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Schwab NetworkBlashek: A.I. & Energy Lead Defense Sector Bull Run, TSLA, META, AVAV Poised WinnersJordan Blashek says the defense sector is on the cusp of a decade-long bull run, driven by a "revolution in military affairs." He cites the rise of small, autonomous systems and the increasing importance of A.I. and energy as key trends. Blashek highlights companies like AeroVironment (AVAV), Tesla (TSLA) and Meta Platforms (META) as potential winners in this space, and notes that the government's $70 billion investment in A.I. and energy is a major signal of the sector's criticality to U.S. national security.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader...2025-07-1506 min
Austin NextEndless Frontiers and the Future of American Innovation with Jordan Blashek, Managing Director America's Frontier FundAt a hinge point when tech leadership determines the balance of geopolitical power, deep tech investment has never been more critical to America's future. Jordan Blashek, co-founder of America's Frontier Fund, brings his perspective on innovation for national advantage. From investing in defense tech to the newly launched Endless Frontiers, we discuss Jordan's vision for rebuilding American strength through strategic innovation and how Austin finds itself right in the thick of this transformation. Episode HighlightsAmerica's Frontier Fund MissionDeep Tech Funding ModelsManaging Tech vs Market RisksDefense Tech Trends - M&A, Talent, Dual UseFamily Offices as...2025-04-151h 15
The Four Star Leadership Podcast: Core Principles of Leadership with General Tommy FranksFinding Common Ground with Jordan Blashek2025-01-3141 min
The Veteran (Semi) ProfessionalEp. 214: Finding Common Ground through a Willingness to Learn and Investing in America with Jordan BlashekSend us a textJordan is using his love for our country to work with high-profile investors to invest in the American economy and defense. Union: A Democrat, a Republican, and a Search for Common Ground: Blashek, Jordan, Haugh, Christopher: 9780316423793: Amazon.com: BooksJordan Blashek — America’s Frontier Fund (americasfrontier.org)Jordan Blashek (@JordanBlashek) / X (twitter.com)2023-12-1148 min
Let’s Find Common GroundTwo Friends— a Democrat and a Republican— Search Together for Common Ground. Jordan Blashek, Chris HaughAre Americans really as divided as we think we are? One liberal and one conservative jumped in an old Volvo and drove along nearly 20,000 miles of roads and highways in a series of journeys to find the answer. They went through 44 states and met an extraordinary range of people along the way. At a time of political gridlock and hyper-partisanship, Republican Jordan Blashek and Democrat Chris Haugh formed an unlikely friendship that blossomed, not in spite of, but because of their political differences. The result of their remarkable road trips is their book Union: A De...2023-08-0324 minLet’s Find Common GroundTwo Friends— a Democrat and a Republican— Search Together for Common Ground. Jordan Blashek, Chris HaughAre Americans really as divided as we think we are? One liberal and one conservative jumped in an old Volvo and drove along nearly 20,000 miles of roads and highways in a series of journeys to find the answer. They went through 44 states and met an extraordinary range of people along the way. At a time of political gridlock and hyper-partisanship, Republican Jordan Blashek and Democrat Chris Haugh formed an unlikely friendship that blossomed, not in spite of, but because of their political differences. The result of their remarkable road trips is their book Union: A De...2023-08-0324 min
The Jennifer Kamara PodcastA republican and an immigrant on a more united America - Jordan Blashek, Founder of AFFThought-provoking chat with Jordan - a dear friend, marine, author of Union: A Democrat, A Republican and a Search for Common Ground, and the founder and president of America’s Frontier Fund (AFF) which is a non-profit raising and deploying $500M toward securing America’s competitiveness in global development. Jordan tells me about his work with AFF, building America's capabilities in a non-escalating way, and what it is like pitching prominent investors. We also discuss bridging the American political divide - how people are not labels like "Republican" and "Democrat" and how the media contributes to polarization. Jordan recounts his...2022-11-071h 05
Narratives103: Jordan Blashek - Defense, Political Polarization and Great Power ConflictJordan Blashek is the author of the book Union: A democrat, a republican, and the search for common ground. Jordan is also an impact Investor, and Military Veteran, focused on strengthening the U.S. strategic advantage. He is the cofounder of America’s Frontier Fund.In this episode, we talk America's defense system, solving political polarization, and how we can win in a great power conflict with China. Transcript:William Jarvis 0:05Hey folks, welcome to narratives. narratives is a podcast exploring the ways in which the world is better than in the past, the ways it is wor...2022-07-1849 min
Narratives w/Will Jarvis103: Jordan Blashek - Defense, Political Polarization and Great Power ConflictJordan Blashek is the author of the book Union: A democrat, a republican, and the search for common ground. Jordan is also an impact Investor, and Military Veteran, focused on strengthening the U.S. strategic advantage. He is the cofounder of America’s Frontier Fund https://americasfrontier.org/
In this episode, we talk America's defense system, solving political polarization, and how we can win in a great power conflict with China.
2022-07-1849 min
Nobody Told Me!Jordan Blashek & Christopher Haugh: ...how friendship can bring us together in times of strifeThere is so much upheaval and division in the world right now, that it’s wonderful to be able to talk with two guests who are polar opposites in terms of their political views, yet great friends who took a 20,000 mile road trip across America to learn what things can bring us together in this time of strife and partisanship. Our guests are Jordan Blashek, a staunch Republican, and Christopher Haugh, a true-blue Democrat. The result of their 44-state journey is a fabulous new book called: Union: A Democrat, A Republican and a Search for Common G...2022-03-1536 minLet’s Find Common GroundComing Together Across Divides: Holiday Season Special EpisodeWhat happens when people of opposing viewpoints and diverse backgrounds work in teams, have conversations, or even sit across the table from each other at family gatherings? How do they come together and listen to others who see the world very differently? In this special episode, we compile a series of inspiring stories from past shows. Mother and daughter Robbie Lawler and Becca Kearl share deep love and respect but vote for different parties. Psychologist Tania Israel explains practical, proven ways to go beyond your bubble and get out of opinion silos and comfort zones. Ra...2021-11-2424 minLet’s Find Common GroundComing Together Across Divides: Holiday Season Special EpisodeWhat happens when people of opposing viewpoints and diverse backgrounds work in teams, have conversations, or even sit across the table from each other at family gatherings? How do they come together and listen to others who see the world very differently? In this special episode, we compile a series of inspiring stories from past shows. Mother and daughter Robbie Lawler and Becca Kearl share deep love and respect but vote for different parties. Psychologist Tania Israel explains practical, proven ways to go beyond your bubble and get out of opinion silos and comfort zones. Ra...2021-11-2424 min
The Inquiring Mind Podcast38. POLARIZATION, POLITICS, and AFGHANISTAN with Jordan BlashekThis is one of my favorite conversations so far. So grateful to be able to share this with all of you.
Jordan Blashek is a Republican, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and an aspiring business leader. After graduating from Princeton University in 2009, he spent five years in the Marines as an infantry officer and was awarded two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals. He holds degrees from Yale Law School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Princeton University, and currently works at a venture firm for public benefit created by the CEO of Alphabet.
H...2021-10-221h 13
The National Writers Series PodcastChasten Buttigieg, author of "I Have Something to Tell You" (2020)On this episode of the NWS podcast, author and avid LGBTQ+ advocate Chasten Buttigieg talks with writer and acupuncturist Elon Cameron about his experience living in Traverse City, Michigan. Though he holds love for his hometown, he reflects on the many issues and fears he faced with being gay and growing up.
Now married to former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, he has released his own memoir, "I Have Something to Tell You," where he discusses his personal life experiences and the journey of being on a political campaign with his husband.
During this virtual NWS ev...2021-01-2753 min
20MinuteLeadersEp171: Jordan Blashek | Director and Head of Talent of Schmidt FuturesJordan is an investor, military veteran, and author from Los Angeles, California. After college, Jordan spent five years in the US Marine Corps as an infantry officer, serving two combat tours overseas in the Middle East and Afghanistan. Currently, he is a Director and the Head of Talent at Schmidt Futures, a new company founded by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. He holds degrees from Yale Law School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Princeton University.2020-12-3124 min
DepolarizedThe Hope We All Need Before This Election with Christopher Haugh and Jordan BlashekEpisode 54: A Democrat and a Republican road trip across America. This is their story. You can buy Union at https://www.unionthebook.com/2020-11-0237 min
Coie's QuestionsUnion The Book and Special Guests Jordan Blashek and Chris HoughJoin us this week while we talk to special guests Jordan Blashek and Chris Hough authors of Union: A Democrat, a Republican, and a Search for Common Ground. We talk about what made them want to write a book, what the most impactful thing they learned during this journey was, and of course Courtney asks them the burning questions from the book like if they figured out what coolant is for, if they stoped and ate at the big Texan, and of course how they eat Oreos. 2020-10-1400 min
Tablet StudiosThe Apology Episode — The ReckoningEach year for Yom Kippur, we bring you a special episode all about apology and atonement. (Listen to our previous episodes: from 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2015.) This year, we’re focusing on the theme of reconciliation—across the political divide and the religious spectrum, and beyond.Our first story comes from Chris Haugh and Jordan Blashek, two friends who decided to drive across the country together in 2016. Chris, a Berkeley born, Obama-loving liberal, and Jordan, a former marine and proud conservative, were forced to confront their vast political differences as the presidential campaign unfolded around them across the...2020-09-241h 11
Just the Right Book with Roxanne CoadyHas America Ever Had a Unified Vision of Itself?In the second episode of our new season on Just the Right Book with Roxanne Coady, Jordan Blashek and Chris Haugh join Roxanne to discuss their book, Union: A Democrat, a Republican, and a Search for Common Ground.
Jordan Blashek is a businessman, military veteran, and attorney from Los Angeles, California. After college, Jordan spent five years in the U.S. Marine Corps as an infantry officer, serving two combat tours overseas. He holds degrees from Yale Law School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Princeton University. Jordan is based in New York, where he invests in entrepreneurial efforts to grow...2020-09-1756 min
The Mary Marantz ShowA Search for Common Ground: How Far Apart Are We Really? with Jordan Blashek + Chris HaughDo you find it difficult to engage in honest and meaningful discussions about hot topic issues? Do you long to find connection rather than division without necessarily having to see eye to eye? If you can relate, this episode is a must listen! In today’s episode, Mary is joined by two fellow Yale Law Alums, and authors of the brand new book, Union: A Democrat, a Republican, and a Search for Common Ground - Jordan Blake and Christopher Hall. Union is a road narrative, a civics lesson, and an unforgettable window into one epic friendship that wa...2020-09-0157 min
Changed My MindRealising America's Criminal Justice System Was Broken with Jordan Blashek and Chris HaughThe Authors of Union: a Search for Common Ground on how an American road trip woke them up to the failings in the criminal justice system and the limitations of beloved media outlets. 2020-08-1849 min
Changed My MindRealising America's Criminal Justice System Was Broken with Jordan Blashek and Chris HaughThe Authors of Union: a Search for Common Ground on how an American road trip woke them up to the failings in the criminal justice system and the limitations of beloved media outlets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-1849 minLet’s Find Common GroundJordan Blashek, Chris Haugh. Two Friends: One Democrat, the Other Republican Search for Common GroundHow far apart are we as a nation? A liberal writer from Berkeley and a conservative military veteran decided to answer that question together during a series of long road trips in an old Volvo. They drove through 44 states and on nearly twenty thousand miles of road and highways, meeting an extraordinary range of people along the way. At a time of political gridlock and hyper-partisanship, Republican Jordan Blashek, and Democrat Chris Haugh formed an unlikely friendship that blossomed not in spite of but because of their political differences. The...2020-08-1323 minLet’s Find Common GroundJordan Blashek, Chris Haugh. Two Friends: One Democrat, the Other Republican Search for Common GroundHow far apart are we as a nation? A liberal writer from Berkeley and a conservative military veteran decided to answer that question together during a series of long road trips in an old Volvo. They drove through 44 states and on nearly twenty thousand miles of road and highways, meeting an extraordinary range of people along the way. At a time of political gridlock and hyper-partisanship, Republican Jordan Blashek, and Democrat Chris Haugh formed an unlikely friendship that blossomed not in spite of but because of their political differences. The...2020-08-1323 min
The WOR Saturday Morning Show with Larry MendteJoe Bartlett & Jordan Blashek 8-8-202020-08-1310 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann19 - Bridging ideological divides in a partisan age (Jordan Blashek and Chris Haugh)Jordan is conservative. Chris is liberal. At Yale Law School in 2016, they struck up an unexpected friendship.
Since then, they've made 5 joint road trips across the United States, spending time with truckers, prisoners, day laborers, and everyday Americans trying to get a better sense of our vast country. Their journeys are now chronicled in their new book "Union: A Democrat, A Republican, and a Search for Common Ground."
In this episode we explore:
-How to build friendships across political divides
-What it's like to ride with a professional trucker for weeks on e...2020-08-0655 min
PM Tampa Bay with Ryan GormanInterview With Former Marine & Author Jordan Blashek on Searching for Common GroundRyan talks to former Marine infantry officer and author Jordan Blashek about his new book "Union - A Democrat & Republican Search for Common Ground."2020-08-0117 min
Joel RileyJordan Blashek- Former Marine and Current Author-Jordan Blashek- Former Marine and Current Author-His new book "Union- A Democrat and Republican search for Common Ground" is a refreshing look at how Americans are more alike than they are political enemies.2020-07-3110 minNobody Told Me!Jordan Blashek & Christopher Haugh: ...how friendship can bring us together in times of strifeThere is so much upheaval and division in the world right now, that it’s wonderful to be able to talk with two guests who are polar opposites in terms of their political views, yet great friends who took a 20,000 mile road trip across America to learn what things can bring us together in this time of strife and partisanship. Our guests are Jordan Blashek, a staunch Republican, and Christopher Haugh, a true-blue Democrat. The result of their 44-state journey is a fabulous new book called: Union: A Democrat, A Republican and a Search for Common Groun...2020-07-3031 min
Let Free Audiobook Transport You to New WorldsUnion: A Democrat, a Republican, and a Search for Common Ground Audiobook by Christopher HaughListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 405388
Title: Union: A Democrat, a Republican, and a Search for Common Ground
Author: Christopher Haugh, Jordan Blashek
Narrator: Cameron Scoggins, Christopher Haugh, Jordan Blashek
Format: Unabridged
Length: 09:06:03
Language: English
Release date: 07-21-20
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Genres: Global Politics, Essays & Travelogues, Political Ideologies
Summary:
Two friends—a Democrat and a Republican—travel across America "on a deeply personal journey through the heart of a divided nation . . . to find growth, hope and fundamental strength in their own lives" (Bob Woodward) and the country they love, in good time...2020-07-219h 06
Immerse Yourself In This Addictive Full Audiobook — Perfect In The Car.Union: A Democrat, a Republican, and a Search for Common Ground by Christopher Haugh, Jordan BlashekPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/405388to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Union: A Democrat, a Republican, and a Search for Common Ground
Author: Christopher Haugh, Jordan Blashek
Narrator: Cameron Scoggins, Christopher Haugh, Jordan Blashek
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 6 minutes
Release date: July 21, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Essays & Anthologies
Publisher's Summary:
Two friends—a Democrat and a Republican—travel across America "on a deeply personal journey through the heart of a divided nation . . . to find growth, hope and fundamental strength in their own lives" (Bob Woodward) and the country they love, in good times and bad. In the...2020-07-219h 06
Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsUnion: A Democrat, a Republican, and a Search for Common Ground by Jordan Blashek, Christopher HaughPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/405388 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Union: A Democrat, a Republican, and a Search for Common Ground Author: Jordan Blashek, Christopher Haugh Narrator: Cameron Scoggins, Christopher Haugh, Jordan Blashek Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 6 minutes Release date: July 21, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Two friends—a Democrat and a Republican—travel across America "on a deeply personal journey through the heart of a divided nation . . . to find growth, hope and fundamental strength in their own lives" (Bob Woodward) and the country they love, in good times and...2020-07-2103 minListen to Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsUnion: A Democrat, a Republican, and a Search for Common Ground by Jordan Blashek, Christopher HaughPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/405388to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Union: A Democrat, a Republican, and a Search for Common Ground
Author: Jordan Blashek, Christopher Haugh
Narrator: Cameron Scoggins, Christopher Haugh, Jordan Blashek
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 6 minutes
Release date: July 21, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
Two friends—a Democrat and a Republican—travel across America "on a deeply personal journey through the heart of a divided nation . . . to find growth, hope and fundamental strength in their own lives" (Bob Woodward) and the country they love, in good times and bad...2020-07-219h 06
Princeton Alumni Weekly PodcastsPAWcast: A Republican and a Democrat Take a Road Trip and Search For Common GroundJordan Blashek is from the Class of 2009, and his co-author, Chris Haugh, is a UC, Berkley graduate; the pair met while in law school together at Yale. Blashek served for five years as an infantry officer with the United States Marines and is now part of a new company called Schmidt Futures, founded by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, Class of 1976, which works on a wide array of public-interest projects. Chris has served as a speechwriter for the State Department and is a journalist who has written for The San Francisco Chronicle and The Atlantic. In their new book, ”Union: A...2020-07-1327 min
The Braver Angels PodcastA Democrat, A Republican, and The Open RoadWhat happens when a liberal and a conservative decide to jump into an old Volvo and drive across the country? Jordan Blashek and Christopher Haugh share the story of their friendship, their travels, and how their journey changed their understanding of America and each other. Their new book is entitled Union: A Democrat, A Republican, and a Search for Common Ground.2019-11-2557 min