Join this community of curious minds. Through in-depth conversations with preeminent thought leaders, authors, activists, community and business leaders, industry experts and academics, listeners get an “insiders” perspective about trends impacting our communities, families and individual lives. Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, raised in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and currently residing in Dallas, Texas, USA, Brian has a unique perspective on current global events and public policy. His Puerto Ric ...
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S2E14: How Violence, Weak Institutions, and Climate Change Fuel Latin America's Migration Crisis
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Fulton Armstrong and Brian explore the origins of the migration challenges in Latin America, focusing on the push and pull factors that drive people to leave their home countries. They discuss the role of violence, weak institutions, and climate change as major drivers of migration. The conversation also delves into the issue of gangs and drug cart…
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S2E13: Understanding Trends, Staying Ahead of the Next Big Story
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This episode is a thank you message to the listeners and a recap of the topics covered so far in Season 2 that include issues being discussed on this show well before they emerge in legacy media coverage. Brian emphasizes the importance of understanding big global trends and the benefits of staying ahead of the next big story, so you can confidentl…
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S2E12: The US-China Cyber Rivalry with Foreign Policy Magazine Reporter, Rishi Iyengar
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Rishi Iyengar, the global technology reporter for Foreign Policy Magazine, joins Brian for a conversation on the US-China cyber rivalry and the strategic objectives of both countries in cyber space. He explains that the US sees itself as a cyber defender, focusing on critical infrastructure protection, while China has shifted its tactics to become …
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S2E11: How Women Win the Presidency in Latin America and Beyond w/ Catherine Reyes-Housholder, PhD
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Catherine Reyes-Housholder, PhD, joins Brian for a conversation about women in positions of political power in Latin America and beyond, particularly their rise to the presidency. Catherine is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Political Science within the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. She is also an Associate Researcher at the u…
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S2E10: Using AI to Improve Access to Mental Health Care Services
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As the need for mental health care services continues to rise across the world, access to the system of care continues to be a major challenge. A shortage of mental health care providers combined with confusion about how to seek help in a complex, often siloed care system has led to needless suffering for individuals and families. Ben Carrington, a…
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S2E9: A Conversation About Public Safety with Award-Winning Filmmaker and Best-Selling Author, Matthew Solomon
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Matthew Solomon, a filmmaker and conflict resolution expert, joins Brian for a conversation about his documentary, Reimagining Safety, and the growing demands for new approaches to ensure public safety. Matthew shares his personal experiences growing up in a diverse community and witnessing differences in how local police interacted with his friend…
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S2E8: Preventing Human Trafficking and Abuses in Sports with Claudia Villa
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While the world watches in amazement as the best athletes on Earth compete for the top global prizes in their respective sport, there are criminals lurking in the shadows of these events and behind the scenes. Joining Brian to discuss the dark sidelines of these international competitions is Claudia Villa. She is an International Safeguarding Speci…
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S2E7: An Update on Cybersecurity Threats, Ransomware Attacks and the Potential Role of AI w/ Diegesis CEO, Nick Denning
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Nick Denning, Diegesis CEO, joins Brian for a second conversation on the current and emerging challenges in cybersecurity that every leader needs to know to protect their organization and the public should be aware of. Season 1, Episode 6 was the first converstion for those who want a refresher. In this conversation, Brian and Nick discuss the incr…
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S2E6: Protecting Ourselves Against Artificial Intelligence Abuses w/ David Evan Harris
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Brian interviews David Evan Harris, a Chancellor’s Public Scholar at UC Berkeley and a continuing lecturer at the Haas School of Business. The main topic of the conversation is the race to safeguard against the risks of artifical intelligence misuse. David teaches courses including AI Ethics for Leaders; Social Movements & Social Media; Civic Techn…
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S2E5: Rethinking the U.S. Education System & Supporting Teachers w/ Matthew Ebert
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Brian interviews Matthew Ebert, founder and principal of Ebert Educational Consulting and a former Baltimore Public School principal, about the state of the education system in the U.S. Matthew has 20+ years of experience in education, primarily focused on school leadership in urban settings. Matthew's consulting is grounded in his experiences as a…
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S2E4: Qigong, Sound Therapy and Natural Healing Practices w/ Jennie Chan, Founder of Spectra Wellbeing
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Brian interviews Jennie Chan, a Chinese medicine practitioner, Qigong (pronounced chee-guhng) instructor and founder of Spectra Wellbeing, a wellness company promoting the practice of Qigong in individivual and group settings. Brian and Jennie explore her personal story from high-powered, high-stress finance professional to traditional medicine pra…
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S2E3: How Demographic Shifts Are Changing Politics, Business, Culture and Society w/ Bradley Schurman, Founder and CEO of Human Change
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Brian welcomes demographic consultant, Bradley Schurman, back to the series for an updated and in-depth conversation on how key demographic trends are likely to impact politics, business, culture and societies around the world in the years to come. Bradley stands at the forefront of navigating the complexities of demographic evolution as the vision…
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S2E2: Populism, Nationalism and the Rule of Law in Europe with Professor Carlo Ruzza
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Brian is joined by Carlo Ruzza, Senior Professor of Political Sociology at the University of Trento School of International Studies, for a conversation on populism, nationalism, the rule of law and their interplay in the global political landscape. Carlo provides insights into the definitions and interpretations of these concepts and discusses how …
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S2E1: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Uses, Risks & Ethics for Startups & Tech Companies w/ Peyman Pouryekta
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Peyman Pouryekta is a consultant and advisor to tech industry startups, helping them create stronger, more focused teams and leaders. In recent years, Peyman has worked with venture capital firms, directly with startups as a strategic advisor and has served in C-Level positions. In these roles, Peyman coaches his clients how to set strategy, develo…
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Ep. 31 - Season 1 Finale: Reflections, Personal Thoughts on Aging, Previewing Season 2
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Brian wraps up season 1 with his reflections on the topics covered over the past year and some memorable interviews with his guests. He takes a few minutes to share the most popular episodes based on downloads from season 1 as well as important conversastions included in his "Innovation Series". Brian then takes a few minutes to follow up on the to…
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Ep. 30 - Alexander Motyl, Rutgers University professor and Eastern European expert, on the Ukraine/Russia War
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Brian interviews Alexander Motyl, Rutgers University political science professor and deputy director of the school's Division of Global Affairs. Alexander is noted for his prolific writings on contemporary politics in Eastern Europe, Ukraine, and Russia, as well as for more theoretical explorations into the nature of nationalism, empire, and revolu…
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Ep. 29 - Louisa Ha, Ph.D., Media & Communications Professor/Expert, on Evolving Mass Media Trends and Risks
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Brian interviews Louisa Ha, Ph.D., professor in the School of Media and Communications at Bowling Green State University in the U.S. state of Ohio. She is the Founding-Editor-in-Chief of Online Media and Global Communication, and also the former editor of Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly, the flagship journal of the Association for Educa…
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Ep. 28 - Grace McNamara, CEO of Exercise Intelligence, on Personalized Healthcare and Entrepreneurship
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Brian interviews Grace McNamara, CEO of Exercise Intelligence, about her company and its personalized healthcare app, one that can be prescribed by a doctor who can use it to monitor adherance to a care plan. Grace emphasizes the need for personalized exercise programs and meaningful incentives to encourage adherence. Grace highlights the powerful …
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Ep. 27 - Irina Tsukerman, human rights and national security lawyer and consultant, on international affairs and national security issues
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Brian speaks with Irina Tsukerman, a human rights and national security lawyer, the Editor in Chief of The Washington Outsider and President of Scarab Rising, Inc., a strategic advisory firm. After graduating from Fordham University School of Law, Irina built a professional practice focused on relentlessly championing underreported international ca…
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Ep. 26 - Alison Crosthwait: Former Psychotherapist Discusses Alternative Medicine, Treatments and Therapies
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Brian is joined by Alison Crosthwait, a former Wall Street professional, who shares her journey from traditional psychotherapy to alternative medicine. The conversation explores the emerging topic of alternative health care options, espeically related to mental health disorders. Alison talks about the importance of happiness and the challenges and …
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Ep. 25 - Greta Uehling, Cultural Anthropologist and author of “Everyday War”, on Life in the Ukrainian War Zone
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In this conversation, University of Michigan cultural anthropologist Greta Uehling discusses the impact of war on Ukrainians and the challenges they face in everyday life. She shares insights from her research in Ukraine, including the dynamics of living in occupied territories and the effects of war on relationships and communities. Uehling also e…
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Ep. 24 - Dr. Romit Bhandari, Senior Lecturer, University of East London, on Migration Laws and Policy
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In this episode, Brian speaks with Dr. Romit Bhandari, an experienced legal academic, consultant and editor with a focused interest in human rights and international refugee law. He joins the show to have an in depth conversation about the fundamentals of laws governing migration across international borders. Romit is the author of Human Rights and…
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Ep. 23 - Nic Palmarini, Director of the UK National Innovation Center for Ageing, on Growing Old While in Good Health
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Nick Palmarini, the director of the UK National Innovation Center for Ageing, joins Brian for a discussion on the importance of innovation in addressing the challenges of aging. He emphasizes the need to focus on our long term quality of life as measured by overall health rather than simply number of years lived. If we live to be 100, but that last…
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Ep. 22 - Brian Mahony, CEO, Trender Research: The Evolution of Streaming Media and Consumer Trends
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Brian Mahony, CEO and Founder at Trender Research and the President of the OTT Executive Community is the special guest for this episode. He joins the show to discuss consumer trends in broadcasting, content creation, film, and streaming. He has developed a 50,000+ member executive-level community engaging in research, consulting, events, webinars,…
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Ep. 21 - Ashley Rodriguez, Media Editor at Insider on Trends in Mass Media Consumption
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In this episode, Brian explores trends in the mass media industry and rapidly evolving media consumption habits across all age groups. Ashley Rodriguez, media editor at Insider, joins Brian for this conversation. She covers the future of the television industry, such as how streaming-video companies like Netflix and Hulu are changing the concept of…
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Ep. 20 - Sharon Goldman, VentureBeat Senior Writer/Editor on the Business of Artificial Intelligence
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Sharon Goldman is a Senior Writer and Editor at VentureBeat, an online news site focused on helping leaders in the sector make intelligent decisions around AI, machine learning and data. She has been a journalist for 25 years, devoting the last 12 years to examining the impact of AI and technological developments on business. She has contributed to…
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Ep. 19 - Sophie Thompson, VirtualSpeech CEO: Virtual Reality Training & Generative AI
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In this episode, Brian explores the world of virtual reality and specifically its integration into corporate trainings with the CEO and co-founder of VirtualSpeech, Sophie Thompson. Sophie co-founded her UK-based company in 2016 as a way to overcome her fear of public speaking. She realized that VR was uniquely positioned to help people practice sk…
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Ep. 18 - Tina Woods: Living Longer and Healthier
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Brian is joined by healthy aging expert Tina Woods who is the CEO and Founder of Collider Health, an organization that works with public and private sectors to drive sustainable and innovative transformations in human health. Amongst other roles, Tina is also the Health and Longevity Champion for the UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing, aiming…
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Ep. 17 - David Allison: Shared Values Replacing Demographics as the Best Way to Understand People
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Brian is joined by David Allison, the founder of Valuegraphics, a prominent research company with organizations such as Paypal, Google and the United Nations Foundation embracing this new way to look at predictive business insights. He joins the program to discuss how shared human values make marketing campaigns more effective, eliminating guesswor…
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Ep. 16 - Labor Day Reflections: Brian's Thank You To Workers Everywhere
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Brian reflects on the world's essential workers and the value and nature of work in 2023. He offers a view on the currency of respect for workers who may not be highly valued by the market but are critical to our society. He also offers business leaders and young, aspiring leaders alike advice on how to think about their workforce and all those who…
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Ep. 15 - Kerry-Ann Betton Stimpson: A Chief Marketing Officer's Perspective
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Brian is joined by Kerry-Ann Betton Stimpson, Chief Marketing Officer at the JMMB Group and producer and host of The Internal Marketing Podcast. She specifically focuses on empowering employees in the workplace, so that they become any brand or company’s best advocates. As a coveted speaker, she addresses companies across the world on how to cater …
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Ep. 14 - Too Risky: Rising Insurance Costs Threaten Economic Growth
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Brian reflects on the first 13 episodes of the podcast, previews upcoming guests and offers an editorial monologue on the impact of frequent disasters on insurance markets. Brian shares his concerns about the growing cost of insurance premiums for ordinary families around the world as they need to hedge bigger and more costly disaster risks. What h…
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Ep. 13 - Richard Hollis: Risk Mitigation in Cyberspace
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Richard Hollis joins Brian from London, England for a frank and eye-opening conversation on the threats we all face from web-based criminals and other bad actors in cyberspace. Richard is the CEO of Risk Crew, a London-based, cyber security risk management consulting firm. He has worked in the industry for over 30 years, developing his experience a…
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Ep. 12 - Josh Penner: Veteran, Mayor & Entrepreneur Using AI to Better Serve the Public Good
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Brian is joined by Joshua Penner, CEO and Founder of AI start up Inquisio.AI, the mayor of Orting, Washington and the author of Strategy in 60 Minutes. Alongside his work as a small city Mayor, Josh's goal with Inquisio.AI is to make government more effective and more accessible through its databases of policies and ordinances. As an veteran of the…
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Ep. 11 - Lucy Jung: Improving The Quality of Life For People With Parkinson's Disease
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On the show today, Brian is joined by Lucy Jung, the CEO of Charco Neurotech, a MedTech start-up that has created a non-evasive device for managing the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. More than 10 million people across the world suffer from the stiffness and slowness attributed to Parkinson’s. The CUE1 device has been successfully tested by patien…
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Ep. 10 - Lisa Patel: A Compassionate CEO On The Cutting Edge of Modern Drug Research
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Brian is joined by Lisa Patel, the CEO and co-founder of the drug discovery and development company, Istesso. They work in the emerging field of immunometabolism, which aims to find new and better treatments for autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and potentially even various forms of cancer. Before joining Istesso, Lisa worked at GlaxoSm…
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Brian pauses to reflect on the meaning of Memorial Day in the United States and offer some thoughts on remembering those who payed the ultimate price in the name of defending the ideals of freedom and liberty. For the global audience, Brian shares a brief history of the U.S. holiday and at the end of the show, weighs in on how to balance the solemn…
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Ep. 8 - Bradley Schurman: How Demographic Trends Are Changing Our Destinies
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Bradley Schurman joins Brian for a virtual conversation from Washington, D.C. He is the author of THE SUPER AGE: DECODING OUR DEMOGRAPHIC DESTINY as well as the founder and CEO of Super Age, a global research and advisory firm, that counsels clients on workforce recruitment and retention, inclusive design, and marketing and communication strategies…
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Ep. 7 - Glenn Sommerville: Lessons in Leadership
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Glenn Sommerville joins Brian from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada for a virtual conversation on leadership, management and mentorship. This wide ranging conversation covers leadership development, strategies for managing the stress of an executive role and observations on how to work across generations in a rapidly changing global workforce. Glenn is t…
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Ep. 6 - Nick Denning: Combating Threats in Cyberspace
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Nick Denning joins Brian for a conversation on the current and emerging challenges in cybersecurity that every leader needs to know to protect their organization and the public should be aware of. Nick is the CEO of Diegesis, a UK-based tech consultancy supporting organizations looking to develop, integrate or migrate legacy systems to the latest, …
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Ep. 5 - Peyman Pouryekta: Advice For Tech Start Up Founders and Leaders
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Peyman Pouryekta joins Brian for a virtual conversation from Berlin, Germany. Peyman is a consultant and advisor to tech industry startups, helping them create stronger, more focused teams and leaders. In recent years, Peyman has worked with venture capital firms, directly with startups as a strategic advisor and has served in C-Level positions. In…
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Ep. 4 - Dr. Mark Williams: The Neuroscience Behind How We Learn and Think
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Dr. Mark Williams, a internationally recognized professor of cognitive neuroscience, joins Brian for a virtual conversation from Sydney, Australia. Dr. Williams has over 25 years of experience conducting behavioral and brain imaging research focusing on our social skills. He has taught the fundamentals of neuroscience to a wide range of undergradua…
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Ep. 3 - Artificial Intelligence: Opening Thoughts on the Most Important Trend of our Era
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Artificial Intelligence has already changed the way we all live our lives. Recent technological advancements have accelerated the use of AI by ordinary people to answer fairly ordinary questions. It is becoming clear that AI will fundamentally change many aspects of our society and create huge opportunities and risks. In this episode, Brian J. Mato…
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Ep. 2 - Learning To Read the Room: Are Some People Born Leaders?
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Brian explores two critically important leadership skills and ponders whether some are simply born with them or if they can be learned. Brian also recaps listern feedback from Episode 1 on the complexity of the American Presidency and previews upcoming show topics including demographic trends, healthcare research breakthroughs and cybersecurity amo…
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Ep. 1 - The American Presidency: Too Big For One Person?
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As the United States celebrates the 2023 President's Day weekend, Brian explores the dynamics of the modern American Presidency. The scope of the office has always been big; but, modern pressures make it overwhelming for any one person. Brian offers his view of the biggest challenges facing any president, shares some ideas for reform and asks liste…
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Ep. 0 - Pilot: An Intro To The Brian J Matos Show
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Brian introduces his listeners to the show, inviting them to join his journey of discovery by asking the best questions to smartest people on the most important topics in our world.By Brian J Matos
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