Border Security and Economics: A Worldwide Challenge (3022)
What motivates a migrant to risk his or her life or that of their family to leave their country for an unknown destination.? As opposition grows to undocumented migration, what options do governments have to address this issue?
Why People Lie: The Science, Psychology & Consequences, PART 2 (3018)
When can we trust each other? How does lying affect society? Why do people lie when they don’t need to? See what our experts have to say.
Why People Lie: The Science, Psychology & Consequences, PART 1 (3017)
How do you know when someone is NOT telling the truth? As it turns out, lying is something that everybody does. Yes, all of us. Join us to take a look at how lying impacts us all, and what can be done about it.
The Supreme Court: Its Power, Influence and Impact (3020)
Join host Dennis McCuistion and Richard A. Epstein for a discussion on the Supreme Court: its power, influence, and impact on our lives.
Is Extreme Weather Here to Stay? (3012)
Extreme weather events are making climate an increasingly urgent topic of conversation in halls of power, in board rooms, in research labs, and at dinner tables around the world.
Will Federal Government Debt Destroy the Dollar? (3016)
When Ronald Reagan took office in 1981, the total direct federal debt accumulated since 1789 was less than one trillion dollars. Today that debt is 34 trillion on its way to 50 trillion.
Immortally: Is Death Really Necessary? Part Two (3014)
Our guests claim that death is a disease and can be cured. They discuss the implications of immortality such as ethics, finance, religion, retirement and even marriage, surrounding the possibility of immortality. We learn even more unique perspectives as to whether death, like taxes, is inevitable.
Immortally: Is Death Really Necessary? Part One (3013)
Our guests believe it is possible to live 200-300 years or forever! This is part one of a two-part program on whether we humans actually have to see death as part of life. We look at the scientific research that is being done all over the world and whether in fact you or your loved ones can avoid death as we know it.
The Geopolitics of Our Border Drug Trade (3009)
Joining Host Jim Falk on the controversial topic of how China and Mexico may be enabling the production and importation of illicit drugs into the United States and what options are being proposed to counter this growing problem are two guests who look at this issue very differently.
Can We Fix Our Immigration Policies? (3010)
In our discussion, we ask: What percentage of the total U.S. population is made up of immigrants and how much has it fluctuated in recent years? As America’s birth rate drops, should we or should we not increase the number of immigrants allowed into the country? Is the United States becoming less competitive for immigrant workers, particularly high-skilled? See what our experts have to say on Perspectives Matter - Can We Fix Our Immigration Policies?
Our Youth’s Mental Health Crisis (3006)
Emergency room visits for anxiety and depression are up nearly 30%. Suicide attempts for girls are up dramatically. More young people are reporting “persistent” feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and thoughts of suicide. So, what’s going on that is causing this? And what are potential solutions? Join us to learn more.
How to Really See and Be Seen (3008)
According to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center, 61% of U.S. adults say having close friends is extremely or very important to live a fulfilling life. Yet, consider this, 30% say they have fewer than three close friends. See what our experts have to say about this.
The Sixth Floor Museum and the JFK 60th Anniversary (3007)
Joining Dennis McCuistion to talk about the President’s legacy and how the Museum honors this history, is Stephen Fagin, the Sixth Floor Museum, Curator and Oral Historian, and author of Assassination Commemoration, JFK, and the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza.
Is Drone Warfare Ethical? (2901) Re-air
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.
The Inflation Crisis (2924)
According to Mauldin, the economy in 2019 was already indicating we could be headed for a recession. COVID-19 turned everything upside down. We were in a crisis. What direction do we take now? Are we headed for a financial meltdown?