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David Sciarretta
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  1. Episode replay: Glenn E. Singleton, Founder and CEO of Courageous Conversation

    APR 7

    Episode replay: Glenn E. Singleton, Founder and CEO of Courageous Conversation

    Send us Fan Mail This is a re-release of this episode, back by popular demand. Glenn E. Singleton is the Founder and CEO of Courageous Conversation, an agency that guides leadership development in education, government, corporation, law enforcement, and community organizing. Glenn unveils the personal encounters and revelations that have shaped his life's work in the form of his pivotal Courageous Conversation protocol. He outlines the four foundational agreements vital for maintaining engagement and managing discomfort as we confront the complex realities of race in our everyday conversations. The episode closes with his experiences of systemic change, from the corridors of school districts to the boardrooms of multinational corporations. Join us for this compelling narrative that not only informs but also empowers us to take part in the courageous conversations that are crucial for a thriving, diverse society. Learn more about Glenn Singleton and Courageous Conversation®. Support the show We 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/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We 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.

    57 min
  2. Episode replay: Seth Hettena, Journalist, Author

    MAR 31

    Episode replay: Seth Hettena, Journalist, Author

    Send us Fan Mail This 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_hettena Connect with Dr. Sciarretta on X: https://twitter.com/dvs1970 Support the show We 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/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We 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.

    1h 28m

  3. MAR 16

    Episode replay: Chris Joffe, Founder and CEO of Joffe Emergency Services

    Send us Fan Mail This 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 Crises Connect with Chris on Twitter Connect with Dr. Sciarretta on Twitter. Support the show We 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/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We 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.

    1h 15m
  4. #111: Dr. Bob Berk on the Power of Conflict Mediation

    12/13/2025

    #111: Dr. Bob Berk on the Power of Conflict Mediation

    Send us Fan Mail Dr. 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 show We 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/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We 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.

    49 min
  5. #110: Dr. Reza Aslan on the 20th Anniversary of his bestseller “No God But God”

    11/30/2025

    #110: Dr. Reza Aslan on the 20th Anniversary of his bestseller “No God But God”

    Send us Fan Mail We 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/3IYBWoL Support the show We 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/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We 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.

    53 min
  6. #109: Shaka Mitchell on School Choice

    11/16/2025

    #109: Shaka Mitchell on School Choice

    Send us Fan Mail If 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 show We 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/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We 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.

    53 min
  7. #108: Acclaimed Author Reyna Grande on Voice, Resilience and Belonging

    10/28/2025

    #108: Acclaimed Author Reyna Grande on Voice, Resilience and Belonging

    Send us Fan Mail Reyna 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.com Support the show We 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/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We 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.

    52 min
  8. #107 Finding Your Path: From Sports Writer to Educational Leader

    09/28/2025

    #107 Finding Your Path: From Sports Writer to Educational Leader

    Send us Fan Mail What 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 show We 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/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We 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.

    56 min
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  • Creator
    David Sciarretta
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Hangout with David Sciarretta
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