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How I Survived A Soviet Prison - Natan Sharansky's story.

Natan Sharansky is a Soviet-born Israeli politician, human rights activist and former political prisoner who became one of the world’s most prominent voices for freedom a

What happened to American Jews? with Shabbos Kestenbaum

🎙️ Shabbos Kestenbaum joins Tanya on the Highly Jewish Podcast Shabbos Kestenbaum is one of the most recognisable young voices in Jewish activism today. In this episode

The Last Lesbian Zionists with Eve Barlow

Eve Barlow rose to prominence as a celebrated music journalist, writing for some of the world's most prestigious magazines and championing progressive causes. Betwe

Left the USSR for the American Jewish Dream: My mom’s story

An incredible insight into Tanya's world.  Tanya's mom joined the Highly Jewish podcast to share her family story. It's not to be missed!!  Support the sh

Pride for Israel: living who we are - Yuval David

In this episode Emmy Award-winning actor, filmmaker, journalist, and political advisor Yuval David joins Tanya as they drive around LA. He is widely recognized for his ad

Cooking and Judaism; Unpacking Jewish food & identify with Sivan's Kitchen

Tanya is joined by the incredible Sivan of Sivan's Kitchen. Listen to this episode where they talk all things Jewish food and identity. Guaranteed to leave you feeli

We're proud Soviet Jews, here's why...

In this episode of Highly Jewish we have Stella Inger Escobedo, an American television news anchor and reporter who works at One America News Network. She was formerly at

Steve Hilton breaks down his plan for California.

Steve Hilton shares his vision for California 🇺🇸 From economic reform to rebuilding opportunity, he lays out what he’d change if elected. Big ideas. Big ambitions. Wha

Honest Journalism: No spin, No agenda. Just the truth with Jacki Karsh

Jacki Karsh is an American media personality and activist. In 2025, she launched the Karsh Journalism Fellowship, a fellowship created with the stated goal of helping Isr

Extremism, Freedom, and Pride. Matthew Nouriel’s story Part 2

Part two of this powerful and deeply personal conversation.  In this episode Matthew Nouriel shares his journey from growing up around extremist ideology to discovering h

Extremism, Freedom, and Pride. Matthew Nouriel’s story Part 1

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Matthew Nouriel shares his journey from growing up around extremist ideology to discovering his own voice, freedom, and

Big Time Jewish: James Maslow on Fame, Faith & Fighting Antisemitism

What happens when pop stardom meets unapologetic Jewish identity? In this powerful episode of Big Time Jewish, James Maslow joins Tanya on the Highly Jewish podcast for

Jonah Platt on Israel, Being Jewish in America, Politics & the “Weed Club” Conversation

What does it really mean to stand up for Israel, speak openly about being Jewish in America, challenge politics — and yes… talk about a weed club? In this raw and honest

Conservative In a Woke State: My California Reality - Episode 3 with Elizabeth Barcohana

In Episode 3, I sit down with Elizabeth Barcohana to talk candidly about navigating life, work, and identity in one of the most politically progressive states in the U.S.

What It's Like Being an Openly Gay Iranian Right Now: Reza Farahan

In this episode, I sit down with Reza Farahan to talk about something very few people are willing to discuss honestly: being an open gay Iranian, what's happening in

Raising Jewish Kids Now: Amanda Markowitz

In our first episode of this brand new Highly Jewish podcast, presenter Tanya invites long term friend Amanda Markowitz for a drive around LA. In this podcast they talk a