How Crony Capitalism Corrupted Free Markets and Democracy
David Stockman, author of The Great Deformation: The Corruption of Capitalism in America and former director of the office of Management and Budget under Ronald Reagan joins McCuistion to discuss the demise of free market capitalism, and how crony capitalism is destroying our free market economy.
The Charitable Deduction Issue: A Tax Increase on Charity?
Should individuals be allowed to deduct charitable contributions? The issue affects those public charities, public foundations and the individuals who are influenced by donation caps.
The Platinum Rule: Communicating to Succeed
Communication skills are essential to growing in influence. Author of The Platinum Rule, Tony Alessandra offers eye-opening insight into this topic.
The Business of Philanthropy
Nonprofits bridge the gap of what businesses can’t afford to do as the financial returns are too small and that it may not be government’s job to do. In challenging economic times nonprofits address a critical void, often without the tools they need to fulfill their mission.
Flash Foresight: Seven Radical Principles That Will Change Your Life: Part Two
Dan states that we can indeed predict the future. And we can have a better future as a result. Dan who bases his predictions on scientific principles tells us, “we all have a sense of foresight, but we don’t know how to trust or use it, yet it is a sense we can accurately make sense of”.
Flash Foresight: Seven Radical Principles That will Change Your Life: Part One Airs this Sunday May 5th on KERA at 12:30 PM
In his newest book, Flash Foresight, Dan Burrus takes a look at what we can do to transform our lives in this century and decade and pokes holes at traditional ways of looking at the world and how we run our businesses.
Innovations in Neuro Technology… From Hearing to Strokes
Cutting edge research is helping develop devices and technology that translate to clinical solutions for those who suffer from neurological conditions, from Tinnitus, to strokes.
Cyber Security and Privacy
We want technology; however, easier access for the individual means easier access to hackers who want what we are able to access as well. These are two competing issues that are becoming increasingly problematic and costly.
Fractured Relationships and Their Impact on Our Personal Lives and Faith
Financial, social, psychological situations, exacerbated by the economy and disintegrating relationships are causing chaos. Broken relationships have a high cost on our social and economic welfare.
Fractured Relationships and Their Impact on Business and Politics
The relationship decline is costly, causing a cycle of estrangement, less trust and loyalty towards business, government and individuals; with 86% of the population saying they distrust corporations and trust in our Federal government is down to 25%.
A Space Odyssey with Anousheh Ansari
Growing up in Iran, Dallas entrepreneur Anousheh Ansari, dreamt of becoming an astronaut. "It was a childhood dream of mine. I wanted the answers to the questions, where do we come from, why are we here." Her interests in science and math led to her becoming an engineer and serial entrepreneur, launching several successful companies.
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.
The Need for An Ethical Business Culture
This program about the need for ethical business culture explores the rationale behind a good ethical culture, what needs to be done to improve it and how each of us can be part of the solution.
Corporations: Governance, Responsibilities & Investor Relations
Chances are that you own stock in a corporation directly or through a retirement plan, but how much do you really know about what a corporation is, what it does, how it raises money and how it decides to pay dividends or buy back its own stock?
Health Care: Doctors and Patients
While doctors desperately want to help patients, increasing regulatory burdens are getting in the way of providing the help patients need.