Episodes

The global banking crisis and the failure of Silicon Valley Bank as well as Credit Suisse was worsened by a lack of diversity - shock absorbers - in the financial system. Professor Danielsson argues for a new approach to risk management.

Irene Tsu has over 80 credits to her name and has been active in the entertainment world since the 1960s.

Shaun Chang reviews the Oscar Awards.

US regulations and restrictions on traveling to Cuba .

Silicon Valley’s premier business bank collapses leaving depositors and clients in the lurch. Ripple effects on the tech industry ?

The 76 million Baby Boomers born between 1946 and 1964 are retiring and putting pressure on Social Security and housing values. But the Millennials an equally large generation born between 1981 and 1996, have other social, economic and political priorities. Is generational tension likely to play out to the benefit of one or both generations ? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/james-herlihy/message

The 1917 to 1921 period was a time of suppression of rights, lynchings, pandemic and WWI. A stricken President and a failed peace treaty.

Jonathan discusses the 92nd Division during its WWII experience through the lens of his uncle Bill Perry, who served in the Division.

Philanthropy plays an outsize role in animal welfare. The EE Mori Foundation and the South Florida SPCA are collaborating to assist in the care of larger mammals like horses, cows and other animals who are abandoned and overlooked. Mark Lees the Vice President of the EE Mori Foundation and Chris Septer the Executive Director of the South Florida SPCA discuss philanthropy for larger mammals. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/james-herlihy/message

Salesforce news and update

Balancing the risk of new trends against investment returns.

W.E.B Du Bois and the African American Experience in the First World War.

The legacy of Raquel Welch and Stella Stevens.

New Orleans DA Jim Garrison launched an assassination investigation which he believed was hatched by a cabal of plotters in the Big Easy.

Performance evaluations are changing in the post COVID workplace.

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.

The Supreme Court has a 6 vote super majority in favor of capital punishment. They are increasingly active in green lighting executions

The Human Freedom Index presents the state of human freedom in the world.

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.

Career Diplomat and Retired US Army Major, Charlie Ray shares his professional experience as a US Ambassador and senior Foreign Service Officer.