Trade Wars: NAFTA and Beyond
One of the purposes of a university is to expose people to different ideas argued with evidence and logic and augment the experience of students- with civility.
What Is Active Civics and Why Does It Matter?
Today, nearly 2/3 of Americans cannot name all three branches of government. Yet knowing about the foundation of our Constitution and being educated about issues allows one to vote with knowledge.
Silk Road: Drugs, the Internet, and Ross Ulbricht (Re-Air)
Two years ago, Ross Ulbricht, "Dread Pirate Roberts, the creator of Silk Road, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for creating and running the Silk Road, a massive dark web bazaar where users could buy and sell drugs and other illicit items, often using bitcoin. Ross was accused of money laundering, computer hacking, and conspiracy to traffic narcotics. He was also charged with procuring murder; which was later dropped. A recent Reason magazine article headlined the Silk Road decision and the story behind it, which prompted my calling Ross Ulbricht's mother Lyn (who moved to Colorado last year [...]
The Millennial Revolution: Part Two
Millennials are now the largest and the most influential generation in America. So how does one work, relate, and befriend millennials? What are their values and goals?
The Millennial Revolution: Part One
The Millennial generation is unlike any generation the world has seen. This episode explores some of the remarkable differences in both their mission and the way their brain works.
Civil Asset Forfeiture
Civil Asset Forfeiture Can Impact You!
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.