America’s Death Rate Hit a Record Low—Why Didn’t You Hear About It?
Dr. David D. Schein examines new mortality data indicating that the U.S. death rate reached a record low in 2025 and considers what the improvement means for public...
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Trump Rolls Back Biden Trucking Rules: Your Grocery Bill Could Feel It
Dr. David D. Schein examines changes to federal trucking rules and asks how regulatory decisions can reach consumers through transportation costs and grocery prices.
Graham Platner Scandal: Did Democrats Ignore Their Own Standards?
Dr. David D. Schein examines the Graham Platner controversy and asks whether political leaders apply accountability standards consistently when their own side is involved.
H-1B BS? Americans Get Laid Off While Visa Hiring Continues
Dr. David D. Schein examines H-1B hiring concerns and asks what visa policy means for American workers, employers, and public trust.
Who is Dr Dave? Meet Dr. David D. Schein: Author, Professor, and Host
This introductory episode presents Dr. David D. Schein and the perspective behind DDSA’s commentary on politics, public policy, business, and American life.
Charlie Kirk Case: 10 Months Later, Why Is American Justice Still Waiting? Why so slow?
Dr. David D. Schein examines the Charlie Kirk case ten months later and asks why the justice process still feels stalled for Americans watching the courts.
Charlie Kirk Murder Case: What the Preliminary Hearing Must Prove
Dr. David D. Schein explains why a preliminary hearing matters in the Charlie Kirk murder case and what the court must evaluate before the case can move forward.
Week 28: Supreme Court Shocks, NYC Control, the Economy & Cancer Blood Tests
Dr. David D. Schein reviews Week 28 with Supreme Court surprises, New York City rent control, economic pressure, and the public-policy implications of cancer blood tests.
Ken W. Good: When Bail Reform Puts Innocent People at Risk
Dr. David D. Schein examines bail reform through the Ken W. Good case and asks how public safety, personal liberty, and court accountability should be balanced.
It’s the Economy, Stupid: Will Voters Decide With Their Wallets?
Dr. David D. Schein looks at how economic pressure, household finances, and voter confidence may shape the next phase of American politics.
NYC Freezes Rents. Is Government Control Making the Crisis Worse?
Dr. David D. Schein examines New York City rent freezes and asks whether government control is easing the housing crisis or making it harder to solve.
Trevor Harrison: Politics, Power, and Poetry. Why Would a Political Sociologist Turn to Poetry?
Dr. David D. Schein explores Trevor Harrison’s turn from political sociology to poetry and what creative expression can reveal about power, public life, and civic meaning.