Silk Road: Drugs, the Internet, and Ross Ulbricht
Two years ago, Ross Ulbricht, "Dread Pirate Roberts, the creator of Silk Road, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for creating and running [...]
Relationships and Diversity in the Boardroom
Many decisions made in a boardroom rely on relationships and diversity of opinions and experience, skill and style. Diversity today is more than diversity in gender and ethnicity.
Is the News Media the Enemy of the People?
Telly Award winner! President Trump has called the media the enemy of the people, routinely castigates them, and has referred to the media [...]
Globalization: The Pros and Cons
Globalization, positive for many yet criticized just as often, is defined as a process of interaction among people, companies and governments of different nations.
Is the Federal Reserve Good for America?
How well has the Federal Reserve performed its role, and in today's world does the Fed matter as it once may have?
Ethics and Transparency as Antidotes to Financial Fraud (Re-Air)
Ethics, as defined by Merriam-Webster is "the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation... the principles of conduct [...]
Re-Air: Have Dodd-Frank and Other Regulations Been Effective
And the government is looking for ways to dismantle Dodd-Frank. President Trump has said Dodd-Frank rulings aren't working and are making legitimate investing activity more difficult than it should be...." These regulations enshrine too big to fail and encourage risky behavior."
The Platinum Rule: Communicating to Succeed
The Platinum Rule: Communicating to Succeed with special guest, Tony Alessandra, PhD, CSP, CPAE and author of The Platinum Rule. L to R: Dennis McCuistion, [...]
U.S. and World Poverty: Incurable Problems?
Globally, World Bank projections suggest global poverty may have reached 9.6 percent of global population. Globally, 1.2 billion people live on less than $1.25 a day.
Are We Too Dumb for Democracy?
In today's polarized political world, the question, "Are We Too Dumb for Democracy?", is on point.
Self-Governing: How Much Governance Do We Need?
Can we be a self-governing nation when so many people are ignorant about civic issues? Are Americans too overwhelmed, throwing their hands up and thinking their voice does not matter?
Saving Lives Through Organ Transplants
A single donor can save as many as 8 lives through organ donation and help as many as 75 people through cornea and tissue donation.
Zika and West Nile: How Serious Are They?
West Nile virus (WNV) and Zika are infectious diseases which are primarily transmitted by infected mosquitoes. Zika can also be sexually transmitted. Contracting the Zika virus during pregnancy is becoming more problematic as it can cause congenital brain abnormalities in the fetus which we may not be aware of until the child is born.
Re-Air: Pros and Cons of Middle East Refugees Coming to America
Millions of Middle East refugees are fleeing or have fled Middle Eastern countries because of wars, ISIS and terrorism and economic crisis. The countries [...]
Climate Change: The Economics and Solutions
The economics of climate change is becoming an increasingly critical issue and divisive issue. President- elect Donald Trump’s pick for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) [...]