Why we need enforceable constitutional limits on federal power (17:02)

Ilya Somin is Professor of Law at George Mason University. His research focuses on constitutional law, property law, and the study of popular political participation and its implications for constitutional democracy. Today, the Federal Government will experience a transition of power as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office as the President of the United States.  A Republican ran Senate and White House is certainly causing worry amongst many minority, academic, and news media organizations. This unique situation has brought up an interesting question: Should we add enforceable constitutional limits on federal power?  Ilya Somin with the info.

 

What do Google searches reveal about consumer intentions? (1:01:45)

Dr. Jeff Dotson is the associate professor of marketing at BYU’s Marriot School of Business. He is a part of the Marketing and Global Supply Chain department. When a person types “Mercedes” into a Google search bar, does it mean they are likely to buy one, or does it simply mean they want to print off photos and hang them on the wall?  Marketers for Mercedes-Benz would love to know, as would marketers for any major brand. BYU Professor Jeff Dotson also wanted to know, so he launched a study with Google and Drexel University to see if they could divulge more information about the online intentions of consumers and how they can better cater to those intentions. Jeff Dotson explains his research.

 

Liana Tan - Pet Peeves (1:26:41)

When we’re at work or school or around friends, we usually try to keep a smile on and act like we like being with the people around us. But all of us notice little things other people do that just rub us the wrong way. We all have our own pet peeves. Well today two of our producers, Liana Tan and Palakiko Chandler, are going to break down the walls of office etiquette and tell us about some of their biggest pet peeves. 

 

Parent Previews - Split and Monster Trucks (1:45:32)

Rod Gustafson from Parent Previews joins the show to review the new movies Split and Monster Trucks