Freedom in the U.S.: Can It Be Measured?
Can freedom be measured or categorized? Are some states more free than others?
Hunger in the USA: Is It Fixable? (4024)
How can 44 million people in the U.S. be unsure of where their next meal will come from, here in one of the richest countries in the world?
The Presidential Office: Its Influence and Power Today (5002)
The demands of our highest office have changed. Are we expecting too much of our elected leaders?
The Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan: The World’s Problem (4025)
The discussion, hosted by Jim Falk, features Ambassador Mark Asquino, Ph.D., a veteran of 37 years in foreign service, and Julie Gregory, a research analyst with the Protecting Civilians and Human Security Program at the Stimson Center. They address the severe humanitarian crisis in Sudan, where over half of the 50 million population faces hunger, millions have been displaced, and sexual violence and child soldiers are widespread. Despite years of peacekeeping efforts, Sudan remains mired in conflict. The program explores why this crisis matters globally and whether the United States can contribute to building a path toward peace.
Nuclear Energy: Do the Benefits Outweigh the Challenges? (4017)
A majority of U.S. adults remain supportive of expanding nuclear power in the country, according to a Pew Research Center survey from May. Overall, 56% say they favor more nuclear power plants to generate electricity. However the study also says, that the future of large-scale nuclear power in America is uncertain.
Nuclear Power: Is It the Future Energy Solution? (4014)
Across the globe, efforts are underway to develop green energy with the goal of reducing our dependence on oil, gas, and coal. According to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center, nuclear energy is seen by many as a key component.
Isn’t it time for Russia and Ukraine to talk? (4012)
Polls in both Russia and Ukraine show that the populations want to see an end to hostilities and that negotiations should occur. Our two experts are among those voices.
The Gaza/Palestinian Campus Protests: What Students Think
Joining Host Jim Falk are Corinne Hess, a sophomore at Berkeley University, California, and Zachary Suri, a sophomore at Yale University, New Haven Connecticut. Our guests lived the campus protest experience firsthand.
Disinformation: Does It Threaten Democracy?
Disinformation has been around for centuries so why now has it become a greater concern? The subject of disinformation has become a partisan, politicized issue, which is especially worrisome as half of the world’s population will go to the polls this year The need for trusted information has never been more critical.
Curiosity: Your Superpower
Our guests intrigue us with talk about Ben’s leadership principles, and the impact Ben continues to have today on our policies, philosophies, and values. One of Ben’s basic premises is “Usefulness.” So are you useful? Gets you thinking doesn't it?