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Talk Cocktail

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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31:55

Myth, Religion, Fascism… The Recipe for Right-Wing...

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2023/04/19

My WhoWhatWhy conversation with Jeff Sharlet about “The Undertow.” He explores the complex relationship between religion, religious nationalism, right-wing politics, and how these forces have intertwined with Trumpism and are fueling a slow civil war Get full access to Talk Cocktail Podcast at jeffschechtman.substack.com/subscribe

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31:17

Cyber Weapons and a New Arms Race… Without Firing a Shot

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2023/04/18

As software takes over our lives — from hospitals to schools and even our national infrastructure — we’re facing an explosive wave of cyberattacks that could threaten our very existence. The US — a hacker’s favorite playground — is a ticking time bomb, with 80 percent of its crucial systems tied to the internet and in private hands, with ZERO government control.Join me in my WhoWhatWhy podcast for a conversation with New York Times cybersecurity reporter Nicole Perlroth. We are diving deep into her

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31:11

Science Is Simply Curiosity Writ Large: A...

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2023/04/13

We live in a world that's constantly evolving, driven by innovations in digital technology, AI, and space exploration. Yet, we often overlook the underlying physics that form the foundation of these advancements. The discoveries in physics of the past 120 years have truly shaped our world in ways that were once unimaginable. They were fueled by curiosity, serendipity, and the desire to ask "why?"Dr. Suzie Sheehy, a physicist, science communicator, and academic has devoted her life to exploring the

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31:11

Science Is Simply Curiosity Writ Large: A...

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2023/04/13

We live in a world that's constantly evolving, driven by innovations in digital technology, AI, and space exploration. Yet, we often overlook the underlying physics that form the foundation of these advancements. The discoveries in physics of the past 120 years have truly shaped our world in ways that were once unimaginable. They were fueled by curiosity, serendipity, and the desire to ask "why?" Dr. Suzie Sheehy, a physicist, science communicator, and academic has devoted her life to exploring

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31:00

Spies in Hollywood: A conversation with Jonathan Gill

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2023/04/12

The hacking of Sony Pictures back in 2014, by North Korea, made us all wonder about spies in Hollywood. Today, our paranoia tells us that the Chinese have spies everywhere. If they are checking on TikTok, they must be in Hollywood?Well, during the Cold War, it turns out the studios were infiltrated with spies. One of those was a producer/director turned double agent named Boris Morros, and Jonathan Gill tells his story in Hollywood Double Agent: The True Tale of Boris Morros, Film Producer Turned

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26:52

How the Police Became Untouchable: A conversation...

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2023/04/12

Recent police shooting victims Tyre Nichols and Anthony Lowe highlight the ongoing trend of officer impunity. The recent report on the Louisville police department and Breonna Taylor further underscores this issue. Greater accountability is necessary for police improvement, but the responsibility extends beyond law enforcement to our legal system, courts, and elected officials.UCLA law professorJoanna Schwartz,an expert in police accountability and public interest lawyering, has has studies the

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26:51

How the Police Became Untouchable: A conversation...

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2023/03/28

Recent police shooting victims Tyre Nichols and Anthony Lowe highlight the ongoing trend of officer impunity. The recent report on the Louisville police department and Breonna Taylor further underscores this issue. Greater accountability is necessary for police improvement, but the responsibility extends beyond law enforcement to our legal system, courts, and elected officials. UCLA law professor Joanna Schwartz, an expert in police accountability and public interest lawyering, has has studies the

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48:30

Dissecting the Silicon Valley Bank Debacle: A...

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2023/03/21

It has been a momentous week for banks and markets. What some have dubbed an “extinction-level event” was, at its core, the failure of a couple of banks. To help us put all of this into proper perspective, we are joined on this week’s WhoWhatWhy podcast by two distinguished economists, J. Bradford DeLong and Dean Baker. DeLong served as deputy undersecretary of the treasury in the Clinton administration and is currently a professor of economics at the University of California, Berkeley. He is also

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31:00

Spies in Hollywood: A conversation with Jonathan Gill

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2023/03/15

The hacking of Sony Pictures back in 2014, by North Korea, made us all wonder about spies in Hollywood. Today, our paranoia tells us that the Chinese have spies everywhere. If they are checking on TikTok, they must be in Hollywood? Well, during the Cold War, it turns out the studios were infiltrated with spies. One of those was a producer/director turned double agent named Boris Morros, and Jonathan Gill tells his story in Hollywood Double Agent: The True Tale of Boris Morros, Film Producer Turned

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26:48

A Real Life "Succession" Drama: The Story of Sumner...

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2023/02/24

The constantly changing landscape of business, finance, entertainment, and medicine is influenced by technological advancements and cultural shifts, but those in power often resist change, especially if family is involved. The #MeToo movement and the ongoing streaming wars have transformed the entertainment industry. The story of Sumner Redstone, a former movie theater magnate and owner of major media companies, his family, mistresses, and poor corporate governance, encapsulates these forces and is

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26:47

A ”Succession” Drama in Real Life: Unscripted: The...

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2023/02/24

The ever-evolving landscape of business, finance, entertainment, and medicine is often shaped by technological advancements and cultural changes. However, those in power during these changes often resist them and try to maintain their grip on the status quo, particularly if family is involved. This is exemplified in the TV show "Succession" and James B. Stewart's books, including "Disney Wars," "Den of Thieves," "Deep State," "Tangled Webs," and "Blood Sport." The pandemic was a transformational

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34:38

Why Doesn’t Our Technology Live Up to Our Science...

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2023/02/21

J. Storrs Hall, author and futurist, who discusses why the promised technological advancements of the 1960s have yet to materialize.Hall believes that technological stagnation on big projects began in the ’70s, fueled by factors such as the failure to adopt nuclear energy and the rise of a counterculture hostile to energy production, which has had devastating consequences on global wealth creation and distribution.He argues that future exponential growth and technological progress must be powered by

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34:37

Why Doesn’t Our Technology Live Up to Our Science...

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2023/02/20

J. Storrs Hall, author and futurist, who discusses why the promised technological advancements of the 1960s have yet to materialize. Hall believes that technological stagnation on big projects began in the ’70s, fueled by factors such as the failure to adopt nuclear energy and the rise of a counterculture hostile to energy production, which has had devastating consequences on global wealth creation and distribution. He argues that future exponential growth and technological progress must be

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27:59

Joe Biden Fought To Get To The White House. Is He the...

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2023/02/13

Joe Biden is the oldest President to take office in the past 234 years. He has a long public life, and has grown into the person and politician he is today. Biden was seen as the perfect antidote to Trump, but it is still uncertain if his preference for “normalcy” will enable him to be the 21st century President we need. Chris Whipple's new book, "The Fight of His Life: Inside Joe Biden's White House," explores this and more. My conversation with Chris Whipple:

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26:01

We Have No Democracy Without Good Citizens: My...

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2023/02/09

A recent Gallup survey of American concerns showed that foreign policy is nearly at the bottom of the list, with inflation and prices near the top. Other high-ranking topics include the economy in general, immigration, crime and violence, race, the environment, and, topping the list, the proper role of government.The fact is that none of these problems can be solved without a thriving, healthy democracy to address their root causes and work together to find bipartisan solutions.That's why it becomes

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26:00

We Have No Democracy Without Good Citizens: My...

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2023/02/09

A recent Gallup survey of American concerns showed that foreign policy is nearly at the bottom of the list, with inflation and prices near the top. Other high-ranking topics include the economy in general, immigration, crime and violence, race, the environment, and, topping the list, the proper role of government. The fact is that none of these problems can be solved without a thriving, healthy democracy to address their root causes and work together to find bipartisan solutions. That's why it

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22:28

We Each Have the Personal Answer to Our Larger...

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2023/01/31

Division and conflict have been the default setting for civilization. It’s what wars, shifting alliances and even relational conflict is all about. So why, even after thousands of years of evolution, of death and recrimination and unhappiness, is this still true?Perhaps the answer lies in our human desire to try and understand to make sense of the world. In science or mathematics, there is often one right answer.In man's understanding of the world and of each other, that does not happen. So we

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22:27

We each have the personal answer to our divisions: A...

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2023/01/31

Division and conflict have been the default setting for civilization. It’s what wars, shifting alliances and even relational conflict is all about. So why, even after thousands of years of evolution, of death and recrimination and unhappiness, is this still true? Perhaps the answer lies in our human desire to try and understand to make sense of the world. In science or mathematics, there is often one right answer. In man's understanding of the world and of each other, that does not happen. So we

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21:29

Citizenship Is Just A Commodity: A Conversation with...

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2023/01/26

Citizenship used to be a cherished status, taken seriously by those who held it. But in today’s globalized world, it has become a commodity that can be bought and sold.In this week’s WhoWhatWhy podcast, journalist Atossa Abrahamian, senior editor of The Nation and author of the 2015 book The Cosmopolites, delves into the world of “global citizens.”She explains how multiple passports are becoming more popular as a status symbol, and a plan B for those who want to live in several countries. Some

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21:28

Citizenship Is Just A Commodity: A Conversation with...

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2023/01/26

Citizenship used to be a cherished status, taken seriously by those who held it. But in today’s globalized world, it has become a commodity that can be bought and sold. In this week’s WhoWhatWhy podcast, journalist Atossa Abrahamian, senior editor of The Nation and author of the 2015 book The Cosmopolites, delves into the world of “global citizens.” She explains how multiple passports are becoming more popular as a status symbol, and a plan B for those who want to live in several countries. Some

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