Dave examines China and the way they do business; how it has changed over the past two decades, the reasons so many Americans are doing business over there and the impact that has had on their culture and society. Plus - the demand for oil has Americans over a barrel, and an author's surprising take on the state of our environment things may not be as bad as we are led to believe.
Episode Segments:
The Business of China Mike Saxon, author of An Americans Guide to Doing Business in China discusses the ways Chinese business practices have changed since the death of Mao Tse Tsung, the differences between American and Chinese business practices, and offers an interesting perspective on the problems Mattel has had with Chinese imports.
The Culture of China Adam Segal, The senior fellow for China studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, examines the ways Chinese culture has changed since they have moved away for communism, and talks about how they are preparing for the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing.
Chinas Geo-Politics Dave and Adam Segal discuss Chinas place in the worlds political arena, how their military has changed over the past decade, and talk about the state of Chinese relations with Taiwan.
The Business of Oil As prices soar, and US reserves diminish, the demand for oil continues to rise from American Consumers. But Tom Mast, author of Over a Barrel A Simple Guide to the Oil Shortage, believes tough times are ahead, and drastic measures need to be taken to steer Americans over to alternate sources of fuel.
An Optimistic View of the Environment The media would lead you to believe the world is on the brink of an environmental crisis. But Dr. Seymour Garte believes there are many reasons to be optimistic, and he outlines them with Dave, as they discuss his book Where We Stand: A Surprising Look at the Real State of Our Planet.
An Optimistic View of the Environment - Part Two Dave and Seymour continue their discussion on the state of our environment, offer opinions on Al Gores An Inconvenient Truth, and advise you on whom to believe when it comes to problems with the environment.