The Hangout with David Sciarretta

Send us Fan MailThis is a re-release of this episode by popular demand. Seth Hettena is a veteran journalist who has worked with the Associated Press and various newspapers throughout the United States. He is also an author who has a Substack newsletter called The Ice Man which is a serialized version of a book he has written about the Navy Seals. In this conversation, Seth discusses how journalism has changed throughout his career, including the future impact of Artificial Intelligence.Learn more about Seth: https://sethhettena.com/Read Seth’s Substack Newsletter The Ice Man: https://theiceman.substack.com/Connect with Seth on X: https://twitter.com/seth_hettenaConnect with Dr. Sciarretta on X: https://twitter.com/dvs1970Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel:https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFhWe are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation.  Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content.  Click here to donate.

Send us Fan MailThis is a re-release of an earlier episode, back by popular demand. Chris Joffe is the founder and CEO of Joffe Emergency Services. Chris started the company 15 years ago with a simple promise: to empower teams with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to keep people safe in an emergency. Joffe has become one of the nation's leading safety organizations for schools and events, and has over 2,000 clients. Chris is also an author with a book forthcoming, a certified pilot, scuba diver, and endurance runner.Learn more about Chris: chrisjoffe.com/Learn more about Joffe Emergency Services: joffeemergencyservices.com/Pre-order Chris’s book: All Clear: Lessons from a Decade Managing School CrisesConnect with Chris on TwitterConnect with Dr. Sciarretta on Twitter.Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel:https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFhWe are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation.  Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content.  Click here to donate.

Send us Fan MailDr. Bob Berk—principal consultant at New Table Consulting, longtime mediator, and former school leader—discusses how smart organizations turn friction into forward motion without losing people or momentum.New Table Consulting Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel:https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFhWe are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation.  Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content.  Click here to donate.

Send us Fan MailWe trace Reza Aslan’s journey from Iran to American academia, and look back at the two decades since the publication of his bestselling book “No God But God,” an exploration of the origins, evolution, and future of Islam.Purchase the book here: https://a.co/d/3IYBWoLSupport the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel:https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFhWe are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation.  Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content.  Click here to donate.

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever wondered who should decide where a child learns, this conversation gets straight to the heart of that question. We sit down with Shaka Mitchell—education leader, attorney, and school choice advocate—to trace a journey from a working-class Long Island childhood and a small Catholic school to law school, DC policy work, and leading charter school growth in Tennessee. Along the way, we unpack what “school choice” actually means, how it functions across charters, magnets, vouchers, ESAs, and homeschooling, and why a clean framework—who pays, who provides, and who decides—clarifies the options for families.Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel:https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFhWe are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation.  Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content.  Click here to donate.

Send us Fan MailReyna Grande is a Mexican‑American novelist and memoirist whose work brings raw clarity to the immigrant experience, family separation, and the pursuit of belonging. Born in Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico, and having crossed into the U.S. as an undocumented child, Grande earned her BA and MFA in creative writing, and is a recipient of multiple awards including the American Book Award, the International Latino Book Award and the El Premio Aztlán Literary Award.Grande’s major works include:• Across a Hundred Mountains (2006) – a novel rooted in her own journey from Mexico to the U.S. as a child.• Dancing with Butterflies (2009) – a novel exploring identity, trauma, and cultural memory.• The Distance Between Us (2012) – a powerful memoir of her life before and after immigrating, which was also adapted into a young‑reader edition.• A Dream Called Home (2018) – the sequel memoir continuing her story of striving, belonging and returning.• A Ballad of Love and Glory (2022) – a sweeping historical novel set during the Mexican‑American War.Exploring themes of immigration, identity, language, and the power of storytelling, Grande’s voice is profound and deeply human.Learn more at reynagrande.comSupport the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel:https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFhWe are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation.  Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content.  Click here to donate.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when tragedy transforms a life's purpose? For Patrick Larkin, losing his father to suicide in seventh grade made school his sanctuary—a place where caring teachers filled voids and structure provided stability. Decades later, this experience continues to shape his approach as a veteran school administrator.Content warning: this episode contains mature content including discussions of suicide. Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel:https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFhWe are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation.  Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content.  Click here to donate.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Brad Wetzler shares the fascinating journey of his life, one that has taken him all over the world. Brad is an author and writing coach whose work is deeply informed by his unique and broad life experiences. Listen to hear more about Brad's story --- the struggles, successes, and profound lessons that have guided him to where he is today. For more information on Brad’s writing projects and coaching services, visit bradwetzler.com. Purchase Brad’s most recent book Into the Soul of the World: https://a.co/d/2KIi0HASupport the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel:https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFhWe are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation.  Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content.  Click here to donate.

Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to transform a school into a thriving community where students from 40+ countries speaking 30+ languages succeed together? For Eric Hale, Kentucky's 2024 Principal of the Year, the answer begins with his own remarkable journey.Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel:https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFhWe are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation.  Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content.  Click here to donate.

Send us Fan MailGrowing up in Nigeria, climate activist and global leader Jennifer Uchendu witnessed systemic inequalities that sparked her passion for advocacy. Today, she's pioneering work at the intersection of climate action and psychological wellbeing—a connection rarely discussed in mainstream environmental conversations. While Western climate narratives often center on distant polar bears or melting ice caps, Jennifer illuminates how climate anxiety manifests uniquely in African contexts, where communities simultaneously navigate economic survival, political instability, and environmental degradation.Follow Jennifer: https://www.instagram.com/dzennypha_?igsh=MXBodzM3dTV3MDkybQ==Learn about Susty Vibes: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://sustyvibes.org/&sa=U&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwj1-IXV3JePAxUvPDQIHW3yLuoQFnoECB8QAQ&usg=AOvVaw1nwPcUgAjZbuFbG0ncnrW5Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel:https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFhWe are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation.  Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content.  Click here to donate.