With the new class structure resembling that of the Medieval times, opportunity is quickly disappearing for small business people, property owners, skilled workers and private sector professionals. Join world-renown author Joel Kotkin and tech-entrepreneur Marshall Toplansky as they explore what we can do to liberate the global middle class. They sit down with business, government, and citizen leaders to uncover the trends and give you the insights and tools to forge a better future. Joel Ko ...
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Tech job Market-Navigating the New Job Market Landscape
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Unlock the secrets to thriving in the future job market with insights from Ginger Baxter, Assistant Dean at the Argyros College of Business and Economics, and Tom Piechota, Dean of the Fowler School of Engineering at Chapman University. Discover why the days of traditional degrees ruling the job market are fading and how a blend of foundational edu…
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Navigating the Housing Affordability Crisis
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Housing prices are through the roof, but why? Join us as we navigate the complex maze of housing affordability with insights from Ross Elliott, Peter Holle, and Wendell Cox. We break down how decades of flawed policies and excessive regulations have made homeownership a distant dream for many in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Wendell Cox amplifie…
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British Elections-European Populism and Its Impact on the UK
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Labour's unexpected triumph and the Conservative Party’s dramatic collapse signal a seismic shift in British politics. Join us as Tom Slater, editor of Spiked, dissects the election results, revealing how Labour managed to capture victory with just 34% of the vote and the implications of the Conservative Party's loss to the right-wing Reform Party.…
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The Future of Cars: Hybrid and Electric Insights
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Can electric vehicle mandates really deliver the green future we're promised, or are we speeding towards unintended roadblocks? Join us as we dissect the real implications of EV adoption with our insightful guests, Jamie Farley from Performance Brokerage Services and Mark Mills from the National Center for Energy Analytics. Jamie reveals the surpri…
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Unpacking Europe's Youth-Driven Political Shift
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What if the youth of Europe are aligning more with right-wing populism than the traditional left? Join us on the Feudal Future podcast as we unpack this surprising trend with Fraser Myers, deputy editor of Spiked, and Frank Furedi, executive director of the NCC think tank in Brussels. Together, we dissect the political upheaval sweeping across Euro…
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Navigating South Africa's Political and Economic Changes
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What if South Africa could become the next economic powerhouse? In this compelling episode of the Feudal Future Podcast, we're joined by structural engineer Hügo Krüger and analyst Bheki Mahlobo to unpack South Africa's political upheaval and its road ahead. For the first time since 1994, the African National Congress (ANC) has lost its majority, l…
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Empowering California's Future: The Latino Workforce and Socio-Economic Challenges
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Unlock the transformative potential of California’s future as we uncover the influential role of the Latino population in our latest Feudal Future Podcast episode. With Latinos projected to make up 78% of all new U.S. workers by 2030, their impact on the state's socio-economic landscape is monumental. Join us and our distinguished guests, Soledad U…
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Understanding California's Recent Financial Deficit
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Discover the unexpected fiscal twists and turns as California confronts its financial future, with insights from Steve Malanga of the Manhattan Institute and ex-Orange County Treasurer John Moorlach. As your guides, we, Marshall Toplansky and Joel Kotkin, promise to lead you through a landscape shaped by COVID-19 aftershocks, federal aid windfalls,…
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Reviving U.S. Semiconductor Supremacy: Education, Reshoring, and Ohio's Tech Renaissance
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Unlock the secrets behind the United States reclaiming its semiconductor sovereignty in the latest Feudal Future Podcast episode. Dr. John Berry and Ashwin Rangan, two trailblazers in the tech and education sectors, join us to dissect the urgent need for reshoring this pivotal industry. You'll gain exclusive insights into the CHIPS Act's role in th…
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The Impact of Third-Party Candidates in Tipping the Election Scale
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Could the fate of an entire election hinge on the unsung heroes of American politics, the third-party candidates? Join us as Professor John Compton and Michael Barone unpack that very question, offering an electrifying discourse on the stirrings within third-party politics that could tip the scales in a nail-biter of an election. Our guests peel ba…
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Addressing the Housing Affordability Crisis and Protecting the Middle Class Dream
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Unlock the mystery behind why securing a roof over your head has become an arduous quest in today's Western civilization. This episode promises to gift you with the perspectives of housing experts Joel Farkas, Wendell Cox, and Karla López del Río, as we navigate through the complexities of local and state regulations, fees, and the polarizing anti-…
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Navigating the Tides of Change: How Global Politics May Shape America's 2024 Elections
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Uncover the unforeseen ways foreign policy sways the American electoral tide with us, Marshall Toplansky and Joel Kotkin, as we host a conversation that traverses the global political landscape and its potential shocks to the 2024 elections. With luminaries like former U.S. Ambassador to Italy Ron Spogli and Asia Pacific expert Robert Koepp sharing…
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Exploring the Impact of Catholic Schools on Underserved Communities
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Unlock the secrets of a holistic education that goes beyond academics as we engage with Stephannie Saroki de Garcia, Soledad Usura, and Tony Lemus, dissecting the profound effects of Catholic school environments on underserved communities in California. Discover how these institutions foster discipline, character development, and purpose, equipping…
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Exploring the Paradox of Peace and Economics in Taiwan-China Relations and International Trade Expectations
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Discover the nuanced complexities of Taiwan-China relations and the unexpected preferences of their people towards peace, as we're joined by Raymond Kuo from the Rand Corporation and Professor Robert Koepp of Chapman University. Instead of the often-presumed march towards military conflict, we uncover a deeper narrative that highlights the Taiwanes…
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Navigating the Future of Higher Education: Challenges, Reform, and the Role of Civic Engagement
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Embark with us as we traverse the complex terrain of higher education alongside our distinguished panel—Rick Hess, Justin Dyer, and Dean Andrew Moser. Together, we scrutinize the waning public confidence in academic institutions, dissect the legislative counteracts to campus culture, and address the impending demographic shift that predicts a drop …
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The Top Key Issues Facing Society in 2024
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Could our current education system really be churning out a generation that's less learned than the last? Joel and I grapple with this unsettling possibility as we investigate the shifting tides within educational institutions, from the revered halls of Harvard to the vibrant classrooms of primary education. As 2024 dawns, we're pulling back the cu…
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The Rise of Populism in Europe: Immigration, Nationalism, and the Quest for Sovereignty
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How has the mosaic of European politics been recast by the relentless waves of immigration? This pressing question takes center stage as Ambassador Ron Spogli and deputy editor Fraser Myers join me to unravel the complex tapestry of populism's ascent in the West. With the spotlight on Georgia Maloney's prime ministerial triumph in Italy, we peel ba…
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Shaping the Future: Challenges and Innovations in California's Education System
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Education, the cornerstone of our future, teeters on a precipice of change. Former California State Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero and retired superintendent Mike Christensen join us to dissect the intricate web of challenges plaguing California's schools—from the scapegoating of teachers and the undervaluation of family engagement to the con…
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The Underlying Political & Economic Issues in the Middle East
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Our latest episode featuring Walter Russell Mead, foreign affairs expert, is an eye-opener that transcends typical narratives, providing a profound understanding of how this conflict influences the Middle East. We also unveil American energy independence's under-appreciated significance and how it shapes the region's geopolitics. No foreign affairs…
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Navigating Cancel Culture and Free Expression in American Education
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Immerse yourself in a profound conversation with Sam Abrams and Daniele Struppa as we set sail into the stormy seas of cancel culture on American campuses. Ponder on the essence of freedom of expression, the intricacies of offensive language, and the implications of a trending phenomenon that is reshaping societal narratives. We dissect the potenti…
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Shattering the Green Energy Illusion with Jennifer Shaigec and Robert Bryce
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Ready to uncover the startling contradictions in the green energy movement? Promising a journey into the intricate ecosystem of sustainable power, our episode with Jennifer Shaigec and Robert Bryce will have you questioning what you thought you knew about the transition to alternative energy sources. We discuss the irony of advocating for green ene…
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The Political Paradox of Marriage Decline
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Are you aware that the decline in marriage rates could be silently and profoundly shaping our society? Today, we're joined by Sam Abrams and Brad Wilcox, esteemed visiting fellows at the American Enterprise Institute, to dissect this pressing issue. We deliberate on how the health of marriage could determine the economic mobility of less fortunate …
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Behind the Scenes of Global Labor: Asia and America
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Ever marveled at the staggering trends of youth unemployment and labor participation across the globe? Each region presents its unique set of challenges and as we unfold the layers of this discussion, our guests, John Russo of Georgetown University and Rob Koepp of Chapman's Asia-Pacific Geoeconomics and Business Initiative, bring their insights to…
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Uncovering the Economic Transformation and Challenges of Appalachia
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Ever wondered what's brewing in the land of Appalachian charm? Buckle up as we journey through the changing landscapes of this region, guided by our expert guests Aaron Renn and Jessie Wall. From the sun-soaked South, attracting folks with its warm weather and proximity to buzzing metropolises, to the Northern parts, diversifying their economy from…
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On this episode of Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by robotics engineer, Wyatt Newman, and executive director of the Twin Institute, Michael Grieves, to discuss industrial artificial intelligence. Dr. Michael Grieves is an internationally renowned expert on Digital Twins, a concept that he originated, and organiza…
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*SPECIAL EPISODE* On this special Feudal Future episode, join Joel Kotkin as he sits down with Marshall Toplansky & Sougata Poddar as they discuss Chapman University's brand new report on nurturing California industries. DOWNLOAD THE REPORT HERE: https://www.chapman.edu/communication/demographics-policy/ca-industries-2023.pdf California Has the Opp…
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Blame Ourselves, Not Our Stars - Understanding The California Housing Plague with Wendell Cox
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SCROLL DOWN FOR A BRAND NEW PUBLISHED REPORT! On this episode of Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by American entrepreneur, Rony Abovitz, and author Michael Malone to discuss the future of Silicon Valley. Wendell Cox is principal of Demographia (St. Louis, MO-IL), a demographics and public policy firm. He was appoi…
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Collusion: Disinformation & Artificial Intelligence with Jacob Siegel
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On this episode of Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by writer Jacob Siegel, to discuss disinformation and artificial intelligence. Jacob Siegel is a writer living in New York whose work has been published in The New York Times, Tablet, Politico, the New York Daily News, Vice, and the National Endowment for the Huma…
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SCROLL DOWN FOR A BRAND NEW PUBLISHED REPORT! On this episode of Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by American writer, Michael Lind, to discuss the future of work. Michael Lind is the author of more than a dozen books about U.S. political and economic history, politics and foreign policy. He has explained and defend…
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SCROLL DOWN FOR A BRAND NEW PUBLISHED REPORT! On this episode of Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by American entrepreneur, Rony Abovitz, and author Michael Malone to discuss the future of Silicon Valley. Rony Abovitz is an American entrepreneur. Abovitz founded MAKO Surgical Corp., a company manufacturing surgical…
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Who's In Control? The Changing Balance of World Power
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Support Our Work The Center for Demographics and Policy focuses on research and analysis of global, national, and regional demographic trends and explores policies that might produce favorable demographic results over time. It involves Chapman students in demographic research under the supervision of the Center’s senior staff. Students work with th…
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Support Our Work The Center for Demographics and Policy focuses on research and analysis of global, national, and regional demographic trends and explores policies that might produce favorable demographic results over time. It involves Chapman students in demographic research under the supervision of the Center’s senior staff. Students work with th…
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California Jobs: A Multi-Dimensional Problem Promo
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Our new video series: California Jobs: A Multi-Dimensional Problem is a highlight of our recent report brought to you by The Center for Demographics and Policy at Chapman University. Watch the whole series on Youtube! Marshall Toplansky is an award-winning Clinical Assistant Professor of Management Science at the Argyros School of Business and Econ…
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On this episode of The Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky help us understand the Iranian revolution with project analyst, Mahnaz Asghari, Iranian actress Nazanin Nour, and hematologist Montreh Tavakkoli. Mahnaz Asghari is a Sponsored Project Analyst for Chapman University in Orange, CA. She is also the manager of the Feudal Fut…
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On this episode of The Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by political demographer, Ruy Teixeira, and author and principal, Soledad Ursua to discuss the future of Latinos in politics. Soledad Ursúa is a principal at Orinoco Equities. She is a Los Angeles native, and an elected local official of the Venice Neighborhoo…
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On this episode of The Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky discuss OpenAI & Chat GPT with mathematician and academic, Daniele Struppa. Dr. Struppa is the author of more than 200 refereed publications, and he is the editor of several volumes. He has edited or co-authored more than ten books, including Bicomplex Holomorphic Functi…
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The Urban Future - Views From The Left Coast
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Today's special episode is Joel's talk on urban cities from his recent event at Chapman University. Enjoy. The Future of Cities The Western US has long been an innovator in developing the urban form, notably in the creation of suburbanized, multipolar cities. Yet now that model is showing strain, and there’s a fierce debate about how western cities…
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On this episode of Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by author Dr. Nicholas Eberstadt to understand the crisis and shortage of men exiting the labor pool. Nicholas Eberstadt holds the Henry Wendt Chair in Political Economy at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he researches and writes extensively on demo…
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SPECIAL INVITE: The Future of Cities *FREE IN PERSON EVENT 1/20/23*
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Join us January 20th at Chapman University: The Future of Cities The Western US has long been an innovator in developing the urban form, notably in the creation of suburbanized, multipolar cities. Yet now that model is showing strain, and there’s a fierce debate about how western cities should grow. The panel will explore these issues, from homeles…
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On this episode of Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by author and entrepreneur Tyler Wagner to discuss the creator economy and the future of authorship. Entrepreneur and podcast host Tyler Wagner founded and started a company, Authors Unite, that helps people write, publish and MARKET their books. It’s a one-stop-s…
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An Explanation on the Global Energy Crisis
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On this episode of Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by author and energy expert, Robert Bryce, and structural engineer, Hügo Krüger, to discuss the global energy crisis. Robert Bryce is an author, journalist, filmmaker, and the host of the Power Hungry Podcast. He has been writing about energy, power, innovation, a…
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The Debate on EV's: Are They Really The Future?
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On this episode of Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by energy consultant, Ronald Stein, and Jennifer Hernandez, environmental law expert, to discuss the future of electric vehicles and energy. Ronald Stein is an internationally published columnist and energy consultant, and a policy advisor for The Heartland Instit…
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On this episode of Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by author Dan Walters, and professor Lori Cox Han, to speak about the implications of a Gavin Newsom presidential run. Dan Walters has been a journalist for more than 60 years, spending all but a few of those years working for California newspapers. He began his p…
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On this episode of Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by former state senator, Gloria Romero, on the state of US education. A forceful advocate for education reform and parental school choice, former California State Senator Gloria Romero (D-East Los Angeles) is the Founder/Executive Director of Scholarship Prep Char…
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On this episode of Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by Francis H Buckley, Foundation Professor at George Mason University, to speak about progressive conservatism. Frank Buckley is a Foundation Professor at the Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University. He is a frequent media guest and has appeared on Morn…
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On Our Mind: The State of Consumer Thinking & The US Economy
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On this episode of Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by Gallup's senior editor, Jeff Jones to discuss US society and economy and the state of the consumer. Jeffrey M. Jones, Ph.D., has served as a Gallup Senior Editor since 2000, overseeing research and conducting analysis for Gallup's U.S. polling and other public …
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On this episode of Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by President Emeritus of Chapman University, Jim Doti, to discuss the state of the US economy and the recession. Doti joined Chapman’s faculty in 1974 and founded the Center for Economic Research in 1978 (which became the Gary A. Anderson Center for Economic Resea…
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Space Reimagined: Exploring the Universe of Opportunity
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On this episode of Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by Ashwin Rangan, CIO of ICANN, and Rand Simberg, aerospace engineer to discuss the future of space. Ashwin ("Ash") Rangan joined ICANN as Chief Innovation and Information Officer (CIIO) in March 2014. He joins the ICANN staff with over 20 years of experience serv…
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America's Vulnerability Exposed: The Country's Need For Reshoring Semiconductors
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On this episode of Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by Robert Casanova, director of industry and economic policy at the Semiconductor Industry Association, and Bill Amelio, CEO of DoubleCheck Solutions, to discuss America's need to reshore the semiconductor industry. William (Bill) Amelio was the Chief Executive Of…
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The Future of Los Angeles: An Inside Look at the L.A. Elections
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On this episode of Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by California Globe author, Soledad Ursua, and LA Daily editor, Jill Stewart, for an inside look of the LA elections. Soledad Ursúa is a principal at Orinoco Equities. She is a Los Angeles native, and an elected local official of the Venice Neighborhood Council an…
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