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Whoever saves a soul, saves the world. Author Annette Libeskind Berkovits's historical novel, The Corset Maker, is inspired by the life of her mother Dora, who grew up in a strict Orthodox Jewish home in Warsaw, Poland circa WWll. Dora chose a most unorthodox and unexpected path for herself which became the catalyst of the Corset Maker The historical novel weaves threads of Nazism, antisemitism, sexism and the determination of a young heroine as she navigates the world in search of her destiny. Buy her book on Amazon. Follow her at: www.annetteberkovits.com Annette Libeskind Berkovits was born in Kyrgyzstan and grew up in postwar Poland and the fledgling state of Israel “Annette Libeskind Berkovits has made central moments of twentieth century history come alive.” —John J. Clayton, award-winning author of literary fiction and short story collections

The Ladies of Laughter national winners, Jane Condon, Liz Glazer and Regina DeCicco, discuss what made them ditch their careers and get into standup comedy. We talk about fears, rewards, worst gigs and offer advice to those wanting to take the plunge! The Ladies of Laughter will tape the first all female comedy album ever recorded at the world-famous Friars Club, on May 11th, in the very room named for Jerry Lewis, who said women aren't funny. Oh Jerry!

Like the character in the Oscar-winning movie CODA, Kambri Crews was raised by two deaf parents. She grew up isolated in rural Texas with a philandering father who attempted to kill her mother. Years later, he would be sentence to 20 years in a maximum security prison for attempting to kill another woman. In her book, Burn Down the Ground, Kambri writes openly about the challenges and misconceptions of being raised by deaf parents and her eventual reconciliation with her father as he was dying of cancer in prison. Kambri is the owner and creator of QED, a highly regarded performance space in Queens, NY.

Irish Jews? Yes! Valerie Lapin Ganley, the director of the documentary Shalom Ireland, joins me to discuss the history of the Orthodox Jewish community in Ireland. From Robert Briscoe, the first Jewish Lord Mayor of Dublin, to Guinness Beer marketed to Jewish customers, it is a fascinating chat!

Comedian and Historian Prof. Peter Bales joins me to discuss the historic relationship between Russia and Ukraine.

Cathy Ladman is a stand-up comedian, television writer (Roseanne), and actress (Charlie Wilson’s War) and one of the most respected performers in the biz. She was appeared on The Tonight Show nine times and The Late Late Show six times. We chat about her friendship with Bob Saget, why Roseanne booted her from the set and Cathy’s history with anorexia. You'll love hangin' with this funny, down to earth comedian.

What a brilliant panel! Comedians Rhonda Hansome, Carl Yard and historian Peter Bales talk Black History with me: why it matters from Critical Race Theory to “side eye.” Watch the video 'cast at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan.com

Kicking off my third season of Hangin' with Langan! My guest is Lois Bromfield. Her memoir, My Dirty Life in Comedy, recounts her early days in Hollywood as an up and coming comedian playing it straight as a gay woman on stage, writing for the TV shows Roseanne and Grace Under Fire with Brett Butler as well as her relationship with the legendary Mitzi Shore of the Comedy Store, and how Lois and her gay husband became legal guardians of Mitzi’s two sons. Lois is the creator and star of the cult classic Sorority Girls From Hell. Watch the video interview at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan

Ophira Eisenberg, host of NPR's Ask Me Another, Peter Bales the Hangin' with Langan official historian, and fabulous performer Keith Price join me to bring their insights and humor to the Best and Worst of 2021 - all while trying to avoid using the “C” word.

I talk women's reproductive rights with Lizz Winstead, co-creator of “The Daily Show,” and host of the weekly series “Feminist Buzzkills Live!,” a comedy talk show on Youtube. Lizz is the founder of Abortion Access Front, the only non-profit that travels the country doing comedy and providing aid and comfort to independent clinics in hostile states (yes, sometimes wine). Listen to some seriously insane clips, including a Georgia representative comparing women to barnyard animals. Want to watch the video interview? Subscribe for $5 at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan. You'll see all Hangin' with Langan interviews.

Burial or cremation? Fr. Joe Veneroso says there a better way to be dead. How about human composting? The Roman Catholic priest and rebel is lobbying the N.Y. State Legislature to legalize Natural Organic Reduction (human composting), which is legal in three states. Fr. Joe says it respects both faith and science, but it has some flipping their lids.

Laurie Kilmartin just released her comedy album Corset. She is an Emmy-nominated writer who was on the staff of CONAN for ten years. She has performed standup on CONAN, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Central and the Late, Late Show with James Corden. Her first book, Sh-tty Mom, was a NY Times bestseller. Her Seeso (RIP) special, 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad, was chosen one of the tops by Vulture Magazine. Buy Corset on iTunes, Amazon.. and more. Watch this and all videocasts at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan