Sandy Rosenthal and the Truth About Katrina
About this episode
The episode features Sandy Rosenthal discussing her efforts to uncover the truth behind the flooding in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and her strategies to combat manipulation.
Robin and Dennis discuss manipulation with a special focus on Sandy Rosenthal's work following Hurricane Katrina. Sandy Rosenthal, founder of levies.org, shares her journey of uncovering the real cause behind the catastrophic flooding in New Orleans. She details the harassment and pushback she faced from the Army Corps of Engineers and the extensive damage caused due to improperly built levees. Sandy explains her strategies to counter manipulation and emphasizes the importance of never letting anyone make you feel defensive. The conversation also highlights Rosenthal's ongoing mission to incorporate lessons from engineering failures into college curricula to prevent future disasters. Topics 00:36 Today's Topic: Manipulation and Sandy Rosenthal 01:32 Sandy Rosenthal's Background and Mission 02:19 Challenges and Pushback 04:46 Discovering the Truth 07:15 Online Harassment and Orchestrated Attacks 09:38 Exposing the Army Corps of Engineers 15:20 Manipulative Tactics and Defense Strategies 19:42 The Challenge of Addressing Complex Issues 20:09 Handling Manipulative Questions with Grace 20:41 The Importance of Tone in Responses 21:46 Learning from Past Mistakes 23:02 The Cost of…
More episodes of Outwitting the Manipulator
- Grey Rock Is a Technique. Outwitting Is the Strategy.
- Outwitting the Manipulator: How One Woman Took Back Her Power Without Fighting
- The Trust Trap: How Manipulators Win You Over Before They Use You
- The Shame Trap: How Manipulators Use Your Deepest Insecurities Against You
- Who’s Controlling Your Attention?
- The Gold Medal Apology: When “I’m Sorry” Becomes a Weapon
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Outwitting the Manipulator podcast page.