Friends,

Drawing liberally (excuse the reference) from an insightful article by Victor Davis Hanson (“Wokeism Is a Cruel and Dangerous Cult,” victorhanson.com), and an “Open Letter” by Ms. Africa Brooke (africabrooke.com), we explore in this week’s podcast the cultish nature of Wokeism.

We end up paying homage to a true heroine this past week, Dominique Luzuriaga, the wife of slain, NYC police officer, Jason Rivera. Her words of “truth to power” are inspiring.

After listening to “Sleepers Awake,” you may want to give a listen to Bach’s cantata 140, Sleepers Awake, wondrously reminding us that, ultimately, all will be well in our world.

As always…

Thank YOU for Joining Us!

Philip & D. Paul

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Friends,

Our podcast this week touches on many subjects, ranging from President Biden’s delusions to a young person identifying as a cat and using the pronoun meow.

Reality breaks in on the absurd with the anti-Semitic attack on the Congregation Beth Israel in Collyville, Texas.

Please join us as we respectfully Bless Beth Israel.

Blessings,

Philip & D. Paul

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Friends,

Thanks for joining us in this lively discussion that explores the various claims to the threats on our democracy.

“Democracy Under Threat,” or some creative variant, is a political catchphrase that we will hear continuously from now until the mid-term elections in November. When there is a poverty of policy, painting the opposition with a broad, demonizing brush stroke is the political tool of last resort.

Feel free to leave us a comment and, if you are enjoying, pass Entering Stage Right along to a friend. We’re growing, and for that we give…

Thanks to You!

Philip & D. Paul

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Friends,

Don’t miss this latest podcast—The Turn—an interview with Liel Leibovitz, who has written for The Nation, New Republic, and currently writes a column for First Things, “Leibovitz at Large.” Mr. Leibovitz has written several books, including “A Broken Hallelujah—The life of Leonard Cohen,” and is currently Editor at Large of online Tablet Magazine—A new read on Jewish life, and co-host of Tablet’s podcast, Unorthodox, and solo host of their podcast, Take One.

Liel’s essay, The Turn, is the heart of our conversation, and in many ways his journey reflects ours. His observations are insightful and generous, with a postlude to the podcast taken from another one of his essays, Living on a Prayer—Why praying is the only New Year’s resolution you need.

Thanks for tuning in, and, as always, thanks for sharing Entering Stage Right with a friend!

Enjoy!

Philip & D. Paul

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Dear Friends,

A Happy New Year to you, your family, and friends! 2022 has a great, alliterative ring to it, so may the year live up to its ring!

We’re jumping right in this first week of January with a fun-filled podcast, And the Winner Is…, which highlights some of the best and worst movies we’ve watched during the Covid lockdown. You’ve probably seen many of them as well, so let us know which ones you really enjoyed, or didn’t enjoy!

Once again, Entering Stage Right will be podcasting next Sunday, January 9, with our very special guest, Liel Leibovitz, Editor at Large of “Tablet—A new read on Jewish life.” We will resume our normal podcast schedule on Saturday, January 16.

Here’s to a wonderful New Year, friends!

Cheers!

Philip & D. Paul

PS: We play a little “name that movie” game on the podcast. One of us is not very good at it. Let us know if you get them all!

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Friends,

We trust you had a joyous Christmas day and are enjoying your holiday season!

Join us this week on Entering Stage Right for an informative and fun-filled podcast, Our Military Overlords, as we touch on a smorgasbord of subjects, ranging from the meaning of Boxer Day to the military’s new cause cé·lè·bre—the “domestic terrorists” among us.   

For your information, Entering Stage Right will be podcasting again on Sunday, January 2, as well as on Sunday, January 9, with our very special guest, Liel Leibovitz, Editor at Large of “Tablet—A new read on Jewish life.” We will resume our normal podcast schedule on Saturday, January 16.

In the meantime, have a safe and wonderful New Year’s Day! We look forward to your joining us in 2022!

The Best is Yet to Come!

Philip & D. Paul

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Friends,

If you haven’t had a chance to listen to last week’s podcast, Poseurs & Pretenders, please do so at your convenience, as it is the perfect precursor to this week’s show, The Indoctrinators.

Doctors, psychologists, even the Salvation Army, are submitting to the agendas of the Left, becoming, in the process, indoctrinators of a New Pharisaism—the self-righteous who condemn those who don’t acquiesce to their onerous demands.

Enjoy this passionate discussion, and share it with a friend, won’t you?

May you and yours have a blessed Christmas week and day!

With Thanks for YOU!

Philip & D. Paul

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Friends,

From the unhinged poseur, Jussie Smollett, to our pretender to the Oval Office, Kamala Harris, hoaxers and imposters strut the world stage for a brief time, but sap our energy and valuable resources in the process.

We’ll take a critical look at these masqueraders in this fast-moving podcast, Poseurs & Pretenders, exposing fake Indians, progressive educators, and the ever-complaining gubernatorial candidate, Stacey Abrams, along the way.

As always, thank YOU for tuning in and listening to Entering Stage Right!

Philip & D. Paul

PS: We had some audio issues today, friends; know this—we’re checking on it!

 

                                   

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Friends,

We’ve been traveling this past week so are posting a redux podcast, The Police, which we first posted prior to our being on Substack.

With our justice system a revolving door and the police being blamed for nearly everything, we look closely at the real facts surrounding our men and women in blue. With few exceptions, they do an extraordinary job of serving and protecting and deserve our highest respect and support.

As always, thank you for joining us in this probing discussion saluting our very finest—The Police.

Philip & D. Paul

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Friends,

We trust you and yours had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!

Join us on our latest podcast, ‘Tis the Season to be Thankful, as we celebrate our gratefulness for this country, our families, friends, and for you.

We’ve thrown in a little California craziness (which is never hard to find), and some observations on our neighbor to the north, Canada, along with some closing thoughts on the brilliant Asra Nomani and the wisest of us all, Abraham Lincoln.

It’s a Thanksgiving smorgasbord of commentary and reflections that we hope you’ll enjoy. Share it with your friends, and let them know subscribing to Entering Stage Right is free!

With Thanks,

Philip & D. Paul

PS: And a quick shoutout to Canada—we love you!

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