In this hour, we continue exploring the bank of the banks and the role it plays in international economies. [ dur: 10 mins. ] Adam LeBor, Author: Tower of Basel: The Shadowy History of the Secret Bank that Runs the World Then, is the national surveillance state a permanent feature of the US? [ dur: 20 [...]
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First, we look at a little known international bank that influences the world’s economy. Adam LeBor, Author: Tower of Basel: The Shadowy History of the Secret Bank that Runs the World Then, on the Scholars’ Circle, amid the turmoil in Syria, we analyze the psychology that drives human atrocities and the means of preventing them. [...]
admin - Jun - 3rd
First, there are some dozen situations around the world that could be considered pre-genocidal. What have we learned from past genocides? We speak with Romeo Dallaire, commander of peacekeeping forces in Rwanda who tried to stop the massacre of Tutsis. He is the author of, Shake Hands With the Devil and They Fight Like Soldiers, [...]
admin - May - 28th
In this hour, the war comes home. The struggles of homecoming veterans and how that affects us all. First, we speak with journalist Aaron Glantz, author of, Washington’s Battle Against America’s Veterans. [ dur: 20 mins. ] Aaron Glantz, author, journalist; Author: Washington’s Battle Against America’s Veterans. Then, we look at the unique challenges of women [...]
admin - May - 20th
What can nature teach us about how to organize our societies, governments and businesses? [ dur: 28 mins. ] Rafe Sagrin, marine ecologist, Univ. of AZ.; Author of ” Learning from the Octopus: How Secrets From Nature Can Help Us Fight Terrorism Attacks, Natural Disasters and Disease. “ Then on the Scholars’ Circle we discuss [...]
admin - May - 12th
First, do animals get depression, eating disorders, alcoholism, or diabetes? What can we learn from animals about healing? We explore the surprising common grounds between animals and us with the authors of “ZOOBIQUITY: The Astonishing Connection Between Human and Animal Health“.. [ dur. 28 mins. ] Dr. Barbara Netttern-Herowitz, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA; Kathryn [...]
admin - May - 5th
First, power is shifting and changing hands more rapidly than ever. What does it mean for global politics, religion, and economies? [ dur. 24 mins. ] Moises Naim, Carnegie Endowment for Int’l Peace, author of “End of Power from Board Rooms to Battlefields and Churches to States, Why Being in Charge Isn’t what it Used [...]
admin - Apr - 29th
First, has President Obama capitulated by putting Social Security on the cutting block? What is the future of Social Security? [ dur: 13 mins. ] Michael A. Hiltzik, Financial Journalist for Los Angels Times, author of “Plot against social security: How the Bush Plan is Endangering Our Financial Future”. Then, in light of Koch [...]
admin - Apr - 21st
First, part two of our interview with Steven Ross, author of, Hollywood Left and Right. [ dur: 27 mins. ] Prof. Steven Ross, author, USC; Author of “Hollywood Left and Right: How Movie Stars Shaped American Politics” Then, on the Scholars’ Circle, why does genocide happen and how can it be prevented. [ dur: [...]
admin - Apr - 14th
First, we’ll begin with the surprising ways that Hollywood actors have shaped American politics and who have some of the most groundbreaking and influential on the body politic. [ dur: 27 mins. ] Steven Ross, Prof. of History USC, author of “Hollywood Left and Right: How Movie Stars Shaped American Politics” Then, how do our [...]