Should We Break Up the Big Banks?
Bailouts in the hundreds of billions were used in 2008 and 2009 to bolster banks, insurance companies and other businesses that were deemed by some as “too big to fail”. The Dodd-Frank legislation of 2010 was supposed to be a remedy for too big to fail, but was it really effective?
Freedom Fest Interviews: Steve Moore
Steve Moore, Senior Economics writer for the Wall Street Journal, offers an optimistic view of this country’s future if (and a big if it is) we wake up and take responsibility.
Freedom Fest 2013 with Mark Skousen
Freedom Fest is chaired by Mark Skousen. In this interview Terry Brock & Mark discuss the 2013 theme and if the US is on its way to economic collapse.
Suicide: A Growing Problem
Many Americans have been personally touched by the tragedy of suicide; a growing problem in the US. Teenagers are especially vulnerable to suicide and it's the second leading cause of death in older teens (up to age 24) and the third leading cause of death for children 10-15 years of age.
The Current Challenges and Concerns in Mental Health
More than 5 million Americans suffer from some form of mental illness and one in seventeen has a severe and persistent disorder. The need for care is growing, yet there are increased challenges in diagnosing and treating those with mental health problems.
Make Your Brain Smarter – Part Two
In part two of this program experts talk about brain health and the innovative research that makes a critical difference in many lives. Its insights might impact you or a loved one.
Make Your Brain Smarter – Part One
We can live to 100 years of age; however, if our brain is not healthy our quality of life suffers in direct proportion. The good news is there is much we can do to assure brain health.
How Crony Capitalism Corrupted Free Markets and Democracy
David Stockman, author of The Great Deformation: The Corruption of Capitalism in America and former director of the office of Management and Budget under Ronald Reagan joins McCuistion to discuss the demise of free market capitalism, and how crony capitalism is destroying our free market economy.
The Charitable Deduction Issue: A Tax Increase on Charity?
Should individuals be allowed to deduct charitable contributions? The issue affects those public charities, public foundations and the individuals who are influenced by donation caps.
The Platinum Rule: Communicating to Succeed
Communication skills are essential to growing in influence. Author of The Platinum Rule, Tony Alessandra offers eye-opening insight into this topic.
The Business of Philanthropy
Nonprofits bridge the gap of what businesses can’t afford to do as the financial returns are too small and that it may not be government’s job to do. In challenging economic times nonprofits address a critical void, often without the tools they need to fulfill their mission.
Flash Foresight: Seven Radical Principles That Will Change Your Life: Part Two
Dan states that we can indeed predict the future. And we can have a better future as a result. Dan who bases his predictions on scientific principles tells us, “we all have a sense of foresight, but we don’t know how to trust or use it, yet it is a sense we can accurately make sense of”.
Flash Foresight: Seven Radical Principles That will Change Your Life: Part One Airs this Sunday May 5th on KERA at 12:30 PM
In his newest book, Flash Foresight, Dan Burrus takes a look at what we can do to transform our lives in this century and decade and pokes holes at traditional ways of looking at the world and how we run our businesses.
Innovations in Neuro Technology… From Hearing to Strokes
Cutting edge research is helping develop devices and technology that translate to clinical solutions for those who suffer from neurological conditions, from Tinnitus, to strokes.
Cyber Security and Privacy
We want technology; however, easier access for the individual means easier access to hackers who want what we are able to access as well. These are two competing issues that are becoming increasingly problematic and costly.