The San Francisco Experience
The San Francisco Experience
Jim Herlihy
We are a "deep dive" news podcast, for Americans who get their news from the Internet. Our mission is to give the listener succinct, fact based analysis both non-ideological and independent from a California, Silicon Valley perspective. Your host Jim Herlihy is a published author: his novel “Deceit and Dirty Money” is available on line. He served as President of the SF Public Library Commission 1992 - 1996. While working in Latin America, he was a stringer for The Economist, The Times and the BBC. Jim serves as a director on two SF sister city boards : Bangalore, India and Cork, Ireland.
The French Election Results : Lessons for US Democracy. Talking with Professor Jonah Levy
The Snap French elections have resulted in stalemate. But US voters should take heed as we approach our own elections in November in a polarized political environment.
Jul 9, 2024
39 min
Invisible Rulers: The people who turn lies into reality. Talking with Rene DiResta
With the advent of social media, there has been a radical change in the dynamics of power and influence with new Influencers blurring truth with disinformation.
Jul 3, 2024
45 min
The US Supreme Court Ruling on the Trump Immunity Case. Talking with Professor Luke Boso
The Supreme Court handed down its' awaited decision on immunity for the former President. It was wider ranging and more momentous than many observers had anticipated.
Jul 2, 2024
37 min
The SS Jeremiah O'Brien. The last of the WWII Liberty ships. Talking with Forrest Booth.
2700 Liberty ships were built in WWII to transport materiel, munitions, food and troops to the front lines. It was the greatest logistical undertaking in military /naval history.
Jul 1, 2024
38 min
BetaNXT: A Private Equity success story. Talking with Chairman and CEO Stephen Daffron.
BetaNXT provides end to end solutions across the investment lifecycle.
Jun 29, 2024
30 min
The Biden Trump Debate: A pivotal moment in the 2024 race for the White House. Talking with Jack Pitney.
Joe Biden's disastrous performance in the debate last night has amplified concerns about his fitness for office - mental acuity and physical stamina. Democrats have even called for him to withdraw as a candidate. Uncharted territory in presidential debate history. Professor Pitney helps to put it in perspective, but it is a volatile situation.
Jun 28, 2024
39 min
Is San Francisco the Worst Run City in the United States ? Part 2. Talking with Professor Patrick Murphy.
USF Professor of Urban and Public Affairs, gives a more nuanced interpretation of the recent Wallet Hub article that ranks San Francisco management dead last at 148 among US cities.
Jun 26, 2024
33 min
San Francisco ranks as the Worst Run City in the country. Talking with Cassie Happe of WalletHub.
San Francisco ranked dead last at #148 with subpar governance. Six categories Financial Stability, Education, Health, Public Safety, Economy and Infrastructure were measured. Three of them - Public Safety, Financial Stability and the Economy - set off flashing red lights, tanking the overall score.
Jun 25, 2024
37 min
Stem Cell Therapy: a new approach. Talking with Mattias Bernow, CEO of CellCoLabs.
Stem Cell Therapy has produced very positive results in the limited FDA approved therapies which are permitted. But Medical tourism to light touch regulation countries like Mexico, Panama, The Bahamas, is opening the therapy uses and possibilities very quickly. CellCoLabs is an open source company which plans to sell its' stem cells globally.
Jun 19, 2024
36 min
Why Nuclear Power and Why Now ? Talking with Andy Poreda Responsible Investing at Sage Advisory.
Is Nuclear Power in the United States about to experience a renaissance given its' "clean" environmental footprint, not contributing to the carbon footprint of electricity generation.
Jun 13, 2024
41 min
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