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We are a "deep dive" news podcast, for Americans who get their news from the Internet. Our mission is to give the listener succinct, fact based analysis both non-ideological and independent from a California, Silicon Valley perspective. Your host Jim Herlihy is a published author: his novel “Deceit and Dirty Money” is available on line. He served as President of the SF Public Library Commission 1992 - 1996. While working in Latin America, he was a stringer for The Economist, The Times and the BBC. Jim serves as a director on two SF sister city boards: Bangalore, India and Cork, Ireland.
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- 2 days ago32 min
The Hornblower Group: a leader in maritime experiences. Talking with Tim O'Brien
The Hornblower Group moves over 20 million people annually on a fleet of vessels across North America and the United Kingdom. Two of its' signature ferry services serve the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, and Alcatraz in the San Francisco Bay.
- 5 days ago42 min
In a Good Place: How spaces where we live, work and play help us thrive. Talking with author Leidy Klotz.
Our physical environment - house, office, school, hospital, church, store - can influence our relationships and feelings in many ways. Leidy Klotz walks us up to the intersection of physical buildings and their emotional impact - for good and sometimes ill - on our psyche and well being.
- 1 weeks ago43 min
Streetwise: Getting to and through Goldman Sachs. By Lloyd Blankfein. In conversation with William Cohan
Lloyd Blankfein, who retired as CEO of Goldman Sachs in 2018, relates his path to the C Suite of America"s most fabled investment bank in this insightful and witty memoir. Growing up in public housing in Brooklyn, his determination to succeed is apparent from page one. Author and financial journalist William Cohan interviewed Lloyd when he was CEO and more recently in retirement and brings a keen eye to Lloyd's story.
- 1 weeks ago53 min
A Giant Leap: How AI is transforming Healthcare. Talking with author Dr. Robert Wachter.
A Giant Leap is a well researched analysis as to how Artificial Intelligence is being integrated into our healthcare system today. It also discusses the impact of a new technology on the doctor patient relationship . Overall an upbeat and positive outlook for integrating this new technology into our healthcare practices and culture.
- 2 weeks ago35 min
The 36th NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkiye. A multipolar alliance led under the auspices of the United States. Talking with Alp Sevimlisoy.
President Erdogan hosted the 32 leaders of the NATO Alliance in Ankara on July 7th and 8th for a summit. President Trump attended. Key issues on the agenda were: Defense Investment, Defense Industries in NATO countries and Support for Ukraine. Alp was in attendance and shares his analysis and impressions.
- 3 weeks ago49 min
Ecuador, The Galapagos and a 6 month South American driving adventure. Talking with Volker Langbehn.
The fifth and final episode chronicling a road odyssey through six South American countries. Transitioning into an active retirement while chalking up a lifetime goal and learning new skills.
- 3 weeks ago34 min
Birthright Citizenship and Trans Athlete Ban. The Supreme Court's Decisions. Talking with Professor Luke Boso.
The Supreme Court closed out the term handing down two high profile decisions on birthright citizenship and Trans athletes. The former decision went in favor of maintaining it but nevertheless caused some partisan reaction especially toward Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Professor Boso also discusses the historic use of emergency actions from the Trump Administration to the Court, and the Court's willingness to agree to them.
- 4 weeks ago51 min
Liberty and Equality in America: Examining the Radical and Paradoxical Legacy of the Declaration of Independence. Talking with author Byron Williams.
As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its Independence on July 4th, we analyze the original and ongoing inspiration of our foundational document The Declaration of Independence. Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
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We are a "deep dive" news podcast, for Americans who get their news from the Internet. Our mission is to give the listener succinct, fact based analysis both non-ideological and independent from a California, Silicon Valley perspective. Your host Jim Herlihy is a published author: his novel “Deceit and Dirty Money” is available on line. He served as President of the SF Public Library Commission 1992 - 1996. While working in Latin America, he was a stringer for The Economist, The Times and the BBC. Jim serves as a director on two SF sister city boards: Bangalore, India and Cork, Ireland.
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