The Andrew Parker Podcast

Episode 480 of The Andrew Parker Show takes listeners inside the fascinating and often dangerous world of workplace safety with special guest Marc Axelrod, author of The Flame Bucket: Adventures in Workplace Safety.Marc Axelrod spent nearly three decades working in high-stakes safety roles at Rockwell International and Boeing during the Cold War era, helping protect employees working around some of the world’s most hazardous technologies — including toxic beryllium used in missile guidance systems and nuclear defense programs. From classified defense projects and aerospace innovation to healthcare safety, public sector politics, and corporate accountability, Marc shares remarkable real-life stories that sound more like a thriller than a career memoir.Andrew and Marc discuss:The true story behind the title The Flame Bucket and the Challenger disasterThe tension between profit and safety inside major corporationsWorking with dangerous materials like berylliumCorporate culture, ethics, and speaking up when lives are at riskLessons from Boeing, Kaiser Permanente, UCLA, and the City of Beverly HillsWhy safety is ultimately about anticipation, resilience, and moral courageThis episode is thoughtful, entertaining, funny, and deeply relevant in today’s world where leadership, accountability, and risk management matter more than ever.Support the showThe Andrew Parker Show - Politics, Israel & The Law.  Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X. Subscribe to our email list at www.theandrewparkershow.comCopyright © 2026 The Andrew Parker Show - All Rights Reserved. 

In Episode 479 of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew Parker discusses the political and economic transformation of Minneapolis over the past two decades.Andrew examines the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the influence of Keith Ellison and Ilhan Omar, the aftermath of the George Floyd riots, policing debates, business decline, and the changing political identity of Minneapolis.The episode also highlights the upcoming Minnesota Attorney General race and Andrew’s support for challenger Ron Schutz.Topics:Minneapolis politicsDemocratic Socialists of America (DSA)Keith Ellison and Ilhan OmarGeorge Floyd aftermathMinneapolis business declineCrime, policing, and city leadershipMinnesota Attorney General raceRon Schutz campaign discussionSupport the showThe Andrew Parker Show - Politics, Israel & The Law.  Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X. Subscribe to our email list at www.theandrewparkershow.comCopyright © 2026 The Andrew Parker Show - All Rights Reserved. 

In Episode 478 of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew Parker examines the growing power of technology, online influence, and political radicalization in America.Andrew reflects on lessons from a technology policy course decades ago that predicted many of today’s dangers: social media manipulation, ideological conditioning, online extremism, and the erosion of shared American values. He discusses how technology shapes political narratives, influences younger generations, and fuels division across the country.The episode also explores the Democratic Party’s changing relationship with Israel, recent Senate votes regarding military aid to Israel, and the broader geopolitical importance of the U.S.-Israel alliance.Support the showThe Andrew Parker Show - Politics, Israel & The Law.  Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X. Subscribe to our email list at www.theandrewparkershow.comCopyright © 2026 The Andrew Parker Show - All Rights Reserved. 

In Episode 477 of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew Parker tackles one of today’s most controversial debates: when does calling out extremism become “bigotry” — and when is it simply telling the truth?Andrew discusses radical Islamism, terrorism, immigration policy, assimilation into American culture, fraud concerns in Minnesota, and the importance of defending Western democratic values. He examines the difference between factual criticism and harmful stereotypes while arguing for accountability, civic responsibility, and preservation of the American constitutional system.This episode explores difficult but timely questions surrounding national identity, immigration, public policy, and cultural cohesion in modern America.Support the showThe Andrew Parker Show - Politics, Israel & The Law.  Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X. Subscribe to our email list at www.theandrewparkershow.comCopyright © 2026 The Andrew Parker Show - All Rights Reserved. 

On Episode 476 of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew is joined by renowned constitutional scholar Alan Dershowitz for a candid and wide-ranging discussion at a pivotal moment in American politics.Dershowitz—who has spent decades as a committed Democrat—explains why he is now publicly aligning with the Republican Party, arguing that the Democratic Party has shifted away from its historical principles. The conversation dives deep into the concept of a “big tent” political party, the role of moral clarity in leadership, and what Dershowitz views as a growing divide over Israel, foreign policy, and fundamental democratic values.Andrew and Dershowitz also examine:The changing political landscape within the Democratic PartyU.S.–Israel relations and why they remain strategically criticalThe implications of recent Senate votes impacting IsraelRising tensions in the Middle East, including the Iran conflictThe broader consequences for American leadership and global stabilityThis episode is direct, unfiltered, and intellectually charged—bringing together legal insight, political analysis, and decades of firsthand experience at the highest levels.If you care about the future of American politics, foreign policy, and the principles that guide both, this is a conversation you will not want to miss.Support the showThe Andrew Parker Show - Politics, Israel & The Law.  Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X. Subscribe to our email list at www.theandrewparkershow.comCopyright © 2026 The Andrew Parker Show - All Rights Reserved. 

In this episode of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew dives into the evolving identity of America’s political parties through the lens of the “Big Tent” theory—and asks a critical question: when does inclusion go too far?Andrew explores how both parties have historically expanded their reach, but argues that today’s Democratic Party has crossed a dangerous line by allowing deeply controversial and, in some cases, openly anti-Israel and anti-Semitic viewpoints into its ranks. Using the powerful backdrop of Israel’s national days of remembrance and independence, he draws a stark contrast between the values of unity, sacrifice, and national identity—and the political divisions emerging in the United States.The episode also highlights the surprising political shift of longtime Democrat Alan Dershowitz, who now questions whether his party still aligns with his principles after decades of loyalty.This is a direct and thought-provoking conversation about political identity, moral boundaries, free speech, and the future of American party politics.If you care about where the country is heading—and what today’s political alliances really mean—this is an episode you will not want to miss.Support the showThe Andrew Parker Show - Politics, Israel & The Law.  Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X. Subscribe to our email list at www.theandrewparkershow.comCopyright © 2026 The Andrew Parker Show - All Rights Reserved. 

“Best Of” interview with special guest, Lt Governor candidate, Matt Birk.Support the showThe Andrew Parker Show - Politics, Israel & The Law.  Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X. Subscribe to our email list at www.theandrewparkershow.comCopyright © 2026 The Andrew Parker Show - All Rights Reserved.