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The San Francisco Experience

We are a "deep dive" news podcast, for Americans who get their news from the Internet. Our mission is to give the listener succinct, fact based analysis both non-ideological and independent from a California, Silicon Valley perspective. Your host Jim Herlihy is a published author: his novel “Deceit and Dirty Money” is available on line. He served as President of the SF Public Library Commission 1992 - 1996. While working in Latin America, he was a stringer for The Economist, The Times and the BBC

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00:28:24

Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz as her VP Running Mate,...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/08/07

Tim Walz Governor of Minnesota, edged out Josh Shapiro for Kamala Harris' VP.

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00:31:40

San Francisco's Mayor Race: Speaking with Candidate...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/08/06

San Francisco will elect a new Mayor November 5th, 2024. There are five leading candidates across a field of 24. We have invited the top five to speak about the issues. Mark Farrell is the first to accept and joins us from the campaign trail.

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00:02:08

The 550th Anniversary Edition

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/08/01

Our twice weekly podcast began in March 2020 at the start of the Pandemic. Over the last four years we have built a global audience with regular listeners in 60 countries including the US, UK, Australia, Canada and Ireland. But the podcast has been listened to and has fans in 144 countries including non English speaking markets like China, Russia, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kazakhstan and Israel to cite a few. The podcast is featured on all major platforms.

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00:49:16

How to burn a Rainbow. My Gay Marriage didn't make me...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/07/29

Karl Dunn relates the story of a bitter divorce after fighting for many years for Marriage Equality. He found that he was on his own, charting new territory with little information available to same sex couples about navigating the treacherous waters of the California divorce system. But in the end, he argues he is a better person because of the divorce.

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00:39:09

Black Woman on Board. Claudia Hampton and the fight...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/07/25

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

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00:46:34

Joe Biden Out, Harris In and the Republican Convention

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/07/22

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.

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00:23:38

Donald Trump picks J.D. Vance as Vice President....

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/07/16

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.

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00:40:28

Digital Currency or Digital Control: The future of...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/07/15

Will the US Federal Reserve issue a digital currency (CBDC) ? 127 countries are studying or piloting CBDCs for their citizens including economic powerhouses like China, EU, India, the UK among others. But it seems like the benefits to the consumer are limited while government control and surveillance seem to be the principal benefits. Do we really want to surrender our financial independence and privacy to a central bank ?

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00:26:41

The British Election Results: A new political order....

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/07/09

Britain's July 4th General Election marked a reset of the political landscape in the UK with the Labour Party winning a landslide victory of 412 seats in the 650 seat Parliament. The Conservative Party lost over 200 seats, But the moderate Liberal Democrat Party surged into third place with 72 seats, And the Reform Party headed by Nigel Farage garnered four seats. Vince Cable, former leader of the LibDem Party and Government Minister shares his analysis of the reults.

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00:39:03

The French Election Results : Lessons for US...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/07/09

The Snap French elections have resulted in stalemate. But US voters should take heed as we approach our own elections in November in a polarized political environment.

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00:45:28

Invisible Rulers: The people who turn lies into...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/07/03

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.

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00:37:44

The US Supreme Court Ruling on the Trump Immunity...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/07/02

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

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00:38:14

The SS Jeremiah O'Brien. The last of the WWII Liberty...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/07/01

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

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00:30:05

BetaNXT: A Private Equity success story. Talking with...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/06/29

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

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00:39:38

The Biden Trump Debate: A pivotal moment in the 2024...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/06/28

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

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00:33:56

Is San Francisco the Worst Run City in the United...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/06/26

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

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00:37:21

San Francisco ranks as the Worst Run City in the...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/06/25

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

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00:36:12

Stem Cell Therapy: a new approach. Talking with...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/06/19

Stem Cell Therapy has produced very positive results in the limited FDA approved therapies which are permitted. But Medical tourism to light touch regulation countries like Mexico, Panama, The Bahamas, is opening the therapy uses and possibilities very quickly. CellCoLabs is an open source company which plans to sell its' stem cells globally.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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00:41:10

Why Nuclear Power and Why Now ? Talking with Andy...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/06/13

Is Nuclear Power in the United States about to experience a renaissance given its' "clean" environmental footprint, not contributing to the carbon footprint of electricity generation.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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00:43:06

China's Alternate Order and What America can learn...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/06/11

Liz Economy served as China Advisor to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimundo from 2021 to 2023. The Commerce Department oversees US economic policy for China.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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