Back in America is Back!
BIA is a podcast exploring the culture, values, and identity of America
Hey everyone, Stan Berteloot here, your host of the Back in America podcast. After a long break of two years, I'm excited to announce that we're back! Yes, Back in America is returning with fresh, insightful episodes that you won't want to miss.
For those needing a reminder, Back in America (BIA) is a podcast exploring America’s identity, culture, and values from the perspective of an expatriate. I have published over 70 episodes.
BIA delves into the heart of American society and strives to make a positive impact by exploring its intricate social fabric. BIA covers contemporary themes, such as racial violence, gender issues, the Constitution, work culture, immigration, capitalism, the environment, and politics. Notable episodes feature interviews with Cadex Herrera, the artist behind George Floyd’s mural; Mark Charles, a Native American presidential candidate; Majid Padellan, the influential anti-Trump Twitter personality; Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, who spoke of Black Feminism and Civil Rights; and Lieutenant Colonel Bryan Price on Afghanistan and Counterterrorism.
Conversations are thought-provoking and challenging, often addressing tough and personal topics. For example, Sheri Kurdakul discussed her traumatic experience with incest.
So, what have I been up to? I've been busy working with some amazing companies like NeuTigers, a Life Science Edge AI startup here in Princeton, Pontosense, an AI startup in Toronto, and Nytro Marketing, a global marketing firm in Philly. Of course, I'm still very active with Share My Meals, a non-profit organization fighting food waste and its environmental impact. It's been an incredible journey.
I don’t know if you noticed, but the world has changed since COVID-19. At least I know I have. The Me Too movement and Black Lives Matter have profoundly impacted me. I see climate change, but I don’t see much being done. I see the rise of populism in my home country, France, and here in the US. And I wonder if history has ever taught us anything.
A few weeks ago, I was picked up by a driverless car. I use AI in my job every day and learn new AI solutions all the time. This is the most radical revolution humanity has ever known. I have met amazing, passionate people, young and old, who stand for what they believe in, even if that means facing backlash.
So yes, Back in America is back with new interviews, amazing guests, and fascinating stories. I will release one episode a month. Yes, you were used to one episode a week, but I am now too busy for that.
As you wait for me to post new interviews, I encourage you to listen to previous stories. "Diving on Shipwrecked Slave Ships" or "John Lam: Boston Ballet Principal Dancer" are probably among my favorite interviews.
So here you are, BIA is back, and I hope you will share the news with your friends and tell them to subscribe! See you soon.
Stan