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Jim Axelrod: From the White House to War Zones—And Finding His Why
Manage episode 513525908 series 3468062
What if the moment that nearly ended your life became the one that finally made sense of it? Veteran CBS reporter Jim Axelrod joins us for a raw, free-flowing conversation that moves from Iraq’s war zones to quiet moments with Bruce Springsteen. He reflects on how growing up in New Jersey—and summers working the Shore—taught him the art of connection. This one’s about resilience, reflection, and the question that keeps him grounded: Why are you doing what you’re doing?
In the Long Run, A Father, a Son, and Unintentional Lessons in Happiness by Jim Axelrod
Harvey Cedars Shellfish Company
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Chapters
1. Hellos, Bus Stop Roots, Jersey Pride (00:00:00)
2. New Jersey as Foundation and Filter (00:02:54)
3. Family, Father, and Formative Loss (00:05:34)
4. Career Path: Teaching to CBS News (00:07:09)
5. War Reporting and the Bridge Moment (00:09:44)
6. Guilt, Purpose, and Asking Why (00:12:34)
7. Ambition, Mirrors, and Parenting (00:15:14)
8. Craft vs Validation in a Click Economy (00:17:44)
9. Springsteen, Despair, and Real Connection (00:20:29)
10. The Changing News Landscape (00:22:59)
11. What Evening News Should Do Now (00:25:34)
12. Universals Beyond Politics (00:27:29)
13. Truth Testing and Nuance in Reporting (00:29:29)
14. Choosing Soul Work over Beltway Scoops (00:31:29)
15. Marathon Lessons and Redefining Success (00:33:29)
16. Kindness, Partnership, and Non‑Negotiables (00:35:59)
17. Favorite Jersey Spot and Closing Thanks (00:38:24)
138 episodes
Manage episode 513525908 series 3468062
What if the moment that nearly ended your life became the one that finally made sense of it? Veteran CBS reporter Jim Axelrod joins us for a raw, free-flowing conversation that moves from Iraq’s war zones to quiet moments with Bruce Springsteen. He reflects on how growing up in New Jersey—and summers working the Shore—taught him the art of connection. This one’s about resilience, reflection, and the question that keeps him grounded: Why are you doing what you’re doing?
In the Long Run, A Father, a Son, and Unintentional Lessons in Happiness by Jim Axelrod
Harvey Cedars Shellfish Company
Follow us: Website | Apple | Spotify | Audible | Youtube | Youtube | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok
Chapters
1. Hellos, Bus Stop Roots, Jersey Pride (00:00:00)
2. New Jersey as Foundation and Filter (00:02:54)
3. Family, Father, and Formative Loss (00:05:34)
4. Career Path: Teaching to CBS News (00:07:09)
5. War Reporting and the Bridge Moment (00:09:44)
6. Guilt, Purpose, and Asking Why (00:12:34)
7. Ambition, Mirrors, and Parenting (00:15:14)
8. Craft vs Validation in a Click Economy (00:17:44)
9. Springsteen, Despair, and Real Connection (00:20:29)
10. The Changing News Landscape (00:22:59)
11. What Evening News Should Do Now (00:25:34)
12. Universals Beyond Politics (00:27:29)
13. Truth Testing and Nuance in Reporting (00:29:29)
14. Choosing Soul Work over Beltway Scoops (00:31:29)
15. Marathon Lessons and Redefining Success (00:33:29)
16. Kindness, Partnership, and Non‑Negotiables (00:35:59)
17. Favorite Jersey Spot and Closing Thanks (00:38:24)
138 episodes
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