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?
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.
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.
Cancel Culture: A Political Hot Potato? (2902)
What is the controversy about cancel culture all about? Is it helping our society evolve, or is it polarizing us? Or is there some common ground we can learn from?
The Workplace of Today: What It’ll Look Like Tomorrow (2903)
The workplace has dramatically shifted In the last three years, in part influenced by the pandemic. It’s introduced new ways of working, liberated workers from just the 9 to 5, the list goes on.