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The San Francisco Experience Jim Herlihy
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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BetaNXT: A Private Equity success story. Talking with Chairman and CEO Stephen Daffron.
BetaNXT provides end to end solutions across the investment lifecycle.
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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.
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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.