Nonprofits Today: Are They At Risk?
Joining host Dennis McCuistion are: Brent E. Christopher: President Children's' Medical Foundation, David J. Scullin: President and CEO, Communities Foundation of Texas, and Tammy Richards: CEO, Volunteer Now L to R: Brent E. Christopher, David J. Scullin, & Tammy Richards Nonprofits are under fire and not just because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law in December. Texas is a very philanthropic state, however with a growing number of nonprofits, many of which have similar missions, there is more competition for the same dollars. Our experts are concerned about the new tax laws and how [...]
Gun Violence: Are There Solutions?
Are our second amendment rights endangered if firearms are restricted? Or is gun reform the "smart" answer to a growing problem with gun violence? The recent tragic incidents of mass shootings have many questioning our rights to bear arms. L to R: Vicka Chaplin, MA, MPH, Rev. Wes McGruder, and Sheila Levantino Join host Dennis McCuistion and our well informed guests who discuss the issues involved and offer potential solutions. Panelists: Stephen P. Halbrook - Senior Fellow, Independent Institute, Author: Gun Control in Nazi Occupied France, Vicka Chaplin, MA, MPH: Director of Health Programs, Coalition to Stop Gun [...]
Gun Violence: Its Causes and Scope
Gun violence and what's behind the increasing numbers of mass and individual shootings is the subject of this episode. Join this panel of experts as they discuss this pressing issue.
Re-Air: Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies: Real Money or Speculation?
Terry Brock, Niki McCuistion, Professor William Greene and more discuss bitcoin.
Re-Air: The Opioid Epidemic
According to the UN International Narcotics Control Board, Americans consume more opioids than any other country.
Will China and the United States Avoid War?
Will China and the United States avoid war? Join our experts to hear their very divergent points of view and why the history of China "should" at the very least make us vigilant about the future.
China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Its Implications for America
The Belt and Road Initiative has become more than just an interesting idea by which to focus diplomatic, economic, and strategic thinking. It has become instead an end in itself.
JFK and Lee Harvey Oswald: Insights from a 1966 Interview with Oswald’s Mother
Lee Harvey Oswald's mother sat down with radio host Bob Allen in a now famous interview post the assassination of JFK. In this episode we talk with Bob Allen about that interview and more.
A New Perspective on North Korea (Re-Air)
Left to Right: Hiroki Takeuchi, PhD, Ms. Jieun Pyun, and Paul F. Diehl, PhD Joining Host Dennis McCuistion to talk about the increasingly hostile situation with North Korea are: Paul F. Diehl, PhD - Associate Provost and Director, Center for Teaching and Learning, Ashbel Smith Professor of Political Science, University of Texas-Dallas, Author of The Puzzle of Peace: The Evolution of Peace in the International System Ms. Jieun Pyun - Manager for Human Freedom Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute, member of the National Unification ADvisory Council of the Republic of Korea and a native of South [...]
Positive Psychology: Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Don't worry, be happy! Our positive psychology experts tell us how to live a well lived life, how to have more satisfaction in our lives and how to engage our strengths.