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Talk Cocktail

Jeff Schechtman
Artificial Intelligence
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2024 Presidential Election
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Filter World
Climate Change
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Jeff Schechtman talks with authors, journalists, and thought leaders.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Sarah Lubrano
Author and expert on the intersection of psychology and politics
Author of "Don't Talk About Politics, How to Change 21st Century Minds"
Episode: Debate Doesn’t Matter
Michael Oren
Former Israeli ambassador to the United States, historian of Middle Eastern conflicts, and a member of the Knesset.
Former Israeli government
Episode: Israel’s ‘Dirty Harry Moment’
David Shlapak
Senior defense researcher at RAND who examines evolving military strategies regarding drone threats.
RAND Corporation
Episode: Small Drones, Big Consequences: The Future of Asymmetric Warfare
Charles Hecker
Journalist for the Moscow Times and geopolitical consultant
Episode: Zero Sum: How Putin Turned Capitalism into Russian Roulette
Dr. Elizabeth Minnich
Professor of moral philosophy at Queen's University and senior scholar at the Association of American Colleges and Universities
Episode: When Thinking Stops, Evil Spreads: The Danger in Our Everyday Compliance
Dr. Marion Messmer
Senior Research Fellow with the International Security Program at Chatham House
Chatham House
Episode: The "Golden Dome" Will Never Happen
Gianna Tobani
Emmy-winning journalist and author
Episode: Execution Denied
Marc Dunkelman
Author and fellow at Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs
Brown University
Episode: Why America Can’t Do Big Things
Dinny McMahon
A financial journalist specializing in China; author of 'China's Great Wall of Debt'
Trivium
Episode: Is China On Borrowed Time?

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Jeff Schechtman
Host who engages in discussions with authors, journalists, and thought leaders, guiding in-depth conversations about current events, history, and cultural issues.

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4.1 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
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    Jeff has integrity and does his homework

    The extent of his deep dive into subjects is breathtaking

    Well worth listening!!

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Israel’s ‘Dirty Harry Moment’
Q: What was the mood, the attitude, the politics in Israel that gave rise to these actions?
The decision resulted from long-standing policies towards Iran, especially Netanyahu's focus on blocking Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Israel’s ‘Dirty Harry Moment’
Q: How do you see this moment in a historical context?
Michael Oren discusses the transformative potential of recent events, comparing them to key historical moments in the Middle East.
Debate Doesn’t Matter
Q: How do friendships play a role in influencing political beliefs?
Friendships offer intimate insights into different lives, allowing for a broader understanding and acceptance of differing views, which can lead to changed opinions.
Debate Doesn’t Matter
Q: What was the fundamental idea that you found in your research about changing people's minds?
Dr. Lubrano explained that argument and debate rarely change minds; instead, transformation comes from personal connections and shared experiences.
Small Drones, Big Consequences: The Future of Asymmetric Warfare
Q: Do these drones render some of the existing defense systems obsolete?
David believes they may change how certain systems are used but do not necessarily make them obsolete.

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1. Dr. Sarah Lubrano
2. Michael Oren
3. David Shlapak
4. Charles Hecker
5. Dr. Elizabeth Minnich
6. Dr. Marion Messmer
7. Gianna Tobani
8. Marc Dunkelman

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