What Does It Mean? with John Dempsey

John Dempsey brings in experts and newsmakers for curious conversations exploring the stories shaping our world and lives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

From Tea Party to Trump Critic: Joe Walsh on Politics, Regret, and the Road Ahead

May 14, 2025 • 32 mins

John Dempsey sits down with former congressman and presidential candidate Joe Walsh for an unflinching conversation about his political transformation from Tea Party firebrand to outspoken critic of Donald Trump. Walsh discusses the personal and professional cost of turning against the MAGA movement, his disillusionment with the Republican Party, and his frustrations with a Democratic Party that he believes has lost touch with work...

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Is There Life Beyond Earth? Astronaut Tom Jones Weighs In on Breakthrough Discovery

April 21, 2025 • 18 mins

In this episode of What Does It Mean?, retired NASA astronaut and planetary scientist Tom Jones joins John Dempsey to discuss the James Webb Space Telescope’s detection of possible biosignatures on the distant exoplanet K2-18b. Jones explains what the discovery of certain gases could mean for the search for extraterrestrial life and why it's such a groundbreaking moment in astronomy. He also shares insights from his new book Space ...

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Rory’s Redemption: A Masters for the Ages

April 15, 2025 • 32 mins

John Dempsey stopped by John Howell's podcast "As I Was Saying" to relive Rory McIlroy’s dramatic victory at the 2025 Masters. The two discuss McIlroy’s emotional journey, his long-awaited Grand Slam, and the tournament’s unforgettable moments. They also weigh in on the state of professional golf, the culture at Augusta, and the future of the game.

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Ted Rossman on Tariffs, Credit Card Debt, and the Cost of Living

April 9, 2025 • 21 mins

John Dempsey speaks with Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst at Bankrate.com, about how rising tariffs and inflation are affecting American consumers. Rossman explains why current market volatility feels different from past crises and offers practical advice for managing personal finances during uncertain times. From credit card debt to side hustles, this episode is packed with insights to help listeners stay financially resilient...

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Unpredictable Power: John Howell on Trump’s Second Term and the Media Landscape

April 8, 2025 • 40 mins

John Dempsey is joined by veteran Chicago radio host John Howell for an unfiltered conversation about Donald Trump’s return to power, the economic shock of new tariffs, and the fractured state of American media. Howell reflects on the dangers of a presidency unbound by internal checks and explains why January 6th was a turning point in his own career. From Trump’s fixation on Greenland to the future of the Democratic Party, this ep...

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Forecasting Trouble: Rick DiMaio on Weather Cuts and Public Safety

April 8, 2025 • 17 mins

In the debut episode of What Does It Mean?, host John Dempsey speaks with Chicago meteorologist and educator Rick DiMaio about the growing threat posed by federal budget cuts to the National Weather Service and NOAA. DiMaio explains how these reductions are already affecting weather forecasting, public safety, and aviation. He also shares insights from his career in television and the classroom, and why science education matters mo...

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What Does It Mean? with John Dempsey

Episodes

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}Is There Life Beyond Earth? Astronaut Tom Jones Weighs In on Breakthrough Discovery

Rory’s Redemption: A Masters for the Ages

Ted Rossman on Tariffs, Credit Card Debt, and the Cost of Living

Unpredictable Power: John Howell on Trump’s Second Term and the Media Landscape

Forecasting Trouble: Rick DiMaio on Weather Cuts and Public Safety

Popular Podcasts

From Tea Party to Trump Critic: Joe Walsh on Politics, Regret, and the Road Ahead

Is There Life Beyond Earth? Astronaut Tom Jones Weighs In on Breakthrough Discovery