Episodes
Control: The Dark History and Troubling Present of Eugenics. Talking with author Adam Rutherford
Nov. 15, 2022
Eugenics origins and how the subject was corrupted by the Nazis.
The Midterm Election Results : Where do we stand ? Talking with Professor David McCuan, Chair Political Science Department, Sonoma State University
Nov. 10, 2022
48 hours since the election we are still awaiting the results for control of Congress.
Broken: The Failed Promise of Muslim Inclusion - Talking with author Professor Evelyn Alsultany.
Nov. 10, 2022
As America’s Muslim population increases and integrates into the mainstream, the popular stereotypes on the screen must change.
The Forger's Forgery: In conversation with author Clay Small.
Nov. 4, 2022
Art forgery, revenge, redemption feature in this intricate crime story.
The Midterm Elections: What to Watch for. Talking with Professor Dan Schnur.
Nov. 2, 2022
The last days of Campaign 2022 reveal that the Republicans are poised for significant gains, though polls remain close.
Saudi Arabia: No longer our reliable ally ? Talking with Professor Nicholas Grossman of the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana.
Nov. 1, 2022
Saudi Arabia decreased daily oil production despite Biden’s request to increase. The Saudi move favors Russia. Why did they do it ?
Rishi Sunak: Britain's new Prime Minister. Talking with Professor Jonathan Hopkin of the London School of Economics.
Oct. 31, 2022
A political profile of the new Prime Minister and the economic challenges facing his Conservative government.
The Elon Musk Twitter Saga. Talking with financial journalist and best selling author William D. Cohan
Oct. 24, 2022
Elon Musk says he’s over paying for Twitter at $44 billion. The deal is due to close Friday October 28.
In conversation with Liz Nugent, Ireland's First Lady of Crime Fiction, Emerald Noir.
Oct. 21, 2022
Critically acclaimed crime fiction author Liz Nugent discusses her body of work and upcoming new work “Strange Sally Diamond”.
Blonde: The Film. In conversation with Shaun Chang of the Hill Place Movie and TV blog.
Oct. 21, 2022
Marilyn Monroe, as seen through the eyes of director Andrew Dominik and author Joyce Carol Oates, starring Ana de Armas.
Citizen Diplomat: Talking with Bill Boerum, former Chairman of Sister Cities International.
Oct. 19, 2022
American soft power through citizen diplomacy.
The Nobel Prize for Economics, 2022. Talking with Professor Ludwig Chincarini, Professor of Finance, School of Management, University of San Francisco.
Oct. 12, 2022
Commentary on the 2022 winners of the Nobel Prize for Economics.
Oaksterdam University: talking with Dale Sky Jones, Executive Chancellor, President and CEO of Oaksterdam University.
Oct. 10, 2022
Reforming America’s Cannabis laws.
Atlanticism versus Eurasianism : talking with Alp Sevimlisoy, the foremost Atlanticist in the Turkish Republic.
Oct. 6, 2022
Atlanticism enshrines Western values of liberal democracy and personal freedom whereas Eurasianism represents authoritarian rule and limited liberty.
160 Years of Community: The story of St. Teresa of Avila Church, Bodega, California and its' pioneer founders.
Oct. 4, 2022
A presentation on the history of St. Teresa of Avila Church to be made October 8, 2022 at Bodega.
The UK Pound flirts with US Dollar parity. Talking with James Herlihy, Hedge Fund Consultant.
Sept. 29, 2022
After Kwasi Karteng, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a £45 billion tax cut last week, UK financial markets have been thrown into turmoil. Is the global economy ready for a return to Supply side economics ?
Frisco, a Novel. Talking with author Daniel Bacon
Sept. 29, 2022
A historical novel set amidst the 1934 General Strike in San Francisco, the first such strike in America and a defining event in our history along with the 1849 GoldRush and 1906 Earthquake.
Inflation, Retirement Savings and Your Future. Talking with Professor Aswath Damodaran, Stern School of Business, New York University.
Sept. 22, 2022
Planning for a secure financial future when inflation is running at 9%, interest rates are rising, a recession looms against a backdrop of global turmoil. Aswath shares valuable insights with us.
Has Russia Lost the War ? Talking with Nicholas Grossman, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
Sept. 21, 2022
Ukraine’s retaking of Kharkiv and 2000 square miles of occupied territory was a turning point in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Tue rout of the Russian army likely prompted Putin to mobilize 300,000 army reservists and call 4…
LA Confidential, 25th anniversary. Film Producer and Former Studio Head Michael Nathanson speaks with Shaun Chang of the Hill Place Movie and TV Blog.
Sept. 17, 2022
This award winning 1997 film portrays Los Angeles in 1953, where Hollywood celebrity collides with police corruption. Michael Nathanson produced LA Confidential which won two Oscars, and Shaun Chang interviews him. --- Sen…
Frontier Justice: Bass Reeves Deputy US Marshal. Talking with author Charlie Ray
Sept. 16, 2022
Bass Reeves was the first African American Deputy US Marshal appointed West of The Mississippi. He apprehended more than 3000 fugitives in the Oklahoma Territory and the West. Charlie sets the record straight about the role …
The UK has a new monarch and prime minister. Talking with Georgina Wright of the Institut Montaigne, Paris.
Sept. 12, 2022
Profile of new PM Luz Truss and her cabinet and King Charles III.
Queen Elizabeth : In Memoriam
Sept. 9, 2022
Looking back on highlights of the Queen’s life.
Strive Asset Management launches a new Energy Index Fund. Excellence Capitalism versus Social Agendas. Talking with Justin Danhof, Head of Corporate Governance.
Sept. 6, 2022
Excellence Capitalism versus Social Agenda Investing. Is the average American investor getting lower returns to further ESG mandates ?