2 Jews Talking

We sit down with Seth Smith of the Santa Cruz Veterans Alliance. The organization trains veterans to grow medicinal cannabis, a form of horticultural therapy, which is then donated to other veterans as an alternative form of medicine. We talk about the growing cannabis industry, legal hurdles and legislation, and our own personal stories (both positive + negative) with cannabis. This is an informative episode that hopes to illuminate the future of this plant.

Seth's insta - https://www.instagram.com/sethfrederick/

SC Veterans Alliance -- https://scveteransalliance.com/

SCVA on Insta -- https://www.instagram.com/scveteransalliance/

In Mashable -- http://mashable.com/2016/04/04/veterans-cannabis-santa-cruz/

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Wish you had a history or political science scholar's take on the current state of America? This week we're bringing you both. Class is in session as we chat with Chris Silver & Jon Blake about what history can and can't tell us about what Trump and his administration will mean for the US — and most importantly, what we should be doing about it.

Suggested reading for this episode:

http://www.vox.com/the-big-idea/2017/1/3/14154300/fascist-populist-trump-democracy

Take action! Find the phone number to your Member of the House by clicking here and CALL: http://usecalltoaction.com/

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Daniel Rolnik, "the world's most adorable art critic" talks marriage, secular shabbats & how to democratize the art market even if you have an overbearing Jewish mother.

Catch him on The Jew & The Lotus podcast (http://www.thejewandthelotus.com/) and across the Internet @danielrolnik.

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Josh and Erika each share their thoughts on the year that was...and the year ahead.

-Hear Josh's section starting at 01:11

-Hear Erika's section starting at 18:02

Tell us your take on 2016 or what you're hoping for in the New Year by emailing us at 2jewstalking at gmail dot com or tweet us @2jewstalking.

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We sit down with experts in the Jewish tradition known as "The Deli". "Doctor Of Pastrami" Lara Rabinovitch (@laraeats) and Evan Bloom of Wise Sons deli in San Fransisco (wisesonsdeli.com) schmooze with us about the past, present and future of the Jewish deli. You'll learn the origins of your favorite deli foods, what makes a deli "legit" and why deli staff is always so mean.

Recorded live at Genghis Cohen restaurant in Los Angeles.

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We thought we knew a thing or two about Hanukkah — until Rami Raff schooled us in front of a live studio audience! You probably never realized just how revolutionary (and relevant) the Festival Of Lights really is.

Plus we share our favorite Christmas songs, personal Hanukkah traditions, and answer whether a "Hanukkah Bush" is kosher or crossing the line.

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In our special minisode we're discussing PTSD, empathy and how the simple act of listening can improve the world with playwright and psychologist Paula Caplan. She has a new show 'Shades' currently at the Cherry Lane Theatre Studio until December 17. (More info: http://www.cherrylanetheatre.org/onstage/shades/)

Plus we'll be reading some very special listener email.

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Jessie Rosen is a writer, performer, author and blogger — and the host of Sunday Night Sex Talks in Los Angeles. We chat about how performing can completely transform the way you write and how to blog about your marriage in a way that won't lead to divorce.

*Liner notes:

~The book mentioned in this episode is What the Best Jewish Jokes Say About the Jews http://amzn.to/2gMWFSX

~The TV show mentioned is actually 'The Goldbergs', the documentary is 'Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg' and it was created and starred Gertrude Berg http://bit.ly/2gQmLTY

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"I feel like I'm in an abusive relationship with America."

"Professional Gay" Morgan Cohn joins the crew to talk about her ongoing fears for the LGBTQ community, and what how she expects Trump's presidency will effect any progress that has been made.

She also discusses:

*What it was like coming out as a teen in Florida, and advice for gay teens

*The Pulse nightclub shootings

*Being a LiveJournal celebrity

*The need for Beyonce in dark times

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We never thought when we set out to record a podcast called 2 Jews Talking that our title could potentially become worrisome for us. We never thought we'd have to do an episode about the rise in anti-semitism in this country, but here we are. Tune in as we discuss our very real fears, anxieties and anger about living in Donald Trump's America.

This episode is a long one so feel free to jump ahead to:

*Erika's premonition that Trump would win: 07:49

*Josh's first experience with fake Internet news in 2007: 12:38

*A dad joke to make you feel better about Donald Trump: 18:51

*On being the product of great-grandparents who fled anti-semitism in Europe: 27:30

*Josh on Jews and Jewish organizations who've supported Trump: 32:42

*A lesson on fascism by Professor Josh: 39:00

*On channeling anger through activism: 48:28

*On being an outsider in America: 01:00:00

*Josh On why "Jews are no longer white people.": 01:02:45

*The "But Ivanka is Jewish" argument: 01:07:45

*Erika on the emotional toll the fear has taken on her and on the most important thing you can do for yourself this week if you're going through the same: 01:21:00

Reach out and connect with us (unless you're "Nazi Punks") [email protected] or 323-JEWS-018. We want to hear from you and how you're coping in the face of a Trump presidency. Let us know how we can help you!

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