The David Suissa Podcast: L'Dor V'Dor with Shanni & David

Each week, a Boomer and a Millennial let the sparks fly on the hottest issues of the day. A must-hear!

Unpacking the Crisis in Israel and Brainstorming Solutions 03/24/2023

Unpacking the Crisis in Israel and Brainstorming Solutions Why is the crisis in Israel so deep and unprecedented? Why is it getting worse? Why is Israel quickly approaching a constitutional crisis? And who and what can stop it? Shanni and David discuss the issue on everyone's lips-- but don't worry, they also talk about the upcoming Season 4 of their favorite show, "Succession." Shabbat shalom! Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/26334939

Hindus and Jews on the American Dream 03/17/2023

Hindus and Jews on the American Dream David Brog and Dr Mihir Meghani discuss a growing Hindu-Jewish alliance in America, the commonalities between the two ancient civilizations, and a shared love for the American dream. Topics: Fighting BDS on campus Hindu experience in America Bond between India and Israel Threats to American future A new coalition for the American Dream Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/26262993

Can One Word Make a Huge Difference? 03/11/2023

Can One Word Make a Huge Difference? Shanni and David discuss the power of words, in comedy and in life, and get into a spirited debate on the value of engaging in the culture wars. Topic List: HBO's Crashing Stand up comedy Chris Rock's new Netflix special The Jewish laws on donating organs Jewish medical ethics Identity politics Jordan Peterson The Oscars This week's Jewish Journal print issue The events mentioned in today's episode: Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/26194887

Is There a Secret to Happiness? 03/03/2023

Is There a Secret to Happiness? Shanni and David discuss this week's JJ cover story on happiness, and veer off into other subjects like Jewish identity, living a life of purpose, the fun of the ad business, and the merits of diversity, among many others. Topic List: Happiness and how to achieve it Suissa Miller and the ad industry Diversity hiring and meritocracies This week's Jewish Journal print issue Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/26122053

From Comedy Festival to Shootings on Pico 02/17/2023

From Comedy Festival to Shootings on Pico In this latest episode of L'Dor V'Dor, Shanni and David go through an eventful week, from the Chosen Comedy Festival to the shootings on Pico to the eerie wonders of Chat-Gpt to why Jews are so obsessed with food to a crucial Zoom debate on judicial reforms this Sunday to a recap of the print issue, and lots more! Topic List: The shootings on Pico The Chosen Comedy Festival Chat GPT The Jewish obsession with food "Crashing" and "The Good Place" This week's print issue Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/25965729

Can ChatGPT write a Jewish Journal column? 02/10/2023

Can ChatGPT write a Jewish Journal column? In the first episode of the "'L'dor V'dor" podcast, Shanni and David clash on a few things and agree on a few others. Topic List: Joe Rogan's recent antisemitic comments Netflix's You People with Jonah Hill and Julia Louis-Dreyfus Anti-Israel speakers at Princeton University AI Softwares and ChatGPT The earthquake in Turkey The latest Jewish Journal print issue Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/25892646

Interview with Masa: More than one Israel 12/23/2022

Interview with Masa: More than one Israel Ofer Gutman, CEO of Masa Israel Journey, talks about the ups and downs of the complicated but vibrant Israel experience. Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . You can check out Shanni’s new show ! /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/25420752

"Boredom is the biggest threat to Judaism"-- Rabbi Steve Leder 09/28/2022

"Boredom is the biggest threat to Judaism"-- Rabbi Steve Leder In conversation with rabbi and author Steve Leder, on the meaning of regret, the power of the word "boredom" and his new bestselling book, "For You When I'm Gone." Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . You can check out Shanni’s new show ! /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/24519708

"Palestinians Can Be As Successful as Israelis"--Jason Greenblatt 08/24/2022

"Palestinians Can Be As Successful as Israelis"--Jason Greenblatt Former peace envoy Jason Greenblatt discusses his new book, "In the Path of Abraham," including the inside story of the Abraham Accords and why the Palestinian conflict is so intractable. Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . You can check out Shanni’s new show ! /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/24158058

Depp--Heard Trial, Gun Madness and Shavuot 06/03/2022

Depp--Heard Trial, Gun Madness and Shavuot David and Shanni weigh in on some difficult topics, and why Shavuot is such a special holiday. Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . You can check out Shanni’s new show ! /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/23318603

Can you grow sustainable, delicious meat in a lab? 05/13/2022

Can you grow sustainable, delicious meat in a lab? In conversation with Yaky Yanay, CEO of , an Israeli biotech firm that is pioneering cell technology, with applications for medical care and creating food products like sustainable, lab-grown meat. Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . You can check out Shanni’s new show ! /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/23099522

Honoring our Grandparents at the Seder Table 04/15/2022

Honoring our Grandparents at the Seder Table In this special Passover episode, David and Shanni discuss the value of honoring our direct ancestors, and share a few stories. Happy Passover! Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . You can check out Shanni’s new show ! /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/22807544

How Can One Man Create So Much Destruction? 03/28/2022

How Can One Man Create So Much Destruction? Does Vladimir Putin have any limits to the devastation he's inflicting on Ukraine? Can Prime Minister Bennett help bring about a ceasefire? Is Zelensky the most popular man on the planet? Are we really done with masks? These and other hot topics on this week's episode of Conversations with Shanni. Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . You can check out Shanni’s new show ! /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/22597778

Nir Barkat Has Some Big Ideas 03/11/2022

Nir Barkat Has Some Big Ideas He was mayor of Jerusalem for 10 years and is now a leading Knesset member of the Likud party. How to deal with Iranian and Russian aggression? With the intractable Palestinian conflict? With the flood of Ukranian refugees? Former high tech entrepreneur Nir Barkat shares his big ideas on these and other big issues. Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . You can check out Shanni’s new show ! /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/22421183

UFC 272: Reflections on a wildly entertaining weekend 03/11/2022

UFC 272: Reflections on a wildly entertaining weekend David asks Shanni about her recent trip to Las Vegas to cover UFC 272. They discuss the growth of the UFC, the differences between boxing and mixed martial arts, how the organization persevered through covid, all the live UFC 272 coverage and so much more. Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . You can check out Shanni’s new show ! /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/22412654

Could the War in Ukraine Have Been Prevented? 02/25/2022

Could the War in Ukraine Have Been Prevented? Why did the world fail to prevent the war in Ukraine? What will be the repercussions and who will pay the biggest price? Is Web 3 the future of the internet? Does technology lead us or is it the other way around? An amazing school for kids with special needs, and much more in this latest episode of "Conversations with Shanni." Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . You can check out Shanni’s new show ! /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/22249238

Can a Super Bowl end racism? 02/17/2022

Can a Super Bowl end racism? How far should professional sports go in promoting social causes? Was the Super Bowl halftime show the best ever? Why do people still love LA? What is really going on behind the Russia--Ukraine--US crisis? And much more in this week's episode of "Conversations with Shanni." Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . You can check out Shanni’s new show ! /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/22164101

Unpacking the Joe Rogan Brouhaha 02/10/2022

Unpacking the Joe Rogan Brouhaha Where should we draw the line with censorship of public voices? Can the Super Bowl help us achieve our goals? Will Whoopi Goldberg accept the invitation to film The View at the Museum of Tolerance? And do we need a Good News Network? We discuss those burning issues and many others. Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . You can check out Shanni’s new show ! /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/22095665

Unpacking the Whoopi Goldberg Scandal and the Issue of Race 02/03/2022

Unpacking the Whoopi Goldberg Scandal and the Issue of Race What does race really mean? Were Whoopi's comments antisemitic? Did she deserve to be suspended? We discuss those burning questions and plenty of others, including arguably the best movie of the year-- from Japan. Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . You can check out Shanni's new show ! /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/22008995

What's the Biggest Mistake we Made with COVID? 01/27/2022

What's the Biggest Mistake we Made with COVID? Why was there no Warp Speed for therapeutics? Is there a vaccine for antisemitism? Can we return to a happy middle after all this woke overcorrection? And where can you find a kosher tailgate party? Tune in for another lively episode of Conversations with Shanni. Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . You can check out Shanni's new show ! /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/21912149

Do Jew Haters Deserve to See Us Afraid? 01/20/2022

Do Jew Haters Deserve to See Us Afraid? Does it help the fight against antisemitism to show the haters your fears? In the wake of the latest attack in Colleyville, David and Shanni discuss the world's reactions and the pros and cons of dealing with this ancient disease. And of course, COVID and Curb make an appearance. Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/21831350

Why did Curb not play up COVID? 01/13/2022

Why did Curb not play up COVID? Who's panicking about Omicron and who isn't? Why did Curb not play up COVID? Are European shows better than American shows? Is there such a thing as an amazing frozen pizza? Are cops going easier on the smaller stuff? That and much more on this new episode of "Conversations with Shanni." Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/21762521

How Scared Should We Be of Omicron? 01/06/2022

How Scared Should We Be of Omicron? David and Shanni discuss what's on everyone's mind these days, as well as plenty of other things, like the power of art to improve mental health, Betty White's passing, West Side Story and lots more. Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/21690188

Rising Crime, Jewish Pride, Elon Gold and Lots More 12/15/2021

Rising Crime, Jewish Pride, Elon Gold and Lots More In this episode, David and Shanni weigh in on the IAC conference, the latest episode of Succession, the backlash against rising crime, Elon Musk as Time's Person of the Year, picking laughter over fear, an amazing song by Ed Sheeran, and more juicy stuff. Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/21499751

New York is Back-- Sort Of 12/09/2021

New York is Back-- Sort Of David calls in from New York and discusses how the Big Apple is coming back from the pandemic, the rise in crime in Los Angeles and this week's Jewish Journal cover story featuring Aomar Boum. Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/21426875

Too Much to Talk About-- Including Curb 12/01/2021

Too Much to Talk About-- Including Curb In this new episode of "Conversations with Shanni," David and Shanni can't decide what to talk about, so they try everything. Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/21336152

Thanksgiving, Curb, Hanukkah and the Drama of Life 11/24/2021

Thanksgiving, Curb, Hanukkah and the Drama of Life In this new episode of "Conversations with Shanni," Boomer Dad and Millennial daughter weigh in on corny Thanksgiving, the value of drama, the light of Hanukkah, fake integrity, and why they don't see Curb the same way. Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/21278786

The Obsession with 'Succession,' 'Ted Lasso' and 'Curb'-- Unpacked 11/17/2021

The Obsession with 'Succession,' 'Ted Lasso' and 'Curb'-- Unpacked In the second episode of "Conversations with Shanni," we explore why certain shows get so much buzz, and dive into the wild, new world of Crypto currency and NFT's. Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/21201080

Are Sweat Pants the Biggest Threat to the Jewish Future? 11/10/2021

Are Sweat Pants the Biggest Threat to the Jewish Future? A Boomer and a Millennial go at it-- and sparks fly. In the kickoff episode of Season 4 of the David Suissa Podcast, titled "Conversations with Shanni," David and his twentysomething daughter wonder why the world seems to be going out of control, and whether sweat pants are the biggest threat to the Jewish future. Follow David Suissa on , and & Shanni Suissa on , and . /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/21125480

Curious Times Episode 42: The Changing World of Senior Care 08/27/2021

Curious Times Episode 42: The Changing World of Senior Care A conversation with Dale Surowitz, CEO and President of the Los Angeles Jewish Home. /episode/index/show/thejjpn/id/20286986

The David Suissa Podcast: L'Dor V'Dor with Shanni & David

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