Best Jim Herlihy Podcasts (2024)

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Is AI racially biased ? Talking with Alejandro Salinas of the Stanford Law School. 28:24

1d ago28:24

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Racial and Gender bias were the subjects of a study at Stanford Law School led by Professor Julian Nyarko, Alex Salinas and Amit Haim. They used an audit approach which is common in employment and housing discrimination studies. The answer is yes to bias and it can be corrected, the team found. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotif…

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Peak Economic Security in US China Relations. Talking with Matt Ferchen, Senior Fellow at Yale Law School 35:29

3d ago35:29

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Increasingly the two nations are emphasizing the issue of economic security using export controls, tariffs and approvals which have the effect of reducing the volume of trade between the two. There is a lot at stake: who will blink first ? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message…

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The Science behind AI and how it will improve our lives. Talking with Charles Martin. 41:29

8d ago41:29

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Chuck has develop a software program - weightwatcher.ai - which helps identify the emergence of signatures of Artificial General Intelligence in Large Language Models. His research reveals early stage emergence of these signatures but more work needs to be done. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/mess…

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HiDo: Managing Medication through AI and Robotics. Talking with CEO Charles Gellman 28:19

9d ago28:19

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The US spends $500 billion annually on medical costs that could be avoided if more Americans took their prescribed meds for chronic diseases. HiDo has developed a technology to improve medication adherence while improving patient health. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message…

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The Chamber of Progress. Talking with Founder and CEO Adam Kovacevich. 22:39

15d ago22:39

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The Chamber promotes policies that ensure all Americans benefit from technology and that the tech industry operates responsibly and fairly. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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Spillover: Animal Infections and the next Human Pandemic. Talking to author David Quammen. 46:04

17d ago46:04

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Spillover, or zoonosis, is the infection of humans with animal viruses. In his book Spillover, David Quammen recounts the frightening phenomenon whereby EBOLA, HIV, SARS among other diseases have moved into human populations. About 60% of human diseases originated in animals. And what is the probable origin of the next pandemic ? --- Send in a voic…

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The Real Roots of Xi JinPing Thought: When Marx met Confucius. Talking with Rana Mitter, Professor Harvard Kennedy School of Government. 45:03

22d ago45:03

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The CCP is promoting the compatibility of traditional Confucian philosophy and Marxist theory. As China rejects the liberal democratic tradition of the World Order it looks to a home grown philosophy as the foundation of its worldview. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message…

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Thriving ! How to create a Healthier, Happier, and more Prosperous Life. Talking with author Rand Selig. 30:46

29d ago30:46

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We should all aspire to not only survive but to thrive in our lives. In this book, Rand Selig outlines a roadmap to achieving a meaningful life of purpose, intentionality and focus. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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Australia and the AUKUS Pact. In conversation with Gareth Evans, former Foreign Minister of Australia. 35:28

1M ago35:28

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The UK and the United States have entered into a tripartite agreement to share nuclear submarine technology with Australia. The multi year arrangement will furnish 8 nuclear attack submarines through the 2040s. The submarines will replace 6 diesel powered Collins Class subs that will be based in Perth WA. The agreement also encompasses undersea wea…

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Atlanticism versus Eurasianism Redux. When Worlds Collide. Talking with Alp Sevimlisoy. 38:45

1M ago38:45

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Two competing world views - Atlanticism (Liberal Democracy, Free Markets, Rule of Law) and Eurasianism (Authoritarianism, non-independent judiciaries, state controlled economies) present a stark choice as geopolitics dominates international relations. Russia and China are the principal proponents of Eurasianism whereas the United States and the Wes…

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The Lie Detectives. In search of a playbook for winning elections in the Disinformation Age. Talking with author Sasha Issenberg. 35:00

2M ago35:00

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Anti-Disinformation operatives helping to sort fact from fiction. And with the advent of AI in the 2024 election cycle, voters need to be wary, basing their choice on facts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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Advanced Trauma Life Support in Ukraine. Talking with Dr. Michael Baker 30:30

2M ago30:30

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Dr. Michael Baker retired after a 40 year career in general surgery and a parallel career in the military, teaches an Advanced Trauma Life Support course to Ukrainian medical personnel in country. He is preparing for his fourth deployment to Ukraine and shares his experience with us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

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Will Mexico elect its' first Woman President ? Talking with Professor Tony Payan. 37:34

2M ago37:34

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Mexico has become America's largest trading partner. June 2nd, presidential elections will feature two female candidates running in first and second place: our neighbor is likely to elect its first woman President. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message…

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Super Tuesday Results and the California Primary. Talking with Professor David McCuan 35:04

2M ago35:04

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With the Biden and Trump camps close to wrapping up their respective parties' nominations, focus shifts to other key races. One of them is for the open California Senate seat left vacant with the death of Dianne Feinstein. A surprising backfired result where front runner Adam Schiff in an effort to elevate Republican Steve Garvey handed him first p…

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Women in Fintech: Talking with Andrew Harrison, Head of US Digital Partnerships, BMO. 29:41

2M ago29:41

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BMO, the 8th largest bank in North America, sponsors an innovative program for Women entrepreneurs with start ups in the Fintech field. Chicago where BMO has its' US headquarters, has the distinction of fostering women tech founders. 37% of tech startups in Chicago are headed or co-headed by women. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp…

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Putin's Exiles: Talking with author Paul Starobin. 34:56

2M ago34:56

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Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine two years ago, almost 1 million Russians have left the country taking up exile in Georgia, Armenia, Western Europe and beyond. And the death of Alexei Navalny on February 16th may galvanize them in the lead up to Putin's re-election, March 2024, with his widow Yulia Navalny vowing to take up his mantle. --- Sen…

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Milton Friedman The Last Conservative. Talking with author Jennifer Burns. 22:04

2M ago22:04

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Milton Friedman was a Nobel Prize winning economist who championed the Monetarist School of Economics at University of Chicago and beyond. In addition to his economic policy making role he was also a political philosopher whose views were implemented in the United States and abroad. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…

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Ocean Globe Race Leg 3 - Auckland NZ to Punta delEste, Uruguay. Talking with Skipper Tann Raffray and Amy Bridge. 26:23

2M ago26:23

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This is the fourth episode in our coverage of the Ocean Global Race around the world, following the French boat Neptune. One of the crew suffers from Parkinsons ; raising awareness of the disorder is one of the goals of the Neptune crew. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message…

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The AI Super Computer Race to the top. Will the US maintain its' lead over China, Russia and the Middle East ? 15:45

2M ago15:45

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Can America wall off other countries from access to high speed processors essential to build super computers and the development of Artificial Intelligence ? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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Sweden, Turkey, Nato and the $23 billion F16 deal. Talking with Dr. Rich Outzen. 29:47

3M ago29:47

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Turkey finally agrees to Sweden's NATO application, with a $23 billion F16 deal and tougher Swedish anti-terrorist laws. But Hungary will have the last word. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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The Techno-Optimist Manifesto by Marc Andreessen. Are you an accelerationist or a doomer ? 13:31

3M ago13:31

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Marc Andreessen lays out a 5000 word case to be optimistic and welcoming to new technology for the economic betterment of all as narrated by host, Jim Herlihy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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BBC and Social Media. Talking with Mike Wendling, US National Digital Reporter. 34:03

3M ago34:03

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Half of Americans get their news from social media like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X and even TikTok. Mike brings a critical eye to this space and helps listeners to be more discerning consumers of news sourced from social media outlets. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message…

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The Subplot: What China is reading and why it matters. Talking with author and critic Megan Walsh 25:10

3M ago25:10

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Chinese fiction has exploded with the arrival of the Internet. Who are the leading authors and what genres do Chinese readers favor ? How is a book published in China ? Does the Internet make fiction more accessible ? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message…

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Looking at Mexico, Mexico looks back. Talking with writer and photographer Janet Sternburg. 43:22

3M ago43:22

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Acclaimed photographer and writer Janet Sternburg moved to San Miguel de Allende in 2022. Her latest collection of photographs in Mexico - 90 - features people, places and objects accompanied by text and commentary by Janet and her Mexican collaborator, Jose Alberto Romero Romano. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

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I am a Tinkerer: Talking with Professor Dr. Rolf Hut 26:02

3M ago26:02

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The Maker, Tinkerer culture is very active globally. I met Professor Rolf Hut of the Technical University, Delft, the Netherlands at the American Geophysical Union Conference in San Francisco. He loves to MacGyver ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message…

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Critical Thinking: Your essential guide. Talking with Dr. Tom Chatfield. 29:41

3M ago29:41

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Critical Thinking skills are especially important in a world where we are awash in information, opinions and disinformation. And with the advent of AI, our ability to question, challenge and understand what we are told is more crucial than ever. Tom Chatfield offers a practical guide to think critically for all ages and all situations. --- Send in …

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Ecuador fights the drug gangs for control of the country. Talking with Sebastian Hurtado, President and CEO of Profitas. 22:23

4M ago22:23

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Ecuador's President Noboa has declared war on the Drug organizations which have infiltrated every institution in the country which have made Ecuador a key transhipment player in the global cocaine trade. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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2024 the year of global elections. How we vote and how we count the vote. Talking with author Professor Brendan Sullivan. 35:11

4M ago35:11

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An Introduction to the Math of Voting Methods, is a readable book that presents math in a civics wrapper accomplishing two goals: civic education and improved math skills. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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Britain's growing diplomatic presence in California. Talking with Tammy Sandhu, Consul General of the United Kingdom in San Francisco. 30:53

4M ago30:53

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There is a growing collaboration between the Golden State and the UK through the Consulate General on legislative issues as diverse as AI, Climate Control, Alternate Energy and even Housing. It's a two way street where best practices from both jurisdictions inform policy in California and the UK. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot…

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Rubik's Cube turns 50: Talking with Tom Rokicki. 25:40

4M ago25:40

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Tom Rokicki will be speaking at the Joint Mathematics Meetings 2024, Saturday, January 6 at 9am about Serious Recreational Mathematics. His research shows that the Rubik Cube can be finished in 20 moves. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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Cancelling a prominent author in China: Acclaimed novelist and screenplay writer Geling Yan fights back. 27:50

4M ago27:50

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Geling Yan reached the pinnacle of success as a critically acclaimed writer in her native China and around the world. Yet when she spoke out on the handling of the Covid 19 crisis in China she was cancelled. Her books are no longer published or sold in China. But she decided to fight back: she has set up her own publishing company and has launched …

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Remembering Henry Kissinger: the last of the great architects of Chinese American relations. Talking with Dr. Andrew Scobell 28:08

4M ago28:08

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Henry Kissinger's passing seemed to be covered more effusively and positively in China rather than the US where the coverage was muted and low key. China lamented that passing of a Great Man who reminded the Chinese public of the golden era of the bilateral relationship in the 1970s and 80s. In today's episode we will look at his legacy from both p…

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Shohei Ohtani's $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers: Talking with Vince Gennaro 30:02

4M ago30:02

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Shohei Ohtani the 29 year old Japanese pitcher and designated hitter has signed a 10 year, $700 million contract with the LA Dodgers. It is the largest contract in professional sports history. Sports expert Vince Gennaro analyzes the ground breaking deal for us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/mess…

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CapeTown to Auckland: The Ocean Globe Around the World Sailing Race: Talking with Skipper Tan Raffray and Amy Bridge 16:18

4M ago16:18

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In our third podcast about the OGR competition, formerly known as the Whitbread, Skipper Tan Raffray relates the 7250 nautical mile journey across the Indian Ocean from South Africa to New Zealand. It took almost 6 weeks of sailing the Neptune to reach Auckland without incident. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j…

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A Digital US Dollar: the Pros and Cons. Talking with Nick Anthony of The Cato Institute. 38:12

4M ago38:12

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Eleven nations have already adopted Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and the United States is considering such a plan. But for what benefit ? In this episode we explore what a CBDC is and whether it would benefit most Americans. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message…

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Our American Experiment: In conversation with Byron Williams 34:54

5M ago34:54

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Our American Experiment is a collection of short stories, some fictionalized, some not that use paradox to highlight the differences in the African American versus White life experience. A thought provoking read that draws no conclusions nor makes judgments but simply sets out stories that challenge your beliefs. --- Send in a voice message: https:…

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Yoodlize - the Rent Anything App. Talking with founder Jason Fairbourne. 28:46

5M ago28:46

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Over 80 Million Americans use sharing economy Apps like AirBnB, Uber, Instacart, DoorDash. And Yoodlize is the latest access economy App that lets you rent out almost anything you own, from power tools, to skis, furniture, garden equipment, you name it. How does a start up with national ambitions raise capital in a crowded and highly competitive Ve…

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Henry Kissinger and China: One man's legacy. Talking with Professor Mark Storella of Boston University 45:17

5M ago45:17

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Henry Kissinger died on November 29th at the age of 100. As National Security Adviser and Secretary of State for Presidents Nixon and Ford, he was one of the most consequential Secretaries of State of the 20th Century. But his work to engage China and forge a bilateral relationship with the United States is still producing results today. --- Send i…

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The Three Ages of Water: Prehistoric Past, Imperiled Present and Hope for the Future. Talking with author, Dr. Peter Gleick 35:44

5M ago35:44

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Our conversation about the role of water in the human experience is timely, given COP 28 is underway in Dubai. It is the UN Climate Change Conference that runs from November 30 to December 12. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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Was China behind Sam Altman's ousting - Tech may not be interested in Geopolitics, but Geopolitics is interested in Tech. Talking with Dr. Pippa Malmgren. 35:39

5M ago35:39

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The debacle over Sam Altman's firing and quick re-hiring at OpenAI underscores the fact that AI technology and the vast resources needed to fund it knows no borders. Will English be the dominant language of AI models or will it be Chinese or Arabic ? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message…

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Sparks: China's Underground Historians and their battle for the future. Talking with Pulitzer Prize winning author Ian Johnson. 37:48

5M ago37:48

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China's modern history has been whitewashed by the CCP to conform with the approved narrative. But a brave group of writers, filmmakers and chroniclers are using digital technology to document an accurate history of China and to spread the word. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message…

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India as it is: Talking with author Daniel Markey, Senior Advisor on South Asia, at the United States Institute of Peace. 50:41

5M ago50:41

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Daniel Markey discusses his recent article in "Foreign Affairs" about India and the US' growing strategic relationship. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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Does China's CCP see the US as an existential threat ? Talking with Matt Turpin, visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University 47:26

5M ago47:26

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Has a Cold War between China and the US already begun ? And if so, how will we manage the relationship ? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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APEC 2023 Conference Day 6 and 7. 5:07

5M ago5:07

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The APEC Economic Leaders Week culminated in a series of events that were both policy focused and social in nature. The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework was showcased. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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APEC 2023 Conference Day 5. Presidents Biden and Xi meet on the sidelines of the APEC Conference. 5:37

6M ago5:37

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The two Presidents met at a mansion 26 miles South of San Francisco, away from the congestion and bustle of downtown San Francisco. Their meeting lasted four hours and both leaders re-iterated the importance of the bilateral relationship between America and China. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/me…

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APEC 2023 Conference. Day 4. 5:41

6M ago5:41

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Trade Representative, Ambassador Katherine Tai convene the Foreign Ministers of APEC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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APEC 2023 Conference, Day 3 5:59

6M ago5:59

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Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen's press conference, after having met with the APEC Finance Ministers. The press conference lasted about 22 minutes and she answered five questions from Bloomberg News, The Wall Street Journal and Reuters among other outlets. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/mes…

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APEC 2023 - Day 2. 5:56

6M ago5:56

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen hosted a series of bilateral meetings on Sunday with APEC member Finance Ministers with a view to continue to align key policies. She emphasized three finance track themes: 1) the responsible development of digital assets; 2) support for effective energy transitions; 3) sustainable finance. --- Send in a voice messag…

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The APEC 2023 Conference: Opening Day. 6:09

6M ago6:09

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The San Francisco Experience Podcast will feature brief daily summaries of Conference proceedings through November 17, 2023. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative. Talking with Professor Emeritus, Jerry Porras. 39:13

6M ago39:13

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The SLEI program is open to Latino owned businesses that are generating $1million in annual sales and provides the tools to scale up operations. There are three pillars of the program, research, scaling and ecosystem. Dr. Porras has over 50 years of experience with the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He is also the co-author of the best selle…

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