Matthew Rozsa
@rozsa.bsky.social
I'm a journalist writing about capitalism for Democracy at Work.
Between September 2025 and January 2026, I interviewed:
- Five Hollywood big shots;
- a president's economist;
- a president's grandson;
- two documentarians;
- an indie filmmaker;
- a linguist;
- a climate scientist;
- a meteorologist.
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
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- Five Hollywood big shots;
- a president's economist;
- a president's grandson;
- two documentarians;
- an indie filmmaker;
- a linguist;
- a climate scientist;
- a meteorologist.
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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February 3, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Between September 2025 and January 2026, I interviewed:
- Five Hollywood big shots;
- a president's economist;
- a president's grandson;
- two documentarians;
- an indie filmmaker;
- a linguist;
- a climate scientist;
- a meteorologist.
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
- Five Hollywood big shots;
- a president's economist;
- a president's grandson;
- two documentarians;
- an indie filmmaker;
- a linguist;
- a climate scientist;
- a meteorologist.
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Reflecting on the 1956 presidential election, my article notes Stevenson “clearly understood that his second run against Eisenhower was an extreme long shot."
Yet he still centered his campaign on issues others ignored.
That's a real winner.
www.salon.com/2022/02/20/a...
Yet he still centered his campaign on issues others ignored.
That's a real winner.
www.salon.com/2022/02/20/a...
Adlai Stevenson and the H-bomb: When a losing candidate mattered - Salon.com
When most Americans were overdosed on Cold War propaganda, a two-time presidential loser made a difference
www.salon.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Reflecting on the 1956 presidential election, my article notes Stevenson “clearly understood that his second run against Eisenhower was an extreme long shot."
Yet he still centered his campaign on issues others ignored.
That's a real winner.
www.salon.com/2022/02/20/a...
Yet he still centered his campaign on issues others ignored.
That's a real winner.
www.salon.com/2022/02/20/a...
The article shows how Eisenhower handled the 1956 presidential election while refusing to back Israeli aggression:
Israel and its two European allies backed off…” and he still won reelection.
Read the full story here.
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/eisenhower...
Israel and its two European allies backed off…” and he still won reelection.
Read the full story here.
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/eisenhower...
Eisenhower successfully stood up to Israel... and so can we!
President Dwight D. Eisenhower demonstrated in 1956 that you can stand up to Israel without being accused of anti-Semitism or losing elections.
democracyatwork.substack.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:47 AM
The article shows how Eisenhower handled the 1956 presidential election while refusing to back Israeli aggression:
Israel and its two European allies backed off…” and he still won reelection.
Read the full story here.
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/eisenhower...
Israel and its two European allies backed off…” and he still won reelection.
Read the full story here.
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/eisenhower...
In the context of the 1956 presidential election, Stevenson understood nuclear testing as an existential threat, saying “the earth’s atmosphere is contaminated from week to week by exploding hydrogen bombs.”
He ran a losing campaign that still mattered.
www.salon.com/2022/02/20/a...
He ran a losing campaign that still mattered.
www.salon.com/2022/02/20/a...
Adlai Stevenson and the H-bomb: When a losing candidate mattered - Salon.com
When most Americans were overdosed on Cold War propaganda, a two-time presidential loser made a difference
www.salon.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:46 AM
In the context of the 1956 presidential election, Stevenson understood nuclear testing as an existential threat, saying “the earth’s atmosphere is contaminated from week to week by exploding hydrogen bombs.”
He ran a losing campaign that still mattered.
www.salon.com/2022/02/20/a...
He ran a losing campaign that still mattered.
www.salon.com/2022/02/20/a...
As Eisenhower navigated the 1956 presidential election, he insisted “Ben-Gurion should not make any grave mistakes…” and stood up to foreign military action without losing political support.
Here’s why that history matters now.
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/eisenhower...
Here’s why that history matters now.
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/eisenhower...
Eisenhower successfully stood up to Israel... and so can we!
President Dwight D. Eisenhower demonstrated in 1956 that you can stand up to Israel without being accused of anti-Semitism or losing elections.
democracyatwork.substack.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:46 AM
As Eisenhower navigated the 1956 presidential election, he insisted “Ben-Gurion should not make any grave mistakes…” and stood up to foreign military action without losing political support.
Here’s why that history matters now.
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/eisenhower...
Here’s why that history matters now.
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/eisenhower...
During the 1956 presidential election, Stevenson warned “there could be no real peace while more than half of our federal budget goes into an armaments race and the earth’s atmosphere is contaminated…”
We need that wisdom in modern politics.
www.salon.com/2022/02/20/a...
We need that wisdom in modern politics.
www.salon.com/2022/02/20/a...
Adlai Stevenson and the H-bomb: When a losing candidate mattered - Salon.com
When most Americans were overdosed on Cold War propaganda, a two-time presidential loser made a difference
www.salon.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:45 AM
During the 1956 presidential election, Stevenson warned “there could be no real peace while more than half of our federal budget goes into an armaments race and the earth’s atmosphere is contaminated…”
We need that wisdom in modern politics.
www.salon.com/2022/02/20/a...
We need that wisdom in modern politics.
www.salon.com/2022/02/20/a...
During the 1956 presidential election, Eisenhower proved you can challenge allies without political backlash:
“I have told the Secretary of State that he should make very clear to the Israelis…”
Read how his leadership worked for Democracy at Work.
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/eisenhower...
“I have told the Secretary of State that he should make very clear to the Israelis…”
Read how his leadership worked for Democracy at Work.
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/eisenhower...
Eisenhower successfully stood up to Israel... and so can we!
President Dwight D. Eisenhower demonstrated in 1956 that you can stand up to Israel without being accused of anti-Semitism or losing elections.
democracyatwork.substack.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:44 AM
During the 1956 presidential election, Eisenhower proved you can challenge allies without political backlash:
“I have told the Secretary of State that he should make very clear to the Israelis…”
Read how his leadership worked for Democracy at Work.
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/eisenhower...
“I have told the Secretary of State that he should make very clear to the Israelis…”
Read how his leadership worked for Democracy at Work.
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/eisenhower...
I'm a sleep hygiene nerd.
My friends get bored as I enthuse about CPAPs and circadian rhythms... one might even say, it puts them to sleep.
Still, I'll never stop. We can't throw away one-third of our lives to poor health!
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/can-we-soc...
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My friends get bored as I enthuse about CPAPs and circadian rhythms... one might even say, it puts them to sleep.
Still, I'll never stop. We can't throw away one-third of our lives to poor health!
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/can-we-soc...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
Can we socialize sleep?
Religious resistance to accepting evolution stands in the way.
democracyatwork.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:14 PM
I'm a sleep hygiene nerd.
My friends get bored as I enthuse about CPAPs and circadian rhythms... one might even say, it puts them to sleep.
Still, I'll never stop. We can't throw away one-third of our lives to poor health!
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/can-we-soc...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
My friends get bored as I enthuse about CPAPs and circadian rhythms... one might even say, it puts them to sleep.
Still, I'll never stop. We can't throw away one-third of our lives to poor health!
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/can-we-soc...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
Sleep hygiene is as important to sound health as bodily hygiene, good diet and regular exercise.
Yet one out of nine people alive suffer from debilitating sleep disorders.
We should socialize sleep!
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/can-we-soc...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
Yet one out of nine people alive suffer from debilitating sleep disorders.
We should socialize sleep!
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/can-we-soc...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Sleep hygiene is as important to sound health as bodily hygiene, good diet and regular exercise.
Yet one out of nine people alive suffer from debilitating sleep disorders.
We should socialize sleep!
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/can-we-soc...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
Yet one out of nine people alive suffer from debilitating sleep disorders.
We should socialize sleep!
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/can-we-soc...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
No one should struggle to breathe while attempting to slumber.
Let's socialize sleep!
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/can-we-soc...
Let's socialize sleep!
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/can-we-soc...
Can we socialize sleep?
Religious resistance to accepting evolution stands in the way.
democracyatwork.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:33 PM
No one should struggle to breathe while attempting to slumber.
Let's socialize sleep!
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/can-we-soc...
Let's socialize sleep!
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/can-we-soc...
Can we socialize sleep?
One out of nine people suffer from a sleep disorder.
Sleep disorders ruin and shorten lives.
We have the technology to fix these disorders.
Why not make it universally affordable?
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/can-we-soc...
One out of nine people suffer from a sleep disorder.
Sleep disorders ruin and shorten lives.
We have the technology to fix these disorders.
Why not make it universally affordable?
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/can-we-soc...
Can we socialize sleep?
Religious resistance to accepting evolution stands in the way.
democracyatwork.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Can we socialize sleep?
One out of nine people suffer from a sleep disorder.
Sleep disorders ruin and shorten lives.
We have the technology to fix these disorders.
Why not make it universally affordable?
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/can-we-soc...
One out of nine people suffer from a sleep disorder.
Sleep disorders ruin and shorten lives.
We have the technology to fix these disorders.
Why not make it universally affordable?
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/can-we-soc...
You can criticize Israel without (a) being anti-Semitic, (b) being accused of anti-Semitism and/or (c) paying a career penalty.
I oppose genocide, whether committed against Jews (like the Holocaust) or by Jews (in Gaza).
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/eisenhower...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
I oppose genocide, whether committed against Jews (like the Holocaust) or by Jews (in Gaza).
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/eisenhower...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
Eisenhower successfully stood up to Israel... and so can we!
President Dwight D. Eisenhower demonstrated in 1956 that you can stand up to Israel without being accused of anti-Semitism or losing elections.
democracyatwork.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:53 PM
You can criticize Israel without (a) being anti-Semitic, (b) being accused of anti-Semitism and/or (c) paying a career penalty.
I oppose genocide, whether committed against Jews (like the Holocaust) or by Jews (in Gaza).
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/eisenhower...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
I oppose genocide, whether committed against Jews (like the Holocaust) or by Jews (in Gaza).
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/eisenhower...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
I compared President Clinton to President Trump in an interview with Clinton's powerful economic adviser, Dr. Robert Shapiro.
Thoughts?
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/clinton-ai...
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Thoughts?
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/clinton-ai...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
Clinton aide: Trump is "the most consequential president of our time"
Back Seat Socialism interviewed economist Robert Shapiro about the presidencies of Bill Clinton and Donald Trump.
democracyatwork.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:57 PM
I compared President Clinton to President Trump in an interview with Clinton's powerful economic adviser, Dr. Robert Shapiro.
Thoughts?
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/clinton-ai...
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Thoughts?
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/clinton-ai...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
"[Clinton] believed in regulating markets in ways that allowed them to produce wealth while also benefiting the broader public."
- Shapiro, one of Clinton's top economists
Do you share the Clintonian view on regulation?
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/clinton-ai...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
- Shapiro, one of Clinton's top economists
Do you share the Clintonian view on regulation?
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/clinton-ai...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
Clinton aide: Trump is "the most consequential president of our time"
Back Seat Socialism interviewed economist Robert Shapiro about the presidencies of Bill Clinton and Donald Trump.
democracyatwork.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:24 PM
"[Clinton] believed in regulating markets in ways that allowed them to produce wealth while also benefiting the broader public."
- Shapiro, one of Clinton's top economists
Do you share the Clintonian view on regulation?
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/clinton-ai...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
- Shapiro, one of Clinton's top economists
Do you share the Clintonian view on regulation?
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/clinton-ai...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
I interviewed top Clinton adviser Dr. Robert Shapiro.
Democratic socialists need to stop attacking liberals and moderates.
I voted for Sanders twice in the primaries — and the Democratic nominee twice in the general.
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/clinton-ai...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
Democratic socialists need to stop attacking liberals and moderates.
I voted for Sanders twice in the primaries — and the Democratic nominee twice in the general.
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/clinton-ai...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
Clinton aide: Trump is "the most consequential president of our time"
Back Seat Socialism interviewed economist Robert Shapiro about the presidencies of Bill Clinton and Donald Trump.
democracyatwork.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:34 PM
I interviewed top Clinton adviser Dr. Robert Shapiro.
Democratic socialists need to stop attacking liberals and moderates.
I voted for Sanders twice in the primaries — and the Democratic nominee twice in the general.
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/clinton-ai...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
Democratic socialists need to stop attacking liberals and moderates.
I voted for Sanders twice in the primaries — and the Democratic nominee twice in the general.
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/clinton-ai...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
Clinton aide: Trump is "The Most Consequential President of our Time"
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATSl...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATSl...
Back Seat Socialism: Clinton aide: Trump is "The Most Consequential President of our Time"
YouTube video by Democracy At Work
www.youtube.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Clinton aide: Trump is "The Most Consequential President of our Time"
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATSl...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATSl...
A top Clinton aide unpacks Trump's presidency with me. Read and watch!
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/clinton-ai...
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/clinton-ai...
Clinton aide: Trump is "the most consequential president of our time"
Back Seat Socialism interviewed economist Robert Shapiro about the presidencies of Bill Clinton and Donald Trump.
democracyatwork.substack.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:15 PM
A top Clinton aide unpacks Trump's presidency with me. Read and watch!
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/clinton-ai...
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/clinton-ai...
I'd love to manage a State Senate campaign... and I know, based on my experience and idealism, I'd do a damn good job.
Anyone got advice on how I can land one of these positions?
padems.hrmdirect.com/employment/j...
Anyone got advice on how I can land one of these positions?
padems.hrmdirect.com/employment/j...
Careers At Pennsylvania Democratic Committee
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January 26, 2026 at 7:55 PM
I'd love to manage a State Senate campaign... and I know, based on my experience and idealism, I'd do a damn good job.
Anyone got advice on how I can land one of these positions?
padems.hrmdirect.com/employment/j...
Anyone got advice on how I can land one of these positions?
padems.hrmdirect.com/employment/j...
Clinton led America through unprecedented peace and prosperity.
Trump led America through unprecedented violence and inequality.
When Clinton's top economist explains Trump's failures, you should listen!
I did. @democracyatwork.bsky.social
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/clinton-ai...
Trump led America through unprecedented violence and inequality.
When Clinton's top economist explains Trump's failures, you should listen!
I did. @democracyatwork.bsky.social
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/clinton-ai...
Clinton aide: Trump is "the most consequential president of our time"
Back Seat Socialism interviewed economist Robert Shapiro about the presidencies of Bill Clinton and Donald Trump.
democracyatwork.substack.com
January 26, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Clinton led America through unprecedented peace and prosperity.
Trump led America through unprecedented violence and inequality.
When Clinton's top economist explains Trump's failures, you should listen!
I did. @democracyatwork.bsky.social
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/clinton-ai...
Trump led America through unprecedented violence and inequality.
When Clinton's top economist explains Trump's failures, you should listen!
I did. @democracyatwork.bsky.social
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/clinton-ai...
One of President Clinton's top economic advisers, Robert Shapiro, helped me better understand President Trump's legacy.
And yes: We discussed Jeffrey Epstein.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATSl...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
And yes: We discussed Jeffrey Epstein.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATSl...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
Back Seat Socialism: Clinton aide: Trump is "The Most Consequential President of our Time"
YouTube video by Democracy At Work
www.youtube.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:09 PM
One of President Clinton's top economic advisers, Robert Shapiro, helped me better understand President Trump's legacy.
And yes: We discussed Jeffrey Epstein.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATSl...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
And yes: We discussed Jeffrey Epstein.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATSl...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
Eisenhower, who was not an anti-Semite, successfully stood up to Israel in 1956 when it disregarded international law.
Not only did Ike defuse the Suez Canal crisis, his losses among Jewish voters were "minor."
Lesson?
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/eisenhower...
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Not only did Ike defuse the Suez Canal crisis, his losses among Jewish voters were "minor."
Lesson?
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/eisenhower...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
Eisenhower successfully stood up to Israel... and so can we!
President Dwight D. Eisenhower demonstrated in 1956 that you can stand up to Israel without being accused of anti-Semitism or losing elections.
democracyatwork.substack.com
January 25, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Eisenhower, who was not an anti-Semite, successfully stood up to Israel in 1956 when it disregarded international law.
Not only did Ike defuse the Suez Canal crisis, his losses among Jewish voters were "minor."
Lesson?
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/eisenhower...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
Not only did Ike defuse the Suez Canal crisis, his losses among Jewish voters were "minor."
Lesson?
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/eisenhower...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
Being autistic can be painful... VERY painful.
I wish I could seem less intense.
I wish I could intuitively assess people's boundaries.
I wish I never misread a social cue or came across as abrasive or demanding.
All I can do is explain: I'm sorry, I'm autistic.
I wish I could seem less intense.
I wish I could intuitively assess people's boundaries.
I wish I never misread a social cue or came across as abrasive or demanding.
All I can do is explain: I'm sorry, I'm autistic.
January 24, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Being autistic can be painful... VERY painful.
I wish I could seem less intense.
I wish I could intuitively assess people's boundaries.
I wish I never misread a social cue or came across as abrasive or demanding.
All I can do is explain: I'm sorry, I'm autistic.
I wish I could seem less intense.
I wish I could intuitively assess people's boundaries.
I wish I never misread a social cue or came across as abrasive or demanding.
All I can do is explain: I'm sorry, I'm autistic.
President Trump wants to conquer Greenland and to protect Earth from climate change, we should be on guard!
Part 1: democracyatwork.substack.com/p/when-trump...
Part 2: democracyatwork.substack.com/p/when-trump...
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Part 1: democracyatwork.substack.com/p/when-trump...
Part 2: democracyatwork.substack.com/p/when-trump...
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When Trump invades Greenland, don't forget climate change!
Greenland's ice sheet is melting, and that's a very big deal.
democracyatwork.substack.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:24 AM
President Trump wants to conquer Greenland and to protect Earth from climate change, we should be on guard!
Part 1: democracyatwork.substack.com/p/when-trump...
Part 2: democracyatwork.substack.com/p/when-trump...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
Part 1: democracyatwork.substack.com/p/when-trump...
Part 2: democracyatwork.substack.com/p/when-trump...
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
Trump wants to conquer Greenland.
Greenland's ice sheet is melting due to climate change.
You do the math about how this will end for Earth.
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/when-trump...
Greenland's ice sheet is melting due to climate change.
You do the math about how this will end for Earth.
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/when-trump...
When Trump invades Greenland, don't forget climate change!
Greenland's ice sheet is melting, and that's a very big deal.
democracyatwork.substack.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Trump wants to conquer Greenland.
Greenland's ice sheet is melting due to climate change.
You do the math about how this will end for Earth.
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/when-trump...
Greenland's ice sheet is melting due to climate change.
You do the math about how this will end for Earth.
@democracyatwork.bsky.social
democracyatwork.substack.com/p/when-trump...
Scott Adams shared an anti-Semitic deepfake of me. (www.salon.com/2023/04/15/d...)
He did this because, after I ridiculed him in a 2017 Salon article (www.salon.com/2017/05/24/d...), he insisted I was a "nemesis" (his word).
Am I happy he died? No.
Sad? Yes, because he's a human.
He did this because, after I ridiculed him in a 2017 Salon article (www.salon.com/2017/05/24/d...), he insisted I was a "nemesis" (his word).
Am I happy he died? No.
Sad? Yes, because he's a human.
January 13, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Scott Adams shared an anti-Semitic deepfake of me. (www.salon.com/2023/04/15/d...)
He did this because, after I ridiculed him in a 2017 Salon article (www.salon.com/2017/05/24/d...), he insisted I was a "nemesis" (his word).
Am I happy he died? No.
Sad? Yes, because he's a human.
He did this because, after I ridiculed him in a 2017 Salon article (www.salon.com/2017/05/24/d...), he insisted I was a "nemesis" (his word).
Am I happy he died? No.
Sad? Yes, because he's a human.