Category: Kvetch with Jon Liedtke
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Rumrunner’s Christmas: When a frozen Detroit River ran on Whiskey-fueled Studebakers
A century ago, the Windsor-Detroit border was the epicenter of a global black market, funneling 75% of Prohibition-era booze into the U.S. via “Whiskey Six” Studebakers racing across the ice. Today, the roles have flipped, as Canada’s liquor monopolies hold the cards in a sophisticated trade war. Discover how Windsor evolved from America’s legendary bartender…
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You Won’t Believe What The Shofar Really Means For Us This Year
This Yom Kippur, like every Yom Kippur, all Jews stand together, carrying the profound weight of the past year. The memories of those lost on & since Oct 7th & the ongoing trauma sit with us continually. Our prayers for them are woven into our deepest confessions. Our collective confession, the “Ashamnu” hits differently this…
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Petition to Strip Mohamad Fakih’s Order of Canada Gains Momentum
A petition demanding Mohammad Faki be stripped of his Order of Canada is gaining traction. Organizers cite his “dehumanizing” social media comments about supporters of Israel. Faki calls it a smear campaign, while petitioners argue his remarks violate the honor’s standards. The debate highlights tensions over free speech and national awards.
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New Member: International Association of Genocide Scholars
Jon Liedtke is a member of the International Association of Genocide Scholars.
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Antisemitism & Leaving Canada: Oklahoma Tales
In this episode of KVETCH with Jon Liedtke, I am joined by two Canadian ex-pats who decided to leave the country in search of a new home, far away from the ongoing antisemitism that Canada has been experiencing on an unrelenting basis. Joe Roberts and Michael Sachs of the Jewish Federation of Tulsa Oklahoma, USA…
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Why meth-fueled orgies are bad
Adam Zivo, founder and executive director of the Centre for Responsible Drug Policy, joins Jon Liedtke to discuss his latest article, “Meth-fueled orgies are bad”, published on The Line, and the dangers of chemsex, a practice prevalent in the gay community. Zivo explains that chemsex is the practice of having sex, often in groups, while…
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Never Again must again be Never Again
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the six million Jews & countless others lost, & remind that Never Again is an ongoing endeavor for all.
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KVETCH with Jon Liedtke – Adam Zivo LIVE FROM ISRAEL
National Post columnist Adam Zivo discusses his Israel trip to learn about the October 7th Hamas terrorist attack massacre from people affected by it.
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Keeping up with China’s EV Industry
Markham Hislop, CEO & Publisher of Energi Media discusses keeping up with China’s EV industry and the risks to legacy automakers & Canada of not doing so.
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Ex-Wagner fighter blames Putin for Russian concert hall attack
Adam Zivo joins to discuss his column which details why an ex-Wagner fighter believes Russian incompetence, & not Ukraine, is to blame for the attack.
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KVETCHING on Housing Rhetoric, Ontario’s Budget, anti-Israel propaganda, & MPs’ pensions
KVETCHING on Housing Rhetoric with Mayor Dilkens, Ontario’s Budget with local MPPs, anti-Israelists with Warren Kinsella, & MPs’ pensions with Lydia Miljan.
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Episode 2
Episode 2 contains appearances on Toronto’s Newstalk Tonight with Jim Richards and The Dan MacDonald Show, as well as the latest Rose City Politics.
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Episode 1 – A New Show
Episode 1 has questions to PM Trudeau about unemployment & antisemitism, and appearances on NEWSTALK 1010’s The Rundown & AM800 CKLW’s Monday Roundtable.