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Jim Axelrod: From the White House to War Zones—And Finding His Why

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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

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Manage episode 513525908 series 3468062
Content provided by Rachel Martens and Janette Afsharian, Rachel Martens, and Janette Afsharian. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Rachel Martens and Janette Afsharian, Rachel Martens, and Janette Afsharian or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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

  continue reading

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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