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This episode has been released ahead of schedule in light of major news happening on Columbia University's campus that involve Shai Davidai. Shai is a professor at Columbia Business School who went viral after October 7th when he criticized Columbia's lack of action to protect Jewish students. Currently, Shai has become a popular activist condemning the massive antisemitism on Columbia's campus and extending support and encouragement to Jewish students. Just days after this episode was recorded, Shai's ID was deactivated by Columbia, prohibiting him from entering Columbia's main campus.



In this episode, Shai discusses his current feelings on what's going on at Columbia, where he thinks things are headed, and offers words of encouragement to Jewish people.



For latest news on Shai Davidai, follow him on Instagram and X - @shaidavidai



What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda

03:18 What's the latest for Shai Davidai?

08:11 On Jewish professors having different experiences at Columbia with antisemitism and protests

10:54 Is there any hope for antisemitic college campuses?

17:33 How is Shai's relationship with his students?

23:09 Shai's take as he studies human behavior - what is happening to people right now?

29:04 What's our obligation as Jewish people?

36:23 Words of encouragement for Jewish people

39:17 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination


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Host Margarita Lyadova is back with a solo episode to reflect on her first 90 days of running People Jew Wanna Know Podcast! This episode is short and sweet, but gives you the inside scoop on Margarita's unique podcasting process, her best and worst feedback from the pod, and her most surprising takeaways from meeting various guests.



If you liked this solo episode and want more, send us a message on Instagram @peoplejewwannaknow to let us know, and please rate us 5 stars. :)


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Surprise! Margarita has released her Tight 5 stand-up comedy set! If you hate dealing with annoying customer service and bossy flight attendants, you will love this.



Follow @peoplejewwannaknow and @marge_simpson on Instagram to stay up to date on all the things.


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Viral TikToker, Talia Lichtstein, joins People Jew Wanna Know Podcast to discuss being a viral creator, antisemitism, Jewish camp, and much more. Talia has over 1.6 million TikTok followers. She gives us the good, the bad, and the ugly, sharing exactly what ensued when she condemned antisemitism and expressed support for Israel on October 7th. Expect the unexpected with this episode, but also expect to laugh; Talia has an AMAZING sense of humor.



Follow Talia on TikTok and Instagram @talialichtstein and check out her podcast, Basic Training, wherever you get your podcasts.



What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda

01:56 What has Talia been up to post October 7th?

03:27 What is up w/TikTok? Talia discusses posting about antisemitism online

05:03 "I could not have chosen a worse place to build my career"

07:29 On feeling exhausted, hopeless, & disappointed in Talia's TikTok audience

09:47 How Talia's Jewish upbringing influenced her online persona

12:30 On Jewish camp

17:21 A message to young Jewish people

20:00 The responsibility to be a proud Jew

21:29 How has Talia's position on Israel influenced her relationships with other TikTokers?

28:02 On Jews losing the "PR crisis"

31:01 Margarita's experience discussing Israel in the corporate workplace

33:19 Discussing Talia's podcast - Basic Training

35:55 Any questions on Basic Training that have stumped Talia?

39:23 What would Talia tell her younger self?

41:23 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination








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In this episode, Margarita interviews behavioral economist and writer- Dan Ariely. Dan is an icon in the behavioral economics field, and has written well-known books such as Predictably Irrational, The Honest Truth About Dishonesty, and Misbelief.



We get front row seats to learn about Dan's work helping rehabilitate the Israeli and Jewish communities post-October 7th. Dan discusses his concerns over behavioral phenomena we're seeing in society today, and leaves us with powerful advice on how to navigate times of high stress and ambiguity.



Follow Dan Ariely and purchase his books at danariely.com

Listen to his podcast, The Upside of Down, wherever you get your podcasts.

Watch "The Irrational" based on Dan Ariely's life & books on NBC and Hulu.



What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda

04:35 Dan's take on the current state of the world & the current state of Jewish people

07:13 Dan's work post-October 7th: PTSD, vulnerable youth, helping Israeli society recover

13:40 The evolution of Dan's work & being an applied scientist

15:00 Misbelief - Dan's research, book, & a discussion on resilience

19:57 Dan's concern with the rise of antisemitism

22:32 The Jewish value of critical thinking & challenging existing beliefs

24:53 What can be done to debias people?

33:17 On the value of the behavioral science curriculum

34:28 TV show based on Dan - The Irrational

39:12 What is Dan optimistic about?

43:41 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination


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Margarita interviews Tamara Eidelman, a viral Russian historian and Youtuber known for deep support of Ukraine. Tamara has left Russia and is currently in Europe. In this episode, Margarita and Tamara discuss the war in Ukraine, Tamara's work and her Jewish identity. In this deep conversation, Tamara delves into the themes of humanity, guilt, responsibility, and even souls.



See Tamara speak live by attending one of her lectures in Russian while she is on her North American tour. More details here: https://eidelman.ru/

Subscribe to Tamara on Youtube @TamaraEidelmanHistory and on Instagram @tamaraeidelman



What We Discuss:

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02:17 Who is Tamara Eidelman? From teacher to Youtuber

05:41 Tamara's North American tour & her iconic lecture on guilt & responsibility

09:25 On audience members & their commentary during Tamara's lectures

13:39 20 Days in Mariupol & on Margarita being from Donetsk

15:14 What's going to happen to Ukraine? The consequences of prolonged war on people's minds

18:35 Are there any historical principles we can follow?

20:27 On Tamara's Jewish identity

21:55 Tamara's Youtube channel - on strong viewpoints from her audience & sentiment of political alertness

24:38 Tough Jews - Jewish gangsters

25:53 Why does Tamara say her Jewish upbringing wasn't strong?

27:33 Tamara's thoughts on Israel

29:17 On Russian-speaking Jews & more on Donetsk

32:42 What's keeping Tamara up at night & why?

33:00 Tamara's experience leaving Russia

36:52 What is Tamara optimistic about & why?

37:43 Closing Remarks


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