Best Podcast Episodes About Jonathan Schanzer
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Updated: Apr 02, 2026 – 20 episodes
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“… If you want to produce an innovative society, I think you're going to have to have a lot of crazy people. My guest today is a repeat guest, Jonathan B. And today we cover a wide range of topics from his great books, lecture series to his partnership with Cosmos and a very intriguing idea about what great founders are truly like. This is a great conversation with Jonathan. Please enjoy it. Jonathan, what, third time that you've been on Infinite Loops? Third time. Welcome. Not the tenth time, I've been told. I was quite proud of that coming into this, but then I realized. Yeah, Alex Stanko …”
“… not truth. It is forgetting. It is the ability to forget certain things. If you were to choose the best men of action at a certain time, I think they would almost always be motivated by delusion. Delusions that would pop if they were too introspective. If you want to produce an innovative society, I think you're going to have to have a lot of crazy people. My guest today is a repeat guest, Jonathan B. And today we cover a wide range of topics from his great books, lecture series to his partnership with Cosmos and a very intriguing idea about what great founders are truly like. This is a great conversation with Jonathan. Please enjoy it. Jonathan, what, third time that you've been on Infinite Loops? Third time. Welcome. Not the tenth time, I've been told. I was quite proud of that coming into this, but then I realized. Yeah, Alex Stanko has you really beat for right now, but that doesn't mean you can't catch up. Is three pretty good? Three is definitely pretty good. And, you know, it's kind of a lead-in to my first question. It seems like you've had three different lives, right? You were a math competitor. You were at a startup. So you understand that ecosystem. And now you're …”
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The most successful founders often lack self-awareness and are driven by delusions that fuel their actions. This intriguing phenomenon suggests that forgetting certain truths can lead to greater innovation and execution. In a world where introspection may hinder progress, embracing a bit of delusion might just be the key to success.
“… want to get rid of her since like day one on kalos i'm like okay okay okay good job so yeah he had me fooled yeah i really thought that you and jonathan i was kind of rooting for a camilla and jonathan alliance because i just thought it was just uh such a interesting clash of like completely different play styles but also just the visual is amazing and there was a point like you're shaking hands like this is great this should work and And ultimately it doesn't. But how much of this comes back to the Charlie vote? Because I think that that really did. You were really set up in the episode as the …”
“yeah okay other than that he did a good job at like distancing himself from chrissy from chrissy he was always like oh you know i just really want to get rid of her since like day one on kalos i'm like okay okay okay good job so yeah he had me fooled yeah i really thought that you and jonathan i was kind of rooting for a camilla and jonathan alliance because i just thought it was just uh such a interesting clash of like completely different play styles but also just the visual is amazing and there was a point like you're shaking hands like this is great this should work and And ultimately it doesn't. But how much of this comes back to the Charlie vote? Because I think that that really did. You were really set up in the episode as the swing there. And we saw Jonathan try to patch things up with D and it seemed like that maybe it could have been water under the bridge. Do you think that the Charlie vote was a big factor here? I think it could have. Maybe that was the difference maker between me going home and Tiff going home. Obviously talking to people after the season, that …”
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In the latest episode of Survivor 50: Blood Moon, the dynamics of player alliances are put to the test as contestants grapple with strategic voting decisions. The segment dives into the implications of the controversial Charlie vote, revealing how it shaped alliances and ultimately influenced who stayed and who went home. With insights from players about their shifting loyalties, this discussion highlights the intricate gameplay that defines Survivor.
“… But politically, the relationship is so close that you don't want to rock the boat and, you know, start arresting people, spying for Israel. Look at Jonathan Pollard. He does every day of a 30 year sentence and then is welcomed like some kind of a conquering hero at the American embassy in Jerusalem. Jerusalem made me sick to my stomach. Well, when you said that comment about how everybody in Congress is afraid of the CIA, the same is true when it comes to Israel. I don't know if afraid is the word, but but controlled by. I mean, one of the dynamics of this, the wake of the Iran war, John, has been …”
“… at the Israeli embassy, one from Mossad, one from Shin Bet. He said, but the FBI has been able to identify 187 other undeclared Israeli intelligence officers spread out all across America, working to steal secrets from American defense contractors. But politically, the relationship is so close that you don't want to rock the boat and, you know, start arresting people, spying for Israel. Look at Jonathan Pollard. He does every day of a 30 year sentence and then is welcomed like some kind of a conquering hero at the American embassy in Jerusalem. Jerusalem made me sick to my stomach. Well, when you said that comment about how everybody in Congress is afraid of the CIA, the same is true when it comes to Israel. I don't know if afraid is the word, but but controlled by. I mean, one of the dynamics of this, the wake of the Iran war, John, has been the not just like the loudest, but kind of the only front facing critics have been from the more isolationist. Right. Where are the Democrats? Oh, where are they? They don't say that's the question right there. Where in the world are the Democrats? They are utterly silent. In fact, I'll tell you, I was especially furious with Cory Booker, the …”
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During his first briefing as a CIA analyst, John Kiriakou encountered a shocking attempt by Israeli intelligence to recruit him, highlighting the tense dynamics between the CIA and Israeli operatives. Despite the close political ties, Kiriakou reveals that Israeli agents have been caught trying to bug CIA meetings and that many are operating undercover in the U.S. This experience left him furious and questioning the integrity of the U.S.-Israel relationship.
“… As somebody who writes more about social media than anything else I have been shocked at the degree to which I am just throwing in my lot with Jonathan Haidt Because I also don know I do not know which are the features that we should get rid of that are going to make all the teenagers safe. What I can tell you is nobody who works at the platforms cares enough about any of your teenagers for me to trust your teenagers with them. So I would rather say don't look at it until you turn 16 because I know that's going to be better for you than them looking at it. So I think we can hear Casey, who …”
“… there are experiments that we should run, but it's not as simple as, well, just turn off the autoplay video and all the teenagers will go play outside again. Is it as simple as none of the teenagers in Australia should use social media? Here's the thing. As somebody who writes more about social media than anything else I have been shocked at the degree to which I am just throwing in my lot with Jonathan Haidt Because I also don know I do not know which are the features that we should get rid of that are going to make all the teenagers safe. What I can tell you is nobody who works at the platforms cares enough about any of your teenagers for me to trust your teenagers with them. So I would rather say don't look at it until you turn 16 because I know that's going to be better for you than them looking at it. So I think we can hear Casey, who talks to the people who works at the platform companies, fully crashing out about that experience. Lauren, you talk to policymakers all day long. Nominally, you are our policy reporter in D.C. You cover Capitol Hill. We don't send you to courtrooms all day and all night, although that's what you've been doing. On that side of the house, what are the …”
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Meta and Google are now being held liable for harmful social media design features, similar to the tobacco industry's past legal troubles. As lawmakers push for reforms, experts question which product features should change to protect users, highlighting a significant gap in understanding what constitutes 'safe' social media. This uncertainty leaves the future of social media regulation hanging in the balance.
“But it seems like that the first battle of new school versus old school was fought in with Jonathan really being the person who cast a decisive blow for the old school. Yes. And it's interesting because this swap or whatever we're going to call it, this merge, this Blood Moon tribe grouping, there are four people from original Kalo. And normally you'd think, oh, this is quite easy. They can just pile on Stephanie. But Stephanie wins immunity. Like the one person not on the original tribe is the only person with immunity of Stephanie being …”
“But it seems like that the first battle of new school versus old school was fought in with Jonathan really being the person who cast a decisive blow for the old school. Yes. And it's interesting because this swap or whatever we're going to call it, this merge, this Blood Moon tribe grouping, there are four people from original Kalo. And normally you'd think, oh, this is quite easy. They can just pile on Stephanie. But Stephanie wins immunity. Like the one person not on the original tribe is the only person with immunity of Stephanie being original Vatu. So Jonathan has this very interesting decision between sticking with Camilla, who, let's not forget, literally blindsided him the previous night, and sticking with, you know, the Chrissy and I guess Stephanie to get rid of one of the news callers. Yeah, it was tough with the tribes of five because it felt like that in most of these …”
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In Survivor 50, Jonathan's strategic decision at the tribal council became a pivotal moment in the battle between old school and new school players. Faced with a tough choice between siding with Camilla, who had just blindsided him, or aligning with Chrissy and Stephanie, Jonathan's choice ultimately shaped the dynamics of the game. The outcome of this tribal council highlighted the tension and intrigue of the season, especially with Stephanie holding immunity.
“Do you think that this is really that for Jonathan? I know we heard him say that. Do you think it's going to be as impactful as he believes it will be in him choosing a side? Well, I mean, the advantage is that Tiffany's the only one going back with like serious, like, like anger towards him. But I'm sure other people that he supposedly was working with, I don't know off the top of my head actually who that is, but, um, I will not take kindly to the fact that, yeah, D, you know, they supposedly …”
“Do you think that this is really that for Jonathan? I know we heard him say that. Do you think it's going to be as impactful as he believes it will be in him choosing a side? Well, I mean, the advantage is that Tiffany's the only one going back with like serious, like, like anger towards him. But I'm sure other people that he supposedly was working with, I don't know off the top of my head actually who that is, but, um, I will not take kindly to the fact that, yeah, D, you know, they supposedly had this alliance and he just voted out one of their members. So, yeah, right. I mean, it is tricky because every relationship is individual between you and that person. so even Jonathan voting out Camilla even though D thought they were all three together he can go to D and be like and we kind of see this on next time where he's like going back …”
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Ozzy's choice to take Rizzo to exile in 'Survivor 50' raises questions about strategy and alliances. He aimed to pick someone neutral, avoiding targets and allies, which could strengthen his position. The decision showcases the complexities of relationship dynamics in the game.
“… and on tv like we're so lucky that we got like the grunge era boys too so the pretty boys that like were you know doing all the shows with you like Jonathan Taylor Thomas and then we also Casper the movie Casper he was Devin Sawa yes I thought he was so but then we at that time then we had gavin rosdale but then we had gavin rosdale and kurt cobain and and jared leto jared leto and i even was so obsessed with like my faves like anthony kiedis and slat they made the binder front like you know oh yeah ethan hawk actually made my binder brad pitt the legends of the fall legends of the fall brad pitt …”
“… and I was a big basketball fan at the time. And then I loved soccer and so, and football. So they would talk about sports, which I loved. and then I liked my girly side to be with my girls but I loved boys and I loved like the boys in the magazines and on tv like we're so lucky that we got like the grunge era boys too so the pretty boys that like were you know doing all the shows with you like Jonathan Taylor Thomas and then we also Casper the movie Casper he was Devin Sawa yes I thought he was so but then we at that time then we had gavin rosdale but then we had gavin rosdale and kurt cobain and and jared leto jared leto and i even was so obsessed with like my faves like anthony kiedis and slat they made the binder front like you know oh yeah ethan hawk actually made my binder brad pitt the legends of the fall legends of the fall brad pitt oh yeah that was on my wall like I remember my dad called me boy crazy and tore that poster now. How dare you? How dare you with his long blonde hair Yeah I was like but yeah when I saw him in that I think that why Anthony Kiedis too I think when he had his really long hair Oh yeah The way music video I remember when that came out I want to say so I …”
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The Bella Twins, Nikki and Brie Garcia, share their fond memories of being 'boy crazy' during their youthful days in school. They reminisce about their love for sports and the excitement of being around boys, highlighting iconic figures like Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Brad Pitt, and how their experiences were rooted in a more innocent and wholesome time compared to today's youth culture. This segment captures the essence of growing up in the '90s and early 2000s, showcasing a nostalgic reflection on dating and youth.
“… we have a shared definition of child predators, the government and Trump administration and Marsha Blackburn's definition of child predators or Jonathan Haidt, probably another anti trans bigot who's involved in these laws. Their definition is is gay people is LGBTQ people, you know, a gay, a gay mentor messaging a younger LGBTQ person to provide support and gender affirming care. Obviously, that content will be blocked and talk about people celebrating Marsha Blackburn, The co-sponsor of COSA, the Kids Online Safety Act, who has said that it needs to pass to protect children from the …”
“… even with like FOSTA, SESTA and like the way that played out. Like when you tell people, especially other liberals or leftists, and you say, well, we should, you know, crack down on child predators on the internet. that you and I understand, you know, we have a shared definition of child predators, the government and Trump administration and Marsha Blackburn's definition of child predators or Jonathan Haidt, probably another anti trans bigot who's involved in these laws. Their definition is is gay people is LGBTQ people, you know, a gay, a gay mentor messaging a younger LGBTQ person to provide support and gender affirming care. Obviously, that content will be blocked and talk about people celebrating Marsha Blackburn, The co-sponsor of COSA, the Kids Online Safety Act, who has said that it needs to pass to protect children from the transgender in society, tweeted. Today's verdict in the landmark social media case marks a monumental victory for parents and children who have had the door slammed in their face by big tech. It's time for Congress to enshrine protections for American families into law by passing COSA. You also had Morality and Media, aka NCOSI, gave a statement that said, …”
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Anti-trans groups are rejoicing after a recent verdict that sets a dangerous precedent for LGBTQ content online. This verdict enables them to frame LGBTQ resources as harmful, using the guise of protecting children to push for more censorship and surveillance. The implications of this ruling could reshape how digital platforms operate regarding LGBTQ representation and support.
“With grace? I don't know. What do you think? What do you think? I think he's going to be upset. I think Jonathan's not like, what? I think he's going to be upset. Like, yeah, he seems I feel like he's like not someone who's going to like rage out about it. I honestly think he'll be like compared to Ozzy. I think he'll be more chill about. Yeah. But going into the merge, I do wonder if that, you know, you kind of want to go back to the Drew Basile tweet that we put up the other day about how you want to sort of build consensus going into the merge. Is it …”
“With grace? I don't know. What do you think? What do you think? I think he's going to be upset. I think Jonathan's not like, what? I think he's going to be upset. Like, yeah, he seems I feel like he's like not someone who's going to like rage out about it. I honestly think he'll be like compared to Ozzy. I think he'll be more chill about. Yeah. But going into the merge, I do wonder if that, you know, you kind of want to go back to the Drew Basile tweet that we put up the other day about how you want to sort of build consensus going into the merge. Is it better for D and Camilla to go into the merge trying to get back with coach and the Chrissy, the people that were on the original Kahlo? Is it worse to go into the merge without like, hey, oh, we blindsided Charlie. Now, are you a little bit more off on an island where Jonathan is certainly going to return back to that group, which is now fortified …”
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Dee faces a tough decision as the merge approaches in Survivor 50. With alliances shifting and a target on her back, should she align with her original tribe or forge new connections? This segment explores the strategic implications of her choices and the dynamics of her relationships with other players like Camilla and Rizzo.
“… does a casino put hold on you asked the question Age is one It not about age Second after age which is what we really talking about with kids and Jonathan Haidt would agree, that they shouldn't be using this until they're 16. So I think that's a perfect analogy. Age gating and then labeling. And then if they know of something that's really damaging, releasing that. So there was a whole thing about alcohol in pregnancy, and they covered up in the alcohol industry or didn't disclose exactly how damaging it was to drink alcohol on a on a fetus or a developing fetus and then remember all those signs …”
“… girls and then you lean into making it more addictive and you don't put safeguards in place and you can prove that like rjr like asbestos like what are the safeguards on whiskey what the what safeguards does a whiskey company put age what safeguards does a casino put hold on you asked the question Age is one It not about age Second after age which is what we really talking about with kids and Jonathan Haidt would agree, that they shouldn't be using this until they're 16. So I think that's a perfect analogy. Age gating and then labeling. And then if they know of something that's really damaging, releasing that. So there was a whole thing about alcohol in pregnancy, and they covered up in the alcohol industry or didn't disclose exactly how damaging it was to drink alcohol on a on a fetus or a developing fetus and then remember all those signs went up in bars in the 70s and 80s that was directly because of that so labeling information and age gating would be the logical things to do for social media and that's what's happened the past so that's the answer to your question i don't know about age gating but i think informing parents about the risks is fine like that should be a …”
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In a world flooded with choices, personal responsibility may be the key to addressing the harms of social media and other addictive products. The discussion highlights that while companies should inform consumers about risks, parents also play a crucial role in shielding their children from these dangers. Ultimately, the balance between corporate accountability and individual choice is essential for navigating the challenges posed by modern technology and consumption habits.
“A couple of hours after Jonathan got home from visiting Mr. Hudson on his boat, the phone rang. It was Mr. Hudson calling. Their earlier conversation on the boat had felt raw and vulnerable, but this was different. he was just like a shell of himself. There wasn't inflection in his voice. It's kind of like a dead man walking kind of thing. He said, Jonathan, I'm calling you so you can say bye to me. Unlike before where he was just like, here's my plan to commit suicide. He was …”
“A couple of hours after Jonathan got home from visiting Mr. Hudson on his boat, the phone rang. It was Mr. Hudson calling. Their earlier conversation on the boat had felt raw and vulnerable, but this was different. he was just like a shell of himself. There wasn't inflection in his voice. It's kind of like a dead man walking kind of thing. He said, Jonathan, I'm calling you so you can say bye to me. Unlike before where he was just like, here's my plan to commit suicide. He was using a euphemism. I'm going south. I'm heading south. I inferred that he was going to kill himself and that he wanted to give me an opportunity to say bye to him, and he wanted me to tell these other people who cared about him that he wanted to say bye but couldn't. Jonathan was a lifeguard trained in emergency search and rescue. He kept a pager …”
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In a heart-wrenching moment from the podcast 'Adults in the Room,' Jonathan Hill recalls a pivotal phone call with his teacher, Mr. Hudson, just hours after visiting him on his boat. Hudson, feeling hopeless, euphemistically says goodbye, prompting Jonathan to fight for his life, leading to an emotional struggle that culminates in a panic attack. This raw exchange highlights the deep connection between teacher and student against the backdrop of impending tragedy.
“… contest you went to square park yes so let me just tell you and the listener this before we take the next caller because this is worthy So Jonathan Van Ness of Queer Eye fame and his husband, Mark, my son's girlfriend, Sydney, and liberal progressive YouTube influencer, Jack Cochorella. What happened is I made plans with three different people. I forgot Sydney was coming to New York. I forgot that JVN and I texted that we were going to have a Sunday fun day. And then I made plans with Jack Cochorella to go to brunch. so then I'm like oh fuck Saturday night so I just sent out a text hey …”
“… in New York. everybody's obsessed with carolyn beset and now everybody's trying to dress like jfk and carolyn beset instead of having their own style it's everywhere it's like covid spreading i went to on sunday i went to the john f kennedy jr look-alike contest you went to square park yes so let me just tell you and the listener this before we take the next caller because this is worthy So Jonathan Van Ness of Queer Eye fame and his husband, Mark, my son's girlfriend, Sydney, and liberal progressive YouTube influencer, Jack Cochorella. What happened is I made plans with three different people. I forgot Sydney was coming to New York. I forgot that JVN and I texted that we were going to have a Sunday fun day. And then I made plans with Jack Cochorella to go to brunch. so then I'm like oh fuck Saturday night so I just sent out a text hey everybody we're all gonna go to this JFK Jr. lookalike contest together Jack expand the brunch reservation this and everybody just went along with it worked out perfectly right that I had like a sundowner moment totally fixed it right fix the whole thing so Jack Cacciarello comes to my apartment first and we start walking towards Washington Square …”
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At a JFK Jr. look-alike contest in Washington Square Park, chaos ensued as a protest with pro-Trump supporters disrupted the event. The narrator, along with friends including Jonathan Van Ness from 'Queer Eye', navigated through the excitement of the contest while dodging the unexpected protest, ultimately missing the contest's winner amid the commotion.
“… Moog what's up man this is your early pick man nothing I hate now everybody but it's my opinion it's just the damn stats that's like that deal with Jonathan Isaac that got his block hot we did yeah where he at what'd he do we'll talk about later the show man Jonathan Isaac scored 82 He scored 82 all year That's never That's never That Isaac got on the year No, never mind Don't do that Bam average of 20 Oh, he's solid 20 round Do a DJ round up 21 and 10 50% If it's a decibel We round it up, baby They give the average of 20, 21 DJ be like 21 I like that He's riding a long way we John John's talking …”
“… play like this, bro, it's not much you can do against him, bro. I expect him to have a crazy playoff run man this would be his coming out party that would be super fired man shouts and spurs on the down the heat I don't know what you got going on Moog what's up man this is your early pick man nothing I hate now everybody but it's my opinion it's just the damn stats that's like that deal with Jonathan Isaac that got his block hot we did yeah where he at what'd he do we'll talk about later the show man Jonathan Isaac scored 82 He scored 82 all year That's never That's never That Isaac got on the year No, never mind Don't do that Bam average of 20 Oh, he's solid 20 round Do a DJ round up 21 and 10 50% If it's a decibel We round it up, baby They give the average of 20, 21 DJ be like 21 I like that He's riding a long way we John John's talking this shit for sure what he's doing for the whole year what he got for the year”
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Victor Wembanyama is making a strong case for MVP with his explosive performance, dropping 26 points, 15 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 4 steals in a recent game against the Miami Heat. As the San Antonio Spurs continue to gel as a team, Wemby's potential for a breakout playoff run is becoming increasingly exciting. Meanwhile, the discussion shifts to other players like Jonathan Isaac, whose season stats raise eyebrows in comparison.
“… between anti-Semitism and the actions of the state of Israel. Look, at the end of the day, I just this morning responded to the leader of the ADL Jonathan Greenblatt who consistently tries to obfuscate deliberately tries to obfuscate the state of Israel and AIPAC for the Jewish people And you would think that somebody who has a platform principally focused on trying to protect Jewish people would understand the foundational risk of that and the foundational antisemitism in that. But instead, he's trying to use the concept of anti-Semitism to argue that any sort of criticism of Israel or any sort …”
“… because you called him a particular tag to make that tag stick because nobody really has the time to comb through except for this person who made the 30-minute compilation to look at all of the times in which he took particular pains to differentiate between anti-Semitism and the actions of the state of Israel. Look, at the end of the day, I just this morning responded to the leader of the ADL Jonathan Greenblatt who consistently tries to obfuscate deliberately tries to obfuscate the state of Israel and AIPAC for the Jewish people And you would think that somebody who has a platform principally focused on trying to protect Jewish people would understand the foundational risk of that and the foundational antisemitism in that. But instead, he's trying to use the concept of anti-Semitism to argue that any sort of criticism of Israel or any sort of criticism of AIPAC, which is a MAGA-backed political action committee intent on making sure that our public policy backstops whatever it is that Israeli leaders want to do, he wants to extend the concept of anti-Semitism to defend that too. And I'm so sorry, but when you're talking about a state that is engaged in genocide at worst, but also …”
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Criticism of Israel's actions is not anti-Semitic; it's crucial to separate the state's actions from the Jewish identity. This discussion highlights the importance of addressing corporate influence in politics, particularly regarding healthcare and foreign policy, while advocating for a new wave of leadership that prioritizes people over profit. The urgency lies in empowering all communities, from Palestinians to Jewish Americans, against oppressive systems.
“… which ones were those, the prairie playas? No, the prairie potholes. Prairie potholes? Yeah. Oh, man. What a sight. Aren't you describing a scene in Jonathan Livingston Segal? Probably so.”
“… predators. It offers a port in the storm. It's just an all-around valuable thing for birds, too. Yeah, I mean, imagine flying from Canada to Texas, and you're going over Oklahoma, and you're a little tired. You look down, and you see one of those, which ones were those, the prairie playas? No, the prairie potholes. Prairie potholes? Yeah. Oh, man. What a sight. Aren't you describing a scene in Jonathan Livingston Segal? Probably so.”
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Wetlands serve as natural water filtration systems, effectively cleaning polluted water just like treatment plants. For instance, the Congaree Bottomland Hardwood Swamp in South Carolina is valued at about $5 million for its filtration capabilities. Additionally, wetlands support diverse wildlife and are crucial habitats for fish and birds, showcasing their importance in our ecosystem.
“… leverage. And the more this drags out, and the more there's less information that risks demoralizing them. It's really interesting what you said, Jonathan, you know, The idea that you couldn't imagine that that many people would turn out on the streets in protest. But I suspect those people who did couldn't imagine that even their repressive government would be that brutal. Right. And in that moment, just shocking. Jonathan, listen, always a fascinating discussion. And really appreciate you taking the time to join us here on the Situation Report. And I hope you'll come back again. Thank you for …”
“… And that's why I say time is of essence for us to be leveraging that against the Islamic Republic. But that said, you know, cynicism is there, but at the same time, we can't let the Iranian people to lose their hope because that is ultimately the main leverage. And the more this drags out, and the more there's less information that risks demoralizing them. It's really interesting what you said, Jonathan, you know, The idea that you couldn't imagine that that many people would turn out on the streets in protest. But I suspect those people who did couldn't imagine that even their repressive government would be that brutal. Right. And in that moment, just shocking. Jonathan, listen, always a fascinating discussion. And really appreciate you taking the time to join us here on the Situation Report. And I hope you'll come back again. Thank you for having me. Great conversation. Jonathan Sae of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Man, great guy. Terrific insight. First-hand insight into how this is playing out on the streets.”
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In a shocking turn, Iranians are now risking their lives in unprecedented protests against their regime, believing it's a fight for their very existence. This shift in mindset comes after the brutal crackdown that left 40,000 dead, igniting a fierce determination among the people. The urgency is palpable; if hope fades, so does their chance for change.
“… That's right. We'll see. There will be a camera crew. We will have some updates from Ryan next week for sure. Ro Khanna is getting called out by Jonathan Greenblatt, perhaps not surprising, but it's turned into a very ugly war. And Greenblatt is leveling some really ugly charges against Ro Khanna. We will have updates on that. And it's a Wednesday in a midterm cycle, which means we have some election results. The much-watched Kat Abugazaleg-Daniel Biss race, that was last night, and the numbers are in. Should we spoil it? Yeah, this one. But AIPAC took some losses, well, in that race and then in …”
“… this weekend. That's right. A group of journalists are going. And so if you are a premium subscriber, you're helping send me to Cuba. That's right. How that makes you feel is up to you. Don't worry about it. Well, but as we know, facts over feelings. That's right. We'll see. There will be a camera crew. We will have some updates from Ryan next week for sure. Ro Khanna is getting called out by Jonathan Greenblatt, perhaps not surprising, but it's turned into a very ugly war. And Greenblatt is leveling some really ugly charges against Ro Khanna. We will have updates on that. And it's a Wednesday in a midterm cycle, which means we have some election results. The much-watched Kat Abugazaleg-Daniel Biss race, that was last night, and the numbers are in. Should we spoil it? Yeah, this one. But AIPAC took some losses, well, in that race and then in a couple others and also notched a couple of wins. We'll talk about that, plus the role of AI and crypto in the Senate race and in the House races. All right, we'll break it down. Let's start now with NATO. Donald Trump yesterday in a bilateral conversation in the Oval Office of St. Patrick's Day.”
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Donald Trump threatened to pull the U.S. out of NATO during a recent press conference at the White House. This shocking statement comes amidst rising tensions in Iraq and ongoing military challenges, raising questions about America's role in global alliances. The implications of such a move could reshape international relations and security dynamics significantly.
“… a simple search, I suppose, of reading the sermons that our founding fathers listened to. You can go back to the founder of the Great Awakening, Jonathan Edwards, as well. That's a great place to start.”
“… could hear the voice. There's so many people, like how could they even hear this guy? But then what he said was so profound and amazing and incredible, um, that he, uh, they became good friends. Um, yeah, I encourage everyone. I mean, it's a, it's a simple search, I suppose, of reading the sermons that our founding fathers listened to. You can go back to the founder of the Great Awakening, Jonathan Edwards, as well. That's a great place to start.”
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At the Constitutional Convention, Ben Franklin, despite being a deist, urged attendees to pray for guidance in shaping the Constitution, citing that even a sparrow falls under God's watch. This moment highlights the deep intertwining of faith and governance among America's founding fathers, showcasing their belief in divine influence over human affairs. Franklin's appeal serves as a reminder of the historical roots of faith in American political discourse.
“… Look, the neoconservative approach, this is the interesting thing. So as I say, I'm going to propose again, you go to commentary.org and read Jonathan Schanzer's piece, Regime Change Without Nation Building. neoconservatism from the 1980s onward had about it the idea that the west was good and that the west's example should be the world's example and that therefore in the 1980s when we weren't even like we were like trying to get a hundred million dollars to the contras that was it that was the we're trying to get a little bit of money to this this ragtag force to oppose the Sandinistas. It was almost …”
“… Bolton. That's Bolton's revenge. You can indict the guy all you want, but offensive realism where we break your nose if you step out of line but don't go in and rebuild your state for you is a much more Boltonian approach than a neoconservative approach. Look, the neoconservative approach, this is the interesting thing. So as I say, I'm going to propose again, you go to commentary.org and read Jonathan Schanzer's piece, Regime Change Without Nation Building. neoconservatism from the 1980s onward had about it the idea that the west was good and that the west's example should be the world's example and that therefore in the 1980s when we weren't even like we were like trying to get a hundred million dollars to the contras that was it that was the we're trying to get a little bit of money to this this ragtag force to oppose the Sandinistas. It was almost impossible to get them $100 million. I'm going to repeat that again, $100 million. Couldn't even get it to them. But while this was going on in the 1980s, all these regimes in Central and South America were being encouraged to transition from authoritarian to more Republican regimes, right? And this happened in country after country, state after …”
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Trump's foreign policy surprisingly mirrors John Bolton's approach, demonstrating a shift away from traditional neoconservatism. Unlike the past, where regime change was coupled with nation-building, Trump's stance is more about aggressive realism without rebuilding. This shift raises questions about the true intentions behind U.S. foreign policy and whether it aligns with past ideals of promoting democracy worldwide.
“… still are not able to give full legal consent to what they're doing. So there's just a lot of cautions along the way. But this shift, I think Jonathan Haidt was absolutely right to say it is a shift. We'll look back on this year and the last year as really changing the cultural conversation and the expectations that people have for these platforms. It's great. It's good news. I just think in the end when you walk around New York City where I live or get on a bus or something like that or you go anywhere or you're hanging around, you're in a world with kids or you're in a restaurant where …”
“… as we're moving in the right direction, we need to be very careful about the kinds of adult responsibilities we're placing even on the older teens who might be able to navigate social media more healthfully than a 9 or 10-year-old, but who nevertheless still are not able to give full legal consent to what they're doing. So there's just a lot of cautions along the way. But this shift, I think Jonathan Haidt was absolutely right to say it is a shift. We'll look back on this year and the last year as really changing the cultural conversation and the expectations that people have for these platforms. It's great. It's good news. I just think in the end when you walk around New York City where I live or get on a bus or something like that or you go anywhere or you're hanging around, you're in a world with kids or you're in a restaurant where there are parents with kids or something like that, the argument that the companies are making, which is that.”
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Teens can't legally sign contracts, so why are they allowed to consent to social media? This critical question arises as platforms face lawsuits over child safety, highlighting the need for a cultural shift in how we view these agreements. As public perception changes, we may witness significant legislative reforms regarding youth interaction with technology.
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