Before we get into the topic, we take a few minutes to look at a few topics that are in the news at the moment that reflect on some of our past episodes. We discuss the arguments for and against term limits. We discuss the possibility of age limits and the problem therein. We then consider whether some sort of cognitive test would be effective.
Here is the link to the YouTube video.
The basic business model of bank in discussed. What causes a run on a bank. What is the assumption of what caused the run on Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Should the executives of the bank seen the problem coming? How has the government responded and was that response appropriate?
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Should we worry? What is the worst that can happen? Should we try to create regulations before it is a problem?
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What are the twitter files, how did they come about and how are the journalists getting the information. What have they revealed, how are people talking about it or distorting it.
Here is the link to the summary of collection of of Twitter Files (that has not been updated since December 22). It also links to the full list of tweets of each Twitter File drop.
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This is part one of a two part conversation revolving around Twitter. This conversation takes a look at Twitter under the helm of Elon Musk, the changes made to the company and his presence on the platform. The next conversation will focus on the Twitter Files.
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Why are people concerned about the App TikTok? Why is TokTok different than other social media apps? Why is the government considering banning the app? We cover all this and alternatives to banning the app.
Link to the YouTube video.
We look at how immigrants are coming into the US and the state of the states on the border due to the immigration influx. How do we manage the immigration? Can we incentivize people to stay in their home country?
Here is the link to the YouTube video of the conversation.
A short while before this conversation, the Debt Ceiling was surpassed and Congress was notified that if nothing was changed, the US Government would default on its obligations. We begin the conversation discussing the difference between debt and deficit, whether debt should be decreased by increasing income or decreasing expenses and then discuss what the debt means to the country and possible solutions.
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What are the similarities and differences between Trump’s handling and Biden’s handling of the found classified documents. Also how have the reactions to the documents been different from the media to the Department of Justice.
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