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  • I, We, and USA

    In the USA we had an election recently, and the subtext –the thing unsaid but underpinning it– of the whole event was “I or We?” In fact the same subtext seems to be unsaid but influential in England, Western / Central / Eastern Europe, South America, Australia, and probably in Asia as well but admittedly… Read more

  • This Memorial Day, Our Modern Korean War Moment

    Try to imagine yourself back then, just done with first WW1 and then WW2 and settling down with your slippers, instant coffee, and rolled-up newspaper ready to enjoy that very hard-earned peace dividend for a few decades at least (“we earned it, right?”) and then… it’s only 1950’s but now Communism is relentlessly attacking, advancing,… Read more

  • Cyber Bill of Rights

    The hyper polarization within the United States of America is going to tear us apart, no question about it. Note historical examples of the French Revolution, and the Russian Revolution: polarized actors on both sides that resulted in chaos and catastrophe. As far as I can tell, for us in the USA at least, the hyper-polarization is… Read more

  • 5: Charlie Rinehart: Bladder Cancer

    5: Charlie Rinehart: Bladder Cancer

    1 – Mike Riordan, Charlie Rinehart MD, and Paul Roach MD embark on a full discussion of Bladder Cancer: what it is, how it happens, how it behaves, and how it’s treated. 2 – Guest: Charlie Rinehart, MD, a practicing Urologist and medical officer in the U.S. Navy, (formerly an officer in the USMC), undergraduate… Read more

  • 4: Malignant Melanoma

    4: Malignant Melanoma

    I. Intro and hello II. Rohit Sharma, MD, FACS III. Sunscreens – thorough explanation of the ins/outs of sprays, lotions, creams for cancer prevention; rash guard clothing; wide brimmed hats; collective measures. IV. Moles and blemishes: bad and good. V. Interpreting the biopsy report VI. Tumor thickness and surgical margins VII. Lymph nodes and “Sentinel… Read more

  • Peter Wagner: Photographer, Chicago area Tour Guide, Volunteer at Children’s Hospital

    Peter Wagner: Photographer, Chicago area Tour Guide, Volunteer at Children’s Hospital

    Welcome to Fixing Chicago: the podcast focused on “what right looks like,” and, how to achieve peace, educate the kids, restore vitality, and reinvent Chicago for success moving into and through the 21st century I. Today’s guest is Peter Wagner, from Oak Park, Illinois, and the topic is “Connecting with the City on a personal… Read more