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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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00:29:41

Critical Thinking: Your essential guide. Talking with...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/01/18

Critical Thinking skills are especially important in a world where we are awash in information, opinions and disinformation. And with the advent of AI, our ability to question, challenge and understand what we are told is more crucial than ever. Tom Chatfield offers a practical guide to think critically for all ages and all situations. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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00:22:23

Ecuador fights the drug gangs for control of the...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/01/16

Ecuador's President Noboa has declared war on the Drug organizations which have infiltrated every institution in the country which have made Ecuador a key transhipment player in the global cocaine trade. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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00:35:11

2024 the year of global elections. How we vote and...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/01/12

An Introduction to the Math of Voting Methods, is a readable book that presents math in a civics wrapper accomplishing two goals: civic education and improved math skills. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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00:30:53

Britain's growing diplomatic presence in California....

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/01/10

There is a growing collaboration between the Golden State and the UK through the Consulate General on legislative issues as diverse as AI, Climate Control, Alternate Energy and even Housing. It's a two way street where best practices from both jurisdictions inform policy in California and the UK. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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00:25:40

Rubik's Cube turns 50: Talking with Tom Rokicki.

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/01/05

Tom Rokicki will be speaking at the Joint Mathematics Meetings 2024, Saturday, January 6 at 9am about Serious Recreational Mathematics. His research shows that the Rubik Cube can be finished in 20 moves. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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00:27:50

Cancelling a prominent author in China: Acclaimed...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2024/01/02

Geling Yan reached the pinnacle of success as a critically acclaimed writer in her native China and around the world. Yet when she spoke out on the handling of the Covid 19 crisis in China she was cancelled. Her books are no longer published or sold in China. But she decided to fight back: she has set up her own publishing company and has launched its first book Milati. She is in San Francisco to promote it. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:28:08

Remembering Henry Kissinger: the last of the great...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2023/12/26

Henry Kissinger's passing seemed to be covered more effusively and positively in China rather than the US where the coverage was muted and low key. China lamented that passing of a Great Man who reminded the Chinese public of the golden era of the bilateral relationship in the 1970s and 80s. In today's episode we will look at his legacy from both points of view. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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00:30:02

Shohei Ohtani's $700 million contract with the Los...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2023/12/25

Shohei Ohtani the 29 year old Japanese pitcher and designated hitter has signed a 10 year, $700 million contract with the LA Dodgers. It is the largest contract in professional sports history. Sports expert Vince Gennaro analyzes the ground breaking deal for us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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00:16:18

CapeTown to Auckland: The Ocean Globe Around the...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2023/12/21

In our third podcast about the OGR competition, formerly known as the Whitbread, Skipper Tan Raffray relates the 7250 nautical mile journey across the Indian Ocean from South Africa to New Zealand. It took almost 6 weeks of sailing the Neptune to reach Auckland without incident. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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00:38:12

A Digital US Dollar: the Pros and Cons. Talking with...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2023/12/18

Eleven nations have already adopted Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and the United States is considering such a plan. But for what benefit ? In this episode we explore what a CBDC is and whether it would benefit most Americans. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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00:34:54

Our American Experiment: In conversation with Byron...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2023/12/14

Our American Experiment is a collection of short stories, some fictionalized, some not that use paradox to highlight the differences in the African American versus White life experience. A thought provoking read that draws no conclusions nor makes judgments but simply sets out stories that challenge your beliefs. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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00:28:46

Yoodlize - the Rent Anything App. Talking with...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2023/12/11

Over 80 Million Americans use sharing economy Apps like AirBnB, Uber, Instacart, DoorDash. And Yoodlize is the latest access economy App that lets you rent out almost anything you own, from power tools, to skis, furniture, garden equipment, you name it. How does a start up with national ambitions raise capital in a crowded and highly competitive Venture Capital market ? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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00:45:17

Henry Kissinger and China: One man's legacy. Talking...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2023/12/09

Henry Kissinger died on November 29th at the age of 100. As National Security Adviser and Secretary of State for Presidents Nixon and Ford, he was one of the most consequential Secretaries of State of the 20th Century. But his work to engage China and forge a bilateral relationship with the United States is still producing results today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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00:35:44

The Three Ages of Water: Prehistoric Past, Imperiled...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2023/12/05

Our conversation about the role of water in the human experience is timely, given COP 28 is underway in Dubai. It is the UN Climate Change Conference that runs from November 30 to December 12. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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00:35:39

Was China behind Sam Altman's ousting - Tech may not...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2023/11/29

The debacle over Sam Altman's firing and quick re-hiring at OpenAI underscores the fact that AI technology and the vast resources needed to fund it knows no borders. Will English be the dominant language of AI models or will it be Chinese or Arabic ? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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00:37:48

Sparks: China's Underground Historians and their...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2023/11/27

China's modern history has been whitewashed by the CCP to conform with the approved narrative. But a brave group of writers, filmmakers and chroniclers are using digital technology to document an accurate history of China and to spread the word. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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00:50:41

India as it is: Talking with author Daniel Markey,...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2023/11/23

Daniel Markey discusses his recent article in "Foreign Affairs" about India and the US' growing strategic relationship. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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00:47:26

Does China's CCP see the US as an existential threat...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2023/11/21

Has a Cold War between China and the US already begun ? And if so, how will we manage the relationship ? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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00:05:07

APEC 2023 Conference Day 6 and 7.

The San Francisco Experience ·

2023/11/18

The APEC Economic Leaders Week culminated in a series of events that were both policy focused and social in nature. The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework was showcased. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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00:05:37

APEC 2023 Conference Day 5. Presidents Biden and Xi...

The San Francisco Experience ·

2023/11/16

The two Presidents met at a mansion 26 miles South of San Francisco, away from the congestion and bustle of downtown San Francisco. Their meeting lasted four hours and both leaders re-iterated the importance of the bilateral relationship between America and China. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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