With the atrocious crisis in Venezuela, the threat of a British Exit from the European Union, and the huge challenge of cooling the entire planet, how will humanity fare this year and beyond? The news actually looks good for the US Economy in the short term but the medium term is another story altogether. Sign up for your daily dose of Solutions News—five real solutions in you inbox every day for free—by subscribing to The Optimist Daily here. Join the conversation by emailing comments and quest...
Jun 21, 2016•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast The World Business Academy is attempting something different—giving our listeners unbiased, expert economic analysis without strings attached. Everyone deserves the financial advice for which big companies pay millions. In this month's show we discuss the current state of the US economy, offer a region-by-region analysis of the global economic picture, and discuss the importance of stocks that pay a dividened in today's economic climate. Additionally, as a public service, our listeners may buy i...
May 18, 2016•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast At the top of the show we discuss the positive outlook for the US economy, including rising wages, potential infrastructure funding, and economic anxiety caused by politics. We also discuss the turbulence in Europe caused by a potential Brexit, the disintegrating European Union, and the ongoing refugee crisis. As our mainstream media spends hours speculating, focusing on the presidential horserace, we look at the long view in national politics and discuss where there is possibility for progress....
Apr 28, 2016•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast The global economic outlook is mixed with a strong outlook for the US, stronger than many are predicting in China, and a continuing slide in the price of oil. While the US continues to add jobs and is on pace to not only avoid a recession but actually grow more than predicted by most analysts. The European Union has some real problems, Saudi Arabia is in trouble, and the refugee crisis continues to be at the forefront of Turkey-Greece-EU relations. At the end of the show we discussed The Optimis...
Mar 11, 2016•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast We're in the middle of an election cycle that will decide the future of the country and perhaps the world, especially in light of the recent death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. In February's show we take time to reflect on our turbulent political environment because governments and economies are intrinsically linked. The forces of greed and democracy have been at odds throughout the history of the United States. This contest has not taken a break—in fact this contest has only accelera...
Feb 16, 2016•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2016 is already shaping up to be an amazing year. China's spectacular stock market crash is not the global disaster so many are making it out to be. Wall Street is pumping up fears in order to make a heafty profit on the market gyrations using programmed trading. All this is in the mix as the race for the presidency in the US heats up. The fundamentals of China and the United States remain strong. We drill into the details of the Chinese and US political economies to get the story straight, iden...
Jan 14, 2016•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast As 2015 wraps up, 2016 appears to be a very promising year. Congress is back from hibernation, actually passing spending bills that move the US out of austerity and into the future; the Federal Reserve sees the economy improving and is getting ahead of inflation; the globe is coming together with a real strategy to limit global warming; and the city of San Diego is showing leadership in the local renewable energy revolution. As the outlook improves, we adjust the economic doomsday clock backward...
Dec 21, 2015•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast What is the proper role of business? Is growth good? Our November radio show takes a different approach with a wide-ranging and freeform conversation on the wild current events of the day, the ongoing presidential race, progress in the US Congress, and the deeper meanings of growth and sustainability. Join us for a deep discussion of this concept.
Nov 25, 2015•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the international section of October's show we discuss the ongoing role of China in the global economy, the latest growth projections from the IMF, and the problems with the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a massive trade deal that is going to come before Congress soon. We then discuss The Optimist Daily, a project launched by the World Business Academy in partnership with The Optimist magazine. Sign up for a free daily email full of Solutions News – we focus on the things that are working n...
Oct 06, 2015•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast After our August hiatus, we're back with an exciting show packed full of details about the US economic picture, the market manipulations by Programed Trading on behalf of Wall Street, the movements by the Federal Reserve, and a thorough discussion of the international economic outlook including China, India, Brazil, Greece, Russia, and the European Union. We end with an update to the Economic Doomsday Clock, which has moved away from midnight because of strength in the global economy. We have no...
Sep 09, 2015•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast July's podcast focuses on the major international events in the world of finance – the Greek exit from the euro currency, the massive collapse of the Chinese stock market, and the ongoing battle between some in the US government to rein in the power of the banks on Wall Street and globally. The conversation goes into the state of play in international finance as well as the deep deceptions about finance and politics being perpetrated by the traditional media. Please support this service by becom...
Jul 09, 2015•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast This month's podcast features the World Business Academy's take on domestic and international economies, the state of US politics, and a future vision for the global energy system. Our guest is leading electricity economist and futurist Lorenzo Kristov, Ph.D., who recently authored the article The Future History of Tomorrow's Energy Network in Fortnightly Magazine (paywall). Please support this service by becoming a Member or Associate Member of the World Business Academy. Never miss an episode ...
Jun 12, 2015•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Update from the World Business Academy on global economics, politics, and specific issues to watch in the months ahead. Never miss an episode by subscribing with iTunes. If you listen on a smartphone, use the Stitcher App. Please sign up for a membership level that fits you budget! And please share this link with friends.
May 15, 2015•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast April's show focuses on the situation in California—the country's most prosperous state—which is currently in the grips of an epic drought. The struggle over water rights in California is almost as old as the state itself but this unprecedented drought is creating new pressures that will ultimately define the future of California. This scenario is a case study for the new era of climate change-related crises, adaptations, and ultimately our survival. In our business analysis segment, we discuss ...
Apr 09, 2015•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Our March broadcast is full of good news! The Academy just won a huge regulatory decision in the fight to eliminate fossil fuels in California! This month the Academy’s “Economic Doomsday Clock,” our indicator of the risk of economic collapse, has ticked backwards all the way to 11:50PM or ten minutes until Midnight. Topics for the March show include: Wages and the possibility of reduced economic inequalitySome businesses actually taking responsibility for the whole of societyConsumer choice cre...
Mar 12, 2015•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast February’s show starts with a discussion over the fast-moving crisis in Ukraine. With Russian troops and tanks making incursions, should the US arm the Ukrainians? Our hosts discuss. Academy President Rinaldo Brutoco gives his analysis of other Eurozone financial and political issues including the possibility of a Greek exit from the common currency and a British exit from the European common market. The Economic Doomsday Clock stays at seven minutes to midnight. It remains unclear if the Republ...
Feb 12, 2015•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for the World Business Academy's monthly podcast featuring Academy President Rinaldo S. Brutoco in conversations with Executive Director Matt Renner. Our monthly podcast covers the latest macro-economic trends as well as in-depth analysis of politics, business and society. The World Business Academy is a 501c3 nonprofit network, think tank, and action incubator. Our views and analysis are given without any motivation other than helping to ensure our listeners know how to protect their sa...
Jan 15, 2015•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for the World Business Academy's monthly podcast featuring Academy President Rinaldo S. Brutoco in conversations with Executive Director Matt Renner. Our monthly podcast covers the latest macro-economic trends as well as in-depth analysis of politics, business and society. The World Business Academy is a 501c3 nonprofit network, think tank, and action incubator. Our views and analysis are given without any motivation other than helping to ensure our listeners know how to protect their sa...
Dec 11, 2014•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for the World Business Academy's monthly podcast featuring Academy President Rinaldo S. Brutoco in conversations with Executive Director Matt Renner. Our monthly podcast covers the latest macro-economic trends as well as in-depth analysis of politics, business and society. The World Business Academy is a 501c3 nonprofit network, think tank, and action incubator. Our views and analysis are given without any motivation other than helping to ensure our listeners know how to protect their sa...
Nov 12, 2014•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for the World Business Academy's monthly podcast featuring Academy President Rinaldo S. Brutoco in conversations with Executive Director Matt Renner. Our monthly podcast covers the latest macro-economic trends as well as in-depth analysis of politics, business and society. The World Business Academy is a 501c3 nonprofit network, think tank, and action incubator. Our views and analysis are given without any motivation other than helping to ensure our listeners know how to protect their sa...
Oct 08, 2014•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for the World Business Academy's monthly podcast featuring Academy President Rinaldo S. Brutoco in conversations with Executive Director Matt Renner. Our monthly podcast covers the latest macro-economic trends as well as in-depth analysis of politics, business and society. The World Business Academy is a 501c3 nonprofit charity. Our views and analysis are given without any motivation other than helping to ensure our listeners know how to protect their savings in an unpredictable and chao...
Sep 18, 2014•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for the World Business Academy's monthly podcast featuring Academy President Rinaldo S. Brutoco in conversations with Executive Director Matt Renner. Our monthly podcast covers the latest macro-economic trends as well as in-depth analysis of politics, business and society. The World Business Academy is a 501c3 nonprofit charity. Our views and analysis are given without any motivation other than helping to ensure our listeners know how to protect their savings in an unpredictable and chao...
Aug 21, 2014•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for the World Business Academy's monthly podcast featuring Academy President Rinaldo S. Brutoco in conversations with Executive Director Matt Renner. Our monthly podcast covers the latest macro-economic trends as well as in-depth analysis of politics, business and society. The World Business Academy is a 501c3 nonprofit charity. Our views and analysis are given without any motivation other than helping to ensure our listeners know how to protect their savings in an unpredictable and chao...
Jul 17, 2014•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for the World Business Academy's monthly podcast featuring Academy President Rinaldo S. Brutoco in conversations with Executive Director Matt Renner. Our monthly podcast covers the latest macro-economic trends as well as in-depth analysis of politics, business and society. The World Business Academy is a 501c3 nonprofit charity. Our views and analysis are given without any motivation other than helping to ensure our listeners know how to protect their savings in an unpredictable and chao...
Jun 12, 2014•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for the World Business Academy's monthly podcast featuring Academy President Rinaldo S. Brutoco in conversations with Executive Director Matt Renner. Our monthly podcast covers the latest macro-economic trends as well as in-depth analysis of politics, business and society. The World Business Academy is a 501c3 nonprofit charity. Our views and analysis are given without any motivation other than helping to ensure our listeners know how to protect their savings in an unpredictable and chao...
May 07, 2014•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for the World Business Academy's monthly podcast. This hour will cover the latest news from around the globe with a focus on the impacts of current events on US and Global economy. In addition, the Academy will share its outlook for economic growth in the short and medium term with specific advice on asset classes to avoid or buy to protect your portfolio. Visit our website for more information on the World Business Academy: WorldBusiness.org Click HERE to sign up for our newsletter whic...
Apr 09, 2014•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for the World Business Academy's monthly podcast. This hour will cover the latest news from around the globe with a focus on the impacts of current events on US and Global economy. In addition, the Academy will share its outlook for economic growth in the short and medium term with specific advice on asset classes to avoid or buy to protect your portfolio. Visit our website for more information on the World Business Academy: WorldBusiness.org Click HERE to sign up for our newsletter whic...
Mar 06, 2014•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for the World Business Academy's monthly podcast. This hour will cover the latest news from around the globe with a focus on the impacts of current events on US and Global economy. In addition, the Academy will share its outlook for economic growth in the short and medium term with specific advice on asset classes to avoid or buy to protect your portfolio. Visit our website for more information on the World Business Academy: WorldBusiness.org Click HERE to sign up for our newsletter whic...
Feb 13, 2014•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for the Academy’s monthly podcast, “New Business Paradigms: Conscious Commentary on Business and Society,” featuring World Business Academy President Rinaldo Brutoco in conversations with Executive Director Matt Renner. Our monthly podcast covers the latest macro-economic trends as well as in-depth analysis of politics, business and society.
Jan 09, 2014•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for the Academy’s monthly podcast, “New Business Paradigms: Conscious Commentary on Business and Society,” featuring World Business Academy President Rinaldo S. Brutoco in conversations with World Business Academy Executive Director Matt Renner. Our monthly podcast covers the latest macro-economic trends as well as in-depth analysis of politics, business and society.
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