Of the People — with Robert Chernin and Ericka Redic

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Brash, irreverent and mostly peaceful! Robert and Ericka cut through all the media nonsense and talk current events through the lens of American Exceptionalism. To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe to “Of the People” today! Listen to all episodes of Of the People at Ricochet.com. 364174

  1. JUN 27

    America & Israel at a Crossroads: Truth, Terror & the Fight for Freedom | SEASON FINALE

    In this epic Of The People season finale, we bring together an all-star lineup of experts for panel discussions like you've never seen before. From explosive current events to deeper cultural battles, no topic is off the table. Topics Covered: Israel vs. Iran: Ceasefire, the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, and what Operation Rising Lion means for the region and the world Trump 2.0: What has he accomplished or failed at so far Riots & Protests: Where free speech ends and chaos begins Immigration, ICE & the Border Crisis The rise of global antisemitism Artificial Intelligence And so much more... Special Guests: Dr. Bruce Abramson Jeff Berkowitz Dr. Lori Fineman Steve Rosenberg  Larry Ward Chris Widener Expect hard truths, sharp analysis, and a few laughs along the way as we break down today’s biggest headlines with people who truly get it. Brash, irreverent, and mostly peaceful! Stay in contact with us! Robert Chernin X - @RBChernin FB - @OfThePeopleShow IG - @rbchernin1 Ericka Redic X - @ErickaRedic FB - @GenerallyIrritable IG - @generally_irritable Dr. Bruce Abramson X - @bdabramson Jeff Berkowitz X - @jberk FB - @jberkowitzdc Dr. Lori Fineman X - @DrLori2023 IG - @lori8697 Steve Rosenberg X - @TheGSDGroup Larry Ward X - @thatLarryWard FB - @lward99 Chris Widener X - @ChrisWidener FB - @ChrisWidenerSpeaker IG - @chriswidenerspeaker The American Coalition: https://coalition4america.com/ American Coalition Merch: https://coalition-4-america-llc.revv.co/storefront/ Israel Appreciation Day: https://www.israelappreciationday.com/ Israel Appreciation Day Merch: https://israel-appreciation-day.launchcart.store/shop American Center for Education and Knowledge: https://acekfund.org/ ACEK Merch: https://american-center-for-education-and-knowledge.revv.co/storefront/ About Robert: Robert is a longtime successful entrepreneur, business leader, fundraiser, political advisor, and now popular podcast host. Robert has been an in-demand consultant on important gubernatorial, congressional, senatorial, and presidential races, including leadership roles in the presidential campaigns of President George W. Bush and John McCain. In 2004 he was praised as a difference maker as Executive Director for the national Republican Jewish outreach operations. He studied political science internationally at McGill University in Montreal.  About Ericka: Ericka L. Redic is a Vermont and Texas-based Chief Financial Officer, author, entrepreneur, and former Republican/Libertarian Congressional candidate. She strongly advocates from an originalist constitutional position for conservative values focusing on the culture war on her show Generally Irritable.

    1h 59m

  2. JUN 20

    LIVE FROM ISRAEL — EXCLUSIVE BROADCAST: HILLEL FULD ON THE FRONTLINES🚨

    Tech entrepreneur and Israeli patriot Hillel Fuld joins Robert and Ericka live from the epicenter of the Iran-Israel conflict for an electrifying, unfiltered, on-the-ground dispatch. Broadcasting straight from Tel Aviv, Hillel brings the raw, unvarnished truth of Israel’s response to Iran’s unprecedented missile assault—Operation Rising Lion. As the world holds its breath and headlines spin, Hillel cuts through the noise to reveal the true spirit of a nation under fire but unbroken. From the mobilized streets to the military strategy rooms, from citizen resilience to global consequences, this is your front-row seat to history—delivered by someone living it, not theorizing about it. Will Israel’s bold strikes on Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure deter future aggression or ignite a larger war? Can global diplomacy contain this powder keg—or is a new geopolitical era already underway? Don't miss this gripping, real-time look at a nation defending its destiny. Only on Of The People. Brash, irreverent, and mostly peaceful! Stay in contact with us! Robert Chernin X - @RBChernin FB - @OfThePeopleShow IG - @rbchernin1 Ericka Redic X - @ErickaRedic FB - @GenerallyIrritable IG - @generally_irritable Hillel Fuld: Hillel Fuld: https://www.hillelfuld.com/  X - @HilzFuld FB - @HillelFuld  IG - @hilzfuld LI - @hilzfuld The American Coalition: https://coalition4america.com/  American Coalition Merch:https://coalition-4-america-llc.revv.co/storefront/ Israel Appreciation Day: https://www.israelappreciationday.com/ Israel Appreciation Day Merch: https://israel-appreciation-day.launchcart.store/shop American Center for Education and Knowledge: https://acekfund.org/ ACEK Merch: https://american-center-for-education-and-knowledge.revv.co/storefront/ About Robert: Robert is a longtime successful entrepreneur, business leader, fundraiser, political advisor, and now popular podcast host. Robert has been an in-demand consultant on important gubernatorial, congressional, senatorial, and presidential races, including leadership roles in the presidential campaigns of President George W. Bush and John McCain. In 2004 he was praised as a difference maker as Executive Director for the national Republican Jewish outreach operations. He studied political science internationally at McGill University in Montreal. About Ericka: Ericka L. Redic is a Vermont and Texas-based Chief Financial Officer, author, entrepreneur, and former Republican/Libertarian Congressional candidate. She strongly advocates from an originalist constitutional position for conservative values focusing on the culture war on her show Generally Irritable. About Our Guest: Hillel Fuld Dubbed Israel's top marketer, Hillel works with leading tech entrepreneurs, investors, and visionaries to accompany them on their journey from idea to revenue.Hillel's work is published on some of the world's top tech publications including TechCrunch, Venturebeat, Inc, Entrepreneur, The Next Web, Business Insider, and more, bringing Israel's energetic tech scene to life. He collaborates with leading global brands including Google, Oracle, Microsoft, and Nike.  Make your own merch! https://launchcart.com/?via=3vro9  Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6010510893121536

    27 min

  3. JUN 19

    Heritage Foundation's Daniel Flesch on Project Esther, Combating Antisemitism & Israel's Future

    Join Robert and Ericka as they welcome back Daniel Flesch, Senior Policy Analyst for Middle East and North Africa in the Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for National Security. Together, they discuss Project Esther, the Heritage Foundation’s proactive initiative to combat antisemitism, along with policy approaches to support Israel on the global stage, and the rise of antisemitic attacks on US soil. Brash, irreverent, and mostly peaceful! Stay in contact with us! Robert Chernin X - @RBChernin FB - @OfThePeopleShow IG - @rbchernin1 Ericka Redic X - @ErickaRedic FB - @GenerallyIrritable IG - @generally_irritable Daniel Flesch X - @daniel_flesch LI - Daniel Flesch  IG - @daniel_aron_202 The Israel Educator: https://www.theisraeleducator.com/ X - @IsraelEducator  LI - The Israel Educator  IG - @theisraeleducator The American Coalition: https://coalition4america.com/  American Coalition Merch: https://coalition-4-america-llc.revv.co/storefront/ Israel Appreciation Day: https://www.israelappreciationday.com/ Israel Appreciation Day Merch: https://israel-appreciation-day.launchcart.store/shop American Center for Education and Knowledge: https://acekfund.org/ ACEK Merch: https://american-center-for-education-and-knowledge.revv.co/storefront/ About Robert: Robert is a longtime successful entrepreneur, business leader, fundraiser, political advisor, and now popular podcast host. Robert has been an in-demand consultant on important gubernatorial, congressional, senatorial, and presidential races, including leadership roles in the presidential campaigns of President George W. Bush and John McCain. In 2004 he was praised as a difference maker as Executive Director for the national Republican Jewish outreach operations. Robert also proudly served on the President’s Committee of the Republican Jewish Coalition. He studied political science internationally at McGill University in Montreal. About Ericka: Ericka L. Redic is a Vermont and Texas-based Chief Financial Officer, author, entrepreneur, and former Republican/Libertarian Congressional candidate. She strongly advocates from an originalist constitutional position for conservative values focusing on the culture war on her show Generally Irritable. About Our Guest: Daniel Flesch Daniel Flesch is a Senior Policy Analyst for Middle East and North Africa in the Allison Center for National Security at the Heritage Foundation and is founder of The Israel Educator. Flesch is the President of 202 Advisors, LLC, a public affairs and geopolitical consultancy. He has worked for international public affairs and strategic communications firms, and for a leading aerospace and defense consulting company, where he developed business with Israel defense contractors. From 2018-2021, Flesch served as Senior Advisor to Israel’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations. He was the Founder and Executive Director of Fuel for Truth—D.C., an Israel education and advocacy program. Flesch also served in the 202nd Paratrooper Battalion of the Israel Defense Forces, where he was twice recognized as Outstanding Platoon Soldier. He wrote about his experiences and why Americans serve in the IDF for Commentary Magazine. His perspective on Israel, the Middle East and defense issues has been featured in CBN, CNBC, CNN, Fox News, Times of Israel and other outlets, and he has briefed Congressional leaders and staff and policy organizations. Make your own merch! https://launchcart.com/?via=3vro9  Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6010510893121536

    54 min

  4. JUN 4

    The Left Is Unraveling: Biden’s Boulder Terrorist, Target Turns Patriotic & Bono Bombs on Rogan

    From the horrifying anti-Israel terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, to Target's sudden shift toward patriotism, and Bono's eyebrow-raising comments about USAID on Joe Rogan — nothing is off-limits. Ericka and Jay connect the dots between radical ideology, corporate hypocrisy, and the cultural battle for America’s future. *Correction: the attack was in Boulder, not Denver Brash, irreverent, and mostly peaceful! Stay in contact with us! Ericka Redic X - @ErickaRedic FB - @GenerallyIrritable IG - @generally_irritable Jay Shepard X - @JaytheShepard1 The American Coalition: https://coalition4america.com/ American Coalition Merch: https://coalition-4-america-llc.revv.co/storefront/ Israel Appreciation Day: https://www.israelappreciationday.com/ Israel Appreciation Day Merch: https://israel-appreciation-day.launchcart.store/shop American Center for Education and Knowledge: https://acekfund.org/ ACEK Merch: https://american-center-for-education-and-knowledge.revv.co/storefront/ About Ericka: Ericka L. Redic is a Vermont and Texas-based Chief Financial Officer, author, entrepreneur, and former Republican/Libertarian Congressional candidate. She strongly advocates from an originalist constitutional position for conservative values focusing on the culture war on her show Generally Irritable. About Jay Shepard: Jay Shepard is a Vermont-based leader media advisor and Director of The American Center for Education and Knowledge, a nonprofit championing individual rights, freedom, and personal responsibility while upholding American exceptionalism. He is also a key figure within the Republican National Committee, serving as the National Committeeman for Vermont in 2012, 2016, and 2020. Make your own merch! https://launchcart.com/?via=3vro9 Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6010510893121536

    1h 6m

  5. MAY 28

    Kaya Jones on Music with a Mission: Faith, Israel & Fighting Antisemitism

    Join Robert and Ericka as they welcome Grammy-award winning singer Kaya Jones to Of The People. Kaya, Robert, and Ericka discuss her music is rooted in purpose, including her new songs “Jerusalem” and “Treasured,” her unwavering support for Israel, and the importance of using her platform to speak out against rising antisemitism. From faith to patriotism, pop culture to political courage, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Brash, irreverent, and mostly peaceful! Stay in contact with us! Robert Chernin X - @RBChernin FB - @OfThePeopleShow IG - @rbchernin1 Ericka Redic X - @ErickaRedic FB - @GenerallyIrritable IG - @generally_irritable Kaya Jones Check out Shiloah TV: https://shiloah.tv/  X: @kayajones  FB: @KayasMusic  IG: @kayajones The American Coalition: https://coalition4america.com/  American Coalition Merch: https://coalition-4-america-llc.revv.co/storefront/ Israel Appreciation Day: https://www.israelappreciationday.com/ Israel Appreciation Day Merch: https://israel-appreciation-day.launchcart.store/shop American Center for Education and Knowledge: https://acekfund.org/ ACEK Merch: https://american-center-for-education-and-knowledge.revv.co/storefront/ About Robert: Robert is a longtime successful entrepreneur, business leader, fundraiser, political advisor, and now popular podcast host. Robert has been an in-demand consultant on important gubernatorial, congressional, senatorial, and presidential races, including leadership roles in the presidential campaigns of President George W. Bush and John McCain. In 2004 he was praised as a difference maker as Executive Director for the national Republican Jewish outreach operations. Robert also proudly served on the President’s Committee of the Republican Jewish Coalition. He studied political science internationally at McGill University in Montreal. About Ericka: Ericka L. Redic is a Vermont and Texas-based Chief Financial Officer, author, entrepreneur, and former Republican/Libertarian Congressional candidate. She strongly advocates from an originalist constitutional position for conservative values focusing on the culture war on her show Generally Irritable. About Our Guest: Kaya Jones Grammy-winning recording artist Kaya Jones has a rich and unique background, shaped by her Jamaican family and deep connections to the Jewish faith. As a child, she spent countless hours in the synagogue and attended Hebrew Bible school in Orlando. A former member of The Pussycat Dolls, Kaya has since become a celebrated gospel artist and a passionate advocate for Israel. In the past year, Kaya dedicated four months volunteering in Israel, contributing her talents and insights to the nation's cyberwarfare efforts. She is also the founder of Shiloah TV, a groundbreaking streaming platform dedicated to showcasing Judeo-Christian media. Make your own merch! https://launchcart.com/?via=3vro9  Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6010510893121536.

    51 min

  6. MAY 21

    Dr. Bruce Abramson: Trump's Historic Middle East Trip, Biden's Cancer & Rising Threats at Home

    Join Robert and Ericka as they welcome author, technologist, economist, attorney, and policy analyst Dr. Bruce Abramson. Dr. Abramson, Robert, and Ericka discuss President Trump’s historic trip to the Middle East. They also dig into domestic headlines, including the latest on Biden’s prostate cancer cover-up. Brash, irreverent, and mostly peaceful! Stay in contact with us! Robert Chernin X - @RBChernin FB - @OfThePeopleShow IG - @rbchernin1 Ericka Redic X - @ErickaRedic FB - @GenerallyIrritable IG - @generally_irritable Dr. Bruce Abramson X - @bdabramson Substack - https://substack.com/@bda1776 The American Coalition: https://coalition4america.com/  American Coalition Merch:https://coalition-4-america-llc.revv.co/storefront/ Israel Appreciation Day: https://www.israelappreciationday.com/ Israel Appreciation Day Merch: https://israel-appreciation-day.launchcart.store/shop American Center for Education and Knowledge: https://acekfund.org/ ACEK Merch: https://american-center-for-education-and-knowledge.revv.co/storefront/ About Robert: Robert is a longtime successful entrepreneur, business leader, fundraiser, political advisor, and now popular podcast host. Robert has been an in-demand consultant on important gubernatorial, congressional, senatorial, and presidential races, including leadership roles in the presidential campaigns of President George W. Bush and John McCain. In 2004 he was praised as a difference maker as Executive Director for the national Republican Jewish outreach operations. Robert also proudly served on the President’s Committee of the Republican Jewish Coalition. He studied political science internationally at McGill University in Montreal. About Ericka: Ericka L. Redic is a Vermont and Texas-based Chief Financial Officer, author, entrepreneur, and former Republican/Libertarian Congressional candidate. She strongly advocates from an originalist constitutional position for conservative values focusing on the culture war on her show Generally Irritable. About Our Guest: Dr. Bruce Abramson Bruce Abramson has over thirty years of experience working as a technologist, economist, attorney, and policy analyst. He began his career in the mid-1980s pioneering techniques for statistical modeling in artificial intelligence. Since then, he has applied his analytic methodologies to explore numerous challenging issues, both as a researcher and in the service of his clients. Selected areas in which his analyses have broken new ground include: the world oil market, severe storm forecasting, battlefield intelligence, military logistics, Internet business models, antitrust and intellectual property, strategies for engagement in the Middle East, and American political culture. Dr. Abramson holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Columbia and a J.D. from Georgetown. He has worked as a University of Southern California professor and a Charles River Associates principal. He has launched and led two tech-law consulting firms, a pro-Israel advocacy group, a nonprofit think tank, and a strategic consulting firm. His clients have ranged from individuals and startups to Fortune 100 companies, government agencies, and international organizations. He has contributed to the scholarly literature on computing, business, economics, law, and foreign policy, and written extensively about American politics and policy. Make your own merch! https://launchcart.com/?via=3vro9  Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6010510893121536

    1h 3m

  7. MAY 14

    Josh Hammer on Israel, the West & Saving America from Moral Collapse

    Join Robert and Ericka as they welcome conservative political commentator, author, attorney, and columnist, Josh Hammer. Josh, Robert, and Ericka discuss the growing ideological divide in America, Josh’s new book Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West, and why the survival of the Jewish nation is deeply tied to the future of the West. From campus antisemitism to constitutional decay, they unpack the urgent threats facing our republic—and what it will take to restore moral clarity and national strength. Brash, irreverent, and mostly peaceful! Stay in contact with us! Robert Chernin X - @RBChernin FB - @OfThePeopleShow IG - @rbchernin1 Ericka Redic X - @ErickaRedic FB - @GenerallyIrritable IG - @generally_irritable Josh Hammer Read Josh’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Israel-Civilization-Jewish-Nation-Destiny/dp/1635769736  X - @josh_hammer FB - @jhammer IG - @joshbhammer The American Coalition: https://coalition4america.com/  American Coalition Merch: https://coalition-4-america-llc.revv.co/storefront/ Israel Appreciation Day: https://www.israelappreciationday.com/ Israel Appreciation Day Merch: https://israel-appreciation-day.launchcart.store/shop American Center for Education and Knowledge: https://acekfund.org/ ACEK Merch: https://american-center-for-education-and-knowledge.revv.co/storefront/ About Robert: Robert is a longtime successful entrepreneur, business leader, fundraiser, political advisor, and now popular podcast host. Robert has been an in-demand consultant on important gubernatorial, congressional, senatorial, and presidential races, including leadership roles in the presidential campaigns of President George W. Bush and John McCain. In 2004 he was praised as a difference maker as Executive Director for the national Republican Jewish outreach operations. Robert also proudly served on the President’s Committee of the Republican Jewish Coalition. He studied political science internationally at McGill University in Montreal. About Ericka: Ericka L. Redic is a Vermont and Texas-based Chief Financial Officer, author, entrepreneur, and former Republican/Libertarian Congressional candidate. She strongly advocates from an originalist constitutional position for conservative values focusing on the culture war on her show Generally Irritable. About Our Guest: Josh Hammer Josh Hammer is an American conservative political commentator, attorney, and columnist. He is the author of Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West. A senior editor-at-large at Newsweek, Josh also hosts The Josh Hammer Show, a nationally syndicated podcast and weekly radio program. Known for his sharp legal analysis and principled conservative voice, Josh is a leading voice on issues of law, culture, and Middle East policy. Make your own merch! https://launchcart.com/?via=3vro9

    48 min

  8. MAY 7

    Jewish Activist Shabbos Kestenbaum on Campus Antisemitism, Suing Harvard & Endorsing Trump

    Join Robert and Ericka as they welcome American Jewish activist and Harvard Divinity School graduate Shabbos Kestenbaum to Of The People. Together, they discuss the lawsuit against Harvard, his fight against antisemitism on and off college campuses, and why he endorsed Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Brash, irreverent, and mostly peaceful! Stay in contact with us! Robert Chernin X - @RBChernin FB - @OfThePeopleShow IG - @rbchernin1 Ericka Redic X - @ErickaRedic FB - @GenerallyIrritable IG - @generally_irritable Shabbos Kestenbaum X - @ShabbosK FB - @shabbi.kestenbaum IG - @shabboskest The American Coalition: https://coalition4america.com/ American Coalition Merch: https://coalition-4-america-llc.revv.co/storefront/ Israel Appreciation Day: https://www.israelappreciationday.com/ Israel Appreciation Day Merch: https://israel-appreciation-day.launchcart.store/shop American Center for Education and Knowledge: https://acekfund.org/ ACEK Merch: https://american-center-for-education-and-knowledge.revv.co/storefront/ About Robert: Robert is a longtime successful entrepreneur, business leader, fundraiser, political advisor, and now popular podcast host. Robert has been an in-demand consultant on important gubernatorial, congressional, senatorial, and presidential races, including leadership roles in the presidential campaigns of President George W. Bush and John McCain. In 2004 he was praised as a difference maker as Executive Director for the national Republican Jewish outreach operations. Robert also proudly served on the President’s Committee of the Republican Jewish Coalition. He studied political science internationally at McGill University in Montreal. About Ericka: Ericka L. Redic is a Vermont and Texas-based Chief Financial Officer, author, entrepreneur, and former Republican/Libertarian Congressional candidate. She strongly advocates from an originalist constitutional position for conservative values focusing on the culture war on her show Generally Irritable. About Our Guest - Shabbos Kestenbaum Shabbos Kestenbaum is an American Jewish activist and Harvard Divinity School graduate. He is best known for leading a landmark lawsuit against Harvard University, as a result of the institution failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students from antisemitic harassment and discrimination. Kestenbaum later gained national attention for speaking at the Republican National Convention in July 2024. In addition to his legal and political activism, Kestenbaum recently ran on the Aish HaTorah's Aish Ha’am slate for the 39th World Zionist Congress. Make your own merch! https://launchcart.com/?via=3vro9 Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6010510893121536

    56 min
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Brash, irreverent and mostly peaceful! Robert and Ericka cut through all the media nonsense and talk current events through the lens of American Exceptionalism. To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe to “Of the People” today! Listen to all episodes of Of the People at Ricochet.com. 364174

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