• Graphic for Perspectives Matter - The Inflation Crisis showing JOhn Maulden and host Dennis McCuistion on a blue McCuistion TV Background.

The Inflation Crisis (2924)

November 5, 2023|Categories: Current News, Featured Program, Featured-Home, Global Affairs, Human Interest, Recent Programs|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

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?

  • Perspectives Matter - The Power of Forgiveness graphic with headshots of Molly Beihl, Jim Falk, and Dr. Frederic Luskin on a blue McCuistion background.

The Power of Forgiveness (2925)

October 29, 2023|Categories: Current News, Featured Program, Featured-Home, Global Affairs, Human Interest, Recent Programs|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

What is forgiveness? Why do we find forgiveness so challenging? How does harboring anger and resentment affect one’s health? And what are the benefits of forgiveness? Our guests say, there is a way to move forward through forgiveness, however difficult that may be. Join us to learn more.

  • Graphic for Perspectives Matter - Technology and the Global Struggle for Power showing guest Jonathan Ward, Ph.D., and host Jim Falk.

Technology and the Global Struggle for Power (2923)

October 22, 2023|Categories: Current News, Featured Program, Featured-Home, Global Affairs, Recent Programs|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

There’s no doubt the U.S. and China are committed to having a military advantage over one another. While the risk of armed conflict, perhaps over Taiwan, exists, the real battle for technological supremacy is where the struggle for global power is taking place. Join us to hear more about where we stand with China today and the direction we may be taking in the future.

  • Graphic showing host Jim Falk and guests Jeffrey Engel, Ph.D., and David Walker

Voter Choice: Is It Time for a Third Party? (3005)

October 15, 2023|Categories: Current News, Featured Program, Featured-Home, Recent Programs|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

With over a year to go, the 2024 presidential contest promises to have many twists and turns. Given the dissatisfaction in both parties, could a third party take the presidency?

  • Paul Scharre, Ph.D. and host Jim Falk discuss Global Power in the Age of AI on Perspectives Matter.

Global Power in the Age of AI (2926)

October 8, 2023|Categories: Current News, Featured Program, Featured-Home, Recent Programs|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

Can international regulations organizations address the fact that the United States along with its liberal democratic allies might have a very different goal than that of China, Russia, and the growing number of authoritarian states who see AI as a means to gain and maintain power?

  • Special Agent In Charge Eduardo A. Chávez demonstrates to host Jim Falk how little fentanyl it takes to end a life on the Perspectives Matter set.

The DEA Message: One Pill Can Kill (3001)

October 1, 2023|Categories: Current News, Featured Program, Featured-Home, Recent Programs|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

Over 150 people die every day from overdose/poisoning related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl. The battle against the cartels and drug traffickers is far from being won; in fact, they are winning.

  • Screenshot of Officer Chris Bianez, John-Mark Meulman, and Jim Falk on the set of Perspectives Matter - The Fentanyl Crisis: The Silent Killer

The Fentanyl Crisis: The Silent Killer (3002)

September 22, 2023|Categories: Current News, Featured Program, Featured-Home, Recent Programs|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

Over 150 people die every day from overdose/ poisoning related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Many of them young people. The numbers are growing, despite the best efforts of school counselors, law enforcement officials, parents and other health professionals.

  • Perspectives Matter - What You Need to Know About Fentanyl graphic showing guests Dr. Mark Gamber, Ryan Vaughn, Stephanie Vaughn, and Geri Horton with host Jim Falk.

What You Need to Know About Fentanyl (3003)

September 17, 2023|Categories: Current News, Featured Program, Featured-Home, Recent Programs|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

“One Pill Can Kill.” That’s the message of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. This program is the first in a series about the dangers of Fentanyl poisoning. You’ll hear from a medical doctor, law enforcement, the Drug Enforcement Administration and will meet parents whose lives forever changed when their children were poisoned by fentanyl.

  • ChatGPT: The Next AI “Tool”!

RE-Air – ChatGPT: The Next AI “Tool”! (2911)

September 3, 2023|Categories: Featured Program, Featured-Home, Recent Programs, Technology|Tags: , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

A more recent addition to AI, ChatGPT, has taken over the tech conversation about AI. It's being used to write, edit, research, inspire new ideas, the list goes on. 

  • Screenshot from Perspectives Matter #2915 - Can We End Homelessness? showing guests Carol Lucky and Joli Angel Robinson, and host Jim Falk.

Can We End Homelessness? (2915)

August 6, 2023|Categories: Featured Program, Featured-Home, Human Interest, Recent Programs|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Homelessness is an extremely complicated topic that brings forth strong feelings whether it is citizens concerned about visible homelessness in their neighborhood, park, or urban center or the person who finds themselves without the security of shelter.

  • Graphic for Perspectives Matter #2916: Rough Sleepers: Bringing Healing to the Homeless which shows guests Tracy Kidder and Jim O'Connell, M.D., and host Jim Falk.

Rough Sleepers: Bringing Healing to the Homeless (2916)

July 30, 2023|Categories: Featured Program, Featured-Home, Human Interest, Recent Programs|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

When Dr. O’Connell graduated from Harvard Medical School the chief of medicine made him a proposal, that of deferring a prestigious fellowship and instead spend a year helping to create an organization to bring health care to homeless citizens.

  • Graphic for Perspectives Matter #2920 - The Economics of Travel and Happiness, which shows guest Eric Weiner, and host Jim Falk.

The Economics of Travel and Happiness (2920)

July 23, 2023|Categories: Featured Program, Featured-Home, Global Affairs, Politics, Recent Programs|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

Did you know that those who travel are 7% happier than those who stay at home (Washington State University)?  The overwhelming majority of travelers say that their travel memories are among the happiest ones of their lives; and, as our guest Eric Weiner tells us, even delays and other snafus can over time be recalled as blissful.

  • Graphic for Perspectives Matter #2922 - The Attack on Democracy and on Civil Liberties, which shows guest MoÍses NaÍm, Ph.D., and host Jim Falk.

The Attack on Democracy and on Civil Liberties (2922)

July 16, 2023|Categories: Featured Program, Featured-Home, Global Affairs, Politics, Recent Programs|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

George Orwell said, "We know that no one ever seizes power with the intention of relinquishing it," yet why do some who gain power use that power for good, and some for their own personal means at the expense of the people they govern?

  • Graphic for Perspectives Matter #2919 - The EV Battery Challenge, which shows headshots of guests Tony Quiroga and Steve LeVine with Host Jim Falk all on a blue McCuistion background.

The EV Battery Challenge (2919)

July 9, 2023|Categories: Environment, Featured Program, Featured-Home, Recent Programs, Technology|Tags: , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 changes the eligibility rules to claim a tax credit for clean vehicles. The act is an ongoing, very aggressive campaign to revolutionize the automobile industry and get consumers to ditch combustion engine, gasoline-powered vehicles in favor of EVs – electric vehicles. Could this tip consumers to move to electric vehicles?

  • Graphic showing a split screen with headshots of Jorge Baldor, Ara Gramaldo, and Jim Falk discussing The Growing Issue of Homeless Youth on Perspectives Matter

The Growing Issues of Homeless Youth (2917)

July 2, 2023|Categories: Featured Program, Featured-Home, Human Interest, Recent Programs|Tags: , , |0 Comments

An exceptionally vulnerable segment of the homeless population is our youth. It’s estimated that just within the Dallas Independent School District, there are over 4,000 students who meet the federal definition of homeless.