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Robb Francis
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Flux Capacitor
Episode 90: The State of Reliability with Jim Robb
The President and CEO of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, Jim Robb, in conversation with host Francis Bradley. They discuss the role NERC plays in ensuring reliability of the North American electricity system, the current state of reliability, the latest long term assessment, what the drivers are of future electricity demand growth, and the evolving threat environment for the grid. They also talk about collaboration to secure the grid, and Jim’s experience and an electric vehicle owner. They close the conversation with a book recommendation for the Flux Capacitor Book Club.Links:North Am...
2024-01-15
44 min
The Bottom Line
Tuesday Jan 18th 4pm
Sen. Perry Dozier R 16th Leg District joins Robb and Greg to discuss SB 5735 that would impact learning in schools, we discuss Omicron and the latest on a Superior Court Judge under fire.
2022-01-19
39 min
The Bottom Line
Monday Jan. 10 4pm
Robb and Greg talk about the desire to end the filibuster, Black Monday in the NFL, and the end of the Seahawk season.
2022-01-17
38 min
The Bottom Line
Friday Jan. 7th 4pm
CEO of the Freedom Foundation, Aaron Withe, joins Robb and Greg to discuss the influence teachers unions are having on Covid policies in schools, Sen. Perry Dozier R-16th District talks about his priorities for the coming Legislative Session, plus The Donkey of Shame.
2022-01-17
39 min
The Bottom Line
Wednesday Nov. 3rd 3pm
Robb and Greg discuss local and national election results.
2021-11-04
39 min
The Bottom Line
Tuesday March 16th 3pm
The WaPo's correction and Rep. Mark Klicker from the 16th Legislative District discusses the current state of the session in Olympia.
2021-03-17
41 min
The Bottom Line
Tuesday March 16th 4pm
Why is it so tough for Republicans in Washington State to win the Governor's Mansion?
2021-03-17
39 min
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Monday March 15th 3pm
What is Columbia University doing for graduation this year?.......or should we say graduations plural....
2021-03-16
39 min
The Bottom Line
Monday March 15th 4pm
Media madness...of the woke variety.
2021-03-16
39 min
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Wednesday March 10th 3pm
Discuss the passage of the $1.9 trillion dollar "COVID relief" bill.
2021-03-11
24 min
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Wednesday March 10th 4pm
Saichi Oba, Vice provost fro Enrollment at WSU, discusses the coming Board of Trustees Meeting where the potential removal of SAT and ACT test scores in the admission process will be discussed.
2021-03-11
40 min
The Bottom Line
Tuesday March 9th 3pm
The Governor visited the Tri-Cities today.....like Robb and Ed would miss a chance to discuss that?
2021-03-10
39 min
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Tuesday March 9th 4pm
Guess what else is being removed and what group is really being targeting with the "cancelling"?
2021-03-10
39 min
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Monday March 8th 3pm
Jason Mercier from the Washington Policy Center talks passage of the Capital Gains Tax out of the Senate and the scenarios that could play out.
2021-03-09
39 min
The Bottom Line
Monday March 8th 4pm
Updated Covid guidance....bad bills from DC and why do we care bout the Royals?
2021-03-09
39 min
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Friday March 5th 3pm
Chris Cargill, Eastern Washington Director for the Washington Policy Center joins us to discuss the upcoming vote on a capital gains tax in the State Senate. That same body passed a bill that would prohibit anyone under the age of 12 form being arrested for any crimes outside of Murder 1 or Murder 2.
2021-03-08
39 min
The Bottom Line
Friday March 5th 4pm
More discussion on the State Senate bill that would prevent anyone under the age of 12 from being charged with a crime. The only exceptions are Murder 1 and Murder 2.....plus the Donkey of Shame.
2021-03-08
39 min
The Bottom Line
Thursday March 4th 3pm
The State Republics roll out their Phase 3 and 4 reopening plans while the Governor sits and watches.
2021-03-05
39 min
The Bottom Line
Thursday March 4th 4pm
The latest in the Benton County Sheriff recall saga.
2021-03-05
41 min
The Bottom Line
Wednesday March 3rd 3pm
Cancel Culture, Phase 2 forever, masks or no masks post vaccination from the CDC.
2021-03-04
39 min
The Bottom Line
Wednesday March 3rd 4pm
Kennewick Police Chief Ken Hohenberg joins the show to discuss his retirement announcement.
2021-03-04
39 min
The Bottom Line
Tuesday March 2nd 3pm
9th Legislative District Rep. Mary Dye discusses the latest in the session and the dangers of the low carbon fuel standard.
2021-03-03
39 min
The Bottom Line
Tuesday March 2nd 4pm
Dr. Seuss........CANCELLED
2021-03-03
39 min
The CBD American Shaman Show
CBD American Shaman Show 11 2/2721
Donnie and Robb discuss what seed to shelf means for American Shaman and how involved they are in every step of their products.
2021-03-03
24 min
The Bottom Line
Monday March 1st 3pm
Discuss the Seattle Mariner fallout along with President Trump CPAC speech.
2021-03-02
39 min
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Monday March 1st 4pm
Former Washington State Treasurer Duane Davidson makes an announcement about his political future.
2021-03-02
39 min
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Monday Feb 22 3pm
The Muppets are on notice and on the anniversary, we revisit the greatest sports moment in American history.
2021-02-23
39 min
The Bottom Line
Monday Feb 22 4pm
Do you have a "fundamental right" to do basically whatever you want?
2021-02-23
39 min
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Friday Feb 19th 3pm
Jason Mercier with the Washington Policy Center discusses the latest from the legislative session.
2021-02-22
39 min
The Bottom Line
Friday Feb 19th 4pm
Mark Cuban cancelled the National Anthem, Benton County Commissioner Will McKay talks the proposed wind farm, and The Donkey of Shame.
2021-02-22
39 min
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Tuesday Feb 16 3pm
Rep. Skyler Rude R 16th Legislative District discusses the latest from the legislative session.
2021-02-19
39 min
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Tuesday Feb 16 4pm
Dana Bieber from Affordable Fuel WA joins the show to discuss the low carbon fuel standard.
2021-02-19
39 min
The Bottom Line
Friday Feb 5th 3pm
Chris Cargill, Director for Eastern Washington, from the Washington Policy Center discusses the latest developments from the legislative session.
2021-02-09
39 min
The Bottom Line
Friday Feb 5th 4pm
A Republican Congressman from Idaho wants to tear out the Snake River Dams.
2021-02-09
39 min
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Thursday Feb 4th 3pm
Sen. Curtis King from the 14th Legislative District joins the show to discuss his legislation and the current state of the session.
2021-02-08
40 min
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Thursday Feb 4th 4pm
Today's cancel culture and the havoc it wreaks.
2021-02-08
39 min
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Wednesday Feb 3rd 3pm
The CNN segment featuring yours truly aired and people around the Country felt compelled to contact us to................share their thoughts.
2021-02-05
39 min
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Wednesday Feb 3rd 4pm
The MTG situation in DC and more people with too much time on their hands around the Country.
2021-02-05
39 min
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Tuesday Feb 2nd 3pm
Everything is a hot mess it seems.
2021-02-05
39 min
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Tuesday Feb 2 4pm
Discussing the Inslee factor, education options and who knew it was Super Bowl week?
2021-02-05
39 min
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Monday Feb 1 3pm
Nearly three weeks after the impeachment vote of President Trump we ask if time has changed any minds regarding Rep. Dan Newhouse and his vote in favor.
2021-02-02
39 min
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Monday Feb 1 4pm
The latest ESD scandal and another in a long line of black eyes for the Inslee administration, plus this time they really may be coming for your guns.
2021-02-02
39 min
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Friday Jan 29th 3pm
Jason Mercier with the Washington Policy Center discusses the week that was during the State legislative session and what we do, or do not, have to look forward to in the coming days and weeks.
2021-02-01
39 min
The Bottom Line
Friday Jan 29th 4pm
Justin Raffa, Chairman of the Tri-City Civility Caucus, joins the show to discuss the Caucus, it's mission, and how you can be a part.
2021-02-01
39 min
The Bottom Line
Wednesday Jan 27 3pm 2021
New developments following the now infamous Pasco School Board meeting that featured accusations of White Priviledge.
2021-01-28
40 min
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Wednesday Jan 27 4pm 2021
More on the now infamous Pasco School Board meeting and a discussion regarding the difference between trade and government unions.
2021-01-28
39 min
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Tuesday Jan 26 3pm
Talking day one of Impeachment number 2 and State Rep. Brad Klippert-R 8th Legislative District joins the show to discuss the current session and make a big announcement.
2021-01-27
40 min
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Tuesday Jan 26 4pm
Listeners weigh in on the announcement from 8th District State Rep. Brad Klippert that he will run for US Congress against Rep. Dan Newhouse in 2022.
2021-01-27
40 min
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Monday Jan 25 3pm 2021
Discussing the latest developments in the situation surrounding Benton County Sheriff Jerry Hatcher.
2021-01-26
39 min
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Monday Jan 25 4pm 2021
Mike Massey, Chairman of the Benton County Republican Party, joins the show to discuss the letter signed by six County Party Republican Chairs in the 4th legislative District asking for the resignation of Rep. Dan Newhouse -R.
2021-01-26
39 min
The Bottom Line
Friday Jan 22nd 3pm
Jason Mercier with the Washington Policy Center joins the show for our weekly dive into the Legislative Session in Olympia.
2021-01-25
39 min
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Friday Jan 22nd 4pm
Talking the coming impeachment trial, a lack of transparency in Olympia and how some decision by the Biden administration are already being received....plus The Donkey of Shame.
2021-01-25
39 min
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Thursday Jan. 21 3pm
Sen. Sharon Brown from the 8th Legislative District joins the show to discuss the reopening bills and what bills she has coming through committee.
2021-01-22
39 min
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Thursday Jan. 21 4pm
Listeners weigh in on everything from Rep. Dan Newhouse's vote on impeachment to the direction of the Republican Party.
2021-01-22
39 min
The Bottom Line
Wednesday Jan 20 3pm 2021
Talking inauguration and what the new administration will mean to the Country.
2021-01-21
39 min
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Wednesday Jan 20 4pm 2021
Discussing the events of the day and what will the new direction of the Country bring?
2021-01-21
39 min
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Tuesday Jan 19 3pm
Wokeness, hypocrisy, and a militarized Nation's Capital....
2021-01-21
40 min
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Tuesday Jan 19 4pm
The guys discuss the impending change in DC and all things associated.
2021-01-21
39 min
The Bottom Line
Monday Jan 18 3pm 2021
Breaking down the latest press conference from Gov. Jay Inslee.
2021-01-21
30 min
The CBD American Shaman Show
CBD American Shaman Show 1 12/05/20
Donnie and Robb talk about the history of CBD and what makes CBD American Shaman products stand out from the rest.
2020-12-07
24 min
The Bottom Line
Tuesday November 24th 20 4pm
Robb and Ed continue to discuss the doxxing happening in the Tri-Cities.
2020-11-26
43 min
The Bottom Line
Monday November 16th 2020 3pm
The Governor decided to deliver a "Sunday crappy Sunday" to Washington State. Robb and Ed discuss the latest from the DOSHOF.
2020-11-17
39 min
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Friday September 25th 2020 3pm
The President's nominee for SCOTUS has leaked and Robb and Ed discuss the pick.
2020-09-29
39 min
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Wednesday September 23rd 3pm
DOC is looking to release even more inmates for this reason and Robb and end talk with Lee Smith, author of The Permanent Coup: How Enemies Foreign and Domestic Targeted the American President, regarding what role, if any, Gen. Jim Mattis played in attempting to remove President Trump.
2020-09-29
38 min
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Friday September 4th 3pm
Jason Mercier with the Washington Policy Center joins Robb and Ed to discuss the budget deficit and other topics related to Olympia.
2020-09-06
39 min
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Wednesday August 26th 4pm
Is political office/public service part time or full time? Robb and Ed discuss.
2020-09-03
39 min
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Thursday August 13th 3pm
The Governor delivers his latest presser on COVID-19 and other topics then Robb and Ed break it down plus some of Kamala Harris' glossed over history.
2020-08-20
41 min
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Tuesday August 4th 2020 3pm
Joe Biden officially announces his running mate and Robb and Ed break it down.
2020-08-17
39 min
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Wednesday August 5th 4pm
Chris Cargill, Eastern Washington Director for the Washington Policy Center, joins the show to discuss the WPC's new camapign called "Free Markets Destroy_______" Robb and Ed discuss the latest COVID numbers in the area and the latest election results.
2020-08-06
39 min
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Monday August 3rd 2020 3pm
Robb and Ed discuss the "demands" from PAC-12 players regarding the coming season, ones that make sense, ones that don't, and the endless debate of athlete compensation.
2020-08-04
40 min
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Tuesday June 9th 4pm
Duke Mitchell joins Robb and Ed to discuss racism and the current climate in our nation and community
2020-06-16
45 min
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2020-06-16
20 min
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Thursday June 4th 2020 3pm
Robb and Ed discuss the latest COVID info after the Governor's latest presser.
2020-06-09
23 min
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Wednesday June 3rd 2020 3pm
Robb and Ed talk about the continued fallout from the death of George Floyd.
2020-06-04
40 min
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Thursday May 7th 2020 4pm
The guys get the full narc on your neighbor list compiled by AG Ferguson's office and a break from COVID talk as the full NFL schedule is released and Robb and Ed talk Seahawk wins.
2020-05-11
39 min
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Wednesday April 29th 2020 4pm
Robb and Ed discuss antibody testing and what one local businessman is planning on doing May 5th.
2020-04-30
39 min
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Wednesday April 29th 2020 3pm
VJ Meadows, Executive Director of the Tri-Cities Food Bank, joins Robb and Ed to discuss how they are faring as the pandemic continues. Mark Manthei with Summit Funding talks forbearance and how the mortgage finance business continues to operate inside all of the changes during Covid-19.
2020-04-30
39 min
The Bottom Line
Tuesday April 14th 4pm
Robb and Ed talk Covid-19 and the WHO getting it's fair share of criticism.
2020-04-15
39 min
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Wednesday March 18th 3pm
The Governor updates the Coronavirus situation in the State as Robb and Ed deliver the latest related news and the impacts on the community.
2020-03-19
41 min
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Wednesday March 18th 4pm
Robb and Ed talk with Numerica CU's Central Washington SVP Andy Stirling about steps they are taking to provide relief during COVID-19 and Bishop Joseph Tyson of the Yakima Diocese talks how the pandemic has impacted faith celebrations and what recourse is there for those that are struggling.
2020-03-19
39 min
The Bottom Line
Friday January 17th 2020 3pm
Jason Mercier with the Washington Policy Center joins Robb and Ed to breaks down the first full week of the Legislative session.
2020-01-23
39 min
The Bottom Line
Monday January 13th 2020 4pm
Robb and Ed discuss the Dam rally and workshop happening tonight in Pasco and what the point of all of it is.
2020-01-15
39 min
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Thursday January 9th 3pm
Why the left is blaming the President for the downed airliner in Iran and former Pasco and Chiawana Head Football Coach Steve Graff joins Robb and Ed to talk retirement.
2020-01-14
39 min
The Bottom Line
Wednesday January 8th 2020 4pm
Why is no one in the Tri-Cities is talking about an income tax ban and Robb and Ed discuss the 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame
2020-01-14
39 min
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Monday Jan 6 2020 4 pm
Robb and Ed discuss Ricky Gervais and the Golden Globes, the "I" Word, and the Seahawks' win against the Eagles.
2020-01-07
39 min
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Monday Jan 6 2020 3 pm
Robb and Ed discuss Iran and the implications and backlash
2020-01-07
39 min
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Tuesday December 31st 3pm
Benton County Republican Chair Dennis Walters and Franklin County Democrat Chair Jeffrey Robinson join Robb for a roundtable discussion on issues ranging from local to National.
2020-01-02
39 min
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Tuesday December 31st 4pm
Franklin County Democrat Chair Jeffrey Robinson and Benton County Republican Chair Dennis Walters join Robb for a roundtable discussion on issues ranging from local to National.
2020-01-02
40 min
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Monday Dec 16th 3pm
Matt Marshall, the gentleman who authored and filed the recall petition against AGOWA Bob Ferguson, joins Robb and Ed to discuss his reasons.
2019-12-17
39 min
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Monday Dec. 16th 4pm
Have we taken the bait as society? US Congressman Dan Newhouse joins Robb and Ed to discuss the Columbia River Treaty and the negotiations with Canada
2019-12-17
39 min
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Tuesday Nov. 19 th 3pm
The saga of the Benton County Jail situation continues after a contentious Commissioners meeting. Robb and Ed break it down.
2019-12-17
39 min
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Tuesday Nov 5th 4pm
Robb and Ed discuss voting and some interesting topics for the evening'd Kennewick City Council meeting.
2019-11-07
39 min
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Wednesday October 24 3pm
The Benton County Jail is now run by the County Commissioners. Robb and Ed discuss the issues and questions it raises and the callers make their voices heard.
2019-10-24
39 min
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October 22nd 3pm
Benton County Sheriff Jerry Hatcher joins Robb and Ed to discuss the decision by the Benton County Commissioners to take the jail away from his department.
2019-10-23
39 min
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Wednesday October 9th 3pm
Charges filed by Spokane County prosecutors against Benton County Sheriff Jerry Hatcher. Robb and Ed discuss the fallout.
2019-10-10
39 min
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Tuesday October 8th
Robb and Ed remember a friend of the show who suddenly passed.
2019-10-09
39 min
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Wednesday September 18 4pm
OSPI Che if Chris Reykdahl, in light of flat-lining test scores, claimed poverty and systemic racism were the reasons......Robb, Ed, and the callers discuss.
2019-09-19
39 min
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Monday June 10th 3pm
Jason Mercier with the Washington Policy Center discusses the coming State Supreme Court hearing regarding the Public Records Act. The Kennewick City Council named it's newest member and Robb talks about what it was like going through the process.
2019-06-11
39 min
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Wednesday April 10th 4pm
9th District Legislators Mary Dye - Pomeroy, and Joe Schmick - Colfax, talk about the newest assault being made on the Snake River Dams. Plus Robb starts making laws to affect the West Side since they like to make laws affecting us.
2019-04-11
39 min
Flux Capacitor
Episode 003: Jim Robb and the Complex Future of the North American Grid
Flux Capacitor, the podcast about the future of electricity, Episode 003, featuring a discussion with Jim Robb, the President, and CEO of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). Hosted by Francis Bradley, the discussion with Jim ranges from the complexity of the future of the North American electricity grid, including the integration of distributed resources, the role of batteries, electrification, and electric vehicles, and cyber threats, to lessons from WWII generals. From the CEA team, Michael Powell checks in with interesting news from the heart of Texas to the Canadian Arctic, and Julia Muggeridge drops by to...
2019-02-27
41 min