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The Hangout with David Sciarretta
by David Sciarretta
Conversations with interesting people.
Episodes
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Episode re-release: Immigration Law: A Conversation with Attorney Filex Sanchez
Send us Fan Mail This is a re-release of this episode, due to the timeliness of the content. Filex Sanchez, founder of Union Law Group, shares his journey from growing up in San Ysidro, CA on the Mexico-US border to becoming a specialized immigration attorney after witnessing how profoundly his...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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#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…
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#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...
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#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…
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#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...
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#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...
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#106: From Adventure Writer to Soul Seeker: Brad Wetzler on Writing and Living
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Brad Wetzler shares the fascinating journey of his life, one that has taken him all over the world. Brad is an author and writing coach whose work is deeply informed by his unique and broad life experiences. Listen to hear more about Brad's story --- the…
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#105 Servant Leadership: Eric Hale's Journey From Adversity to Achievement
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to transform a school into a thriving community where students from 40+ countries speaking 30+ languages succeed together? For Eric Hale, Kentucky's 2024 Principal of the Year, the answer begins with his own remarkable journey. Support the show We are thrilled...
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#104 Climate Anxiety: A Conversation with Jennifer Uchendu
Send us Fan Mail Growing up in Nigeria, climate activist and global leader Jennifer Uchendu witnessed systemic inequalities that sparked her passion for advocacy. Today, she's pioneering work at the intersection of climate action and psychological wellbeing—a connection rarely discussed in...
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#103: Trust Kids More: Superintendent Dr. Michael Nagler
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Michael Nagler, an award-winning school superintendent from New York, shares his vision for reimagining education in the digital age where content knowledge alone is no longer sufficient. Through his 17 years of leadership in the Mineola School District, Dr. Nagler has...
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#102: Royal Ramey, The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program
Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, Dr. Sciarretta has a conversation with Royal Ramey, CEO and co-founder of The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program (FFRP). Mr. Ramey shares the story of his journey from prison to firefighting by way of "fire camp." Upon his release, Mr. Ramey joined…
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#101: Heartbeats Beyond Boundaries: Muhammad M. Mohiuddin, MBBS
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Sciarretta speaks with Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin, a surgeon who specializes in cardiac xenotransplantation (replacing failing human hearts with pig hearts). Listen to hear more about Dr. Mohiuddin's journey, the ethical and structural issues his work presents…
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#100 Our Fragile Democracy: A Conversation with Rev. William H. Lamar IV
Send us Fan Mail I sat down with William H. Lamar IV, pastor of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington DC, for a profound conversation about history, faith, justice, and American democracy. Learn more about Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church:...
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#99 From Banking Executive to Mental Health Advocate: Anita Fisher's Journey
Send us Fan Mail Anita Fisher shares her powerful journey from successful banking executive to mental health advocate after her son's diagnosis with schizophrenia while he was serving in the military. Anita's 25-year crusade navigating America's complex mental health system reveals critical gaps…
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#98: I Choose My Future: A Retired DEA Agent's Powerful Message
Send us Fan Mail Rocky Herron, a retired DEA special agent with 31 years of experience, shares his journey delivering an impactful drug prevention program that has reached over 270,000 students across 16 countries. His mission emerged from discovering his own children weren't receiving drug...
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#97 Mayor Paloma Aguirre: Grassroots Politics and Cross-Border Environmental Justice
Send us Fan Mail Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre shares her inspirational bi-national journey from surfing college student to passionate environmentalist to elected official. Paloma is currently running for San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 1 (special election will take place…
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#96 Advocacy & Education: An Interview with Border Angels' Ana Miguel
Send us Fan Mail Ana Miguel, Educational Programs Coordinator for Border Angels, shares her personal connection to immigration work as the daughter of migrants from Guanajuato, Mexico, revealing how her family history shapes her passion for humanitarian border assistance and activism. To support...
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#95 Beyond the Grade: Academic Integrity in the Age of AI
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant redefines academic integrity as more than just avoiding cheating—it's cultivating the courage to uphold universal values like honesty, fairness, and respect, even when it's difficult. Her work as Director of the University of California, San Diego...
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#93 Jim McCloskey's Mission to Free the Wrongly Convicted
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we hear from Jim McCloskey about the journey that took him from the corporate world to his current work with those who have been wrongly convicted of crimes. McCloskey founded Centurion Ministries, an organization that has "completed 70 releases of men and women...
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#92 Garr Reynolds, Presentation Zen
Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Sciarretta for a conversation with Garr Reynolds, the author of Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery, for a compelling discussion about the fusion of Zen aesthetics with modern communication. Garr shares how his journey from Oregon to Japan...
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#91 Erica Alfaro: Author and International Keynote Speaker
Send us Fan Mail CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of domestic abuse and may therefore be upsetting to some listeners. What does it take to rise from a life filled with hardships to one of success and inspiration? On this episode of the Hangout Podcast, we are joined by Erica...
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#90 Kwane Stewart, Transformative Care for the Unhoused and Their Pets
Send us Fan Mail What if one moment could change your entire career path? Dr. Kwane Stewart, founder of Project Street Vet, shares how a chance encounter outside a 7-Eleven transformed his life and his career as a veterinarian. Dr. Stewart found new purpose in providing medical care to the pets…
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#89 Juan Pablo Romero Fuentes, Founder of Los Patojos
Send us Fan Mail Juan Pablo Romero Fuentes is the founder of Los Patojos, an educational organization in Guatemala. He is also a teacher and organizer within the organization. Juan Pablo was honored as a top 10 CNN Hero in 2014. Juan Pablo and Dr. Sciarretta discuss a wide range of topics…
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#88 Hedy Chang, Founder and Executive Director of Attendance Works
Send us Fan Mail Hedy Chang is the Founder and Executive Director of Attendance Works. A 1986 Thomas J. Watson Fellow, Hedy brings a wealth of knowledge and passion about the intricate tapestry of factors that influence why students may not make it to class. Her Chinese American background and...
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#87 Peter Sciarretta, Educator to Life Coach
Send us Fan Mail Join us for an illuminating conversation with my brother, Peter Sciarretta, who shares his transformative journey from a 30-year teaching career to the world of life coaching. You'll uncover the nuances of life coaching, how it stands apart from traditional guidance like parental...
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#86 Tommy Gomes, star of The Fish Monger on the Outdoor Channel
Send us Fan Mail Back by poplar demand for your late summer 2024 listening pleasure! Tommy Gomes is a fourth-generation San Diegan, retired commercial fisherman, business owner, and star of The Fish Monger, the #1 show on the Outdoor Channel. Dr. Sciarretta and Tommy talk about fishing, climate...
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# 85 Navigating Public Education with School Board Member Richard Barrera
Send us Fan Mail Join us for an enlightening conversation with Richard Barrera on his third visit to the Superintendent's Hangout. Richard opens up about the financial strategies and hurdles within the San Diego Unified School District, from dealing with budget deficits to the philosophy of...
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#84 Young Abulencia and Buddy Gessel, Architects and Innovators
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Sciarretta sat down with Young Abulencia and Buddy Gessel, two architects from the DLR Group. Young and Buddy talk about their careers and their work at DLR, while sharing fascinating insights that add dimension to common perceptions of architectural work....
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Felicia Rangel-Samponaro, Founder of The Sidewalk School
Send us Fan Mail Check out this inspiring episode, back by popular demand for your late summer 2024 listening pleasure! Felicia Rangel-Samponaro is one of the founders of The Sidewalk School, an NGO (non-governmental organization) focusing on providing education to asylum-seeking families and...
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#80 Dr. Pedro Noguera, Dean of the USC Rossier School of Education
Send us Fan Mail Check out this summer 2024 re-release of a conversation with one of our most engaging and influential guests! Dr. Pedro Noguera is Dean of the USC Rossier School of Education. Dr. Noguera recounts his ascent from the streets of Brooklyn to the pinnacle of educational thought...
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#83 Armand King, Mentor and Entrepreneur
Send us Fan Mail Armand King, a TEDx speaker and founder of Lawrich Consulting LLC, is living proof that resilience and mentorship can turn one's life around. In this episode, we share Armand's raw and gripping journey from facing gang violence in Spring Valley, CA to becoming a powerful advocate...
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# 82 Luci Fowers, Educational Leader and Mentor
Send us Fan Mail Luci Fowers has dedicated her career to education. In this episode, Lucy details her journey from a small town in Utah to her work as a teacher and then charter school pioneer in California. Listen to hear more about Luci’s perspective on establishing strong school communities…
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#78 Jesse Leon, Social Impact Consultant and Author of I’m Not Broken
Send us Fan Mail Here is one of our most popular episodes, back by popular demand for your summer 2024 listening enjoyment! CONTENT WARNING: The following episode contains discussions of physical and sexual abuse, violence, eating disorders, and other mature content. Parental guidance is strongly...
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#77 Rocky Herron: From DEA Frontlines to Drug Education Crusader
Send us Fan Mail As part of our 2024 summer recap, back by popular demand here is one of our most popular episodes! Retired DEA special agent Rocky Herron has embraced a new challenge an anti-drug and alcohol ambassador for the San Diego County Office of Education. Rocky joins us to unravel a...
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#76 Zachary Tong is looking to set world records by rowing 12,000 miles across two oceans in the same year
Send us Fan Mail Back by popular demand, here is a re-run of one of most popular episodes! Zachary Tong has set his sights on setting four world records for solo unsupported ocean rowing, crossing both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans in one calendar year starting on January 1, 2025. We discuss…
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Professor Sugata Mitra, Pioneer of the 'Hole in the Wall' Experiment and Advocate for Revolutionary Approaches to Education
Send us Fan Mail In case you missed this episode when it was originally released, we are sharing it again as a summer special. Prepare to be challenged and inspired as we dive headfirst into the world of education with none other than the world-renowned Professor Sugata Mitra. Known for his...
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#74 Susan Lewallen and Paul Courtright, Pioneers in Global Ophthalmology
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Susan Lewallen and her husband Dr. Paul Courtright have devoted their careers to providing eye care to underserved communities in Africa. Listen to learn more about their inspiring work and unique life stories. Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology Support the show…
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#73 Ben Frahm, Screenwriter and Professor
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we hear from Ben Frahm, a screenwriter and professor at Syracuse University (who also happens to be David's cousin). Listen to learn more about Ben's experience in the world of screenwriting and the practical and theoretical knowledge that guides his own work and...
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#72 Antonio Torres, Community Plate Initiative
Send us Fan Mail Antonio Torres, one of the founders of the Community Plate Initiative, joins us to share his profound journey from early community service to launching an innovative nonprofit in San Diego during the pandemic. Antonio opens up about CPI, which distributes high-quality, nutritious...
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#71 Lee Dulgeroff, Shaping Educational Environments
Send us Fan Mail Imagine transforming a childhood wonder for Legos into orchestrating major school revitalization projects—that's the journey Lee Dulgeroff, Senior Executive Director for Facilities Planning and Construction at San Diego Unified School District, shares with us. Lee's path from...
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#70 Judge CJ Mody, Humanizing the Law
Send us Fan Mail We're honored to welcome Judge CJ Mody, the first South Asian justice to serve on the San Diego Superior Court. This exchange connects the personal with the universal, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the life and work of a judge who leads with integrity, wisdom and…
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#69 Dr. Olivia Graeve, Engineering Professor and ENLACE Program Founder
Send us Fan Mail Step into the journey of Dr. Olivia Graeve, whose personal narrative transcends geographical boundaries and academic disciplines. As a groundbreaking professor of engineering at UC San Diego, Dr. Graeve not only shapes the minds of our future innovators but also weaves a web of...
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Amanda Ripley, Bestselling Author and Journalist
Send us Fan Mail I chatted with the remarkable Amanda Ripley, best-selling author and journalist who has embraced a fresh lens on the world of conflict. As described in her latest book “High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out” Amanda explores the landscape of 'high conflict’ and…
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#67 Juan Arambul, Educational Leadership Consultant
Send us Fan Mail Juan Arambul comes from a family of educators. He works as an educational leadership consultant with the ANEW Project, an organization centered around thoughtful progress and positive change. Listen to learn more about Arambul's mission to inspire students and disrupt the…
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#66 Shana Morgan, Owner of Morgan's Monograms
Send us Fan Mail Shana Morgan is the owner of Morgan's Monograms, a custom embroidery service and storefront in La Mesa, California. The path of entrepreneurship is not laid with roses, and Shana’s narrative is a testament to the thorns encountered along the way—betrayal, financial upheaval, and...
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#65 Dr. Nicole Wahab, Serial Entrepreneur, Education Leader
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Nicole Wahab is a lifelong educator and serial entrepreneur. Nicole's story is a symphony of resilience, echoing Tom Petty's "Won't Back Down," and serves as a testament to never yielding in the face of adversity, whether leading from the front of a classroom or the helm of a...
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#63 Tracy Thompson, San Diego County Office of Education Executive Director of Juvenile Court and Community Schools
Send us Fan Mail Tracy Thompson is the San Diego County of Education (SDCOE) Executive Director of Juvenile Court and Community Schools (JCCS). This episode charts Tracy's harrowing escape from the clutches of gang life and his current role as a beacon of hope for at-risk youth. Tracy opens up...
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