Sandy Rosenthal and the Truth About Katrina

Robin and Dennis discuss manipulation with a special focus on Sandy Rosenthal's work following Hurricane Katrina. Sandy Rosenthal, founder of levies.org, shares her journey of uncovering the real cause behind the catastrophic flooding in New Orleans. She details the harassment and pushback she faced from the Army Corps of Engineers and the extensive damage caused due to improperly built levees. Sandy explains her strategies to counter manipulation and emphasizes the importance of never letting anyone make you feel defensive. The conversation also highlights Rosenthal's ongoing mission to incorporate lessons from engineering failures into college curricula to prevent future disasters.   Topics 00:36 Today's Topic: Manipulation and Sandy Rosenthal 01:32 Sandy Rosenthal's Background and Mission 02:19 Challenges and Pushback 04:46 Discovering the Truth 07:15 Online Harassment and Orchestrated Attacks 09:38 Exposing the Army Corps of Engineers 15:20 Manipulative Tactics and Defense Strategies 19:42 The Challenge of Addressing Complex Issues 20:09 Handling Manipulative Questions with Grace 20:41 The Importance of Tone in Responses 21:46 Learning from Past Mistakes 23:02 The Cost of Harassment and Legal Battles 25:39 Remaining Neutral Under Pressure 31:32 The Mission of Levies.org 32:58 The Legacy of Sandy Rosenthal 35:13 Final Thoughts and Contact Information