The California State University System is the largest public university in the United States with 475,000 students, 53,000 faculty and 23 campuses. This book recounts the implementation of Affirmative Action programs from the 1970s until Proposition 209 banned such programs in 1996 ..read more

Three historic and tumultuous weeks in American politics saw the Democrats reject incumbent Joe Biden for Kamala Harris. At the same time Republican Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt, appointed a 39 year old Senator from Ohio as his running mate and closed out the Convention on a note of unity to face the Democrats in November ..read more

Donald Trump chose the 39 year old junior Senator from Ohio as his running mate at the Republican Convention in Milwaukee. Vance is a cultural conservative who will likely play a key role campaigning in MidWest swing states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan ..read more

With the advent of social media, there has been a radical change in the dynamics of power and influence with new Influencers blurring truth with disinformation ..read more

The Supreme Court handed down its' awaited decision on immunity for the former President. It was wider ranging and more momentous than many observers had anticipated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message ..read more

2700 Liberty ships were built in WWII to transport materiel, munitions, food and troops to the front lines. It was the greatest logistical undertaking in military /naval history. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message ..read more

BetaNXT provides end to end solutions across the investment lifecycle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message ..read more

Joe Biden's disastrous performance in the debate last night has amplified concerns about his fitness for office - mental acuity and physical stamina. Democrats have even called for him to withdraw as a candidate. Uncharted territory in presidential debate history. Professor Pitney helps to put it in perspective, but it is a volatile situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message ..read more

USF Professor of Urban and Public Affairs, gives a more nuanced interpretation of the recent Wallet Hub article that ranks San Francisco management dead last at 148 among US cities. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message ..read more

San Francisco ranked dead last at #148 with subpar governance. Six categories Financial Stability, Education, Health, Public Safety, Economy and Infrastructure were measured. Three of them - Public Safety, Financial Stability and the Economy - set off flashing red lights, tanking the overall score. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message ..read more