The Dr. Rod Berger Show

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 morning. By Josef Olmert's account, the Syrians showed up at 10:30 at night. Dr. Rod Berger sits down with Josef Olmert, Middle East scholar, former Israeli government spokesman and member of Israel's delegation for talks with Syria. Olmert...

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, and he spent the next two decades looking for a better answer. Dr. Rod Berger sits down with Jean-Daniel Ruch, former Swiss ambassador to Serbia and Montenegro, Israel and Turkey, and author of Crimes, Hate and Tremors. He grew up in the Be...

Dr. Rod Berger talks with Dr. Stephen Zunes on activism, civil resistance, and Western Sahara storylines.  This conversation explores how Dr. Stephen Zunes’ upbringing in a Christian pacifist, politically engaged household shaped his lifelong focus on human rights, international law, and nonviolent resistance. Host Dr. Rod Berger, editor at large at Fair Observer, and Zunes also discuss Western Sa...

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 sudden dismissal from a university position, the broader crisis facing higher education, and why the humanities still matter more than ever. John shares the story of being let go during a shocking campus purge, what it felt like to lose a...

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 from Nazi Germany. They explore the significance of family legacies, the emotional weight of symbolic objects, and the contrasting experiences of past generations with the present day. The discussion highlights the importance of storytelling...

Sebastian Schäffer wrote a book with his mentor arguing that the Balkans belong in Europe. Not eventually. Immediately. The mentor, former Austrian Vice-Chancellor Erhard Busek, died in March 2022, weeks after Russian tanks crossed into Ukraine and the argument the two of them had spent years making became the most urgent question on the continent. Schäffer is still making it. Born in Munich, he g...

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 of a healthy and equitable democracy.  Sam Daley-Harris founded the anti-poverty lobby RESULTS in 1980, co-founded the Microcredit Summit Campaign in 1995, and founded  Civic Courage  in 2012. The paperback edition of his book  Reclaiming O...

Dr. Julien Reitzenstein lives in Ireland. He teaches contemporary history at the University of Düsseldorf and political science at the University of Stuttgart. Dr. Reitzenstein is the founder of the non-profit academic organization History & Documentation. In addition to academic conference series, research and publication projects, he is editing a four-volume English-language handbook Ideolog...

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 U.S. election. This discussion, featuring Atul Singh, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Fair Observer , offered rich insights into the various international perspectives shaped by the electoral outcomes.

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 Lab's Climate Tech Summit 2030 , part of Oslo Innovation Week , presented by the Oslo Business Region .  Helmikstøl is the now infamous co-founder of Easee, the near-unicorn company out of Norway that was rocketing across European household...

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 California, Berkeley, and has been a visiting professor of humanities and social sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar. Atul studied philosophy, politics, and economics at the University of Oxford on the Radhakrishnan...

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 Berger: How do you view the current socio-political climate regarding risk and authority? Dr. Alan Waring: There’s a worrying trend of ideological cocooning and apathy among younger generations, leading to a lack of engagement and reluctance t...

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 as a scholar and award-winning author depicting the power of life, friendship, and never-ending hope.  From the author of the young adult memoir The Cat I Never Named—which received seven starred reviews and a YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction...

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 and the USA. Described in The Independent as “the leading expert on the radical right” and by ITV as the ‘UK’s leading specialist in this area,’ Matthew Feldman is a consultant, writer, and Emeritus Professor in the Modern History of Ideas....

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 recently included in a new book that identifies leading voices across the world, aiming to capture the power of the future for current and generational impact.  Voices of the Future is an online multimedia platform (Podcast, Book, AI, Event...

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 into Abel's latest scholarship in his book series, 'Defending American Democracy.' Abel discusses how the narrative has shifted across America into what is now a polarizing body politic on the verge of degradation ahead of November's president...

The Dr. Rod Berge r Show with James M. Dorsey, presented by Fair Observer James M. Dorsey is an award-winning journalist and commentator on foreign affairs who has covered ethnic and religious conflict and terrorism across the globe for more than three decades. Over his career, Dorsey served as a foreign correspondent for, among others, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Christian Sc...

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 and profound experiences from his early days in the Air Force to his impactful years in diplomatic service. Gary Grappo is a former US ambassador and a distinguished fellow at the Center for Middle East Studies at the Korbel School for Interna...

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 reporter in my local area for the Nashville Scene , was recently arrested on the campus of Vanderbilt University as he attempted to report on student protests. The episode then crosses the pond to the African continent to speak with freelance journ...

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 author, an avid reader, and a retired CIA officer with rich experience. As Deputy National Intelligence Officer, Glenn led the 17 intelligence community agencies in preparing the US government's most senior assessments of transnational threats to...

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 at Fordham Law. Her most recent book is Subtle Tools: The Dismantling of American Democracy from the War on Terror to Donald Trump. Her earlier books include Rogue Justice: The Making of the Security State (2016) and The Least Worst Place:...

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 veteran and seasoned humanitarian David Holdridge . David shares his poignant journey from the battlefield to finding purpose through service, offering a powerful narrative on the internal struggle for peace amidst chaos. We discuss his pursui...

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 world. Having interviewed global icons from a variety of fields, Berger now aims to focus on the storytellers and policymakers who have made significant contributions to society. He plans to delve into the lives and work of those who have hel...