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”The Dr. Rod Berger Show,” self-hosted by the global journalist Dr. Rod Berger, invites you to step behind the curtain of global influence and the crafting of policy. With a career highlighted by deep conversations with the ”who’s who of the world”—from celebrated athletes and entertainers to the pivotal leaders of NGOs and political spheres—Berger has circled the globe, collecting narratives that have helped sculpt our contemporary landscape. Now, he shifts the focus to the often-overlooked masterminds of our times: the thinkers and builders behind critical movements and decisions that have nurtured communities, fortified democracy, and steered through the complex seas of geopolitics. Brought to you by Fair Observer, ”The Dr. Rod Berger Show” aims to shed light on those whose efforts are typically hidden from the public eye yet whose influence is permanently woven into the societal fabric. Engaging in deep conversations with government and military heads, key cabinet members, forward-thinkers, and top-tier intelligence operatives, Berger intends to uncover the layers of public perception to share the personal narratives, obstacles, and victories of those scripting the policies and actions that drive our democratic and geopolitical narratives. Prepare for an insider’s perspective that ventures beyond the surface stories to the heart of commitment, intrigue, and strategic planning behind the significant headlines of our era. This show is not merely a collection of interviews; it’s a portal to the nuanced interplay of power, duty, and the human effort that molds our existence. Follow Dr. Rod Berger as he navigates us through the stories that chart our shared path, illuminating the voices that orchestrate from behind the scenes. ”The Dr. Rod Berger Show” is an homage to the relentless dedication of those who plot the direction of our global community in their quest for the collective benefit.

FO Podcasts is an insightful guest-based series from Fair Observer, an independent nonprofit that publishes nearly 3,000 authors from over 90 countries, including former prime ministers, retired diplomats, professors, noted authors and bright young minds from different fields.  Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and other editors have interesting conversations with interesting guests about interesting issues. These guests include spies, diplomats, lawyers, entrepreneurs, business leaders, journalists, economists and others. Unlike The Dialectic where Atul and retired CIA officer Glenn Carle hold sway, FO Podcasts hosts guests from around the world and highlights a variety of perspectives. Let us know if you want to be a guest on FO Podcasts or if you want to introduce us to a prospective guest. Also, let us know what you want us to cover. Join our community, and share this podcast with friends and family!

The Dialectic is the flagship podcast of Fair Observer, an independent nonprofit that publishes nearly 3,000 authors from over 90 countries, including former prime ministers, retired diplomats, professors, noted authors and bright young minds from different fields.  Hosts Atul Singh, the editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, and Glenn Carle, a senior partner at the geopolitical risk advisory firm FOI, dive into some of the most important issues of our times. Atul is a Rajput who grew up in India and debated for Oxford while Glenn is a White Anglo-Saxon Protestant (WASP) who grew up in Boston and played ice hockey for Harvard. Atul comes from the Gaharwar (or Gahadavala) clan while Glenn’s ancestors arrived in Plymouth in 1620 on the Mayflower.  Atul served as an officer doing counter-insurgency in India’s volatile border regions (Nagaland and Kashmir) and as a lawyer in the City of London. As editor-in-chief, he predicted Brexit, Donald Trump’s two election victories and the global rise of the far right. Glenn served the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in both strategic and operational roles. He also negotiated trade deals for the US, served in the White House and authored The Interrogator, a book about how he opposed torture as a CIA officer during the global war on terror.  The Rajput and the WASP are caricatures of stereotypes, and both are preparing to be mummies in the British Museum. These quirky characters examine issues through historical, economic and cultural lenses. Both of them have a passion for geopolitics and for making sense of the world. Atul and Glenn seek to both inform and entertain. Let us know what you want them to cover. Join our community, and share this podcast with friends and family!