Deep Dive with Shawn C. Fettig

About Deep Dive with Shawn C. Fettig

Welcome to Deep Dive, the podcast where politics, history, and queer lives intersect in engaging, in-depth conversations. I'm Dr. Shawn C. Fettig, a political scientist, and I've crafted this show to go beyond the headlines, diving into the heart of critical issues with authors, researchers, activists, and politicians. Forget surface-level analysis; we're here for the real stories, the hidden layers, and the nuanced discussions that matter. Join me as we explore the intricate world of governance, democracy, and global stability. Expect empathy, unique perspectives, and thought-provoking dialogue—no punditry, just genuine insights. Ready to dive in? Catch us on your favorite podcast platform, and don't forget to follow the conversation: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/deepdivewithshawn.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjZ9grY02HMCUR34qaWhNmQ Got thoughts? Questions? We'd love to hear from you! Drop us a line at deepdivewithshawn@gmail.com (mailto:deepdivewithshawn@gmail.com). "Deep Dive" - Because the most important conversations happen below the surface.

Publisher

Sea Tree Media

Category

news · science · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 May 2022

Latest episode

24 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

151 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Aug 2025

   Dead Democracy Walking: A Farewell (w/ Dr. Sara Benesh)

   Send us a text What does it feel like to watch democracy crumble in real time? In this raw, deeply personal conversation that marks the (maybe) final episode of Deep Dive, host Shawn C. Fettig and political scientist Dr. Sara Benesh confront the terrifying reality of America's democratic collapse and our collective failure to respond. After three and a half years of weekly episodes, Fettig explains his decision to step back from punditry about how bad things are and pivot toward developing c...

2. 

   17 Aug 2025

   Leaving America E12: Taxation without Representation and Renunciation

   Send us a text The invisible chain that follows every American abroad isn't nostalgia—it's the IRS. Unlike citizens of virtually every other nation, Americans must file tax returns no matter where they build their lives, creating a bureaucratic burden that turns paradise into paperwork. This final episode of Leaving America dives deep into the unique tax situation facing U.S. citizens abroad. We explore the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion that shields most expats from actually paying U.S. ta...

3. 

   10 Aug 2025

   Leaving America E11: Spotlight on South Africa!

   Send us a text What if the perfect expat destination for Americans isn't Portugal or Costa Rica, but South Africa? A country where your dollars stretch four times further, world-class healthcare costs pennies on the dollar, and English is widely spoken across breathtaking landscapes from cosmopolitan Cape Town to the wild savannas. South Africa represents a compelling paradox for potential American expats. The affordability is staggering—nice apartments from $430-1100 monthly, excellent wine...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

289,369

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.2 / 5

16 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

83

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

77

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