The With Jay Burke Show

This episode delves into the alarming rise of fascism in American politics and around the world. Led by far-right populist movements and authoritarian leaders, this dark force is gaining support and posing a threat to democracy and human rights.  It's a fascinating discussion with Dr. Andrew Bard Schmookler, who has been warning about a fascistic force he saw gathering in our body politic since 20...

Former President Donald Trump is no stranger to controversy, but his legal troubles have reached a new level. In a historic moment for American history, Trump became the first former or sitting US president to face criminal charges in a Manhattan courtroom. However, this is just the beginning of his legal woes. State and local officials in Georgia are closely monitoring the developments, waiting t...

In the wake of the tumultuous 1970s, marked by scandal, economic troubles, and societal upheaval, the 1980s saw a seismic shift towards conservatism under President Reagan. Deregulation and tax cuts fueled a period of economic growth, resulting in the rise of corporate power and wealth, and the impact of globalization. As the Cold War came to a close and cultural changes such as the emergence of M...

As technology continues to advance, it's become increasingly apparent that society isn't taking full advantage of the opportunities these advancements present. Homelessness, low voter turnout, and inefficient energy production are just a few of the many issues that could be solved through the proper application of existing technologies. On this episode of Static Radio, Bob LeMent and I delve into...

In the consumerist wasteland of an era defined by corporate Christmas, a debate has been born over what qualifies as a legitimate "Christmas movie." From your classic holiday favorites to that one uncle who wants to queue up a Shane Black action flick or the adolescent loner looking for an excuse to watch Tim Burton's morbid vision of the holidays, everyone has a different sense of what constitute...

Dr. Andrew Bard Schmookler had a profound insight in the late 1960s that prompted him to explore why humans inflict destruction upon each other, and how this aggression could be overcome. His mission has been to uncover an integral vision of civilization from its origin up until today, seeking to understand if our behavior is shaped by power or circumstance. Given the wide range of societies throu...

The high level of burnout among clinicians in the U.S. is leading many to consider leaving the healthcare field entirely. This is having a negative impact on the quality of care patients receive. The healthcare industry needs help to protect and retain its workforce, which in turn will improve the quality of care patients receive. Dr. Landers has a unique perspective, having practiced academic neo...

In the 1950s, the United States made a monumental achievement in education with the transformation of its system from one that was inaccessible to those of lower and middle incomes into one that allowed anyone with the drive and determination to succeed. This incredible change culminated in the monumental achievement of Neil Armstrong's giant leap for mankind, just a decade after it had begun. How...

Paul R. Bruno was watching the History Channel one night when they mentioned an off-hand reference that a little-known car manufacturer called Bantam had designed and specified the Jeep for the military in a last-ditch effort to stave off bankruptcy. What started as a curiosity has turned into more than twenty years of studying and writing about the early history of Jeep for Paul. He uncovered an...

It's no secret that young people today care deeply about the world around them. And, if there's one thing that unites Generation Z, it's a desire for positive change. Whether it's in the workplace or out in the world at large, this generation is looking for employers and brands who share their values. From sustainability to diversity and inclusion, Gen Z is looking for companies that are making a...

Every day, we're debating new aspects of America's history. The Left will debate things like whether American figures and events should be venerated, given some of the negative aspects of our actions. Critics on the Right will argue that this is "cancel culture" and evidence of an erased history that's hostile toward America. We ought to be able to develop a reasonable consensus about the creation...

Sam Perez is an up-and-coming local journalist who recently moved to Columbia, South Carolina. But before her move, Sam was raised in Kentucky by parents in the restaurant industry. Already successful in this space, her parents decided to give back to the community. In 2017, they opened DV8 Kitchen in Lexington - a restaurant that exclusively hires people in recovery. Through interactions with tho...

Commodities markets are insanely complex and fascinating, but that fascinating complexity has real-world consequences. They're also very volatile. And this volatility affects consumers and producers of goods and services, which is one of the most critical drivers of the global economy, responsible for trillions of dollars in goods each year.  Commodities are highly susceptible to price variations,...

Dr. Andrew Bard Schmookler began his life's work in the late 1960s, studying how forces – constructive and, primarily, destructive – operate in civilized societies. He wrote several books on these subjects. Andy had a front-row seat to watch a dynamic change in our political discourse. He had a call-in radio program in the early 1990s and where he once was able to find some common ground or mutual...

What is Artificial Intelligence? If you ask the folks at Google, Facebook or Microsoft, they'll tell you it's the future of computing, a revolutionary new way of making computers more human-like in their abilities. They're not wrong, exactly. But they're not telling the whole story, either. Artificial Intelligence is here, but the better question is: what will happen to the world when AI becomes m...

For those who don't know it, 1966's "Manos: The Hands of Fate" is the stock answer for "worst movie ever made." The backstory is more compelling than the movie itself: El Paso fertilizer salesman Harold P. Warren wrote, produced, directed, and acted in "Manos" after betting anyone could make a film. He assembled a cast, shot the movie in eight days, and the result was disastrous enough that the mo...

Dr. Andrew Bard Schmookler began his life's work in the late 1960s, studying how forces – constructive and, primarily, destructive – operate in civilized societies. He wrote several books on these subjects (which you can find in the description of this podcast), but in 2004, Dr. Schmookler focused his attention on the current crisis in America, which he sees as perhaps the most profound face this...

Dr. Andrew Bard Schmookler began his life's work in the late 1960s, studying how forces – constructive and, primarily, destructive – operate in civilized societies. He wrote several books on these subjects (which you can find in the description of this podcast), but in 2004, Dr. Schmookler focused his attention on the current crisis in America, which he sees as perhaps the most profound face this...

A growing number of creatives, executives, and entrepreneurs are now teaming up with life coaches to attain success not only in their professional lives but in their personal ones as well. They frequently pair up with coaches to work through barriers that may interfere with finding the life they want. This may take shape by having a coach identify their passion or carving out their ideal career pa...

Strange things are happening in the world, especially in America: Roe V. Wade, Ron DeSantis and his party have declared war on Disney, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. Podcaster Noah Kinsey from The #Coffee Time Podcast with Noah Kinsey joins me to discuss a wide range of topics, including where the country and the world are at socially and politically. We also agree that we may be in the d...

In 2014, Dan Wise was three days away from self-surrendering to a federal for 43 months. he pointed a camera at himself and recorded a 22-minute off-the-cuff diatribe over the fears, regrets, and what might be waiting for him when he went to prison. But Dan's experience behind bars was anything but what he expected, and the freedom lost, combined with the RDAP program, gave Dan the time to find hi...

The thing about any addiction is that it will never say no to you. Even when it hurts you, your addiction never calls you or forces you. You summon it. You actually hold power over it, but that power controls you for one reason or another. The most silent and least talked about addiction of all is pornography. The true crux of pornography is the fantasy of an intimate connection that leaves you mo...

The world is at an inflection point. The largest military conflict in Europe since World War II is ongoing. Ukraine is fighting for its existence as NATO members watch Russia commit acts of aggression and crimes against humanity, fighting the new Kremlin indirectly through covert arms exchanges and crippling sanctions. But why is this war happening now? One of Vladimir Putin's grievances is that N...

Christelle Biiga is a Motivational Speaker, Coach and host of Living The Dream presented through The Freedom Through Courage TV Channel on Roku, but it wasn't too long ago that Christelle was sitting in an immigration detention center, unsure if she'd ever get her chance at the American dream. Life may have had different plans for Christelle when she landed in sunny Los Angeles, but she found that...

The United States has a housing crisis. It isn’t 2008, and this crisis is new and silent. The US is in need of roughly 3.8 million to 5.5 million housing units. Worse yet, it isn’t economically feasible for developers to build homes for low- and moderate-income families and first-time homebuyers, and it’s causing rents to go sky high. What was once the American Dream may now be the National nightm...