The Jack Berkovits Show - May 5, 2025 - Politics, Pressure & the Price of Progress

On today’s show, Jack Berkovits is joined by returning guest Stuart Kaufman, political science and international relations professor and former U.S. National Security Council Director for Russian, Ukrainian, and Eurasian Affairs. Together, they unpack key developments in U.S. foreign policy, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict — with Stuart’s expert insight offering clarity in a chaotic world. Later, Jack welcomes two guests tackling urgent social issues:
Jodee Blanco, bestselling author and anti-bullying advocate, shares her powerful story of lifelong bullying, revealing how it can persist across all ages and appear in unexpected places.
Taryn Zeger, registered psychotherapist, explores the post-pandemic surge in attention deficit disorder diagnoses, and the troubling role of social media in eroding patience and focus among youth. From international conflict to classroom challenges, this episode connects the dots between politics and the personal.