EP 326 The Rise of the Transaction Man in America

EP 326 The Rise of the Transaction Man in America

https://www.amazon.com/Transaction-Man-Decline-American-Dream/dp/0374277885 How did our economy become so titled against the middle class and the poor, thus leading to an embrace of the more nationalistic soundings of Donald Trump in 2016?  We must acknowledge that the fount of his appeal had a wellspring in changes in the America fabric that took placee over a long sweep …

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EP 325 Should the SECURE Act Make You More Secure in Retirement?

EP 325 Should the SECURE Act Make You More Secure in Retirement?

https://www.financial-planning.com/author/jeffrey-levine-iag910 In an age of more do it yourself retirement planning, it’s good to see Congress put aside differences and recognize that Americans need as many tools as possible to make saving for retirement easier.  That’s the basis for bipartisan support for the first reform of retirement law in 13 years.  It’s called the SECURE …

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EP 324 Must Politics Be War?

EP 324 Must Politics Be War?

https://www.kevinvallier.com/books/must-politics-be-war/ Tribalism is the term that has entered our political lexicon as we attempt to define the raucous, contentious political phase we have entered in this country.  That seems dangerous for a society that is built on the the ideals of fairness, justice and liberty.  All of which would seem to require that we trust …

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EP 323 The Council for National Policy May Be the Most Powerful Network You’ve Never Heard Of

EP 323 The Council for National Policy May Be the Most Powerful Network You’ve Never Heard Of

https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Network-Media-Secret-Radical-ebook/dp/B07QLN5117 You’re driving in America’s heartland and you’re listening to the radio.  You may hear Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannitty and other more popular conservative talk show hosts, but you’re just as likely to hear hosts from Salem Media, Bott Radio Network or American Family Radio.  Sure, everyone knows the impact that Fox News has had …

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EP 322 Reparations for Slavery: An Idea That’s Too Late or Whose Time Has Come?

EP 322 Reparations for Slavery: An Idea That’s Too Late or Whose Time Has Come?

https://manishasinha.com/ Reconstruction interruptus.  It is of the great untold stories in America history.  Lincoln was shot and what died along with him was the hope and promise that America could make things right for so many who had contributed to the economy of the nation, but could not partake in its rewards.  Through a long …

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EP 321 Alexa is Stealing Your Job

EP 321 Alexa is Stealing Your Job

https://alexaisstealingyourjob.com/ The other day I called a company and was told by the attendant, powered by artificial intelligence(AI), that she could understand full sentences and many commands and prompts previously decipherable only by another human being.  Thanks for the warning!  Artificial intelligence is ramping up quickly.  In fact, sixty nine percent of senior executives expect …

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EP 320 Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale

EP 320 Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale

https://www.amazon.com/Secondhand-Travels-Global-Garage-Sale/dp/1635570107/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=78408974348140&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&keywords=adam+minter&qid=1582653384&sr=8-1   One man’s junk is another mean’s treasure.  How that item gets from the person who doesn’t want it anymore to the person who needs it is a global phenomenon.  No one can tell the tale and explain this multi-billion dollar business better than Adam Minter, author of ‘Secondhand’ and his previous book, ‘Junkyard …

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EP 319 Income Inequality is Real, But What’s the Real Cause?

EP 319 Income Inequality is Real, But What’s the Real Cause?

https://news.gallup.com/opinion/chairman/267938/roots-income-inequality.aspx Our guest, Jonathan Rothwell, is the principal economist at Gallup, so he’s crunched all the numbers and is prepared on this podcast to debunk a lot of the conventional thinking about the real causes of income inequality in America. And the reasons may not sound like the usual suspects trotted out by political leaders …

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EP 318 Why Are Americans Losing Faith?

EP 318 Why Are Americans Losing Faith?

https://www.washingtontimes.com/staff/christopher-vondracek/   The numbers are eye-popping.  In the last 10 years, the number of Americans who identify as Christian has fallen 13 percent, while those who are not affiliated with any religion grew by 30 million, according to data from the Pew Research Center.  And if you’re skeptical of Pew’s numbers, just look at those …

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EP 317 Airbnb: The Sharing Economy’s Star Performer

EP 317 Airbnb: The Sharing Economy’s Star Performer

https://www.airbnbway.com/   Hotel home has become synonymous with the brand, Airbnb, as it fashions new ways to connect travelers with experiences that are more than a room that looks just like the next.  The company’s success in a decade’s time has been remarkable and disruptive in the hospitality game. Longstanding brands like Marriott, Hilton and …

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