Episodes
Feb. 8, 2023
Poverty and Inequality in California: Talking with Michael Tanner Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute.
California has the highest poverty rate in the nation. Burdened by over regulation, millions of Californians cannot afford a home, struggle to get well paid jobs and are short changed with subpar education.
Feb. 7, 2023
The US Supreme Court and the issue of Capital Punishment. In conversation with Professor Bernard Harcourt, Columbia University.
The Supreme Court has a 6 vote super majority in favor of capital punishment. They are increasingly active in green lighting executions
Feb. 2, 2023
Freedom: Are we as free as we think ? In conversation with Ian Vasquez from the Cato Institute, co-author of the Human Freedom Index, published by the Cato Institute and the Fraser Institute.
The Human Freedom Index presents the state of human freedom in the world.
Feb. 2, 2023
The Andrea Riseborough Oscar Controversy: A Post Mortem. Talking with Shaun Chang of the Hill Place Movie and TV Blog.
Surprise nomination for Best Actress of Andrea Riseborough, coming on the heels of Hollywood star’s lobbying has caused a major controversy amidst charges of white privilege.
Jan. 31, 2023
Ambassador Charles Ray: A Career of Service. Black History Month
Career Diplomat and Retired US Army Major, Charlie Ray shares his professional experience as a US Ambassador and senior Foreign Service Officer.
Jan. 26, 2023
On Learning to Heal or What Medicine does not know, In conversation with author, Professor Ed Cohen.
Modern medicine has overlooked the importance of healing which was the cornerstone of medical practice until the late 19th century when science began to dominate medicine.
Jan. 26, 2023
What the Fusion break through means. Talking with Professor Lee Bernstein of UC Berkeley and the Nuclear Data Group Leader at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
The future of fusion power - from the science lab to the power plant.
Jan. 20, 2023
Chips: Where do the US and China stand on this strategic issue ? Talking with Cameron Johnson, Tidal Wave Solutions.
The US and China standoff about Semiconductors
Jan. 19, 2023
Spare: Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex. Talking with Shaun Chang of the Hill Place Movie and TV blog.
Prince Harry’s memoir.
Attacks the Royal Family.
Jan. 18, 2023
Rent Control: Who benefits and who loses ? Talking with Ryan Bourne of the Cato Institute.
Rent control reduces housing affordability long term.
Jan. 12, 2023
My Shake Alert App: California's early warning earthquake alert system app.
Richard Allen Director of UC Berkeley Seismology Lab discusses MyShakeAlert App.
Jan. 11, 2023
Global Discord: Values and Power in a Fractured World Order. Talking with author Paul Tucker.
China, an authoritarian state, is challenging the US dollar as the global reserve currency.
Jan. 5, 2023
Ruth Paine remembers Lee Harvey Oswald and Marina his wife. In conversation with Jim Herlihy.
Interview with Warren Commission witness Ruth Paine.
Jan. 5, 2023
The Inclusive Economy: How to bring wealth to America's poor. Talking with author and Senior Research Fellow at the Cato Institute, Michael Tanner.
Both a modern history of US poverty programs and a four point prescription to tackle the root causes of poverty.
Jan. 3, 2023
Your personal investment outlook. Talking with Joe Gilbert of Integrity Asset Management.
2023 personal investment outlook.
Dec. 23, 2022
6.4 Earthquake in Humboldt County, California. Talking with Dr. Lori Dengler, Professor Emeritus, Cal Poly Humboldt.
Update on the 6.4 earthquake and an explanation of the Cascadia Subduction Zone and tsunami risks.
Dec. 23, 2022
Three Christmas films you may have missed. Shaun Chang talks about his favorite Christmas themed movies.
Christmas in Connecticut, Christmas Holiday 1944 and Black Christmas: Shaun Chang’s favorite Christmas movies.
Dec. 19, 2022
Deep State: An overview of the current state of espionage during the age of Great Power Competition. Talking with Alp Sevimlisoy, geopolitical strategist and national security expert.
Failings of Russian Spycraft in Ukraine, the West’s sharing of intel with Ukraine and China’s moves in its global espionage reach.
Dec. 15, 2022
Don't punish Crypto for the Sins of FTX. Talking with Jack Solowey, policy analyst at the Cato Institute's Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives.
Cryptocurrency Regulation after the FTX collapse. Will the US Congress overreact ?
Dec. 12, 2022
The Black Athlete Revolt: The Sport Justice Movement in the Age of Black Lives Matter. Talking with Associate Professor of Communications, Dr. Shaun Anderson, Loyola Marymount University.
Black athletes using their influence to force social change.
Dec. 9, 2022
Red's Java House: Talking with Mr. Tom McGarvey, San Francisco Native Son.
95 year old Tom McGarvey relates his life in San Francisco , selling newspapers, going to sea and running Red’s Java House for longshoremen.
Dec. 7, 2022
Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon. In conversation with author William D. Cohan.
New York Times bestselling author William D. Cohan discusses his latest book Power Failure. Bill interviewed three of the last four CEOs of General Electric, among many other insiders, to get a first hand account about the …
Dec. 1, 2022
"Who hears here. " In conversation with author Dr. Guthrie Ramsey Professor Emeritus of Musicology, University of Pennsylvania.
A conversation about the African American lexicon of music.
Nov. 28, 2022
The Crown: Season Five. Talking with Shaun Chang of the Hill Place Movie and TV Blog.
Season 5 covers 1992 - 97 and is dominated by the Diana Charles marriage collapse.