The San Francisco Experience

01/31/2025

New Episode! "Deep Seek Artificial Intelligence. Did China leapfrog the US in the AI race ? Talking with Dr. Charles Martin"

Deep Seek, a Chinese AI model, shook up the stock market with its' launch on the Apple Store this week. The developers claim it only cost $5.6 million and 6 months to build. Meanwhile Sam Altman's Open AI is trying to raise $...

Deep Seek, a Chinese AI model, shook up the stock market with its' launch on the Apple Store this week. The developers claim it only cost $5.6 million and 6 months …

01/29/2025

New Episode! "Infantilised: How our Culture killed Adulthood. Talking with author Keith Hayward"

Adulthood used to be an aspirational destination as adolescents progressed through life. But increasingly, the markers of adulthood, marriage, career, home purchase, are being delayed if not eschewed. We are raising Kidults r...

Adulthood used to be an aspirational destination as adolescents progressed through life. But increasingly, the markers of adulthood, marriage, career, home purchase…

01/27/2025

New Episode! "Telepathy and Autism: Is there a link ? Talking with Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell."

The Telepathy Tapes is a Spotify podcast which explores the profound abilities of non-speakers with Autism.

The Telepathy Tapes is a Spotify podcast which explores the profound abilities of non-speakers with Autism.

01/23/2025

New Episode! "The Israel Hamas War Ceasefire: Will it last ? Talking with Michael Pregent"

The Ceasefire came into effect on January 19th, 2025. Mediated by the US, Egypt and Qatar, it is a temporary and fragile peace which shows signs of fraying at the edges. The Trump Administration will be scrutinizing the terms...

The Ceasefire came into effect on January 19th, 2025. Mediated by the US, Egypt and Qatar, it is a temporary and fragile peace which shows signs of fraying at the e…

01/21/2025

New Episode! "The Trump Inauguration and Transition. Talking with Brian Sobel."

Donald Trump's second inaugural address hewed closely to his campaign pledges. In that sense, it was more like a State of the Union Speech: This is what we have done, what we will do and how and when it will be accomplished. ...

Donald Trump's second inaugural address hewed closely to his campaign pledges. In that sense, it was more like a State of the Union Speech: This is what we have don…

01/20/2025

New Episode! "Is Greenland in Play ? Talking with Professor Zhiqun Zhu."

Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark with a population of 57,000. Greenlanders depend on Denmark to the tune of an annual subsidy of $500million. But Greenland is rich in strategic minerals like rare earths, oil an...

Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark with a population of 57,000. Greenlanders depend on Denmark to the tune of an annual subsidy of $500million. But Gre…

01/16/2025

New Episode! "The Los Angeles Wildfires: What we know so far. Talking with Shaun Chang of the Movie and TV Blog, Hill Place."

As we enter the second week of the devastating fires in Los Angeles, containment is modest and the dry, easterly Santa Ana winds continue to menace the City. The political repercussions for the Mayor of LA and the Governor of...

As we enter the second week of the devastating fires in Los Angeles, containment is modest and the dry, easterly Santa Ana winds continue to menace the City. The po…

01/15/2025

New Episode! "The Holy Land at War. A journey through Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. Speaking with author Mark Patinkin."

Veteran syndicated journalist for The Providence Journal, Mark Patinkin, stepped forward to cover the Gaza War first hand, on the ground. Sending daily dispatches back to Rhode Island, he was a traditional war correspondent, ...

Veteran syndicated journalist for The Providence Journal, Mark Patinkin, stepped forward to cover the Gaza War first hand, on the ground. Sending daily dispatches b…

01/09/2025

New Episode! "Freeman's Challenge: The murder that shook America's original prison for profit. Talking with Professor Robin Bernstein."

The prison for profit system was developed in the North, at Auburn, NY in 1816. Its' successor Auburn Correctional Facility exists to this day and manufactures all of the license plates for the state of New York.

The prison for profit system was developed in the North, at Auburn, NY in 1816. Its' successor Auburn Correctional Facility exists to this day and manufactures all …

12/18/2024

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12/14/2024

New Episode! "Gobsmacked: The British Invasion of American English. Talking with author, Professor Ben Yagoda."

George Bernard Shaw said that England and America are two countries separated by a common language. Over time Americanisms have infiltrated popular British culture. But increasingly, Britishisms are gaining traction in the US...

George Bernard Shaw said that England and America are two countries separated by a common language. Over time Americanisms have infiltrated popular British culture.…

12/05/2024

New Episode! "The Latino Century: How Americas' largest minority is transforming Democracy. Talking with author Mike Madrid. h"

Upwards of 45% of Latino males voted for Donald Trump for President, primarily based on economic issues like the cost of living, inflation and interest rates. Democrat cultural issues had little resonance for Latino voters.

Upwards of 45% of Latino males voted for Donald Trump for President, primarily based on economic issues like the cost of living, inflation and interest rates. Democ…

11/26/2024

New Episode! "Fatal Inheritance: How a family misfortune revealed a deadly medical mystery. Talking with author Larry Ingrassia."

Hereditary Cancer is a relatively recent discovery in the annals of medical science. The Li-Fraumeni Syndrome relating to a genetic mutation of the P-53 gene afflicts family members with multiple cancers for those who carry t...

Hereditary Cancer is a relatively recent discovery in the annals of medical science. The Li-Fraumeni Syndrome relating to a genetic mutation of the P-53 gene afflic…

11/14/2024

New Episode! "New Zealand charts its' own course. Talking to Dr. Patricia O'Brien"

New Zealand has followed an independent foreign policy path since the mid 1980s. But as the globalization of trade faces headwinds, tariffs and protectionism, NZ is reassessing its' place in the world and stepping up its' sec...

New Zealand has followed an independent foreign policy path since the mid 1980s. But as the globalization of trade faces headwinds, tariffs and protectionism, NZ is…

11/08/2024

New Episode! "San Francisco elects a new Mayor, Daniel Lurie. Talking with Brian Sobel."

San Francisco voters have elected Daniel Lurie Mayor, 56% to 44% defeating incumbent Mayor London Breed. She conceded the election November 7th.

San Francisco voters have elected Daniel Lurie Mayor, 56% to 44% defeating incumbent Mayor London Breed. She conceded the election November 7th.

11/07/2024

New Episode! "Donald Trump wins in a Landslide. Talking with Professor David McCuan, Chair of Political Science, Sonoma State University."

David McCuan analyzes the 2024 Presidential Campaign and the November 5th election - historic in many respects.

David McCuan analyzes the 2024 Presidential Campaign and the November 5th election - historic in many respects.

11/05/2024

New Episode! "The Power of Liberal Nationalism. Talking with Professor Steven Fish."

The Left and Center Left needs to embrace love of country and patriotism when advocating legal or regular immigration. Up to this point they have ceded Nationalism and its' symbols to the Right on immigration.

The Left and Center Left needs to embrace love of country and patriotism when advocating legal or regular immigration. Up to this point they have ceded Nationalism …

11/01/2024

New Episode! "The historic 2024 presidential campaign is winding to a close. Talking with Professor Jack Pitney."

Since 1945 there have been 20 Presidential Campaigns but none have been as historic and consequential as this one.

Since 1945 there have been 20 Presidential Campaigns but none have been as historic and consequential as this one.