The Dr. Rod Berger Show

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 International Studies, University of Denver. He possesses nearly 40 years of diplomatic and public policy experience in a variety of public, private, and nonprofit endeavors.
As a career member of the Senior Foreign Service of the US Department of State, he served as Envoy and Head of Mission of the Office of the Quartet Representative, the Honorable Mr. Tony Blair, in Jerusalem.
Grappo held a number of senior positions in the State Department, including Minister Counselor for Political Affairs at the US Embassy in Baghdad, US Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman, and Charge d’Affaires and Deputy Chief of Mission of the US Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
From 2011–13, he was President and CEO of The Keystone Center. He currently serves as CEO of Equilibrium International Consulting, providing analysis and policy guidance on foreign affairs to businesses, institutions and the media. Grappo is the former chairman of the Board of Directors at Fair Observer.

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 journalist (New York Times, etc.) Jamie Yaya Barry on journalism and the delicate balance of political power and that of the people. 

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 the nation for the president, members of the cabinet, and the nation's most senior military leaders.
During his career, he was detailed to the Executive Office of the President, and has extensive negotiating and policy experience. Glenn also led sensitive programs in the Directorate of Operations at the Central Intelligence Agency in four continents.
He earned a BA in Government at Harvard, an MA in European Studies and International Economics at The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and further masters study in International Relations at the Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris. Glenn was an intercollegiate ice hockey player and was elected to his hometown’s athletic hall of fame.
Carle is a regular contributor and podcaster for Fair Observer. 

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: Guantanamo’s First One Hundred Days (2010). Karen is a permanent member of the Council on Foreign Relations, an International Studies Fellow at New America, and a Visiting Fellow at the Soufan Center. 

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 pursuit of writing and the profound impact his experiences have had on his outlook on life. This episode is a reminder of the value of every life, the depths of survival, and the beauty of recovery. Join us as we delve into a story that exemplifies triumph over adversity, reaffirming our shared humanity in a world yearning for compassion and understanding. Stay tuned for an inspiring conversation with David Holdridge and Dr. Rod Berger.

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 helped secure opportunities for the underrepresented, protected democracy, and navigated the complexities of international politics. The podcast promises in-depth conversations with a range of influential figures, including government and military leaders, cabinet members, visionaries, and intelligence officers, offering listeners a chance to understand the true stories behind the headlines. Presented by Fair Observer, this show aims to explore the narratives and people driving the mechanisms of democracy and policy. Podcast Powered by Old Soul.
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