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Tired of the fake news? The Yaakov M Show is a refreshing look at politics. Yaakov debunks the lies of the swamp and mainstream media, and tells you the REAL story behind the politics.  


Yaakov hosted a conservative political podcast for 15 years. He studied in Kollel for 14 years, was a Bais Medrash Rebbi over a decade, and has semicha from a top Rosh Yeshiva.


If you’re tired of the fake news media, you will LOVE this podcast. 


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Baila Sebrow is a journalist, inspirational international speaker, and 5TJT columnist who also hosted numerous radio and Cable TV shows, including Insight/Israel. She is the Founder and President of Neshoma Advocates, Inc., servicing children and families at-risk. Baila is also an acclaimed matchmaker and relationship coach, and president of Baila Sebrow Events, LLC. She has been been featured in various publications, including The New York Times.


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Elliot Resnick is the former chief editor of The Jewish Press and the author and editor of six books, including Kahane on the Parsha and Nuggets of Gold: Donald Trump on Marriage, War, Plastic Straws, and 330 Other Topics. He holds a PhD degree in Jewish History from Yeshiva University, and his writing has been featured on Townhall.com, The Daily Caller, Newsweek, WorldNetDaily, Arutz 7, and Rush Limbaugh's radio show. Subscribe to his newsletter at [email protected].

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Kicking the Arabs Out of Israel

August 03, 2023 12:07 - 22 minutes - 9.85 MB

A radical idea only supported by Rabbi Meir Kahane and his followers?  Hardly.  In fact, Theodor Herzl, David Ben-Gurion, Chaim Weizmann, Herbert Hoover, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt all repeatedly expressed support for transferring the Arabs out of the Land of Israel. A Historical Survey of Proposals to Transfer Arabs From Palestine: 1895-1947 – by Rabbi Dr. Chaim Simons (read the book online for free) 

POLITICAL HOCK: Will Joe Biden be impeached for corruption and bribery?

August 02, 2023 05:40 - 18 minutes - 8.1 MB

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Talkline with Zev Brenner with Top Criminal Lawyer Jeffrey Lichtman on Trump's third indictment and why he believes he's headed for Jail.

August 02, 2023 02:40 - 25 minutes - 11.2 MB

Talkline with Zev Brenner with Top Criminal Lawyer Jeffrey Lichtman on Trump's third indictment and why he believes he's headed for Jail. How a Washington Trial can be his undoing.  

POLITICAL HOCK: Why the Hunter Biden plea bargain deal collapsed

July 28, 2023 04:51 - 43 minutes - 19 MB

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Talkline With Zev Brenner with Rabbi Daniel Glatstein, Rav and founder of Machon Maggid Harakiah in Cedarhurst, on Tisha B'av's connection to Simchat Torah.

July 27, 2023 19:23 - 32 minutes - 14.2 MB

Talkline With Zev Brenner with Rabbi Daniel Glatstein, Rav and founder of Machon Maggid Harakiah in Cedarhurst, on Tisha B'av's connection to Simchat Torah. Also why we don't include the Inquisition in the Calamities of Tisha B'av. 

Is Bobby Kennedy, Jr. an Anti-Semite?

July 25, 2023 03:04 - 6 minutes - 2.96 MB

Solid proof and comprehensive research should be prerequisites for calling someone one of the worst epithets in America.  And yet, so many of us are dispensing with these elementary steps in discussing perhaps the only Democrat in America to bravely defy the Covid consensus. The Real Anthony Fauci – by Bobby Kennedy Bo bby Kennedy, Jr.'s opening statement at a congressional hearing last week 

Talkline with Zev Brenner with Top Criminal Lawyer Jeffrey Lichtman on Anti-Semitism in the Courts & why you need to shave your beard in order to Save yourself

July 23, 2023 15:29 - 1 hour - 28.7 MB

Talkline with Zev Brenner with Top Criminal Lawyer Jeffrey Lichtman on Anti-Semitism in the Courts, why Ultra Orthodox defendants should shave their beards & sidelocks when they stand trial in order to avoid an almost certain guilty verdict due to their religion and how to deal with Ponzi schemers  

JONATHAN TOBIN: RFK Jr.'s 'ridiculous' comments were wrong and dangerous

July 21, 2023 04:42 - 29 minutes - 12.8 MB

Jonathan S. Tobin is editor-in-chief of JNS (Jewish News Syndicate). He is also a senior contributor to The Federalist and a columnist for Newsweek.  In this exclusive interview, Mr. Tobin discusses the controversial and ludicrous comments made by Democrat candidate RFK jr., under fire after many interpreted his remarks as evoking an antisemitic trope. He said COVID is ethnically targeted to spare Jews (though not necessarily deliberately) PLUS: Mr. Tobin discusses the Democrats' hostility...

Whatever Happened to Tamir Goodman?

July 20, 2023 06:59 - 34 minutes - 15 MB

In 1999, Tamir Goodman was featured in Sports Illustrated and hailed as the 'Jewish Jordan.'  Amazingly, Tamir was an Orthodox Jew, playing for an Orthodox high-school, and seemed headed for the University of Maryland on a full scholarship with the understanding that he wouldn't play on Shabbos.  Unfortunately, Tamir's career did not unfold as he and so many others had hoped.  He explains why in this interview and also discusses his current projects, which include a book, a film, a basketbal...

POLITICAL HOCK: Is RFK Jr. an antisemite?

July 19, 2023 23:17 - 45 minutes - 19.9 MB

Democrat RFK is under fire after making comments that some interpreted as evoking an antisemitic trope. He said COVID is ethnically targeted to spare Jews (though not necessarily deliberately) PLUS: President Trump says that he is about to get indicted -- for a third time. The latest charges involve the Jan 6th protests--in which Trump urged protesters to remain peaceful. Another indictment could mean another surge in the polls PLUS: The secret service closed its cocaine investigation WITH...

RAV ELIEZER STEINBERGER: Charedi Rosh Yeshiva explains the need for Secular Studies in Israel

July 17, 2023 04:52 - 25 minutes - 11.4 MB

Rav Eliezer Steinberger is the Rosh Yeshiva of Nishmas HaTorah, a Charedi yeshiva in Israel that incorporates secular studies into his curriculum. In this fascinating, compelling and informative interview, Rabbi Steinberger explains why there is a huge need fot his type of yeshiva Is it ideal or only 'b'dieved'? Is it strictly for parnassah or for philospohical reasons? Were the Gedolim in Europe opposed to secular studies? Why do American yeshivas teach secular studies? Did Rav Shach o...

Why Do Kids Go Off the Derech?

July 11, 2023 03:45 - 9 minutes - 4.3 MB

Everyone wants to know the answer.  What can we do?  What should we do?  How do we sell Judaism to teenagers?  But what if we're asking the wrong question?  What if the problem begins with the amount of free time and the aimless feeling our system gives so many teenagers?  What if we started challenging kids rather than coddling them?  What if we made school more rigorous?  What if we encouraged teenagers to get jobs and marry as soon as they finished high school? 

SHIDDUCH CRISIS: Top Roshei Yeshiva visit Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch to discuss a solution

July 07, 2023 00:23 - 30 minutes - 13.4 MB

A delegation of American roshei yeshivos led by Rav Mendel Slomovitz shlit”a of Lakewood are currently in Eretz Yisroel to confer with Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch shlit”a regarding a potential ameliorator to the shidduch crisis. As first reported by Israeli frum media site B’Chadrei Chareidim, the delegation consists of R’ Slomovitz along with R’ Mottel Dick shlit”a, Rav Yehuda Svei shlit”a, and the Novominsker Rebbe shlit”a. The roshei yeshivos are considering eliminating one year of high sch...

Talkline With Zev Brenner with Daniel Kaminetsky, Agudath Israel of America's general Counsel, on a Supreme Court Decision protecting an employee's right from being discriminated for keeping their Sabbath.

July 06, 2023 15:51 - 12 minutes - 5.62 MB

Talkline With Zev Brenner with Daniel Kaminetsky, Agudath Israel of America's general Counsel, on a Supreme Court Decision protecting an employee's right from being discriminated for keeping their Sabbath. The Supreme Court revived the case of a former mail carrier, an evangelical Christian, who said the United States Postal Service violated federal law by failing to reasonably accommodate his inability to work on Sundays.  

Talkline With Zev Brenner with Pastor William Devlon who's Pro Israel and meets with Hamas in Gaza on a regular basis

July 06, 2023 14:45 - 50 minutes - 21.8 MB

Talkline With Zev Brenner with Pastor William Devlon who's Pro Israel and meets with Hamas in Gaza on a regular basis having visited them 52 times. He puts his life at risk as he constantly tells Hamas to moderate their views on Israel.  

How Scared Should We Be of China?

July 06, 2023 04:45 - 33 minutes - 14.8 MB

We hear it all the time: China will soon overtake the U.S. as the world's greatest economy.  Okay, so what?  Gordon Chang, a premier expert on China, argues that China is not merely another great power.  It actually seeks to rule the world and believes it has a divine duty to do so.  It's ruthless and dangerous, and unless we wake up soon, a new Dark Age may soon be upon us, Chang warns. The Coming Collapse of China by Gordon Chang The Great U .S.-China Tech War by Gordon Chang Gordon Chang...

THE DEFINITIVE RAP: Exclusive Interview With Rabbi Leo Dee

July 06, 2023 00:42 - 31 minutes - 13.9 MB

Israeli citizens want to live in peace, and they go about their lives doing what they need to do. But, there are terrorists who seek to destroy and kill innocent people in terrorist attacks, and who do not want to live in peace. On April 7th 2023, three precious beautiful souls were brutally murdered in a terror attack on the Route 57 highway near the Hamra Junction. Rebbetzin Lucy Dee, and her daughters, 20 year old Maia, and 15 year old Rina were shot by Palestinian gunmen, identified as ...

THE DEFINITIVE RAP: President Biden's Antisemitism Plan Interview with Jonathan Tobin

July 06, 2023 00:33 - 32 minutes - 14.1 MB

The White House’s unveiling of the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Terrorism caused a hullabaloo due to its timing. It was released right before the Jewish holiday of Shavuos and also Memorial Day weekend. This 60 page document ignored and downplayed problems. Baila Sebrow, producer and host of The  Definitive Rap sat down with the award winning journalist Jonathan Tobin editor-in-chief of JNS. He is also senior contributor for The Federalist, and a columnist for the New York Post, News...

THE DEFINITIVE RAP: Orthodox Jew In The U.S. Navy Interview with Eric Gutman

July 06, 2023 00:13 - 31 minutes - 13.9 MB

The United States Navy is the largest and most powerful navy in the world. The U.S. Navy trains and organizes to supply combat ready Naval forces to win wars when necessary, and also maintain security and restriction to protect our country.  If you have ever wondered whether it is possible to be in the navy and remain an orthodox person, you will get the answers from today’s guest.  Baila Sebrow, producer and host of The Definitive Rap sat down with Eric Gutman, a military veteran. Eric be...

THE DEFINITIVE RAP: Serving Communities Interview with Shea Rubinstein Founder of JCCMP and JCON

July 06, 2023 00:06 - 32 minutes - 14.3 MB

It is said that it takes a village to raise a child. It takes an entire community of people to provide by setting up resources so that those who are needy can benefit. The returns of doing that are tremendous and it is the gift that keeps on giving. When people do well, it reinforces the strength of families, and helps establish healthy generations going forward. But in order for that to happen it take the creation of an innovative and idealistic visionary person. Baila Sebrow, producer a...

THE DEFINITIVE RAP-The Parent Trap How To Stop Overloading Parents Interview with Nate Higler

July 05, 2023 23:54 - 39 minutes - 17.1 MB

Today’s parents are expected not only to care for their children but to help them develop the skills they’ll need to thrive in our current socioeconomic reality. Yet, the majority of parents—even the most caring ones—aren’t trained in skill development and lack the resources to get assistance. It’s almost like parents are being set up to fail! How do we fix this problem? And what happens if we don’t?  Baila Sebrow, producer and host of The Definitive Rap sat down with economist and father N...

Talkline with Zev Brenner with former Belzer Chassid Shmily Finer on the Belzer Rebbe's initiative to reach out to ex Chassidim without proselytizing.

July 05, 2023 15:54 - 16 minutes - 7.37 MB

Talkline with Zev Brenner with former Belzer Chassid Shmily Finer on the Belzer Rebbe's initiative to reach out to ex Chassidim to maintain a connection to them, deal with their concerns and help them keep associated with their families without proselytizing.  

POLITICAL HOCK: Supreme Court strikes down Affirmative Action, protects Shabbos-observers, overturns student loan forgiveness

July 04, 2023 20:53 - 30 minutes - 13.5 MB

In 4 bombshell rulings, the Supreme Court's 5 conservatives (+1 quasi) issued dramatic opinions about affirmative action, student loan forgiveness, Shabbos observance in the workplace, and forcing companies to serve customers who are immoral

Talkline With Zev Brenner With Jewish Billionaire Investor Jay Bloom on his nixing his Titanic sub Voyage that saved his life.

July 04, 2023 01:01 - 1 hour - 26.8 MB

Talkline With Zev Brenner With Jewish Billionaire Investor Jay Bloom on his nixing his Titanic sub Voyage that saved his life. After initially willing to pay $ 500,000 for his son Sean and himself to go underwater to view the Titanic, he backed out. In this far reaching discussion, Jay talks about his Jewish connection, Bar Mitzvah, why he made his decision to cancel and how this has changed his life and his plans to go to Israel for the first time. 

POLITICAL HOCK: Hunter Biden's lawyer confirms incriminating text about his Dad is genuine

June 29, 2023 18:07 - 40 minutes - 17.7 MB

Hunter Biden, the cocaine addict who took millions from China and Ukraine, but did not pay taxes on the money, nor did he delare himself a foreign lobbyist. He also lied on a gun application about his drug use--will not spend one day in jail.  The system is so rigged A new Hunter Biden text message surfaced, devastating to Joe Biden. In 2017, Hunter threatened a Chinese energy exec, and said that he was with his father. This contradicts Joe Biden's repeated claims that he had no knowledge ...

Techeles – A Divine Gift After 1,500 Years?

June 28, 2023 23:15 - 46 minutes - 20.5 MB

Three decades ago, a small group of researchers and rabbis said they rediscovered the chilazon and the process of making techeles.  Were they telling the truth?  If yes, should we jumping at the opportunity to fulfill a mitzvah de'Oraisa for the first time in 1,500 years?  Shmuel Sackett, founder of the Am Yisrael Chai foundation, discusses this topic as well as Arab terror, Jewish terror, and more.  Techeles booklet by Rabbi Meir Hellman https://www.amyisroelchai.com https://www.tekhelet.c...

Talkline With Zev Brenner with former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Why it's OK for him to criticize Israel in America.

June 21, 2023 17:30 - 8 minutes - 3.62 MB

Talkline With Zev Brenner with former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Why it's OK for Israeli leaders, such as himself, to criticize Israel while they are visiting America. How he blames Bibi for is problems and why he views Judicial reform as a 'Pogrom' on Israeli Democracy 

POLITICAL HOCK: Can't they just leave Trump alone?

June 19, 2023 21:20 - 40 minutes - 17.9 MB

Ivanka Trump held a Bas Mitzvah celebration for her daughter Arabella. She posted pictures of the event on Instagram, including every relative -- but one notable family member was missing... President Trump! The media is turning this into a scandal, indicating that Jared and Ivanka have thrown the president under the bus. However it is plausible there is a much more simple explanation, and the media, as usual, is blowing this out of proportion.  PLUS: A reporter asked Joe Biden why the peo...

POLITICAL HOCK: Show us the tapes of Biden accepting bribes!

June 15, 2023 03:49 - 35 minutes - 15.5 MB

According to a new bombshell report, the Burisma exec who allegedly bribed Joe Biden has 17 recordings of himself discussing it with the Bidens SHOW US THE TAPES! PLUS: Trump gets a BOOST in polls from indictment. Eric Adams sues Rockland. Hundreds of billions in Covid relief money wasted or stolen. Hospitals at southern border forced to turn away legal citizens, due to influx of illegals. 

Does ArtScroll's Children's Pirkei Avos Contain Kefirah?

June 13, 2023 08:18 - 11 minutes - 5.11 MB

Mistranslations, unattributed interpretations that undermine the meaning of the mishnah.  You would expect these in a Reform publication.  But they actually appear in an ArtScroll publication.  How did such problematic material slip by ArtScroll's editors?  And what excuse does this sefer's compiler have for distorting Chazal's words so that they align with the tenets of the self-esteem movement? 

POLITICAL HOCK: President Trump indicted by Biden's DOJ

June 11, 2023 20:12 - 36 minutes - 16.2 MB

Many media outlets are falsely reporting that Trump was charged with mishandling classified documents. That is false. Trump is being charged with the Espionage Act, which is a technical and petty crime, and not connected to classified documents.  Listen to Yaakov's full analysis. 

Rabbi Leo Dee: An amazing person with superhuman strength

June 09, 2023 01:27 - 34 minutes - 15.1 MB

Rabb Leo Dee joined the podcast to share his wisdom, emotions, and recent life experiences, in the wake of the unspeakable loss of his wife Lucy and daughters Maia and Rina (HY’D). In this inspiring interview, Rabbi Dee described his emotional journey, as well as how he finds the strength to cope each day. He shared the true definition of “Shalom”, and described his relentless pursuit of it. He discussed the experience of meeting the patient who received organ donations from Lucy a”h. He a...

Can We Build the Beis Hamikdash Before Mashiach Comes?

June 08, 2023 10:55 - 42 minutes - 18.5 MB

Should we appoint a king in the State of Israel?  Should we ascend Har Habayis?  Are we pronouncing Hebrew correctly?  Rabbi Avi Grossman – an associate at Machon Shilo and the former senior editor of the Koren Steinsaltz Tanakh in English – answers these controversial questions (as well as the one in the episode title).  Be prepared to reexamine some of your most basic assumptions about G-d's expectations of us. Haggadat Hapesah by Rabbi Avi Gr ossman Entering the Temple Mount – in Halacha...

POLITICAL HOCK: Free crack pipes in New York. Iran leads forum to promote Human Rights

June 07, 2023 22:16 - 42 minutes - 18.6 MB

In this exciting episode: CNN forced CEO Chris Licht to resign. We will tell you the REAL reason Licht was so despised by his staff.  New York city vending machines will dispense free crack pipes, and maybe free syringes.  Mayor Adams is offering homeowners and houses of worship money to host illegals.  President Trump congratulated Kim Jong Un, and Republicans are having a meltdown.  Iran has been chosen to lead a UN forum on Human rights. Plus Iran has been named VP of UN General Asse...

POLITICAL HOCK: Trump and DeSantis both pledge to use Ballot Harvesting in 2024

June 04, 2023 05:31 - 36 minutes - 15.9 MB

PLUS: After weeks of ignoring a subpoena, the FBI will finally show Congress the document that allegedly shows Joe Biden took millions in return for political favors as VP. 

POLITICAL HOCK: Why the GOP Lost the Debt-Ceiling deal

May 29, 2023 22:06 - 34 minutes - 15 MB

Kevin McCarthy agreed to an UNLIMITED increase of the debt ceiling. In return--they are NOT cutting spending, not repealing student loan forgiveness, not defunding the IRS, no work requirements for Medicaid.  PLUS: Lululemon fires 2 employees for confronting shoplifters

Watch Your Dress!

May 25, 2023 11:49 - 25 minutes - 11.4 MB

Modern man likes to dress casually.  Indeed, he often prefers jeans with holes than without them.  Is it just a matter of taste?   'Necktie Salvage' doesn't think so.  He believes modern clothing styles reflect, and reinforce, the moral deterioration of Western civilization. https://twitter.com/NecktieSalvage 

POLITICAL HOCK: Parnassah Crisis, Rav Avigdor Miller on Watergate, Debt ceiling debate

May 24, 2023 23:47 - 36 minutes - 15.9 MB

In his last episode, Yaakov M played clips of Rav Ephraim Wachsman discussing the struggles being faced by many frum families.  The response has been extremely positive and supportive. Families want the financial and social pressure to be alleviated.  In this episode, Yaakov discusses possible solutions to the Parnassah Crisis.  PLUS: Listen to stunning clips of Rav Avigdor Miller discussing the Watergate scandal (or lack thereof.) CNN apologized to Rabbi Leo Dee, after they egregiously...

THE DEFINITIVE RAP "The Parent Trap" : How To Stop Overloading Parents Interview with Nate Higler

May 18, 2023 02:42 - 39 minutes - 17.1 MB

Today’s parents are expected not only to care for their children but to help them develop the skills they’ll need to thrive in our current socioeconomic reality. Yet, the majority of parents—even the most caring ones—aren’t trained in skill development and lack the resources to get assistance. It’s almost like parents are being set up to fail! How do we fix this problem? And what happens if we don’t?  Baila Sebrow, producer and host of The Definitive Rap for sat down with economist and ...

THE DEFINITIVE RAP: Israel Never Falters Interview with Marc Schulman

May 18, 2023 02:35 - 32 minutes - 14.4 MB

Throughout history, the Jewish nation, and Israel, never falters - regardless of what happens. Always celebrating and standing tall. And we are seeing that now, amid ongoing protests, threats of war, terrorism, a problematic government, Israelis are standing resilient and strong, honoring and memorializing Yom Hashoa, and partying on Yom Hatzmaut, Israel Independence Day. Discussing this and more, Baila Sebrow, producer and host of The Definitive Rap interviewed Marc Schulman, publisher at ...

POLITICAL HOCK: John Durham's probe was a complete failure

May 18, 2023 01:36 - 25 minutes - 11.4 MB

After four long, painstaking years, the Durham investigation is complete. John Durham taught us one thing for sure…Democrats always win. The left can spy on presidential candidates, weaponize the justice system, invent crimes, spread hoaxes, and get Republicans thrown in jail for no reason. And they’ll always get away with it. Three pathetic indictments. One pitiful conviction. Nobody fired or reprimanded. A colossal failure. John Durham should be embarrassed. Yes he exposed the bigges...

EXPLAINER: How Joe Biden took millions from China in return for political favors (allegedly)

May 14, 2023 14:04 - 37 minutes - 16.4 MB

PLUS: CNN gets slammed by AOC and their own employees, for giving platform to former president! Title 42 is expired, the border is total mayhem. The city of Baltimore is suing car makers...for making cars too easy to steal. (Its not the criminals' fault they are stealing cars...they're practically being BEGGED to do it!) 

CNN BLOODBATH: Trump Demolishes 'Nasty' Moderator at Wild Town Hall

May 11, 2023 04:30 - 36 minutes - 16.1 MB

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Are Chassidic Yeshivahs Failing Their Students?

May 11, 2023 04:17 - 33 minutes - 14.8 MB

We've heard it countless times: Chassidic yeshivahs are failing their students by not providing them with a proper secular education.  But are they?  And if they are, is it the government's business to right this wrong?  Frank Morano – host of 'The Other Side of Midnight' on WABC Talk Radio in New York – interviewed me on this topic a few months ago.  Here is how it went. 

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