Border Security and Economics: A Worldwide Challenge (3022)
What motivates a migrant to risk his or her life or that of their family to leave their country for an unknown destination.? As opposition grows to undocumented migration, what options do governments have to address this issue?
The Geopolitics of Our Border Drug Trade (3009)
Joining Host Jim Falk on the controversial topic of how China and Mexico may be enabling the production and importation of illicit drugs into the United States and what options are being proposed to counter this growing problem are two guests who look at this issue very differently.
Can We Fix Our Immigration Policies? (3010)
In our discussion, we ask: What percentage of the total U.S. population is made up of immigrants and how much has it fluctuated in recent years? As America’s birth rate drops, should we or should we not increase the number of immigrants allowed into the country? Is the United States becoming less competitive for immigrant workers, particularly high-skilled? See what our experts have to say on Perspectives Matter - Can We Fix Our Immigration Policies?
Is Drone Warfare Ethical? (2901) Re-air
Drone warfare remains controversial, with many questioning the ethics, morality, and critical legal issues of using drones to fight their wars, even though they may be considered essential instruments of war.
The Inflation Crisis (2924)
According to Mauldin, the economy in 2019 was already indicating we could be headed for a recession. COVID-19 turned everything upside down. We were in a crisis. What direction do we take now? Are we headed for a financial meltdown?
The Power of Forgiveness (2925)
What is forgiveness? Why do we find forgiveness so challenging? How does harboring anger and resentment affect one’s health? And what are the benefits of forgiveness? Our guests say, there is a way to move forward through forgiveness, however difficult that may be. Join us to learn more.
Technology and the Global Struggle for Power (2923)
There’s no doubt the U.S. and China are committed to having a military advantage over one another. While the risk of armed conflict, perhaps over Taiwan, exists, the real battle for technological supremacy is where the struggle for global power is taking place. Join us to hear more about where we stand with China today and the direction we may be taking in the future.
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.