Jason Ingber

Sweetest episode. There's a Hebrew/Yiddish word called nachas: a cocktail of joy, contentment, and peace, and is most often associated with a proud parent that enjoys nachas from their child. Nat, Alyza's father, anthropomorphizes nachas, in his remarks and shimmers, as Alyza describes her teamwork accomplishments that changed history: hear an exclusive about their 18-year Supreme Court battle that motivated president Donald Trump to change U.S. policy to recognize Jerusalem (and other territories) as part of Israel. They also discuss their victory against Russia, (yes, the country) in court battles over Chabad's library, and they argue that current Israeli judicial reform is a positive change for Israel, and not for Bibi Netanyahu. Avaliable also on Youtube.

Michael Helfand is a religious liberties professor in Pepperdine and Yale law school.

Michael taught me in a seminar in UCLA (you could hear a pin drop) about how religious rights can act as a sword and a shield. That class's goal was to decide if we prefer laws from the judiciary or the legislature. I'm curious after you hear this episode what your opinion is (if we ought to have judge's writing our laws or our state and federal elected congressional representatives.)

This episode is fun because Michael provides unique insight on new Supreme Court opinions that restructure religious rights, and his prediction on LGBQT litigation in Yeshiva University (he's an alumnus of YU), U.S. abortion rights, and his favorite Supreme Court cases. The only question Michael refuses to answer is if he's a rabbi.

Rachel Feldman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), MA, a graduate of Columbia and Sarah Lawrence respectively, so I brought her on to help me probe Ariel Demure who grew up in South Florida, a young kid adjacent to the adult entertainment industry, and whom has transitioned genders; we hear her story and responses to judgment from society.

David Kupfer is a partner with Kasowitz Benson (any opinions and thoughts expressed in the episode are David's not his firm's) Abe Melamed is a professional mediator. David and I grill Abe on maneuver/processes we can apply to settle cases, his mediation show pitch to Netflix pitch. We also trade wild stories and dissect their results.

David Kupfer is a partner with Kasowitz Benson (any opinions and thoughts expressed in the episode are David's not his firm's) Abe Melamed is a professional mediator. David and I grill Abe on maneuver/processes we can apply to settle cases, his mediation show pitch to Netflix pitch. We also trade wild stories and dissect their results.

Julius Thomas played basketball for four NCAA seasons, but switched to pro football at graduation. He was active over seven seasons in the NFL, culminating in a Superbowl with Peyton Manning. After retiring from the NFL he earned a master's degree and advises companies on wellness and winning cultures.

Rabbi Daniel Levine is back. This time, like with our Chanukah episode, we explore truth in the legendary Passover story.

Mike and I discuss NBA playoffs, with Laker predictions and on the merits and legal violations behind Kyrie Irving not playing in refusal of vaccination.

Yossie Strickman is a leader in internet safety. He encourages dialogue around pitfalls people find themselves in online. Yossie started the organization https://projecttrust.net/ to educate people about internet filters. He's reachable if you want to chat.

Mike Alder is trial lawyer with an extraordinary winning record. Mike describes his road to success, especially the pitfalls and lessons that he encountered along the way.