Back in America

James Baldwin, Black Vernacular, and Why America Can’t ‘Just Move On

In this episode, Stan speaks with Prof. Maurice Wallace of Rutgers University about the enduring impact of James Baldwin, the evolution of Black American vernacular, and the complex relationship America has with its history of slavery and…

Only Roundup Remains: The Last Cowboys of Montana’s Highwood Mountains

For over a century, a small group of dedicated cowboys has upheld a fading American tradition: the Highwood Mountains cattle roundup. In this episode of Back in America, we explore Only Roundup Remains, a documentary capturing the grit, c…

Green Cards, ICE, and Uncertainty: The Impact of A lien on Immigration Discourse

A green card interview is supposed to be the last step before legal residency—but what if it’s actually a setup?This episode of Back in America features filmmakers Sam and David Cutler Kreutz discussing their shor…

The First Amendment: Freedom of Religion and Diversity in America – A Conversation with Knox Thames

What does the First Amendment mean in a modern, diverse America? In this episode of Back in America, host Stan Berteloot speaks with Knox Thames, an international human rights lawyer, advocate, and author with over 20 years of experience …

Trump, Cryptocurrency, and the Chinese-American Vote: A Conversation with Coco Kee

In this episode of Back in America, we sit down with Coco Kee, a global leader in blockchain and cryptocurrency, as she shares her remarkable journey from Peking University to Silicon Valley success. Coco, co-founder of Key Globa…

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…