The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table

Ami Kozak, a talented musician and comedian known for his podcast 'Ami's House' and his band Distant Cousins, dives into the controversial terrain of free speech and misinformation. He discusses the normalization of extreme views in mainstream media, focusing on the implications of the Rogan-Harris debate. Humorously tackling modern masculinity and societal norms, he reflects on the responsibilities of public figures when handling sensitive topics like anti-Semitism and the Israel-Hamas conflict. The discussion is a blend of wit and serious critique, challenging listeners to think critically.

In this discussion, Nick Gillespie, Editor at Large of Reason Magazine, shares insights on a range of topics. He critiques the impact of tariffs as detrimental consumer taxes that stifle competition. The conversation navigates the complexities of the federal budget and highlights how technology can both reduce costs and pose risks to the workforce. Gillespie also reflects on Trump's political legacy, emphasizing the nuanced impacts on governance and individual freedoms. The ideological divides within the libertarian movement are also examined, particularly regarding interventionism.

Author, podcaster and internationally recognized comedian, Corinne Fisher is running for mayor. She is building a campaign across all five boroughs that celebrates the magic, electricity, and community that make NYC the best city on Earth.  To learn more, visitwww.corinnefisher.com

New York Post columnist David Christopher Kaufman has a unique biography and a unique take on the world as a result. Here are a few of his latest:https://www.commentary.org/articles/david-christopher-kaufman/jews-americas-new-blacks/https://nypost.com/2025/03/15/opinion/when-will-sideline-jews-finally-speak-up-against-their-haters/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/comment/2025/03/14/democrats-leadership-vacuum-michelle-obama-gavin-newsom/https://airmail.news/issues/2025-1-25/the-view-from-hereVideo: https://youtu.be/6MZCO_YNWRI

The gang shoots the breeze about JD Vance's disloyalty in the Signal thread, and Noam laments his falling out with Darryl Cooper. Here are the Twitter threads referenced. https://x.com/noam_dworman/status/1903559854272155730https://x.com/noam_dworman/status/1903940043426709736https://x.com/noam_dworman/status/1904640072131240302Video version: https://youtu.be/fARjR-1Lx_Q

River Page is a reporter at The Free Press. Previously, he worked as a staff writer at Pirate Wires, covering technology, politics, and culture. His work has also appeared in Compact, American Affairs, and the Washington Examiner, among other publications.

Dr. Sally Satel is a psychiatrist and a lecturer at Yale University. She has written widely in academic journals on topics in psychiatry and medicine, and has published articles on cultural aspects of medicine and science in numerous magazines and journals. She has testified before Congress on veterans’ issues, mental health policy, drug courts and health disparities. She is the author of numerous books including Brainwashed, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in Science.

Nuts and bigots are garnering millions of followers, spreading like cancer online. Noam insists that we can (and should) engage with arguments while at the same time identifying bigotry (and mental illness) for what it is.YouTube of this episode: https://youtu.be/laAHt7s-qcgHere is Dave's entire episode: https://youtu.be/7zRkdH8Zsw4?si=djHKKeFE6tFInT1I&t=4005

Noam Dworman, Dan Naturman and Periel Aschenbrand are joined by Kathryn Wylde is President and CEO of the Partnership for New York City, a nonprofit organization whose members are global business leaders and the city’s major employers. The Partnership is the primary liaison between business and local government, providing private sector expertise and resources to public agencies and programs. Areas of focus include education, transportation, infrastructure, public safety, and economic opportunity. Prior to taking over as Partnership CEO in 2000, Wylde led the Partnership’s city-wide affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and business investment programs. She is an urban policy expert and a frequent spokesperson for the New York business community.

Liel Leibovitz is an author and editor-at-large for Tablet Magazine and the host of its weekly podcast, Rootless. He is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute. His work focuses on thinking about anti-Semitism as a national security threat.