Deep Dive with Shawn
Welcome to Deep Dive, the podcast where politics, history, and queer lives intersect in engaging, in-depth conversations. I'm Dr. Shawn C. Fettig, a political scientist, and I've crafted this show to go beyond the headlines, diving into the heart of critical issues with authors, researchers, activists, and politicians. Forget surface-level analysis; we're here for the real stories, the hidden layers, and the nuanced discussions that matter. Join me as we explore the intricate world of governance, democracy, and global stability. Expect empathy, unique perspectives, and thought-provoking dialogue—no punditry, just genuine insights. Ready to dive in? Catch us on your favorite podcast platform, and don't forget to follow the conversation:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/deepdivewithshawn.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjZ9grY02HMCUR34qaWhNmQ Got thoughts? Questions? We'd love to hear from you! Drop us a line at deepdivewithshawn@gmail.com. "Deep Dive" - Because the most important conversations happen below the surface.
Show episodes
The American dream increasingly feels like a nightmare for many – healthcare tied to employment, minimal vacation time, and a system that prioritizes profit over wellbeing. In this episode, we"re focusing on one of the most popular destinations for Americans eyeing the exits - Europe - with its universal healthcare, wo
What if you could escape the endless news cycle, afford healthcare without a second mortgage, and actually use your vacation days without guilt? Welcome to "Leaving America," the limited series where we"re diving into why a record 40% of Americans are now considering life beyond US borders, why so many are actually tak
Order in the Court: Is the Judiciary in Crisis Under This Trump Presidency? (w/ Professor Tara Grove)
American democracy faces a defining challenge as the judiciary—our system"s intended steady hand—confronts unprecedented attacks from a presidency openly questioning its legitimacy. Trump"s declaration that he can ignore Supreme Court rulings represents more than partisan rancor; it threatens constitutional governance
Through his work with the Reformation Project, and his book God and the Gay Christian, Matthew Vines captures the essence of a journey shared by millions managing the complex intersection of faith and sexual identity. In a political climate where White Christian Nationalism increasingly scapegoats LGBTQ people for soci
The Final Bulwark Against Authoritarianism: Free Elections and the Courts (w/ Dr. Laura Gamboa)
America stands at a democratic crossroads, facing threats not from invasion or coup, but from methodical dismantling from within. This is the reality: federal agencies are gutted, political opponents are targeted, judges are being arrested for not advancing Trump"s agenda, and courts are delegitimized with alarming spe
Freedom of expression stands as democracy"s most essential and most vulnerable foundation. In this conversation, Danish journalist and author Flemming Rose shares profound insights from his experience at the center of the 2005 Muhammad cartoons controversy that sparked global protests and death threats. Rose offers a s
