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Here's Something Interesting
by Chris Oaks
Thought-provoking discussions with authors, experts, political and business leaders who have interesting things to say about interesting subjects - from topical news events to financial matters to better health. You never know what we'll be talking about next, but you know it will be interesting!
Episodes
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In the Aftermath of Dayton and El Paso
Now that we've had a couple of weeks to process and reflect on yet more violence in America, what can our politically-divided nation do to address a frightening and increasingly common issue?
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What is a Countercyclical Capital Buffer?
The Federal Reserve may use a new tool in their arsenal to ease the effect of a downturn. What is a 'countercyclical capital buffer' and how might it impact the market?
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Understanding the New Rules of Language
For anyone who's ever struggled to decipher a text message, understand an emoji or make sense of a meme
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A New Nuclear Arms Race?
With the demise of the INF treaty, only one nuclear arms agreement remains in place between the US and Russia, and it's set to expire in 2021. Are we headed for another arms race, and what would that world look like in the 21st century?
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US-China Trade Tensions & The Fed's Rate Cut
The Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut in more than a decade wasn't enough to overcome trade war fears on Wall Street, but it is good news for the mortgage market
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Strangers in a Strange Land
What it means to be an American, through the eyes of a Middle Eastern immigrant - and what happens when Americans are the ones trying to understand a different culture
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Today's Hottest Tech Startups
Suzanne Kantra, founder and editor of Techlicious.com profiles the Consumer Technology Association's hottest and most innovative tech startups
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A Conversation with David Baldacci
Best-selling author David Baldacci discusses the intriguing new protagonist at the center of his latest novel "One Good Deed"
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A Big Week of Politics Ahead of Another Big Week of Politics
After the controversial Mueller hearing fell flat this week, both parties gear up for the next round in the race to 2020 as Democrats prepare for another round of debates in Detroit and Republicans get set to rally with President Trump in Cincinnati, both in the week ahead.
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"...The Next Giant Leap" - Space Technology of the Future
If it's mind-boggling to think about 1960's technology taking us to the moon and back, just think about the future tech it will take to send human beings to Mars
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'One Small Step...' - The 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11
Remembering mankind's greatest achievement - landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to Earth - and looking ahead to the future of space exploration.
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The Sky-High Cost of Air Ambulance Services
The average cost of air ambulance services now hovers around $60K per flight. Congress is looking to curb that sky-high cost, but providers say that could drive them out of business.
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"The Madoffs Among Us"
A recent report finds roughly one in five financial advisors is guilty of knowingly and deliberately giving their clients advice that is not in their best interest. How do you know if the person giving you advice is ripping you off?
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Social Media, Silicon Valley & The Remaking of America
POLITICO technology reporter Steven Overly discusses the president's 'Social Media Summit' this past week, and author Margaret O'Mara talks about her new book on the history of Silicon Valley called "The Code"
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The Tragedy of Police Suicide
More officers died last year by suicide than in the line of duty, a trend that has continued in 2019 – Police work has always been stressful, so what is pushing so many in law enforcement over the edge?
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"Bottle of Lies"
Are generic drugs really the same as their name brand equivalents, only cheaper?
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Thought-provoking discussions with authors, experts, political and business leaders who have interesting things to say about interesting subjects - from topical news events to financial matters to better health. You never know what we'll be talking about next, but you know it will be interesting!
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Chris Oaks
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