A conversation about OJ segues into issues of the current day.

We have a conversation about the highly recommended Netflix documentary "The Social Dilemma". Do we all really understand what Silicon Valley companies are up to, what their end goal is, and why exactly has this resulted in them being the richest companies in human history? What are they selling that is that valuable? Do we really understand what is for sale?

A little perspective at a time when folks may need it.

Predictably there has been another controversial police shooting. Can a conversation be had about the details and context of the actions, or does that not matter in the bigger picture? And if the latter, what does that mean in practical terms? We seek to avoid the temptation of easy simple narratives during the conversation, a task easier said than done at times.

Peter Moskos is from the Department of Law, Police Science, and Criminal Justice Administration at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and received his PhD in sociology from Harvard University. He also spend time as a street police officer in Baltimore, MD.

Peter Moskos is from the Department of Law, Police Science, and Criminal Justice Administration at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and received his PhD in sociology from Harvard University. He also spend time as a street police officer in Baltimore, MD.

Should college football be played in the fall of 2020? Is the answer clear? The optics depend upon the eye of the beholder, but the health consequences may be multi-layered.

Ben Weston joins us to discuss entrepreneurialism, the importance of key partners at work and in life, social justice lessons learned as a teacher, recognizing the role of privilege in our life options, the advantages of knowing when to quit, the hidden world of tap handles, and being a National Champion and Olympic Trails level swimmer.

Did BLM protests contribute to a COVID surge? Much of the media doesn't seem willing to give it a mention; perhaps to avoid looking like critics, and being subject to fallout in a segmented media landscape?

Is diplomacy the approach to take with China on the world stage? Or is a strong arm needed?