cohen joins People Jew Wanna Know to talk about his upcoming book Dinner Party Animal, what it’s like to be openly pro-Israel in media and TV, and—just maybe—settle the question of whether he’s psychic.Follow Jake on Instagram and TikTok @jakecohen, and grab your copy of Dinner Party Animal wherever books are sold.What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda03:24 Who is Jake Cohen? His upbringing & career08:02 Is Jake

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00:59:04

Speak Your Opponent's Language - with Z.E. Silver

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2025/09/03

Margarita’s friend and fellow “Jinsta” activist Z.E. Silver joins People Jew Wanna Know to debate Hillel’s role on campus, unpack the dynamics of Jewish life, and share tips on winning debates.Z.E. is a content creator focused on Jewish peoplehood, antisemitism, and Israel, with experience at organizations including Chabad, AIPAC, ADL, Jewish Federation, Hillel, and JNF-USA.Follow Zach on Instagram and TikTok @z.e.silver and @gam_v.gam, subscribe to his newsletter at beacons.ai/gamvgam, and check

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00:43:36

Peter Beinart: The Case Against Zionism

People Jew Wanna Know ·

2025/08/27

Peter Beinart is one of the most provocative voices in Jewish public life today—a journalist, commentator, and professor who critiques long-held assumptions about Israel, Zionism, and Jewish identity.In this episode of People Jew Wanna Know, Margarita pushes Peter on everything from Zionism's purpose to the future of a binational state. Follow Peter on X @PeterBeinart and on Instagram @Peter_BeinartWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda 09:34 Peter's upbringing & how it shaped

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00:34:58

Places Jew Don't Wanna Go - Scotland & Ireland

People Jew Wanna Know ·

2025/08/20

In this solo episode, Margarita unpacks her trip to Scotland & Ireland which turned out to be way more complicated than frolicking through fields and drinking Guinness. She explores the current atmosphere toward Jews in both countries, weaves in a sharp look at the history of Ireland and Northern Ireland, and shares the unexpected moment she actually needed the Heimlich (teehee).For exclusive content, follow the pod @peoplejewwannaknow on Instagram & TikTok

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01:05:37

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib - Pragmatism for Palestine

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2025/08/13

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, Palestinian-American activist and leader of Realign For Palestine, closes the Goy You Will Enjoy season. Realign For Palestine aims to cultivate a new generation of Palestinian voices committed to a two-nation solution, nonviolence, and radical pragmatism. Follow Ahmed on X and Instagram @afalkhatib and support Realign For Palestine at https://realignforpalestine.org/What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda 04:54 What is Ahmed working on & how is it going? 13:40

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00:02:47

VOTE FOR MARGE FOR Z3 BRIDGE BUILDER!

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2025/08/12

This is a PSA to vote for Margarita, who has been nominated for the Z3 Bridge Builder Award! The Z3 Bridge Builder Award recognizes individuals who are working to bridge divides within the Jewish people—between communities, across ideologies, between the Diaspora and Israel and more. If Margarita wins, she will use the funds to create, for the first time, video podcast episodes! Your People Jew Wanna Know experience is about to get that much better! VOTE HERE:

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00:49:11

When Allah Meets Adonai - Dan Khan

People Jew Wanna Know ·

2025/08/06

U.S. Army Veteran and Muslim American, Dan Khan, joins the Goy You Will Enjoy season to share his powerful story of building bridges between Muslim and Jewish communities.Together, we explore big questions: Has Islam been hijacked? When is it worth forming coalitions with people you fundamentally disagree with? And what does it really take to create understanding across deep divides?Follow Dan on Instagram: @its_dankhanWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda03:27 On Dan's upbringing,

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00:46:20

The History We Teach - Is It Enough? Melissa Mott

People Jew Wanna Know ·

2025/07/30

Melissa Mott, Executive VP of Education Strategy & Programs at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, joins Goy You Will Enjoy for a candid and powerful conversation on the state of antisemitism, Holocaust education, and Jewish identity today.With a decade at the ADL, and a career rooted in truth-telling and impact, Mel brings clarity, urgency, and no BS to her episode. This is the one Jew need to hear.Check out the Simon Wiesenthal center at www.wiesenthal.org and follow them on Instagram

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00:44:43

"Hey Jewish people!" - Chris Caresnone (aka The Babka...

People Jew Wanna Know ·

2025/07/23

Iconic content creator, Chris Caresnone (The Babka King), joins us on the Goy You Will Enjoy season to discuss building bridges through his love of culture, food, and humor. In this conversation, Margarita and Chris discuss his career, his POV on the current rise of Jew hatred, and the importance of having positive energy. Follow Chris on Instagram @chriscaresnone and check out his website www.caresnone.com What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda02:20 How did Chris get into content

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00:47:25

The Gazan Peacebuilder - Hamza Howidy

People Jew Wanna Know ·

2025/07/16

Gaza-born peace and human rights activist, Hamza Howidy, joins the Goy You Will Enjoy season to share his incredible story and commitment to fostering peace between Palestinians and Israelis. In this episode, we hear the crazy, unfathomable stories of Hamza's escape from Hamas imprisonment and torture, how his family discovered a Hamas tunnel under their house, and much more. Follow Hamza on X @HowidyHamza and on Instagram @hamzahowidyyWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda 04:56 Hamza's

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00:48:32

Jonathan Elkhoury - That Gay Goy Guy

People Jew Wanna Know ·

2025/07/09

People Jew Wanna Know welcomes popular Christian-Lebanese activist, Jonathan Elkhoury, on the pod. We learn about his remarkable story and his take on the current situation in Israel since he lives there. Jon reflects on his years of activism, what he wishes he knew sooner, and offers useful tips for how to create allies. Follow Jon on Instagram @Jon_Elk and on X @Jonathan_ElkWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda02:45 How Jon ended up in Israel & his advocacy work 07:50 Why did Jon

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00:42:36

Mer Hersam vs. Misinformation

People Jew Wanna Know ·

2025/07/02

Margarita interviews Mer Hersam - an influencer education and advocacy expert living in Washington DC. Mer is an ally who has done tremendous work to combat antisemitism and harmful anti-Israel rhetoric online, as well as being involved in the restoration and preservation of TikTok. In this episode, Mer talks about her background, why she felt compelled to speak up for the Jewish people, her trip to Israel post-Oct 7th, and much more. Follow Mer on Instagram @merhersam and on TikTok @mer.moneyWhat

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00:52:45

And Here's Leo - Leo Veiga

People Jew Wanna Know ·

2025/06/25

Leo Veiga, Modi Rosenfeld's producer, manager, and husband, joins People Jew Wanna Know for the "Goy You Will Enjoy" Season!Leo has raised the bar in entertainment, producing incredible comedy shows all over the world. In this episode, Margarita and Leo discuss his philosophy on allyship, Jinsta (Jewish Insta), and how his perception of the Jewish community has changed over time. Follow Leo on Instagram @leo_veiga_ and check out his website www.leoveiga.com What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode

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00:45:52

King of the Mitzvahs - Kareem "K.W.O.E." Wells

People Jew Wanna Know ·

2025/06/18

Kareem “K.W.O.E.” Wells—entrepreneur, entertainer, and longtime bridge-builder between Black and Jewish communities—joins us for a powerful conversation in this episode of Goy You Will Enjoy.Kareem shares his extraordinary journey from the streets to the C-Suites, and how he turned a bold vision into Flow Entertainment, the go-to events company with a three-year waitlist for bar/bat mitzvahs. Crowned the “King of the Mitzvahs,” Kareem reflects on the intersections of culture, community, and

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00:45:42

The Woman Behind The Largest Pro-Israel Group In...

People Jew Wanna Know ·

2025/06/11

Destiny Albritton, who is the Senior Director of Next Gen at Christians United for Israel (CUFI) and a social media activist, joins People Jew Wanna Know podcast to share her wisdom on how to get non-Jews to support Israel. CUFI is the largest pro-Israel group in America with 10 million members.In this warm and somewhat theological discussion, Destiny and Margarita bond over their travels to Israel and Destiny offers countless pieces of advice for how to create allies. They also discuss the

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