x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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

All Episodes

38:04

In Spite of Many Problem, Flying is Safer Than...

Talk Cocktail ·

2023/01/14

In spite of deregulation, airline and air traffic control systems in need of updates, pilot shortages, airport overcrowding and even a pandemic, flying has never been safer.What’s the secret sauce that makes this the case? Why, when safety in other industries from hospitals to construction to automobiles, seems so difficult to achieve, how has the airline industry been so successful and what can we all learn from their efforts?I explore this with John Nance. John has written about all of these

en

38:03

In Spite of Many Problem, Flying is Safer Than...

Talk Cocktail ·

2023/01/14

In spite of deregulation, airline and air traffic control systems in need of updates, pilot shortages, airport overcrowding and even a pandemic, flying has never been safer. What’s the secret sauce that makes this the case? Why, when safety in other industries from hospitals to construction to automobiles, seems so difficult to achieve, how has the airline industry been so successful and what can we all learn from their efforts? I explore this with John Nance. John has written about all of these

en

24:09

Another New Year, and More Promises to Sweat: A...

Talk Cocktail ·

2023/01/04

Even if you didn’t know the full story, just judging by the number of gyms on every corner, and the number of retailers selling high priced exercise equipment and workout clothing, you’d see what an obsession exercise has become. But why? A form of activity that uses huge quantities of our time, it is neither playful, sports-like, or seemingly rewarding. So why is it so popular, so all consuming, Where is the fun in sweat?This is the subject of the new work "Sweat," by Bill Hayes.My conversation

en

24:08

Another New Year, and More Promises to Sweat: A...

Talk Cocktail ·

2023/01/04

Even if you didn’t know the full story, just judging by the number of gyms on every corner, and the number of retailers selling high priced exercise equipment and workout clothing, you’d see what an obsession exercise has become. But why? A form of activity that uses huge quantities of our time, it is neither playful, sports-like, or seemingly rewarding. So why is it so popular, so all consuming, Where is the fun in sweat? This is the subject of the new work "Sweat," by Bill Hayes. My

en

22:40

Art vs. Cable News: My Conversation with Amy Herman

Talk Cocktail ·

2022/12/30

In 2023, let us resolve to look at more art than cable news. Perhaps it is art, more than news, that will help us see around corners, solve problems and enhance our ability to see the world in a better way.This approach has been the work of Amy Herman. Amy is the author of Fixed: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem Solvingand the founder of the Art of Perception, a program that uses works of art to help people observe more closely, think more creatively and communicate more effectively.My

en

22:40

Art vs. Cable News: My Conversation with Amy Herman

Talk Cocktail ·

2022/12/30

In 2023, let us resolve to look at more art than cable news. Perhaps it is art, more than news, that will help us see around corners, solve problems and enhance our ability to see the world in a better way. This approach has been the work of Amy Herman. Amy is the author of Fixed: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem Solving and the founder of the Art of Perception, a program that uses works of art to help people observe more closely, think more creatively and communicate more effectively. My

en

29:01

How Much HBO Did You Watch This Holiday Break? A...

Talk Cocktail ·

2022/12/28

From the days of beat up motels offering HBO as a special amenity to the metaphorical "creative destruction" of today, HBO has been a revolutionary force in entertainment and media. From its inception 50 years ago, HBO has been a pioneer in the blending of show and business. Disrupting television and paving the way for streaming, nonlinear programming, and more. HBO is the ultimate example of the power of entertainment and story telling. In his new bookIt's Not TV: The Spectacular Rise, Revolution,

en

29:00

How Much HBO Did You Watch This Holiday Break? A...

Talk Cocktail ·

2022/12/28

From the days of beat up motels offering HBO as a special amenity to the metaphorical "creative destruction" of today, HBO has been a revolutionary force in entertainment and media. From its inception 50 years ago, HBO has been a pioneer in the blending of show and business. Disrupting television and paving the way for streaming, nonlinear programming, and more. HBO is the ultimate example of the power of entertainment and story telling. In his new book It's Not TV: The Spectacular Rise,

en

29:07

How Governance Was Saved During the Trump Years: A...

Talk Cocktail ·

2022/12/22

While January 6th and the attempted coup may have been the final trigger at the end of the Trump presidency that could have brought down democracy, it was the four years prior that may have been the end of governance in America. The unsung heroes deep inside government, the departments, the cabinet secretaries, and the national security apparatus, all of whom took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution, may have been the ones who saved the Republic from its dismantling. All of this is laid

en

29:06

How Governance Was Saved During the Trump Years: A...

Talk Cocktail ·

2022/12/22

While January 6th and the attempted coup may have been the final trigger at the end of the Trump presidency that could have brought down democracy, it was the four years prior that may have been the end of governance in America. The unsung heroes deep inside government, the departments, the cabinet secretaries, and the national security apparatus, all of whom took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution, may have been the ones who saved the Republic from its dismantling. All of this is laid

en

29:05

The New Age of DNA Investigation: A Conversation with...

Talk Cocktail ·

2022/12/19

Think of all the true crime stories you’ve watched or read. The image of a dogged or even sometimes fumbling detective usually lies at the center. But today, like almost everything else, technology has changed that.Since the mid-80s, DNA technology has begun to transform the search for both guilt and innocence. Suddenly cold cases, like the Golden State Killer, are solvable, dozens and dozens of years later.DNA databases are growing, as are privacy fears about their misuse. Dedicated cold case

en

29:04

The New Age of DNA Investigation: A Conversation with...

Talk Cocktail ·

2022/12/19

Think of all the true crime stories you’ve watched or read. The image of a dogged or even sometimes fumbling detective usually lies at the center. But today, like almost everything else, technology has changed that. Since the mid-80s, DNA technology has begun to transform the search for both guilt and innocence. Suddenly cold cases, like the Golden State Killer, are solvable, dozens and dozens of years later. DNA databases are growing, as are privacy fears about their misuse. Dedicated cold case

en

27:42

Presidential Words Matter: My Conversation with Cody...

Talk Cocktail ·

2022/12/08

Language has always been an important tool in American politics. It allows politicians to communicate their ideas and visions to their constituents and persuade them to support their policies. The power of words is so great that politicians often have teams of speechwriters to help craft their messages. These writers often work closely with the politicians to understand their vision and goals, and help express them in a way that resonates with the public.In his book GRACE, Cody Keenan writes about

en

27:41

Presidential Words Matter: My Conversation with Cody...

Talk Cocktail ·

2022/12/08

Language has always been an important tool in American politics. It allows politicians to communicate their ideas and visions to their constituents and persuade them to support their policies. The power of words is so great that politicians often have teams of speechwriters to help craft their messages. These writers often work closely with the politicians to understand their vision and goals, and help express them in a way that resonates with the public. In his book GRACE, Cody Keenan writes about

en

32:01

The Life and Death of Anthony Bourdain: A...

Talk Cocktail ·

2022/11/30

Somewhere in the magic formula that makes great art is the internal potential for pain. Someone once said of artists that they were like the rest of us, except that their emotions were just always sitting closer to the surface…. more accessible, more sensitive, and more vulnerable to pain, despair, and even suicide.The stories of people like Kurt Cobain, Van Gough, Virginia Woolf, Hemingway, Sylvia Plath, and Hunter Thompson, while all different, reinforce the image and reality of the tortured

en

32:01

The Life and Death of Anthony Bourdain: A...

Talk Cocktail ·

2022/11/30

Somewhere in the magic formula that makes great art is the internal potential for pain. Someone once said of artists that they were like the rest of us, except that their emotions were just always sitting closer to the surface…. more accessible, more sensitive, and more vulnerable to pain, despair, and even suicide. The stories of people like Kurt Cobain, Van Gough, Virginia Woolf, Hemingway, Sylvia Plath, and Hunter Thompson, while all different, reinforce the image and reality of the tortured

en

26:28

When Legendary CEOs Can't Find a Successor: A...

Talk Cocktail ·

2022/11/25

Herbert Hoover said that “the business of America is business.” And for decades no business better defined that than General Electric. An industrial titan, everything about it, from credit to jet engines, from x-ray machines to lighting the nation, to bringing entertainment to the masses, defined the broad shoulders of American business and American capitalism.As might be expected, its executives also lived a good life. Like an episode of Succession, there were multiple private jets, cars always at

en

26:28

When Legendary CEOs Can’t Find a Successor: A...

Talk Cocktail ·

2022/11/22

Herbert Hoover said that “the business of America is business.” And for decades no business better defined that than General Electric. An industrial titan, everything about it, from credit to jet engines, from x-ray machines to lighting the nation, to bringing entertainment to the masses, defined the broad shoulders of American business and American capitalism. As might be expected, its executives also lived a good life. Like an episode of Succession, there were multiple private jets, cars always

en

29:20

War As A Nonviolent Struggle: A conversation with...

Talk Cocktail ·

2022/11/18

Not just here in America, but throughout the world, the forces of liberty are battling the forces of authoritarianism. These forces are global as well as local.Here in America such battles played out after George Floyd’s death, and on January 6th, and we still don’t know what might happen between now and 2024. These are moral battles for the soul and future of the country.But hopeless as it may sometimes seem, these kinds of "against the odds" battles have been won before. The Civil Rights movement

en

29:20

War As A Nonviolent Struggle: A conversation with...

Talk Cocktail ·

2022/11/17

Not just here in America, but throughout the world, the forces of liberty are battling the forces of authoritarianism. These forces are global as well as local. Here in America such battles played out after George Floyd’s death, and on January 6th, and we still don’t know what might happen between now and 2024. These are moral battles for the soul and future of the country. But hopeless as it may sometimes seem, these kinds of "against the odds" battles have been won before. The Civil Rights

en

1,369 results

Similar Podcasts

BBC News

BBC World Service

Cadena SER Navarra

Cadena SER

BBC News

BBC

Fox News Radio 1 Minute Newscast

FOX News Radio

Persian News - NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN

NHK WORLD-JAPAN