Do Authoritarians Rule the World? Part Two (2914)
This program focuses on the economics of and examples of autocracy. It looks at the end use of power and discusses the pillars of power, populism, polarization, and post-truths.
Do Authoritarians Rule the World? (2913)
Today, there appears to be an increasing number of autocrats and political leaders who rule solely for their own interests. From N. Korea to Iran, Saudi, and Latin America, we are seeing some flagrant abuses of power and instances of how absolute power corrupts. Our experts focus on how authoritarians exercise and abuse their power shaping world events and not for the better.
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.
Re-air: What We Need to Know About Mass Shootings (2819)
Join Vince Poscente as he interviews key experts who work with schools, government, and the FBI on mass shootings assessment and prevention.
Building Resilience: Can Adversity Make You Stronger? (2909)
This week, we talk about resilience with people who have faced extreme adversity and are now stronger and leading thriving lives.
The Science of Resilience: Nature or Nurture? (2908)
Joining Host Vince Poscente are: Michael Ungar, Ph.D., The Resilience Research Centre at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Andrew Nevin, Ph.D., Advisory Partner, Chief Economist, PwC, Nigeria, scientist and an economist who brings a different perspective to the definition.
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.
Declassification: The Law, Security, History and Politics (2906)
It appears that classification is not always done to ensure our national security but to potentially shield our government and those who act on its behalf from embarrassment, policy failures and just plain incompetence. Why should we as citizens care?
LGBTQ+ Issues in Society Today (2905)
What is the impetus for the wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation that we have been seeing across the U.S.? To bring clarity to this complicated topic, joining Host Jim Falk are three experienced experts in the medical, legal, and psychological professions:
Is Drone Warfare Ethical? (2901)
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.