Bill Davidow is a former Silicon Valley executive, explains how the almost miraculous success of the Internet Web has also created a unique set of hazards, in effect overconnecting us, with the direst of consequences for our political, economic, and day-to-day lives. We discuss his latest book Over Connected.
Guests include Dr. Sal Giorgianni discussing the first example of healthcare of rationing under Obamacare, Robert Zubrin discrediting pseudo-scientists and Antihumanists, Maria Cardona examining the role of Latina voters in the 2012 election, technologist Bill Davidow evaluating the promise and threat of the Internet, and World War II historians Andrew Roberts and John McManus discussing their research on the Second World War.
Jack Myers is considered a Media Ecologist. He’s examined the generation of 21.2 million Americans born between 1991-1995 and drawn some remarkable conclusions about this generation’s view on sex, politics and saving the world. We discuss his findings contained in his book Hooked Up.
Bob Zorn has thoroughly investigated a story ripped from the headlines. No—not today’s headlines—the headlines 80 years ago. He’s discovered the missing mastermind behind the Lindbergh baby kidnapping and tells all in his book, Cemetery John.
Steven Hintz is Ventura County’s Treasurer. He discusses Ventura County’s current financial situation, in light of the recent bankruptcies among California cities.
Ted Geltner writes about the top sports columnist of his generation—Jim Murray of the Los Angeles Times. We peek behind the curtain to learn of the legendary sports writer’s life and career from his book the Last King of the Sports Page.