In this episode, Michael sits down with Jeffrey Rosen to discuss his new book, The Pursuit of Liberty, which revisits the enduring clash between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton and the competing visions of power and freedom that shaped the American experiment. Rosen traces how this foundational debate over centralized authority versus individual liberty ignited tensions that continue to influence American politics, law and civic life today, making the book as relevant now as it is historical.

As we close out a year of growth, reflection and resilience, we reflect on what 2025 revealed about the power of community in communications and why there’s real optimism about what CommPRO and the industry can build together in 2026.

This article draws on insights from the latest episode of That Said with Michael Zeldin featuring CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta, alongside workplace wellness data from Truescope, a media intelligence and analytics platform that tracks workforce, business and societal trends, to explore how chronic pain, stress and culture intersect in today’s communications workplace.

Join Michael Zeldin as he sits down with Dr. Sanjay Gupta for an honest, eye-opening conversation about chronic pain, how the brain shapes what we feel and what it all means for our health and wellbeing.

Join Michael and bestselling author Jane Leavy for Part 2 of their conversation as they unpack what broke baseball and the bold ideas needed to bring it back.

In Part 1 of this special conversation, Michael Zeldin talks with bestselling author Jane Leavy about what baseball’s evolution can teach communications leaders about storytelling, audience connection, and rebuilding trust.

In part two of our conversation with DeMaurice Smith, we dive into the inner workings of the NFL ecosystem and explore the leadership challenges and lessons he carried from the players’ union to the classroom.

DeMaurice Smith joins Michael Zeldin on That Said to share leadership lessons from his new book Turf Wars, drawing on his 14 years as head of the NFL Players Association and his career in law and public service.

CommPRO celebrates 15 years by reflecting on the PR challenges of 2010 and the bold opportunities shaping communications today.

Join Michael Zeldin as he sits down with acclaimed journalist and three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Kevin Sack to discuss his powerful new book, Mother Emanuel: Two Centuries of Race, Resistance, and Forgiveness in One Charleston Church

In the latest That Said episode, host Michael Zeldin talks with legal scholar Alan Dershowitz about his new book, The Preventive State, and the balance between liberty and security in an era shaped by AI, terrorism, and misinformation.

Discover how the communications industry is embracing freedom, responsibility, and purpose in a rapidly changing media landscape.

Join Michael Zeldin as he speaks with Rossana D’Antonio about the personal tragedy that inspired her book 26 Seconds and her fight to improve airline safety and accountability.

Join Michael in the latest episode of That Said as he explores what makes for a good life in conversation with Shigehiro Oishi, a leading expert on happiness, meaning, and culture.

In this episode of That Said, join Michael Zeldin and historian Heather Cox Richardson as they explore how American democracy has evolved—and what’s at stake—since the release of her groundbreaking book, Democracy Awakening.

Historian Heather Cox Richardson issues a stark warning in a riveting new interview: American democracy is being hollowed out from within—and we may be down to our final moments to act.

In this episode of That Said with Michael Zeldin, bestselling author and legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin explores the controversial power of presidential pardons through the lens of his new book, The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy. From Nixon to Trump, Toobin examines how pardons reveal the inner workings of the presidency—and the political calculations behind mercy.

In this episode of That Said, Michael Zeldin interviews Melissa Ludtke about her new book Locker Room Talk and her pioneering fight for equal access to Major League Baseball locker rooms as a woman sports reporter.

Join Michael Zeldin and Don Lemon for a thought-provoking conversation on the evolving role of media in shaping public discourse and democracy.

Join Michael Zeldin and Juan Williams as they explore America's civil rights story and share practical tips for crafting messages that inspire action, proving that effective communication—whether shaping public opinion or working behind the scenes—can drive change in today’s fast-paced world.