In this emergency episode of Ami’s House, we break down the viral clip of Congressman Richie Torres on The Adam Friedland Show. Was Torres unfairly painted as cold and unfeeling, or was Adam manipulating the moment? We explore how comedy, editing, and dishonest framing may have shaped the reaction to this spectacle— and what it reveals about Jewish life in America today.This conversation is about more than a viral clip — it’s about how diaspora Jews are being forced to respond in a culture increasingly hostile to Israel and Jewish identity.If you care about right-wing media, the Israel–Gaza war, antisemitism in America, and the role of Jewish pride vs. Jewish shame, this discussion will keep you thinking from start to finish.Listen to the interview here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6q6s1FYvdvGHWuhDml03Jt?si=21c35b1e636d4f7700:00–03:47 Who's Adam Friedland?03:48 — 05:19 The viral clip05:20–07:20 Gut reactions + Was Adam Friedland trolling??08:38 - 10:49 Grading Ritchie Torres' performance10:50 - 19:55 Reactions to Adam Friedland19:56 –22:11 Does Friedland REALLY not get it?22:12- 21:26 Our REAL problem with Left/Anti-Israel attitude28:25 - 29:55 Why didn't Torres SHRED Adam Friedland here?29:56– 32:14 What does this say about the Dems + Mamdani?32:14–35:32 Groupthink and pro-Israel isolation36:46–38:32 Final take: who really came out looking bad?
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Are We Pushing Our Last Friends Away? With Karys Rhea
In this episode of Ami’s House, we sit down with journalist Karys Rhea to ask a hard question: Are we alienating the last allies Israel has left on the American Right? From the rise of “woke right” factions, to the fallout of October 7, to the mainstreaming of antisemitism in conservative spaces — we explore how the pro-Israel camp risks losing support from its own friends. We get into Tucker, Candace, Megyn Kelly, Charlie Kirk, and the usefulness of the term "antisemitic."This is not just about politics — it’s about whether Israel’s defenders can hold their coalition together without pushing people away.Find Kara on X: https://x.com/rheakarys🙏🏼 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts00:00–00:26 | The Fracturing of the Right00:26–05:52 | Jordan Peterson’s Warning Comes True05:53–09:18 | Israel, Antisemitism, and Pop Culture After Oct 709:19–13:28 | When Defending Israel Backfires13:29–20:36 | Loyalty vs. Sympathy: How Allies See Israel20:37–27:36 | Tucker, Candace & Friendship’s Blind Spots27:37–33:08 | Free Speech, Cancel Culture, and Antisemitism33:09–41:30 | Charlie Kirk, Pushback, and the Pro-Israel Right41:31–52:06 | Psychology, Demands vs. Requests, and Right-Wing Defenses52:07–01:01:34 | Reorienting Priorities: Iran, Islamism & The Real Threats01:01:35–01:08:46 | Are We Losing Our Last Friends? Closing Reflections#tuckercarlson #megynkelly #charliekirk #israel
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Comedian Danny Lobell! (Summer Throwback Release)
As the Summer winds down we thought we'd release a more lighthearted conversation about comedy, Israel, and the creative process with one of our favorite comedians, Danny Lobell. If you've been a listener since the Buckle Up days, you'll appreciate this one.Check out Danny Lobell's new comedy special on Prime: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DQ61Y9Z6
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She Helped Get AOC Elected... Now She Has a Warning For Zohran Voters– Lucy Biggers from The Free Press
Lucy Biggers once campaigned for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, spotting her influence before anyone else. Today, she’s sounding the alarm about AOC’s political heir, Zohran Mamdani.In this candid conversation, we explore why Zohran Mamdani’s message resonates with so many — including people like us — and why his solutions fall short. From housing costs and generational frustration to the future of populist politics, this is a conversation about shared concerns, different answers, and what happens when the Left stops listening.If you’ve ever wondered why political movements can inspire and disappoint in equal measure, or how we can address real problems without sacrificing our principles, you’ll want to hear this.🙏🏼 Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts00:00 – 02:00 Welcome & Background02:01 – 05:22 The Generation Left Behind05:23 – 07:56 Almost a Mamdani Voter07:57 – 10:12 Housing Crisis Hits Hard10:13 – 15:06 From AOC to Critic15:07 – 19:27 Capitalism & Socialism Both Fail19:28 – 27:11 Broken Promises27:12 – 30:04 What New Yorkers Really Think30:05 – 39:14 Will AOC win in 2028?? Populism’s Future39:15 – 43:12 AOC Meets Trump?43:13 – 52:03 The Algorithm Problem52:04 – 58:37 Final Thoughts#Israel #Politics #ZohranMamdani #AOC #FreePress #Antisemitism #HousingCrisis #Populism #LucyBiggers
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Arab-On-Arab Violence: Where's the Global Outrage? With Druze Israeli (and former IDF Special Forces) Mansor Ashkar
→ Israeli Druze former special forces officer Mansur Ashkar reveals the shocking truth about what's happening to his people in Syria right now - and why the world is staying silent. In 1948, two Arab communities made opposite choices that changed everything. One chose the "Blood Covenant" with Israel. The other chose eternal war. Today, one community thrives.🔥 WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:→ The secret origins of the word "assassin" (you'll never guess)→ Why Druze soldiers see things in Gaza that contradict everything in the media→ How "human shields" actually work (from someone who's seen it firsthand)→ The theological reason some Arab communities can coexist with Jews while others can't→ Why Assad's fall created a massacre nobody's covering00:00 - 01:41 | The Secret People: Who Are the Druze?01:42 - 07:05 | How 1948 split Arab communities into two different destinies07:06 - 13:24 | Jethro's Children: Ancient Roots, Modern Loyalty13:25 - 18:43 | Druze survival strategy18:44 - 25:06 | How the Syrian regime collapse unleashed hell on Druze communities25:07 - 28:46 | Responding to claims that Israel caused the current Syrian chaos28:47 - 34:12 | Power Vacuum: When Dictators Fall, Jihadis Rise34:13 - 38:02 | What Israel learned from Syria about power vacuums38:03 - 41:55 | Why some genocides get headlines while others get silence41:56 - 46:55 | Shocking Personal Story in Zurich46:56 - 54:59 | An IDF soldier's firsthand account of how Hamas uses civilians55:00 - 58:22 | What really happens at humanitarian aid sites58:23 - 01:02:12 | Why Israel's cautious approach in Gaza prolonged suffering01:02:13 - 01:07:08 | Palestinian State Delusion: Why Two States Won't Work01:07:09 - 01:09:20 | Latest updates on Syrian massacres and international silence💬 What shocked you most? Drop your thoughts below.🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more uncomfortable truths about the Middle East📢 SHARE this story - the Druze deserve to be heard#Druze #Syria 🙏🏼 Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts#Israel #MiddleEast #Gaza #Assad #Genocide #HumanShields #IDF #Palestine