Episodes

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Aug. 19, 2022

Bullitt starring Steve McQueen. In conversation with Shaun Chang of The Hill Place Movie and TV Blog.

Police drama set in San Francisco. Frank Bullitt a SFPD detective is working to protect a mobster who is to appear before a Senate panel. The action culminates with a 10 minute car chase that still enthralls audiences.
Guest: Shaun Chang
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Aug. 16, 2022

Stuck Improving: Racial Equity and School Leadership. Talking with author Dr. Decoteau Irby

Achieving racial equity in a large high school as the student body grew from 8% black and brown to 30%.
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Aug. 10, 2022

Making sense of today's economy: Inflation, Rising Interest Rates, Unemployment and Recession. Talking with Alex Domash, Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School.

An overview of the Fed’s fight against inflation, dim prospects for a soft landing and the likelihood of recession in the next 12 to 24 months.
Guest: Alex Domash
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Aug. 4, 2022

The UK's Conservatives choose a new leader and Prime Minister. In conversation with Georgina Wright, Director and Senior Fellow at the Institut Montaigne, Paris.

The Conservative Party leadership race pits Rishi Sunak the Former Chancellor of the Exchequer against Liz Truss, Foreign Secretary. 160,000 party members will vote on the choice with the winner to be announced in early September.
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Aug. 4, 2022

The Towering Inferno : Talking with Shaun Chang of The Hill Place Movie and TV Blog.

1970s disaster genre film with an ensemble cast including Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, Faye Dunaway and William Holden among others.
Guest: Shaun Chang
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Aug. 1, 2022

Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan: Will she or Won't she ?

Will Speaker Pelosi be the most senior elected US official to visit Taiwan in 25 years ? And how will Beijing respond ?
Guest: Jim Herlihy
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July 29, 2022

Upon This Rock - The Sequel. In conversation with author David Eugene Perry.

David discusses the sequel to his award winning novel Upon this Rock. He has taken up residence in Grazalema, Spain, one of Spain’s “Pueblo’s Blanco’s.”
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July 26, 2022

The long arm of Chinese censorship and author Geling Yan. In conversation with Larry Walker.

Acclaimed Chinese American author with 28 novels to her credit and translated into 18 languages has run afoul of the Chinese censors. This episode recounts how she and her husband fought to get credit for a Chinese film based on one of her books.
Guest: Larry Walker
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July 22, 2022

Downton Abbey, A New Era. The Movie. In conversation with Shaun Chang, of the Hill Place, Movie and TV Blog.

Shaun Chang returns to the podcast to share his film insights, opinions and analysis of Downton Abbey, A New Era.
Guest: Shaun Chang
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July 19, 2022

The Midcoast - A Novel. In conversation with author Adam White.

Adam White's debut novel is a national bestseller and is featured as a New York Times Editor's Choice book. A crime drama set in small town Maine, it contrasts the fortunes of two very different families. One has become very successful though townsfolk question how did they make their money. And the other family by contrast, or at least the husband seeks to answer that question. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/james-herlihy/message
Guest: Adam White
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July 15, 2022

oXYGen Financial: A private CFO for Generation X and Y investors. Talking with CEO and Founder Ted Jenkin

oXYGen Financial takes a different approach to financial planning, focused on strategy, tracking and accountability. And yes, you will likely need a supplemental source of income in addition to pension, social security and investments. Ted maps out the alternatives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/james-herlihy/message
Guest: Ted Jenkin
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July 13, 2022

The Politics of appointing San Francisco's new District Attorney, Brooke Jenkins. Talking with Jason McDaniel, Associate Professor of Political Science, San Francisco State University.

Mayor Breed's appointment of Brooke Jenkins after the historic recall of Chesa Boudin, the duly elected DA, is a political minefield. Played out against the backdrop of San Francisco's fractious political scene, Brooke faces the voters in little more than 90 days. Jason walks us through how the race might unfold. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/james-herlihy/message
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July 7, 2022

The best and the worst US cities for first time home buyers.

Most affordable for First time homebuyers : Pittsburgh, PA. Least affordable : Los Angeles.
Guest: Jim Herlihy
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July 7, 2022

How I built my own company: Talking with Victoria Sanchez DeAlba, CEO of DeAlba Communications.

Transitioned from journalism to creating her own firm, DeAlba Communications.
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June 29, 2022

Tik Tok: Will Apple and Google remove the popular app from their stores ?

FCC Commissioner Carr has called on the two tech giants to drop the Tik Tok app from their stores on security grounds.
Guest: Jim Herlihy
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June 25, 2022

Roe versus Wade overturned. In conversation with Associate Professor of Constitutional Law Luke Boso at University of San Francisco School of Law.

The United States Supreme Court overturned this 49 year landmark precedent which gave a woman the right to an abortion. As a result of this decision, regulation of abortion will be de-constitutionalized and returned to the states. But 26 states plan to restrict or abolish abortion. The remaining 24 states where abortion will remain available may become sanctuaries for women to obtain abortions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/james-herlihy/message
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June 21, 2022

Prisoners of Geography : 10 maps that explain everything about the world. By Tim Marshall. A Review by Jim Herlihy

A country’s physical geography still largely determines its global power and either advantages or disadvantages the geopolitical decisions of its leader.
Guest: Jim Herlihy
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June 17, 2022

Power to change lives: How to leverage life's obstacles to reach financial success. Talking with author Helen Chong.

In her memoir, Helen illustrates the power of the Chinese word for Crisis: the two characters for the word are Danger and Opportunity. She seems to have found opportunities where others might have stepped away. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/james-herlihy/message
Guest: Helen Chong
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June 16, 2022

Woke Inc. Inside America's Social Justice Scam by Vivek Ramaswamy. Talking with Justin Danhof of Strive Asset Management

Stakeholder Capitalism ESG or Vivek’s alternate philosophy of Excellence , Opportunity and Civility.
Guest: Justin Danhof