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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...