Back in America
By Stan Berteloot
Interviews from a multicultural perspective that question the way we understand America
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David Reaboi: Trump, DeSantis, January 6 and America’s Divided Future
In this episode of Back in America, Stan Berteloot sits down with David Reaboi, a national security expert, media analyst, and Claremont Institute Fellow, known for his incisive takes on poli… -
From CIA Analyst to Novelist: David McCloskey on Espionage, Writing, and America’s Identity
In this episode of Back in America, we sit down with David McCloskey, a former CIA analyst and the author of The Seventh Floor, Moscow X, and Damascus Station. David shares his … -
A German Turned Deputy Sheriff in Arizona: Tom Peine’s Unlikely American Journey
In this episode of Back in America, Stan Berteloot explores the extraordinary life of Tom Peine, who left a corporate career in Germany to become a deputy sheriff in the deserts of Arizona. At 40, Tom stepped into an entirely new world, n… -
Why ‘Empowerment’ Is a Dirty Word: Dr. Patti Fletcher on Disrupting Gender Bias
In this provocative episode of Back in America, we sit down with Dr. Patti Fletcher, author of “Disruptors: Success Strategies for Women Who Break the Mold.” Dr. Fletcher challenges traditional notions of empower… -
Rewriting the American Dream: Aquilino Gonell, January 6, and the Power of Storytelling
In this episode, we sit down with Alvaro de Cozar, an award-winning journalist and podcast producer, to explore the power of storytelling in a time of political upheaval and misinformation. I talk with Alvaro about his story and podcast e… -
Home at the End: Navigating Care for a Dying Loved One in America
In this episode of Back in America, we confront one of life’s most challenging realities—caring for a dying loved one at home. Join us as we talk with Dr. Andrea Sankar, professo… -
AI Bias and Education: Tamar Huggins on Building Inclusive Tech with Sparkplug
In this episode of “Back in America,” we sit down with Tamar Huggins, founder and CEO of TechSpark, a platform empowering Black, Indigenous, and p… -
Undercover with Brendan Koerner: The Truth Behind the OnlyFans’ Business
In this episode of Back in America, host Stan Berteloot interviews acclaimed journalist Brendan Koerner about his undercover investigation into the world of OnlyFans through his -
Back in America Returns: Exploring American Culture and Identity
Hey everyone, Stan Berteloot here, your host of the Back in America podcast. After a long two-year break, we’re back with fresh, insightful episodes exploring American culture, values, an… -
Listen again: Divers from the EPIX/ BBC Docuseries “Enslaved”: Diving on Shipwrecked Slave Ships
This episode was originally published on December 17, 2020 In this episode, I interview three crew members of the EPIX / BBC docuseries Enslaved: The Lost History of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. While 2020 has been a year of intense examination of…