Episodes
Oct. 31, 2022
Rishi Sunak: Britain's new Prime Minister. Talking with Professor Jonathan Hopkin of the London School of Economics.
A political profile of the new Prime Minister and the economic challenges facing his Conservative government.
Oct. 24, 2022
The Elon Musk Twitter Saga. Talking with financial journalist and best selling author William D. Cohan
Elon Musk says he’s over paying for Twitter at $44 billion. The deal is due to close Friday October 28.
Oct. 21, 2022
In conversation with Liz Nugent, Ireland's First Lady of Crime Fiction, Emerald Noir.
Critically acclaimed crime fiction author Liz Nugent discusses her body of work and upcoming new work “Strange Sally Diamond”.
Oct. 21, 2022
Blonde: The Film. In conversation with Shaun Chang of the Hill Place Movie and TV blog.
Marilyn Monroe, as seen through the eyes of director Andrew Dominik and author Joyce Carol Oates, starring Ana de Armas.
Oct. 19, 2022
Citizen Diplomat: Talking with Bill Boerum, former Chairman of Sister Cities International.
American soft power through citizen diplomacy.
Oct. 12, 2022
The Nobel Prize for Economics, 2022. Talking with Professor Ludwig Chincarini, Professor of Finance, School of Management, University of San Francisco.
Commentary on the 2022 winners of the Nobel Prize for Economics.
Oct. 10, 2022
Oaksterdam University: talking with Dale Sky Jones, Executive Chancellor, President and CEO of Oaksterdam University.
Reforming America’s Cannabis laws.
Oct. 6, 2022
Atlanticism versus Eurasianism : talking with Alp Sevimlisoy, the foremost Atlanticist in the Turkish Republic.
Atlanticism enshrines Western values of liberal democracy and personal freedom whereas Eurasianism represents authoritarian rule and limited liberty.
Oct. 4, 2022
160 Years of Community: The story of St. Teresa of Avila Church, Bodega, California and its' pioneer founders.
A presentation on the history of St. Teresa of Avila Church to be made October 8, 2022 at Bodega.
Sept. 29, 2022
The UK Pound flirts with US Dollar parity. Talking with James Herlihy, Hedge Fund Consultant.
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 ?
Sept. 29, 2022
Frisco, a Novel. Talking with author Daniel Bacon
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.
Sept. 22, 2022
Inflation, Retirement Savings and Your Future. Talking with Professor Aswath Damodaran, Stern School of Business, New York University.
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.
Sept. 21, 2022
Has Russia Lost the War ? Talking with Nicholas Grossman, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
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…
Sept. 17, 2022
LA Confidential, 25th anniversary. Film Producer and Former Studio Head Michael Nathanson speaks with Shaun Chang of the Hill Place Movie and TV Blog.
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…
Sept. 16, 2022
Frontier Justice: Bass Reeves Deputy US Marshal. Talking with author Charlie Ray
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 …
Sept. 12, 2022
The UK has a new monarch and prime minister. Talking with Georgina Wright of the Institut Montaigne, Paris.
Profile of new PM Luz Truss and her cabinet and King Charles III.
Sept. 6, 2022
Strive Asset Management launches a new Energy Index Fund. Excellence Capitalism versus Social Agendas. Talking with Justin Danhof, Head of Corporate Governance.
Excellence Capitalism versus Social Agenda Investing. Is the average American investor getting lower returns to further ESG mandates ?
Sept. 1, 2022
Turkey and Ukraine: Walking a tightrope between NATO and Russia. Talking with Rich Outzen, geopolitical consultant and nonresident fellow of the Atlantic Council.
Turkey is arming its neighbor Ukraine and at the same time, trying to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. How do they pull it off ?
Aug. 28, 2022
Kim Jong Un: North Korea's savvy but brutal dictator.
North Korea 🇰🇵 is a hereditary, dynasty of the Kim family. The nation’s nuclear weapons and ICBMs ensure the regime’s survival.
Aug. 26, 2022
China's push into the South Pacific: A New Zealand Perspective. Talking with Senior Lecturer at Victoria University, Iati Iati.
China recently signed a security pact with the strategic Solomon Islands. Australia and New Zealand fear that China could gain a military presence in their neighborhood.
Aug. 24, 2022
Imagining the next 9/11: Creating fictional narratives to visualize and prevent national security threats. Talking with Peter Singer.
Blending nonfiction issues like nuclear accidents, bio terrorism, cyberattacks on critical infrastructure - through a story - a narrative.
Aug. 21, 2022
Russian Speakers in NATO Countries : A Red Line for Putin ?
Will Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania be prey to Putin’s expansionist policies on the pretext of protecting their Russian speaking minorities ?
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.