America Trends Podcast

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EP 874 Arctic Melting Creates Global Tensions
High in the Arctic, myth is melting into reality: as temperatures rise, newly ice-free waters are turning the Northwest Passage from a fable into navigable waterways. And while global superpowers, l
EP 873 Police Reform Efforts Stymied by the Justice Department
Congress authorized the Justice Department to conduct civil investigations into constitutional abuses by police, such as excessive force or racially motivated policing back in 1994 as a response to t
EP 872 Military Marriages Present Unique Challenges
Marriages are a 50/50 proposition in America as to whether they can survive all of the challenges couples go through. For a Navy Seal, the divorce rate is closer to ninety percent. Today, on the po
EP 871 Love American Style is Changing
While the need for strong, loving partnerships may be more necessary than ever in this complicated moment, the truth is fewer young people are even dating as other generations have done in the past,
EP 870 Call Center Operators Face Growing Pressures
Call centers are the hub of much activity these days as customers seek information or wish to buy things. Their role has changed over the years and the sophistication of the technology they use, the
EP 869 Is Anyone in Charge and Accountable Anymore?
Isnt it great when you deal with a company where the principal is the owner who will take full responsibility for the actions of the companys employees? How rare is that? Well, according to our g
EP 868 Mark Twain Would Have a Lot to Say About This Moment in American History
Mark Twain evolved over his adult life when it came to matters of race. In perhaps the greatest American novel of all time, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Twain demonstrates his keen sense tha
EP 867 Gold Prices are Soaring: What Does That Say About the Economy?
Should gold and silver be a part of your portfolio? And, if so, how and when? With precious metals prices surging is it too late to invest in them or is it just the right moment? There are so many f
EP 866 How is Trump’s Border Policy Being Carried Out on the Ground?
In 2024, Latinos, a diverse population in America, gave Donald Trump more support than Republicans generally receive for their presidential candidate. He was speaking quite openly of his plans to s
EP 865 DOGE Efforts May Not Survive Court Scrutiny
Employment attorneys like to get together at conferences and routinely discuss best practices so that they can help employers comply with legal requirements, reduce the risk of lawsuits and promote