Deborahcratic

Evelyn Schreiber is a retired entrepreneur. In this episode, she sits down with Deborah to discuss how her family escaped Belgium the day the Nazis invaded; how an incredible act of kindness helped her family make their way to NYC; what she thinks of today's political landscape; and more.  Be sure to follow along on IG @Deborahcratic and visit Deborahcratic.com!

Steven 'Sli Dawg' Chew is a surfer, winemaker and bon vivant. In this episode, he sits down with Deborah to discuss his life in the water; how travel has expanded his consciousness; and memories of his friend, Taylor Hawkins.  Be sure to follow along on IG @Deborahcratic and visit Deborahcratic.com! 

  Rea Bennett is a retired educator, passionate activist, and descendant of slave owners. In this episode, she sits down with Deborah to share her reparations project, Speaking Truth; her experiences advocating for civil rights in the 1960s South; and living in South Korea in her twenties.  Be sure to follow along on IG @Deborahcratic and visit Deborahcratic.com! 

  Isha Huston is an accomplished young professional. In this episode, she tells Deborah about her difficult childhood, living with an abusive father in the jungles of Puerto Rico; and how she went from attending school for the first time at 12 years old to becoming a top graduate of NYU's Stern School of Business.  Be sure to follow along on IG @Deborahcratic and visit Deborahcratic.com! 

  Howard Conn is a celebrated surgeon, jazz musician, and family man. In this episode, he sits down with Deborah to discuss his experiences playing with Black musicians in Jim Crow-era Virginia; his path to medical school; and more.  Be sure to follow along on IG @Deborahcratic and visit Deborahcratic.com!

  We're kicking off Season Two of Deborahcratic with Francisco Pancho Cohen. Francisco is a US Navy veteran who tells Deborah about how he made his way from El Paso, TX to Los Angeles, CA; being gay in the military during 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'; his career as an artist; and more.  Be sure to follow along on IG @Deborahcratic and visit Deborahcratic.com! 

    Raphaelle Cassens is a philanthropist, mother – and Deborah's sister! In this very special season finale, these sisters come together to discuss their father; divorce; compassion in policymaking; and how they've supported each other through thick and thin.  Thank you so much, listener, for tuning in to Deborahcratic. We can't wait to see you again for Season 2!   Be sure to follow on IG @Debor...

  Buzz Campbell is a musician whose credits include Sha Na Na, Hot Rod Lincoln – and Lee Rocker! In this episode, he sits down with Deborah to discuss his upbringing with an Italian immigrant mother and a father who worked for the FBI; the importance therapy plays in his life; working at the US Post Office; playing in a band with one of the idols of his youth; and more.  Be sure to follow on IG @D...

  Emily Goldberg is an equestrian and self-described Valley Girl. She is also the only granddaughter of American baseball icon Tommy Lasorda. In this episode, she shares with Deborah stories of her grandfather; growing up at Dodger Stadium; how she's continuing the Lasorda legacy as a sportswoman; being a Jewish student at an all-girls Catholic high school; and more.  Be sure to visit Deborahcrati...

Ken Downing is the Creative Director of the iconic fashion house Halston. Before that, he was Senior Vice President and Fashion Director at Neiman Marcus for over 25 years. He sits down with Deborah in this episode to discuss his early interest in fashion as a child; what inspires his style; the future of Halston; and more.  Be sure to check out Deborahcratic.com and follow us @Deborahcratic on IG...

  Chloe Cassens is the Producer of Deborahcratic, as well as Deborah's niece. In this episode, she sits down with Deborah to discuss growing up abroad; why some people may know her as 'Helen America'; working at a rock club as a teenager; and more. Be sure to visit Deborahcratic.com and follow us on IG @Deborahcratic for more! 

  Alana Rollins is an astrologer from Los Angeles. She sits down with Deborah to discuss her unusual genealogy; why she wants to leave the United States, for a while; the culture shock she felt attending an HBCU; and more.  Be sure to visit Deborahcratic.com and follow us on IG @Deborahcratic for more! 

  Kaira Rouda is a best-selling author and philanthropist. She sits down with Deborah to discuss her journey to becoming a successful writer; life on the campaign trail; her latest book, The Widow; and more. Be sure to visit Deborahcratic and follow us on IG @Deborahcratic for more! 

  Lee Rocker needs no introduction: he is a rock'n'roll icon and founding member of The Stray Cats. He is also Deborah's husband of 30 years. In this very special episode, he sits down with Deborah to discuss his Long Island upbringing; how he got his stage name; working with members of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones; his outlook on America's future; and more. Be sure to visit Deborahcratic.co...

  Joanna Weiss is the Founder and President of WAVE (Women for American Values and Ethics). She also recently announced that she's running for Congress in California's 47th District. She sits down with Deborah to discuss her early passion for politics; how the 2016 spurred her to found WAVE; where she thinks America is headed; and more. Be sure to check out Deborahcratic.com and follow on IG @Debo...

Jonathan Cohen and Sarah Leff are the creative and business brains behind the Jonathan's eponymous fashion company. Jonathan and Sarah sit down with Deborah to discuss how they came together in college; dressing Dr. Jill Biden; having a dress in the Met Costume Institute; working with Anna Wintour; Jonathan's Mexican and Jewish heritage; and more.  Be sure to check out Deborahcratic.com and follow...

  Sarita Allen is a legendary dancer and pilates instructor who has had a front-row seat to cultural history. In this episode, she sits down with Deborah to discuss being one of Alvin Ailey's muses; breaking barriers as an African-American woman in the dance world; her passion for pilates; making a life for herself in New York City as a young woman; and more.  Be sure to visit Deborahcratic.com an...

Harley Rouda is a US Congressman who served California's 48th District and just announced his bid for the 47th District seat. He is a businessman, lawyer, and entrepreneur. In this episode, he sits down with Deborah to discuss his time in office; his opinions of where American democracy is headed; the issues he cares the most about; and much, much more.  Be sure to visit Deborahcratic.com and find...

  Amy Nelson is a singer-songwriter, humanitarian, one half of the band Folk Uke and the creator of Deborahcratic's theme music. In this episode, she sits down with Deborah to discuss her Texan roots; her tireless activist work; the causes she supports; her life with her father, iconic American musician Willie Nelson; and much, much more.  Be sure to visit Deborahcratic.com and find us on IG @Debo...

Join host Deborah Drucker as she sits down with John Catechis for the series premiere of Deborahcratic. John is an immigrant, father, waiter and longtime New Yorker. He and Deborah discuss the NYPD, gun ownership, his career working at an Upper East Side restaurant, and more.  Be sure to check out Deborahcratic.com and @Deborahcratic on IG! 

Ahead of the premiere of Deborahcratic on January 4, 2023, get to know host Deborah Drucker in this special teaser episode: who she is, why she decided to create this podcast, what makes her an American girl, and more. Be sure to follow @Deborahcratic on IG for more info on new episodes and guests!