The Economics of Travel and Happiness (2920)
Did you know that those who travel are 7% happier than those who stay at home (Washington State University)? The overwhelming majority of travelers say that their travel memories are among the happiest ones of their lives; and, as our guest Eric Weiner tells us, even delays and other snafus can over time be recalled as blissful.
The Attack on Democracy and on Civil Liberties (2922)
George Orwell said, "We know that no one ever seizes power with the intention of relinquishing it," yet why do some who gain power use that power for good, and some for their own personal means at the expense of the people they govern?
The EV Battery Challenge (2919)
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 changes the eligibility rules to claim a tax credit for clean vehicles. The act is an ongoing, very aggressive campaign to revolutionize the automobile industry and get consumers to ditch combustion engine, gasoline-powered vehicles in favor of EVs – electric vehicles. Could this tip consumers to move to electric vehicles?
The Growing Issues of Homeless Youth (2917)
An exceptionally vulnerable segment of the homeless population is our youth. It’s estimated that just within the Dallas Independent School District, there are over 4,000 students who meet the federal definition of homeless.
The Escalating North Korea Challenge (2921)
That North Korea is only one of three countries that can threaten the U.S. with nuclear weapons is of great concern, not only to the U.S. Joining host Jim Falk to talk about our relations with North Korea and its impact on world events are experts Jenny Town and Siegfried Hecker, Ph.D.
Do Authoritarians Rule the World? Part Two (2914)
This program focuses on the economics of and examples of autocracy. It looks at the end use of power and discusses the pillars of power, populism, polarization, and post-truths.
Do Authoritarians Rule the World? (2913)
Today, there appears to be an increasing number of autocrats and political leaders who rule solely for their own interests. From N. Korea to Iran, Saudi, and Latin America, we are seeing some flagrant abuses of power and instances of how absolute power corrupts. Our experts focus on how authoritarians exercise and abuse their power shaping world events and not for the better.
Is an EV in Every Garage in Our Future? (2918)
The Biden administration has announced that by 2030 50% of all vehicles sold in the U.S. will be electric. That’s a heavy lift, since last year only 5.8% of vehicles sold were electric. In this program, we discuss whether this ambitious goal is attainable.
Re-air: What We Need to Know About Mass Shootings (2819)
Join Vince Poscente as he interviews key experts who work with schools, government, and the FBI on mass shootings assessment and prevention.
Building Resilience: Can Adversity Make You Stronger? (2909)
This week, we talk about resilience with people who have faced extreme adversity and are now stronger and leading thriving lives.
The Science of Resilience: Nature or Nurture? (2908)
Joining Host Vince Poscente are: Michael Ungar, Ph.D., The Resilience Research Centre at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Andrew Nevin, Ph.D., Advisory Partner, Chief Economist, PwC, Nigeria, scientist and an economist who brings a different perspective to the definition.
The Myth of American Inequality (2912)
Is the American Dream still alive and well or is the reverse true? Join us and let’s hear your opinion.
AI: How It’s Changing Our Future (2910)
AI puzzles many. What is it, how does it work, and will it lead to robots taking over the world? AI makes it possible for machines to learn from experience, adjust to new inputs and perform human-like tasks.
ChatGPT: The Next AI “Tool”! (2911)
AI has been around for a while. From Alexa to other voice-activated technology, we’ve become used to it. A more recent addition to AI, ChatGPT, has taken over the tech conversation about AI.
The U.S Saudi Relationship: What’s Next? (2907)
Much is happening there that merits a deeper look. Reforms, that could not have been imagined over a decade ago, like allowing women to drive, and travel without a male guardian are now accepted.