Sat, 31 January 2015
Today’s Young Wealth Show sees Professor Sophia McClennen join Jason Hartman to discuss many of the issues arising in her book, Is Satire Saving Our Nation? These include the rise of satire, the changing values of Generation Y and the development of American news broadcasting, with a particular focus on the role Fox News plays in our society.
Key Takeaways 01.17 – Sophia McClennen describes how the role of satire is changing in today’s world. 04.00 – When traditional forms of news media were letting us down, the satirists just came and filled a gap. 06.44 – The establishing of Fox News in 1996 really changed the way American news media was viewed. 10.33 – What impact do these over-opinionated, over-affiliated news channels have on those watching? 12.45 – The way we’re being taught to think is changing the way we deal with topics that affect so many different aspects of our lives. 16.34 – Like in so many cases, we can learn a lot from considering demographical patterns. 21.09 – Jason Hartman brings the discussion round to the recent mid-term vote. 27.16 – For more information, head to www.SophiaMcClennen.com
Mentioned in this episode Is Satire Saving Our Nation?: Mockery and American Politics by Sophia McClennen
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Thu, 22 January 2015
In today’s Young Wealth Show, Jason Hartman discusses changing technology and how that’s affecting the way we now pay for things with CEO and Founder of Hartland Payments Systems, Robert Carr. Every aspect of our world seems to be at the hands of scientists and inventors striving to change how we do things, and money and payments are just the latest point of interest.
Key Takeaways 01.38 – With the world being digitalized and modernized, it was only a matter of time before it changed the way we pay for things too. 06.22 – A truly cashless world seems a long way off, but we’re definitely on the road to it. 10.03 – Robert Carr describes the ups and downs experienced by Hartland Payment Systems. 14.30 – It’s amazing when you think how far we’ve come with technological advances, and how far we can still go. 15.50 – PayPal has always been the leading company in this market, but where does it stand now? 18.18 – It’s not just the business side; Robert Carr has made a huge difference to 250 kids’ lives through his Give Something Back Foundation. 23.26 – Find out more about Robert and his book on the blog site: www.RobertOCarr.com 24.08 – Fundamentally, if you don’t have repeat customers or recommendations, you don’t have a business.
Mentioned in this episode Through The Fires: An American Business Story of Turbulence, Triumph and Giving Back by Robert Carr. |
Wed, 31 December 2014
Geography and demographic patterns prove their importance in the discussions featured on today’s Young Wealth Show. Jason Hartman talks to Peter Zeihan, author of The Accidental Superpower, about the many factors which have affected the economic and social growth of America and several other vital world powers. They consider topics from China’s one-child policy, the comparative strength of the dollar and the how the future looks in terms of oil production and 3D printing.
Key takeaways 01.37 – Geography is still a vital factor to a country’s progress and development, especially when it comes to transportation. 07.05 – The dollar is the only hard currency in the world that exists in sufficient volume to lubricate the global system. What if the printing press actually was an option? 09.25 – America’s commitment to free trade still has a huge impact on today’s world economy. 14.35 – All of the various financial crashes are happening for the same reasons and we need to learn from them. 17.30 – China is in such a difficult demographical situation that America’s social pressure for near-retirees seems like nothing. 19.30 – Boundaries and ideas are starting to change for retirees, but those staying on in work are still in the minority. 22.15 – The future of American oil production and usage could have totally transformed by this time next year. 24.54 – The impact of 3D printing on supply chains is just staggering, and it’s going to continue to shrink the industry. 30.28 – For more information, head to www.Zeihan.com and the book, The Accidental Superpower is available at any local bookstore and online.
Mentioned in this episode The Accidental Superpower: The Next Generation of American Preeminence and the Coming Global Disorder by Peter Zeihan |