Ep. 1 - The American Presidency: Too Big For One Person?

Peyman Pouryekta is a consultant and advisor to tech industry startups, helping them create stronger, more focused teams and leaders. In recent years, Peyman has worked with venture capital firms, directly with startups as a strategic advisor and has served in C-Level positions. In these roles, Peyman coaches his clients how to set strategy, develop world class products and evaluate technology needs as they scale up their operations.

Among his many career achievements, Peyman joined an AI company as one of the first employees and helped grow that company from the ground up as Director of Engineering. By the time he exited, the firm had grown to 90 employees with offices in New York, London and Berlin.

In this episode, Peyman and Brian discuss the hype and substance of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on various industries. They highlight the importance of data use and ownership in AI models, as well as the role of government regulations and partnerships in critical infrastructure. Peyman highlights exciting use cases of AI in industries such as healthcare and addresses some of the challenges and common mistakes faced by startups in adopting AI. Other topics include the future of AI adoption, the need for AI education, and the ethical considerations of emerging AI technology. The conversation concludes with insights on globalization, technology, and responsible business practices.

Learn more about Peyman and his work:

• Website: https://www.pouryekta.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peymanpouryekta/?originalSubdomain=de
• Instagram: @peymanman
• Twitter: @peymanman

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Brian wraps up season 1 with his reflections on the topics covered over the past year and some memorable interviews with his guests. He takes a few minutes to share the most popular episodes based on downloads from season 1 as well as important conversastions included in his "Innovation Series". 

Brian then takes a few minutes to follow up on the topic of healthy aging, covered in episodes 18 and 23 with Tina Woods and Nic Palmarini. He has a special request of his middle age and younger listeners related to the topic of aging and seeking council from elders.

Finally, Brian previews season 2 which will feature topics such as environmental issues and global persepctives on healthcare policy while also welcoming back returning guests on evolving topics such as mass media and AI. 

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• Website: Rutgers University profile 
• Novels Mentions in the Show: Vovochka: The True Confessions of Vladimir Putin's Best Friend and Confidant and Pitun's Last Stand: An Entertainment about the Fall of Russia
• X: https://twitter.com/alexanderjmotyl
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-motyl-9847877
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleksandrmotyl/

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Brian interviews Louisa Ha, Ph.D., professor in the School of Media and Communications at Bowling Green State University in the U.S. state of Ohio. She is the Founding-Editor-in-Chief of Online Media and Global Communication, and also the former editor of Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly, the flagship journal of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. She is the founder and chair of the Emerging Media Research Cluster in the School of Media and Communication. 

Her vast research expertise includes misinformation, social media influencers, online videos, new media business models, social and mobile media use, international conflicts and comparative communication, online and international advertising, and audience habits.

This conversation explores the impact of new media on traditional media, focusing on the emergence of influencers and the loss of trust in traditional channels. Brian and Louisa discuss the characteristics of successful influencers and the challenges faced by traditional media companies in adapting to new platforms. The conversation also delves into the fragmentation of media channels and the future of media business models as well as the influence of advertisers, the spread of propaganda, and the responsibility of newly minted influencers. 

To learn more about Louisa:

• Websites: Bowling Green State Univesity profile and https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Louisa-Ha
• Book: The U.S.–China Trade War: Global News Framing and Public Opinion in the Digital Age (US–China Relations in the Age of Globalization)
• X: https://twitter.com/louisahabgsu?lang=en
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-ha-a8454b2
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louisa.ha.395/

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Brian interviews Grace McNamara, CEO of Exercise Intelligence, about her company and its personalized healthcare app, one that can be prescribed by a doctor who can use it to monitor adherance to a care plan. Grace emphasizes the need for personalized exercise programs and meaningful incentives to encourage adherence. Grace highlights the powerful role of exercise in managing various conditions and the need for proven behavior change methodologies. She also discusses the integration of exercise into healthcare systems and the barriers faced in doing so. Grace also shares advice for entrepreneurs and the importance of finding a work-life fit. 

To learn more about Grace:

• Website: https://www.exi.life/us/
• EXI - Exercise Prescription app: Apple App Store or Google Play
• X: https://www.twitter.com/exitherapeutics
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-mcnamara-irelandandlondon/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exitherapeutics
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EXiTherapeutics

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In this episode, Brian speaks with Dr. Romit Bhandari, an experienced legal academic, consultant and editor with a focused interest in human rights and international refugee law. He joins the show to have an in depth conversation about the fundamentals of laws governing migration across international borders.

Romit is the author of Human Rights and the Revision of Refugee Law, which addresses the relationship between International Refugee Law and International Human Rights Law.

In this conversation, Romit and Brian discuss the definitions and parameters of refugee law, focusing on the concepts of refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons. Romit explains the legal architecture of refugee law and the criteria that individuals must meet to be granted refugee status. The United Nation's 1951 Refugee Convention and the 1967 Protocol are important milestone agreements that set the foundation of the definitions still used today (in 2023).

Dr. Bandari also explores the interpretation of the term "persecution" and the role of human rights law and ethics in defining it. He highlights the challenges faced by refugees in seeking asylum, including non-entree policies and safe third country agreements. The conversation sheds light on the complexities and limitations of the current refugee system, which lead to many of the public policy challenges facing nations and individuals today.

To learn more about Romit and his work:

• Website biography: https://uel.ac.uk/about-uel/staff/romit-bhandari
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rom-bhandari-58581835/?originalSubdomain=uk
• X: https://twitter.com/docromromrom?lang=en

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Nick Palmarini, the director of the UK National Innovation Center for Ageing, joins Brian for a discussion on the importance of innovation in addressing the challenges of aging. He emphasizes the need to focus on our long term quality of life as measured by overall health rather than simply number of years lived. If we live to be 100, but that last 40 years were spent in poor health, with limited monbility and independence, can we really call that a success as a society?

In this episode, Brian and Nic discuss all aspect of aging including the intersection of global aging trends and external factors like economics, politics, infrastructure and even climate change. Nic also highlights the discrimination faced by older adults in Western socieities and the importance of mentorship and knowledge transfer between generations. He explores the role of technology in promoting healthy aging and the impact of loneliness and isolation on public health. Finally, he discusses the economic implications of aging and identifies key trends and leading countries in the field.

To learn more about Nic and his work:

• Website: http://www.palmarini.org/ and https://uknica.co.uk/blog/people/nic-palmarini/
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nicolapalmarini
• X: https://twitter.com/nipalm

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