Voter Choice: Is It Time for a Third Party? (3005)
With over a year to go, the 2024 presidential contest promises to have many twists and turns. Given the dissatisfaction in both parties, could a third party take the presidency?
Global Power in the Age of AI (2926)
Can international regulations organizations address the fact that the United States along with its liberal democratic allies might have a very different goal than that of China, Russia, and the growing number of authoritarian states who see AI as a means to gain and maintain power?
The DEA Message: One Pill Can Kill (3001)
Over 150 people die every day from overdose/poisoning related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl. The battle against the cartels and drug traffickers is far from being won; in fact, they are winning.
Can We End Homelessness? (2915)
Homelessness is an extremely complicated topic that brings forth strong feelings whether it is citizens concerned about visible homelessness in their neighborhood, park, or urban center or the person who finds themselves without the security of shelter.
Rough Sleepers: Bringing Healing to the Homeless (2916)
When Dr. O’Connell graduated from Harvard Medical School the chief of medicine made him a proposal, that of deferring a prestigious fellowship and instead spend a year helping to create an organization to bring health care to homeless citizens.
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 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.
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.