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Brian J. Matos
Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, raised in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and currently residing in Dallas, Texas, USA, Brian has a unique perspective on current global events and public policy. His Puerto Rican, Polish and American heritage allow him to see issues through several cultural prisms. His professional training in journalism, public relations and marketing along with a natural curiosity inspire his probing questions that reveal deep insights from his guests.
Brian believes in life long learning and started this podcast and blog to share the knowledge he is accumulating with a community of curious minds. Through in-depth conversations with preeminent thought leaders, authors, activists, community and business leaders, industry experts and academics, listeners get an “insiders” perspective about trends impacting our communities, families and individual lives.
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Show Notes for S2E9 Interview with Award-Winning Filmmaker and Best-Selling Author, Matthew Solomon
Summary Matthew Solomon, a filmmaker and conflict resolution expert, discusses his documentary 'Reimagining Safety' and the need for alternative approaches to public safety. Solomon shares his personal experiences growing up in a diverse community and witnessing the...
Show Notes for S2E8 Interview with Claudia Villa on Preventing Human Trafficking and Abuses in Sports
Summary While the world watches in amazement as the best athletes on Earth compete for the top global prizes in their respective sport, there are criminals lurking in the shadows of these events and behind the scenes. Joining Brian to discuss the dark sidelines of...
Show Notes for S2E7 Interview with Nick Denning, CEO, Diegesis on Cybersecurity Threats
Summary Nick Denning, Diegesis CEO, joins Brian for a second conversation on the current and emerging challenges in cybersecurity that every leader needs to know to protect their organization and the public should be aware of. Season 1, Episode 6 was the first...
Show Notes from S2E6 Interview with UC Berkley’s David Evan Harris on Guarding Against the Dangers of AI
Summary David Evan Harris is a Chancellor’s Public Scholar at UC Berkeley and a continuing lecturer at the Haas School of Business. The main topic of my conversation with David is the race to safeguard governments, businesses, communities and individuals against the...
Show Notes from S2E5 Conversation with Matthew Ebert on Supporting Teachers and Students in the American Education System
Summary Brian interviews Matthew Ebert, founder and principal of Ebert Educational Consulting and a former Baltimore Public School principal, about the state of the education system in the U.S. Matthew has 20+ years of experience in education, primarily focused on...
Show Notes for S2E4 interview with Jennie Chan, Spectra Wellbeing Founder and Qigong Practitioner
Summary Brian interviews Jennie Chan, a Chinese medicine practitioner, Qigong (pronounced chee-guhng) instructor and founder of Spectra Wellbeing, a wellness company promoting the practice of Qigong in individivual and group settings. Brian and Jennie explore her...
Show Notes for S2E3 Interview with Demography Expert, Bradley Schurman
Summary Brian welcomes demographic consultant, Bradley Schurman, back to the series for an updated and in-depth conversation on how key demographic trends are likely to impact politics, business, culture and societies around the world in the years to come. Bradley...
Show Notes for Season 2, Episode 2 w/ Carlo Ruzza on the Rise of Populism and Nationalism and the Implications for the Rule of Law
Summary This conversation explores the topics of the rule of law, populism, nationalism, and their interplay in the political landscape. Carlo Ruzza, Senior Professor of Political Sociology at the University of Trento School of International Studies, provides insights...
Show Notes for Season 2, Episode 1 w/ Peyman Pouryekta on AI Uses, Risks & Ethics for Startups & Tech Companies
Summary The conversation explores the hype and substance of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on various industries. It discusses the importance of data use and ownership in AI, as well as the role of government regulations and partnerships in critical...