The San Francisco Experience

Our guest is geopolitical strategist and noted Atlanticist, Alp Sevimlisoy of the Atlantic Council. Ukraine is not only a battleground for Russian territorial aggrandizement, but also for a confrontation between two competing world views, Atlanticism and Eurasianism. The former enshrines Western liberal democracy ideals while the latter eschews the rule of law and promotes authoritarianism.

Today's episode is a presentation which will be made on Saturday, October 8, 2022 to commemorate the 160 anniversary of the founding of St. Teresa of Avila Church and to celebrate its' pioneer founders.

Turmoil in UK financial markets has pummeled the value of Sterling and caused havoc with UK Government bonds, in the wake of a large tax cut announced last week by Kwasi Karteng, the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Is Supply side economics back in the UK ? Listen to James Herlihy's perspective.

Frisco is a historical novel set in San Francisco in 1934, amidst the first General Strike in US History.  The General Strike was one of our City's defining moments, along with the Gold Rush of 1849 and the 1906 Earthquake.

How do you plan for a secure financial future with headline inflation running at 9%, rising interest rates, a looming recession and global turmoil ?  Professor Damodaran shares his insights.

Last week marked a turning point in Russia's war in Ukraine. Ukrainian troops re-took the city of Kharkiv in the North East, along with 2000 square miles of territory, routing the Russian Army.  That humiliating defeat likely prompted Putin's address to the nation, announcing a mobilization of 300,000 Army reservists and a series of referenda to be conducted this weekend in four Ukrainian territories occupied by the Russians. He also made veiled threats to use nuclear weapons.

This award winning 1997 film portrays Los Angeles in 1953, where Hollywood celebrity collides with police corruption.  Michael Nathanson produced  LA Confidential which won two Oscars, and Shaun Chang interviews him.

Last week saw momentous change in the UK as a new Prime Minister was appointed on Tuesday.  Thursday  the Queen suddenly passed, succeeded by her eldest son Charles III. Georgina joins us to put it all in perspective and gives us a sense of what to expect.