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Jeff Schechtman

Jeff Schechtman talks with authors, journalists, newsmakers and opinion shapers, and sheds light on the issues of the day, from local stories to national and international headlines and ideas. jeffschechtman.substack.com

news & politics

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34:07

The Looming Threats to the 2024 Election: Anatomy of...

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2024/05/14

On this week’s WhoWhatWhy podcast, I sit down with the lead author of that report, military sociologist Marek N. Posard, to examine these alarming threats and what we can do to counter them. Imagine a small, seemingly innocuous hack on a local water treatment plant. A carefully timed disinformation campaign, powered by the latest in artificial intelligence. The physical security of our voting machines compromised. Suddenly, we have the perfect storm that could bring down the integrity of the entire

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39:01

Would We Be Better Off With a Whole New System of...

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2024/05/14

On thisWhoWhatWhy podcast, we explore the potential for a total reimagining of our beleaguered American democracy. Joining me is Maxwell Stearns, a professor of law at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law. An esteemed author of numerous articles and books on the Constitution, the Supreme Court, and legal economics, Stearns’s latest work is Parliamentary America: The Least Radical Means of Radically Repairing Our Broken Democracy.

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39:01

Would We Be Better Off With a Whole New System of...

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2024/05/13

On thisWhoWhatWhy podcast, we explore the potential for a total reimagining of our beleaguered American democracy.Joining me is Maxwell Stearns, a professor of law at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law. An esteemed author of numerous articles and books on the Constitution, the Supreme Court, and legal economics, Stearns’s latest work is Parliamentary America: The Least Radical Means of Radically Repairing Our Broken Democracy.I count on word of mouth to grow TALK COCKTAIL. Please

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34:08

The Looming Threats to the 2024 Election: Anatomy of...

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2024/05/10

On this week’s WhoWhatWhy podcast, I sit down with the lead author of that report, military sociologist Marek N. Posard, to examine these alarming threats and what we can do to counter them.Imagine a small, seemingly innocuous hack on a local water treatment plant. A carefully timed disinformation campaign, powered by the latest in artificial intelligence. The physical security of our voting machines compromised. Suddenly, we have the perfect storm that could bring down the integrity of the entire

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31:24

Rewiring Our Brains: The Alarming Neurological...

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2024/05/07

Climate change is not just threatening our planet, but also our minds. In my WhoWhatWhy podcast, I examine the hidden mental health crisis triggered by climate change with neuroscientist-turned-environmental-journalist Clayton Page Aldern. Aldern takes us on an eye-opening journey through cutting-edge research, exposing the ways our changing environment is physically altering our brains and behavior. From cognitive impairment sparked by rising temperatures to the psychological aftermath of natural

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31:25

Rewiring Our Brains: The Alarming Neurological...

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2024/05/07

Climate change is not just threatening our planet, but also our minds. In my WhoWhatWhy podcast, I examine the hidden mental health crisis triggered by climate change with neuroscientist-turned-environmental-journalist Clayton Page Aldern.Aldern takes us on an eye-opening journey through cutting-edge research, exposing the ways our changing environment is physically altering our brains and behavior. From cognitive impairment sparked by rising temperatures to the psychological aftermath of natural

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32:21

The Solution to Our Housing Problems May be Right...

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2024/05/01

Max Podemski is an urban planner, writer, and illustrator who currently serves as a transportation planner for the city of Los Angeles. In his new book, “A Paradise of Small Houses,” he traces the evolution of American housing types, from the Philadelphia row house and Chicago workers cottage to the California bungalow. Podemski argues, in my recent California Sun podcast, that California’s rich history of desirable multifamily housing could hold a solution to the state’s housing crisis.

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32:21

The Solution to Our Housing Problems May be Right...

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2024/05/01

Max Podemski is an urban planner, writer, and illustrator who currently serves as a transportation planner for the city of Los Angeles. In his new book, “A Paradise of Small Houses,” he traces the evolution of American housing types, from the Philadelphia row house and Chicago workers cottage to the California bungalow. Podemski argues, in my recent California Sun podcast, that California’s rich history of desirable multifamily housing could hold a solution to the state’s housing crisis. Get full

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23:31

A Journey into the "Filterworld" That Directs Us

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2024/04/25

In today's digital era, the unseen threads of algorithms intricately weave through our daily lives. They significantly mold our preferences, decisions, and worldviews. At the core of our modern digital experiences, algorithms curate almost every aspect of our online existence—from the articles we read to the music that we listen to and even the social interactions we engage in. This pervasive influence has subtly streamlined cultural diversity and complexity, ushering us into a domain that my

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23:31

A Journey into the "Filterworld" That Directs Us

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2024/04/25

In today's digital era, the unseen threads of algorithms intricately weave through our daily lives. They significantly mold our preferences, decisions, and worldviews. At the core of our modern digital experiences, algorithms curate almost every aspect of our online existence—from the articles we read to the music that we listen to and even the social interactions we engage in. This pervasive influence has subtly streamlined cultural diversity and complexity, ushering us into a domain that my guest,

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41:36

White Rural Rage Is Not Going Away

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2024/04/22

Between the shimmer of America’s coastlines an inferno of anger and disillusionment consumes the heartland. This week’s WhoWhatWhy podcast explores this social and political divide with Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman, guided by their book, White Rural Rage.Armed with journalistic insight and scholarly acumen, Schaller and Waldman unpack the reality of white rural America’s turmoil. They argue that Trump’s MAGA movement transcends a mere campaign catchphrase to symbolize the deep-seated rage of

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41:37

White Rural Rage Is Not Going Away

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2024/04/22

Between the shimmer of America’s coastlines an inferno of anger and disillusionment consumes the heartland. This week’s WhoWhatWhy podcast explores this social and political divide with Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman, guided by their book, White Rural Rage.Armed with journalistic insight and scholarly acumen, Schaller and Waldman unpack the reality of white rural America’s turmoil. They argue that Trump’s MAGA movement transcends a mere campaign catchphrase to symbolize the deep-seated rage of

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23:50

America's Climate Warzones: Stories from the Frontlines

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2024/04/16

Much of today's climate change conversation centers on the future—on potential sea walls, climate refugees, economic shifts, and geopolitical changes. However, the reality is that the impacts of climate change are unfolding every single day, in every corner of America. The discussion shouldn't just be about the future; but about the present.While many of us have faith in technology's ability to mitigate the long-term effects of climate change, it cannot reverse what's happening right now. Floods,

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30:28

The Waltham Murders, the Boston Marathon Bombing, and...

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2024/04/15

Eleven years ago today, the Boston Marathon bombing shocked America, leaving an indelible mark on the nation's history. However, this tragic event is not the only unsolved mystery connected to the Tsarnaev brothers, who were responsible for the bombing. On September 11, 2011, three men were brutally murdered in Waltham, Massachusetts, in a crime that remains unsolved to this day. The older Tsarnaev brother, Tamerlan, is suspected of being involved in these murders.The Waltham murders and their

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33:54

What If Pete Rose Gambled Today?

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2024/04/11

Sports gambling is a multi-billion-dollar business, with 38 states legalizing sports betting. The story of Shohei Ohtani's interpreter reminds us that sports and betting can still be a dangerous mix. And yet, Las Vegas, the betting and sports capital, was the home of this year's Super Bowl. Against this backdrop, the story of Pete Rose becomes even more poignant.Bestselling author Keith O'Brien's latest book, "Charlie Hustle," offers a captivating chronicle of Rose, one of baseball's most iconic

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33:54

What if Pete Rose gambled today?

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2024/04/11

Thank you for listening to the Talk Cocktail Podcast. I count on word of mouth to grow the Podcast. Please share with a friendSports gambling is a multi-billion-dollar business, with 38 states legalizing sports betting. The story of Shohei Ohtani's interpreter reminds us that sports and betting can still be a dangerous mix. And yet, Las Vegas, the betting and sports capital, was the home of this year's Super Bowl. Against this backdrop, the story of Pete Rose becomes even more poignant.Bestselling

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33:25

Silicon Soldiers: The Military-Technology Complex

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2024/04/08

In this WhoWhatWhy podcast, I’m joined by national security journalist Andrew Cockburn. He exposes the little- known links between the Pentagon’s military-technology complex at the dark heart of Silicon Valley. Drawing from his recent cover story for Harper’s, entitled “The Pentagon’s Silicon Valley Problem,” Cockburn delves into the military’s controversial alliance with tech behemoths. This collaboration ropes in some of Silicon Valley’s most contentious figures, such as Peter Thiel and Palmer

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33:26

Silicon Soldiers: The Military-Technology Complex

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2024/04/08

In this WhoWhatWhy podcast, I’m joined by national security journalist Andrew Cockburn. He exposes the little- known links between the Pentagon’s military-technology complex at the dark heart of Silicon Valley.Drawing from his recent cover story for Harper’s, entitled “The Pentagon’s Silicon Valley Problem,” Cockburn delves into the military’s controversial alliance with tech behemoths.This collaboration ropes in some of Silicon Valley’s most contentious figures, such as Peter Thiel and Palmer

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29:12

The Freaks Came Out to Write

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2024/04/04

The Village Voice existed at a unique moment in journalistic history. My guest, journalist Tricia Romano, has penned 'The Freaks Came Out to Write,' the definitive oral history of The Village Voice. It was a publication that not only captured but also shaped the zeitgeist of New York City from the paper's inception in 1955 until its closure in 2018. The Voice was more than a newspaper; it was a cultural beacon, a meeting point of news, culture, and lifestyle, embodying the ever-evolving spirit of

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29:12

The Freaks Came Out to Write

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2024/04/03

The Village Voice existed at a unique moment in journalistic history. My guest, journalist Tricia Romano, has penned 'The Freaks Came Out to Write,' the definitive oral history of The Village Voice. It was a publication that not only captured but also shaped the zeitgeist of New York City from the paper's inception in 1955 until its closure in 2018.The Voice was more than a newspaper; it was a cultural beacon, a meeting point of news, culture, and lifestyle, embodying the ever-evolving spirit of the

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