Episodes
July 1, 2023
The Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action. In conversation with Luke Boso, Associate Professor of Constitutional Law, at the University of San Francisco, School of Law.
On June June 29, 2023 the US Supreme Court handed down two decisions that profoundly effect Affirmative Action policy.
June 29, 2023
Captain of Her Soul : The Life of Marion Davies. Talking with author Lara Gabrielle.
The life story of 1920s and 30s Hollywood actress Marion Davies and her life with press baron William Randolph Hearst
June 28, 2023
Prime Minister Modi's trip to Washington: A game changer or business as usual ? Talking to Seema Sirohi columnist for The Economic Times, India's leading business daily.
US and India’s relationship has waxed and waned over the last 76 years. However, PM Modi’s visit was described as a Hinge in Geopolitics by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. Was it ?
June 24, 2023
The Struggle for the people's King: How politics transforms the memory of the Civil Rights Movement. Talking with Dr. Hajar Yazdiha
Over the last 40 years political movements have appropriated the Legitimacy of the Civil Right Movement for their own ends. What effect does it have on our collective memory ?
June 22, 2023
The World is becoming better off and more equal. Talking with Chelsea Follett of the Cato Institute.
A new global equality index based on 8 criteria has been developed by the Cato Institute. The media persists in its pessimistic view of global equality despite the data.
June 16, 2023
The Birds' 60th Anniversary. Talking with Shaun Chang of the Hill Place Movie and TV Blog.
Hitchcock’s classic horror film - one of his best - is as terrifying as it was when first released in March 1963.
June 13, 2023
The Siberia Job: In conversation with John Kleinheinz
When Russia privatized the 45,000 state owned corporations when Communism and the USR collapsed, every man, woman and child received a privatization voucher. The book recounts the story of a young American investment manager…
June 10, 2023
Quantum Entanglement is not that Spooky after all. Talking with author, Professor Chris Ferrie.
Physicists Alain Aspect, John Clauser and Anton Zeillinger were awarded the Nobel Prize for Phusics in 2022 for their research regarding the Principle of Entanglement. Quantum Computing Science.
June 7, 2023
Finntopia: What we can learn from the World's happiest country ? Talking with author, Professor Danny Dorling.
Finland has ranked #1 in the World's Happiest Country listing for the sixth year in a row. How did this small Nordic country of 5 million, which 100 years ago was the poorest country in Europe and bullied by Russia for much …
June 2, 2023
Pakistan: Origins, Identity and Future. In conversation with Professor Pervez Hoodbhoy
A sweeping review of history, culture and politics of the Muslim people on the Indian Subcontinent.
May 31, 2023
Becoming the Ex-Wife: The Unconventional Life and Forgotten Writings of Ursula Parrott. Talking with author, Professor Marsha Gordon.
Ursula Parrott a famous author from 1929 to the late 1940s and a member of the Lost Generation was largely forgotten but Marsha Gordon is bringing Parrott’s works back to readers.
May 29, 2023
Memorial Day: What it means to me.
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May 26, 2023
Del Seymour founder of Code Tenderloin talks to Jim Herlihy
Breaking the cycle of drug addiction in the Tenderloin and going on to help others to overcome substance dependence.
May 25, 2023
Who killed Jerusalem ? Talking with author George Albert Brown
1970s San Francisco whodunit full of colorful characters with an homage to 18th century poet William Blake.
May 18, 2023
Airport 1975 : Talking to Shaun Chang of the Hill Place Movie and TV Blog.
Airport 1975 was a derivative of the disaster movies of the early 1970s as well as influenced by Arthur Hailey’s novel Airport.
May 17, 2023
A conversation about Prevention, Intervention and Harm Reduction: a crisis in San Francisco, with Leandro Gonzales.
Confronting the Fentanyl crisis on the streets of San Francisco.
May 16, 2023
The Turkish Elections: the State Continuity Doctrine. Talking with noted geopolitical strategist Alp Sevimlisoy.
Turkey faces an historic presidential runoff election on Sunday May 28, pitting incumbent President Erdogan against challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu. Over 88% of registered voters turned out to vote in the first round.
May 12, 2023
Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Investing under scrutiny. Where do investors stand ? Talking with Andy Poreda of Sage Advisory.
ESG investment considerations have become controversial of late due to widely varying goals, greenwashing , unreliable data and anti ESG legislation. How does an investor navigate this thicket ?
May 10, 2023
Everyday War: talking with author Greta Uehling.
An intervention how we think about war. War from the civilian perspective. Conscious ways non combatants participate in war.
May 4, 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: What is the difference ? Talking with Aleksander Madry, Cadence Design Systems Professor of Computing at MIT.
AI is quickly being integrated into every aspect of American life and many people have misgivings.
May 4, 2023
The Myth of Chinese Capitalism: The Worker, The Factory, and the Future of the World. Talking with author Dexter Tiff Roberts
The growing wealth gap between urban and rural China. And 300 million migrant workers find few opportunities for advancement beyond a factory job because of strict domestic registration rules that make migrants second class …
April 26, 2023
Cooperation: A political, economic and social theory. Talking with author, Professor Bernard E. Harcourt
A book review. An approach based on cooperation encompassing Economics, politics and social theory.
April 25, 2023
Peking to Paris: The ultimate motoring challenge. Talking to Jim Gately.
Founded in 1907 but revived in 1997, the rally lasts 36 days starting at the Great Wall of China and ending at the Eiffel Tower. For 36 days over 8500 miles, across 11 countries and 8 time zones competitors race their class…
April 21, 2023
Turner Classic Movies Classic Film Festival. Talking with Shaun Chang of the Hill Place Movie and TV Blog.
TCM hosts an annual Classic Film Festival in Hollywood every year. Shaun Chang was on hand last weekend for the extravaganza.