The Impact of Technology on Higher Education: A Brave New World – Part Two
Is technology changing how students learn - for the better? Sal Khan's Khan Academy, made an impact on the way students are being educated today. New ways of learning are challenging [...]
The Impact of Technology on Higher Education: A Brave New World – Part One
Today's students are prepared to live and work in a digital world and have different learning expectations as a result.
Bioterrorism: Weapons of Mass Destruction?
Bioterrorism is a silent killer. It's an insidious weapon of mass destruction; a silent attack we may not even be aware of which can lead to illness, death and vast social disruption.
Transforming Your Core Talents Into a Competitive Advantage
Strengthsfinder is a multi-million dollar assessment that helps individuals turn key talents into strengths. In this episode we are joined by CoreClarity to discuss how to make the most of your talents in the workplace and in life.
Is a Free Press at Risk Without a Well Functioning Freedom of Information Act?
Free press is an American right based on the First Amendment. This program focuses on this first amendment right and explores the question of whether or not free press is at risk.
Are Government Security Agencies Essential Or a Threat to Our National Security?
National security is important to all of us. However, are agencies like NSA and the CIA really necessary for the safety and security of our country?
Philanthropy: The Business of Changing the World
These are critical times for nonprofits. There are more social needs, yet fewer resources capable of addressing them. Government cutbacks and overwhelmed businesses simply can't keep up with the growing [...]
Health Care: Doctors and Patients
In the medical profession it is a given that patients always comes first, and policies are always patient centered. There are also growing challenges with affordable health care, Medicare and [...]
Health Care: Employers and Employees
Health care costs are escalating, and while many employees are covered, fully or in part by their employer, rising costs pose problems for both. Left to Right: Scott Flannery, [...]
Health Care: Hospitals and Insurance Companies
For most people, health insurance is provided in whole or part by their employer. We rarely read our policies and don't know our choices. This program is designed to give you a look at health care from the hospitals' perspective and to see risk and regulations as an insurance company views them so you can better understand the choices that you may need to make if you are ever faced with entering a hospital.
Innovation and Creativity in the Workplace
Terry Jones: Author of On Innovation, Founder, former CEO of Travelocity and Founding Chairman of kayak.com, joins McCuistion for a rousing discussion on what innovation is and how to create it in your own organization.
Money, Corporations and Politics… a Toxic Mix?
Steve Bartlett and Bruce Freed join the McCuistion Program to discuss business and politics and whether or not they are a toxic mix.
Are Corporate Executives Overpaid?
Are CEO salaries comparable to what they're contributing to the value of their corporation? If compensation isn't tied to performance then "excessive" compensation is a problem and should be questioned.
Why Retirement Is Fast Becoming Impossible For Most Americans
Only 2% of Americans have an adequate pension or retirement account. Yet while the picture appears to be doom and gloom our experts offer sound advice- it's not too late to turn the picture around to be able to retire with dignity.
The Growing Challenge with Disability Benefits
Disability benefits are part of the social security entitlement program and increasing costs and escalating numbers of claims are causing challenges. Some economists and others question if the bad economy along with the fact that people not being able to find jobs as readily, has any connection to the increasing number of disability claims in the last decade.