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The Dr. Rod Berger Show
”The Dr. Rod Berger Show,” self-hosted by the global journalist Dr. Rod Berger, invites you to step behind the curtain of global influence and the crafting of policy. With a career highlighted by deep conversations with the ”who’s who of the world”—from celebrated athletes and entertainers to the pivotal leaders of NGOs and political spheres—Berger has circled the globe, collecting narratives that have helped sculpt our contemporary landscape. Now, he shifts the focus to the often-overlooked…
Episodes
The Dr. Rod Berger ShowClaire Whitaker on the Night Mandela Died and the Weight of the Camera
The Dr. Rod Berger Show is presented by Fair Observer. A news camera usually arrives on the worst day of someone's life. Claire Whitaker never let herself…
The Dr. Rod Berger ShowA Farmer's Son on the World's Highest Battlefield: Lt. Gen. Cherish Mathson
The Dr. Rod Berger Show is presented by Fair Observer. In ninth or tenth grade, a boy from a pepper and coconut village in Kerala wrote an essay about his…
The Dr. Rod Berger ShowNothing About Us Without Us: David Holdridge on Aid, War and Trust
The Dr. Rod Berger Show is presented by Fair Observer. Before every run into the badlands of south-central Iraq, David Holdridge sat in the back of a beat-up…
The Dr. Rod Berger ShowJosef Olmert on Harbin, Madrid and the Story of Leaving
The Dr. Rod Berger Show is presented by Fair Observer. The first face-to-face meeting between Israeli and Syrian negotiators in Madrid was set for 10:30 in the…
The Dr. Rod Berger ShowJean-Daniel Ruch: Write for History, Not for the Minister
The Dr. Rod Berger Show is presented by Fair Observer. At five or six, Jean-Daniel Ruch asked his mother what comes after death. She told him there is nothing…
The Dr. Rod Berger ShowWhat John Bolton and a Debate on Democracy Revealed with Noted Professor Stephen Zunes
Dr. Rod Berger talks with Dr. Stephen Zunes on activism, civil resistance, and Western Sahara storylines. This conversation explores how Dr. Stephen Zunes’…
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The Truth Behind The Educational Flush: People, Practice & Politics at War
In this episode of the Dr. Rod Berger Show, presented by Fair Observer, Rod sits down with sociocultural anthropologist Professor John Friedman to discuss his…
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Running: A Legacy of Geopolitical Storytelling Filled with Accents and Edits
In this conversation, Dr. Rod Berger and Martin Plaut delve into Plaut's rich family history, with a particular focus on his father's experiences as a refugee…
The Dr. Rod Berger ShowSebastian Schäffer: Immediately
Sebastian Schäffer wrote a book with his mentor arguing that the Balkans belong in Europe. Not eventually. Immediately. The mentor, former Austrian…
The Dr. Rod Berger ShowReclaiming Our Democracy with Author Sam Daley-Harris
Dr. Rod Berger sits down with Sam Daley-Harris to peel back the advocacy efforts of a man who has spent a lifetime propelling the power of voice in the pursuit…
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The Rise in Fascism Worldwide with Scholar Dr. Julien Reitzenstein
Dr. Julien Reitzenstein lives in Ireland. He teaches contemporary history at the University of Düsseldorf and political science at the University of Stuttgart…
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Shifting Geopolitical Winds Post-Election with Atul Singh
In an enlightening episode of The Dr. Rod Berger Show, presented by Fair Observer, we ventured into a deep analysis of global reactions following a significant…
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Oslo Innovation Week: Live On Stage with Easee Cofounder Jonas Helmikstøl on Professional Pursuits and Personal Pain
The Dr. Rod Berger Show with Jonas Helmikstøl is a special on-location episode from Oslo, Norway. Jonas joined me on stage for the keynote interview at StartUp…
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Atul Singh: Journalism's Role in Addressing Democratic Decline and Propagating Diverse Perspectives
Dr. Rod Berger Show with Atul Singh. Atul Singh is the founder, CEO, and editor-in-chief of Fair Observer. He has taught political economy at the University of…
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Risk, Curiosity, and Authoritarianism: Alan Waring’s Global Insights
Join us for a fascinating discussion with Dr. Alan Waring. Here's just a snapshot of the discussion in today's episode of The Dr. Rod Berger Show: Dr. Rod…
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Acclaimed Author Amra Sabic-El-Rayess: Genocide Survivor and Educator on Compassion
This is a very special episode of The Dr. Rod Berger Show presented by Fair Observer! Dr. Berger dives into the story of a young woman amid warfare, emerging…
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Fascism, Politics, and Terrorism: Lessons from History with Matthew Feldman
Preview of my next Fair Observer #podcast with professor and historian Matthew Feldman. Matthew is a specialist on fascist ideology and the far right in Europe…
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Voices of the Future: In Search of Next...Now with Tariq Qureishy
This is a special edition of The Dr. Rod Berger Show, presented by Fair Observer, focused on the future while celebrating the past and present. Dr. Berger was…
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Autocracy's Appeal and Democracy's Defense
Dr. Rod Berger Show with Distinguished UCLA Professor Richard Abel. on the latest edition of Fair Observer's newest podcast show. The episode deeply delves…
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The Dr. Rod Berger Show: Journalism, Propaganda, and the Search for Truth
The Dr. Rod Berger Show with James M. Dorsey, presented by Fair Observer James M. Dorsey is an award-winning journalist and commentator on foreign affairs who…
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The Making of a Diplomat: U.S. Ambassador Gary Grappo's Transformational Journey of Service
The Dr. Rod Berger Show with Gary Grappo Join us for a deeply engaging conversation with Ambassador Gary Grappo, as we travel through his illustrious career…
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Democracy & Dissent: Journalist Eli Motycka's Story of Arrest
The Dr. Rod Berger Show with Eli Motycka focuses this episode on journalists and their role in underscoring the health of a given democracy. Motycka, a…
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Behind The Veil of Espionage: Glenn Carle on Living a Spy's Life
The Dr. Rod Berger Show with Glenn Carle explores the life of secrecy and morality in the face of an evolving and elusive threat. Glenn Carle is a noted…
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From The Security of a Lecture Hall to the Security of a Nation
In this episode of The Dr. Rod Berger Show Rod, presented by Fair Observer, Rod sits down with Karen Greenberg the director of the Center on National Security…
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War, Writing, and Redemption: David Holdridge's Pursuit of Meaning
Welcome back to The Dr. Rod Berger Show, presented by Fair Observer. In our latest episode, we explore the resilience of the human spirit with Vietnam war…
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Introducing: The Dr. Rod Berger Show
In the trailer for "The Dr. Rod Berger Show," Rod Berger introduces the series as an opportunity to shine a light on the behind-the-scenes influencers of our…