Naftuli Moster sits down with Emma Jo Morris, the former Breitbart and New York Post reporter who first confronted him about his campaign to reform Haredi yeshivas.Their story begins in conflict — and evolves into an unlikely dialogue about truth, community, and redemption.Together they revisit the 2022 clash that brought them into each other’s orbit, unpack the ethics of journalism, the tension between faith and modernity, and how October 7 reshaped both their worldviews.This episode is as much about disagreement as it is about the courage to rethink your own convictions.🔔 Subscribe for more honest, thought-provoking conversations on politics, culture, and Jewish life.
Naftuli Moster sits down with political insider Ezra Friedlander to break down the upcoming NYC mayoral race and what it means for the Jewish community. From Cuomo’s comeback to the community’s deep concerns about Mamdani, this episode gives you a rare inside look at how Orthodox Jews think about politics, safety, yeshivas, and Israel.Friedlander explains:→ The real power of the “block vote"→ What’s at stake with policing→ How Jewish leaders navigate relationships with politicians across the spectrum.👉 SUBSCRIBE for more Jewish perspectives on politics and culture!
In this first episode of The Moster Show, Naftuli sits down with his wife, Dr. Miriam Moster, to explore her groundbreaking research on divorce in the Chareidi world. Together, they discuss how divorce affects not only couples but entire communities, why it often pushes people away from religious life, and what it reveals about belonging, stigma, and resilience. A personal and eye-opening conversation about faith, family, and what’s at stake when marriages end.
00:00-06:44 What is The Moster Show?
06:44 – 07:34 Introducing Miriam: Background and upbringing
07:34 – 10:00 Dating, marriage, and stepping away from observance
10:00 – 13:06 Parenting, community, and the first steps back
13:06 – 15:20 Why every community has problems
15:20 – 18:06 Jewish heritage, pride, and rediscovering identity
18:06 – 21:11 Searching for schools: Conservative, public, and Jewish options
21:11 – 24:19 Technology, youth, and mental health concerns
24:19 – 26:37 The decision: Choosing Modern Orthodoxy
26:37 – 29:09 Miriam’s PhD: Divorce and its unexpected consequences
29:09 – 31:19 How divorce rumors and stigma alienate people
31:19 – 35:41 Comparing divorcees who stayed vs. those who left
35:41 – 39:21 Marriage, children, and the community’s message
39:21 – 41:33 The pain after divorce: Happiness vs. children’s well-being
41:33 – 42:49 Cultural critique: What the broader world misses
42:49 – 43:28 Miriam’s work today and closing reflections
43:28 – 44:15 Looking ahead
Link to 's interview of Naftuli Moster:
https://youtu.be/IRTvj1_4_14?si=IJtn5FXQxXCePYV3
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To reach the guest (Miriam Moster), email: info@miriammoster.com
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