Doug Henwood is the publisher of the Left Business Observer—a publication that addresses economics with writing that is not dry or boring. He’s turned his attention to AARP. He believes that AARP has become nothing more than an insurance company and is no longer a lobbying force for older Americans. We discuss his thesis to determine if AARP membership is money well spent.
David Warwick makes the case against cash. He believes society would be better off without it. We discuss a cashless society with him from his book, Ending Cash: The Public Benefits of Federal Electronic Currency.
Hannah Clayborn is an historian who has a fascination with the Chinese immigrants to California. We discuss the rich and unique history of the Chinese in California.
Tom Hinton believes the next 10,000 days may be the most important in your life. He’s discovered that by age 40, most people turn their attention away from the daily grind to thinking about their legacy. We discuss how to make the rest of your life the best of your life from his book, 10,000 Days.
Tamar Cohen provides insight into a growing epidemic in society—high tech infidelity. The Anthony Weiner incident shows how the infidelity industry is growing—websites exclusively for people looking to cheat, Twitter and Facebook stalking and more. We discuss what she learned researching her book, The Mistress’s Revenge.
Jim Hunt provides insight into a culprit in America’s most seminal event in the past 40 years. It’s the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in, and my next guest will give us perspective on Frank Sturgis, one of the convicted criminals who broke in. We discuss the fascinating—and controversial—life of Frank Sturgis from his book Warrior.