Jocko Podcast 470: Don't Get Caught In The Crossfire in The Information War. With Jeremy Stern.
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Dec 25, 2024 Jeremy Stern, a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and news editor at Tablet magazine, shares his unique journey from EOD officer to journalism. He discusses the horrors of recent attacks in Israel and the evolution of media in representing cultural identity. Stern also reflects on his experiences in Russia, demining in Tajikistan, and the complexities of balancing military service with diplomatic roles. The conversation navigates the rise of information warfare and the importance of understanding heritage amidst contemporary crises.
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Sock Puppet Firing
- Jeremy Stern's father worked as a comedy writer for Johnny Carson.
- He was fired by a sock puppet belonging to Shari Lewis.
Grandparents' Escape
- Stern's maternal grandparents were Viennese Jews who fled Austria in the late 1930s.
- His grandmother escaped via the Kindertransport, while his grandfather was spared during a raid.
Finding Russian
- Jeremy Stern lacked direction in high school, enjoying sports, girls, and smoking pot more than academics.
- He chose Russian as a language requirement in college and it unexpectedly changed his life's trajectory.