The Government’s Response to the Crisis In Corporate Governance

This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series corporate governance.  The federal government took many quick actions in the wake of the credit crisis in order to stop the damage. Now it wants to implement new regulations to prevent future problems.  In this episode of McCuistion TV, we examine changes in corporate governance. Joining Dennis McCuistion, for a lively discussion on this issue are... [Read more]

Prescription Drug Costs and Safety: Part Two

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Prescription Drugs.   This is part two of a two part series on pharmaceutical companies and their relationships with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Our focus is on the efficacy of prescription drugs as well as the cost for the consumer. var flashvars = { width: "400", height: "260", autostart: "false", repeat: "false", backcolor: "111111", frontcolor:... [Read more]

Prescription Drug Costs and Safety: Part One

This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Prescription Drugs.   Did you ever wonder whether the prescription drugs you pay so much for are really bargains and even more importantly, whether they’re safe? Many of us share this concern, especially since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is supposed to be the regulator which assures that drugs are both safe and effective. var flashvars... [Read more]

What Caused the Real Estate & Mortgage Foreclosure Problem?

Is your home worth more than your mortgage? For many Americans that is not the case and they fall further and further behind in their payments. Yet why did so many Americans obtain mortgages they should not have? Have you wondered why you can’t pick up a paper today without reading about someone having their home foreclosed on and what caused that problem? The number of Americans behind on their... [Read more]

How to Cut Government Spending Before It’s Too Late

Most Americans know that our federal government debt and annual deficits are unsustainable. The question is: what should be done to cut government spending? Solutions to the problem are not only hard to identify, but even more difficult to implement politically. Join Dennis McCuistion and panelists as we share real solutions to save America’s financial future. Panelists are: David Walker: Former... [Read more]

Federal Government Debt and Deficits in 2011

The direct debt of the Federal government is over 14 trillion dollars and increasing at a trillion dollars a year; not to mention the tens of trillions in unfunded liabilities. Joining host, Dennis McCuistion are: Mike George: Founder of Strong America Now and developer of the Lean Six Sigma Process; a technique for determining and eliminating waste, and David Walker: Former Comptroller General of... [Read more]

Flash Foresight: How to See the Invisible and Do the Impossible – Part 2

This entry is part 8 of 8 in the series TEDx SMU, Dallas.  Dan Burrus is considered, one of the top three gurus in the country on the future. In the 90’s he wrote the best seller Technotrends and many of his key points have become fact. His newest book, Flash Foresight: How To See the Invisible And Do The Impossible, takes a look at what we can do to transform our lives- in this century... [Read more]

Real Estate Foreclosures: Problems and Prevention

The last several years have hit many homeowners who have little to no ability to repay their mortgages.  Fourteen million  of these homeowners have no equity in their homes and owe the lender more than the property’s appraised value. Foreclosures may be up, however the foreclosure process varies from state to state.  In some states short notice is given by lenders.  In others, homeowners... [Read more]

Gun Control, Gun Violence & Right to Carry

In this episode discussing gun control, panelists discuss gun control, gun violence and the right to carry. While the Supreme Court, for now at least, has re-affirmed an individual’s right under the Second Amendment to bear arms, what are we to make of local and state gun laws?  Do right to carry laws actually increase or decrease gun violence? In this program we bring  you up to date on the changing... [Read more]

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