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Kafé & Kouvénta
Kafé & Kouvénta is an Ethnikos Kirikas / The National Herald broadcast hosted by Eraklis Diamataris. In a fast-paced, digital world, this podcast brings back the art of conversation, featuring guests from across the Hellenic world and beyond who are shaping culture, business, and community. Each episode invites listeners to slow down, share ideas, and rediscover the power of dialogue, one kouvénta at a time.
Kafé & Kouvénta
Grocery Aisles, Nuclear Power and the American Dream with John Catsimatidis Jr.
In this episode of Kafé & Kouvénta, host Eraklis Diamataris sits down with John Catsimatidis Jr., President and COO of Red Apple Group, to talk about everything from supermarket aisles to nuclear power. John shares a candid look at the realities of running grocery chains in New York, the impact of crime and shoplifting, and how policy choices shape prices, small businesses and neighborhoods.
The conversation then moves to energy and national security, as John explains why he is investing in small modular nuclear reactors, what went wrong with projects like the Keystone XL pipeline, and why bringing pharmaceutical and critical manufacturing back to the United States is essential. They also dive into real estate, housing shortages, zoning, and the policies that can either unlock or strangle new development.
Along the way, John reflects on faith, family, his father’s immigrant story, and what the American dream means to a new generation of Greek Americans. He also talks about public service, political involvement from the private sector, and how he thinks about using his time and attention to create opportunity for others.
Kafé & Kouvénta is an Ethnikos Kirikas / The National Herald broadcast. Listen wherever you get your favorite podcasts, and watch full video episodes on YouTube.
