Podcasts by Steve Forbes: Whats Ahead

Spotlight: Should Covid-19 Delay Reopening Schools? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As President Donald Trump addresses the nation on the reopening of schools in the Fall, the debate continues to rage about what policies should be adopted in the face of coronavirus cases increasin...

Spotlight: Covid-19 and The Economy: What You Need to Know from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As new coronavirus outbreaks plague the U.S., observers worry that the economic revival will be disrupted, but what are the factors that must be considered? Steve Forbes on the increase in testing,...

Spotlight: How To Live Up To The Declaration of Independence from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Declaration of Independence is the most remarkable document in U.S. history, but how did the spirit and ideology it embodies enable the U.S. to become the most successful nation ever? Steve For...

Spotlight: New Stimulus Bill? What You Need To Know from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Covid-19 lockdowns have left millions of Americans unemployed, reliant on government stimulus and in need of cash. And now a new accounting rule that could prove devastating to the country's econom...

Spotlight: Homeownership? The Regulations Crushing the American Dream from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The housing market is heating up and interest rates are low, but homeownership continues to be unnecessarily out of reach for many Americans. Steve Forbes on the excessive government regulations th...

Spotlight: Buy GOLD and Hold STOCKS? What to Watch for Now from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Gold continues to rise during hard times, but where does this leave the stock market, and what are the increasing concerns you need to be aware of? Is now really the time to buy gold, and should yo...

Spotlight: Second Stimulus Check? What You Need to Know from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As the COVID crisis continues to threaten financial stability across the US, a new stimulus check is in your future, but what does this mean for you or your business? Steve Forbes on the White Hous...

Spotlight: How Will COVID-19 Change The Way We Travel? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Airlines have been one of the industries hardest hit by Covid-19, grounding travelers around the world and putting many companies on life support. Steve Forbes on what the future of airline travel ...

Spotlight: Big Tech Breakup: What Will It Really Fix? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Should companies like Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook be broken up? Steve Forbes on how Big Tech’s abuse of power, arbitrary anticonservative takedowns of content and other high-handed behavior ...

Spotlight: Can Law Enforcement Seize Your Cash Without a Crime? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Did you know law enforcement can seize your property if they suspect it’s involved in a crime? Steve Forbes on civil asset forfeiture, a procedure claimed to target the illicit proceeds of organize...

Spotlight: Stock Market Crash: Should You Sell? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes on the stock market’s most recent crash and whether or not a panic-and-sell approach is really necessary. What does this crash mean for the economy and where do we stand with the repor...

Spotlight: 2020: A Year With No Baseball? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes on how the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted life as we know it, including the future of professional sports. With devoted fans eager for a return to the playing field, Major League Base...

Spotlight: China’s Postpandemic Power Play: Will The U.S. Get Left Behind? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes on whether America’s political and economic unrest will threaten its position on the world stage and accelerate China’s rise, and why a focus on tech and innovation is critical to the ...

Spotlight: Joe Biden’s Tax Battle With Big Tech And Why Americans Will Pay The Greatest Price from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes on whether tech giants from Amazon to Google are paying their fair share of taxes and why Joe Biden’s plans to raise tax rates could discourage new investment, limit job creation and, ...

Spotlight: Why Rising U.S.-China Tensions Are The Biggest Threat To The Stock Market Rally from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes on why escalating tensions with China could derail recent market gains and put the U.S. coronavirus recovery at risk, and how states with unnecessarily slow reopening plans may be a dr...

Spotlight: Joe Biden’s Election Promises Amid A Covid-19 Recession: Americans Will Pay The Greatest Price from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes on how the Democratic Party’s election promises would slow our economic recovery and why its proposed policies would drive taxes higher, further depress the stock market and lead to de...

Spotlight: Florida Defied Covid-19 Predictions. Is It A Model For Other States To Reopen? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes on why Florida dodged a devastating coronavirus outbreak and how Governor DeSantis’ early response and his data-driven approach to reopening the state offer a blueprint on balancing pu...

Spotlight: Will There Be A Second Stimulus Check? What Americans Need From The Latest Relief Package from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes on the state of the latest stimulus package, the legislative steps needed to put money in the pockets of the American people to prevent a deeper recession and why a new relief bill wil...

Spotlight: Covid-19 Leadership: Who Has Failed And Who Is Leading the Way? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From Elon Musk to the CDC to the nation’s governors, Steve Forbes on the coronavirus response: Who has done a better job in recent weeks battling the pandemic and taking swift action, who has faile...

Spotlight: Is Better Healthcare At Dramatically Lower Costs Possible In The U.S.? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes on why U.S. healthcare prices are the world's highest without patients experiencing commensurate results, and what can be learned from other healthcare system models that could provide...

Spotlight: Why An Extended Lockdown Is Riskier To The Nation’s Health Than COVID-19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes on why prolonged lockdowns could pose greater health and economic dangers to Americans over time than the coronavirus itself and how the harm caused by shutdowns far outweigh the risks...

Spotlight: How To Fast-Track A COVID-19 Vaccine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes on why creating a $50 billion vaccine prize would speed up breakthrough science and incentivize a coronavirus cure, and why funding the challenge is a small price to pay, given the pan...

Spotlight: The Lawsuit Pandemic That Could Cripple The Reopening of U.S. Businesses from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes on why businesses must be shielded from the coming avalanche of meritless coronavirus lawsuits that could cripple their recovery and the litigation protection needed to give them the c...

Spotlight: How To Fund The Coronavirus Stimulus Debt Without Crippling The Economy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How Treasury Secretary Mnuchin’s announcement that Washington will borrow a staggering $3 trillion this quarter to pay for COVID-19 rescue programs will create a future economic crisis—unless it is...

Spotlight: Why A Payroll Tax Cut Will Boost A Coronavirus Recovery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Suspending the payroll tax will drive critical economic growth, let Americans take home bigger paychecks and provide businesses with the stimulus relief they desperately need.

S2E25: Why School Choice Matters with Darla Romfo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes talks to Darla Romfo, President & COO of the Children's Scholarship Fund, about the problems with the U.S. education system and how school choice programs can create more equal opportu...

S2E24: How Celebs Are Going from Rich to Wealthy with Zack O'Malley Greenburg from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes talks to Zack O'Malley Greenburg about his new book A-List Angels: How a Band of Actors, Artists, and Athletes Hacked Silicon Valley.

S2E23: How to Evolve in the Gig Economy with Aquent CEO John Chuang from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Aquent CEO John Chuang talks to Steve Forbes about the evolution of the gig economy, the importance of worker benefits, and how legislation like California’s Assembly Bill 5 can intervene in the di...

S2E22: TIAA's Roger Ferguson on How to Address the Retirement Crisis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of What’s Ahead, Roger Ferguson and Steve Forbes discuss solutions to the retirement and student debt crises, and how the recently passed SECURE Act can help.

S2E21: The Rocker Who Survived Roulette: Tommy James on Music and the Mob from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes talks to Tommy James.

S2E20: “A Squalid, Catchpenny Business”: The Origins of Disney Land with Richard F. Snow from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes talks to Richard F. Snow.

S2E19: Kenneth Frazier of Merck: A CEO with a Sense of Purpose from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes talks to Kenneth Frazier at the 2019 Forbes Healthcare Summit.

S2E18: Putting Human Dignity at the Heart of Business: Jacqueline Novogratz and ‘Patient Capital’ (Part Two) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes talks to Jacqueline Novogratz.

S2E17: Putting Human Dignity at the Heart of Business: Jacqueline Novogratz and ‘Patient Capital’ (Part One) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes talks to Jacqueline Novogratz.

S2E16: Dr. Oz on Health and Happiness in the New Year (Part Two) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes talks to Dr. Mehmet Oz.

S2E15: Dr. Oz on Health and Happiness in the New Year (Part One) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes talks to Dr. Oz.

S2E14: Battling the Soul-Eater: New Directions in Dementia Research with Dr. Gregory Petsko from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes talks to Dr. Gregory Petsko.

S2E13: Barri Blauvelt and the 'Two-Year-Old Question' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes talks to Innovara founder, president, and CEO Barri Blauvelt.

S2E12: The Film Hollywood Wouldn’t Make: No Safe Spaces with Justin Folk and Owen William Brennan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes talks to Justin Folk and Owen William Brennan

S2E11: Bernard Tyson: A Final Conversation (Part Two) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes talks to Bernard Tyson, late chairman and CEO of Kaiser Permanente.

S2E10: Bernard Tyson: A Final Conversation (Part One) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes talks to Bernard Tyson, late chairman and CEO of Kaiser Permanente.

S2E9: Amity Shlaes Rethinks the Great Society from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes talks to Amity Shlaes about her book, Great Society: A New History.

S2E8: All Aboard for Lance Fritz and America's Engine of Progress from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes talks to Lance Fritz, chairman, president, and CEO of Union Pacific Railroad.

S2E7: Live from Singapore: Jack Ma and the Treasure of Alibaba from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes interviews Jack Ma at the Forbes Global CEO Conference in Singapore

S2E6: Cow Sh*t, Climate Change, and Free Trade: A Conversation with Hubertus Mühlhäuser from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes interviews Hubertus Mühlhäuser about the future of high-tech agriculture, climate change, and free trade.

S2E5: 22 Million Jobs And Hospital Care from Home? The Future of 5G With Steven Mollenkopf from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

According to Qualcomm CEO and self-proclaimed "gadget person" Steven Mollenkopf, there was a time when industry professionals doubted whether consumers would really use their mobile devices for any...

S2E4: The Pioneer Who Upended The Investment Model By Putting Investors First: Charles Schwab from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Disreputable. To the suspicious skeptics, that’s the word that described Charles Schwab’s idea of a discounted brokerage firm during the firm’s nascent days. Ironic, considering Schwab’s goal then ...

S2E3: Fighting For Gender Equality: Melinda Gates from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Stories of how to create uplifting change in communities whose worldview includes the subordination of women and girls.

S2E2: Bold Life Lessons From The Master Of Finance: Stephen Schwarzman - Part Two from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

More personal and professional stories from the incredibly successful Schwarzman that hold lessons for us all.

S2E1: Bold Life Lessons From The Master Of Finance: Stephen Schwarzman - Part One from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Loads of fascinating personal and professional stories that offer insight for all.

S1E25: The Dynamic Story Of America's Booming Latino Population: Sol Trujillo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Productive and entrepreneurial, the contributions of the U.S. Latino population deserve attention.

S1E24: Why GDP Fails to Accurately Measure Economic Health: Mark Skousen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Foremost economist, Mark Skousen, says it's gross output that gives a more comprehensive understanding of U.S. economic health.

S1E23: Managing Money and Saving Souls: Stephen Auth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A manager of billions, Stephen Auth's soulful reckoning led him to missionary work.

S1E22: Can a Return to Common Sense Save Our Democracy: Philip Howard from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The density of rules and regulations have people feeling powerless and paralyzed.

S1E21: Wall Street Turbulence And Dividend-Growth Stocks Are Perfect Together: David Bahnsen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dividend-growth stocks are a panacea to a turbulent market

S1E20: Optimism In The Face Of “The Bad News Industry”: Matt Ridley from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Overall, worldwide quality of life is getting better at an accelerating rate.

S1E19: Success Stories From A Serial Entrepreneur: John Catsimatidis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A young, greek immigrant makes it billionaire big in America

S1E18: On The Edge Of A Bold, New Technological Era: Catherine Wood from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Disruptive innovation will pave the way to a radically new and better world

S1E17: How Robots Will Free Us To Pursue Our Passions: John Tamny from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Artificial intelligence is part of the process of progress and leads to the end of drudgery.

S1E16: Latvia Is Primed For Far-Sighted Investors: Krisjanis Karins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A small but fierce country with great economic potential.

S1E15: Flipping The Script: Eva Longoria from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Prolific businesswoman, activist and inspiration!

S1E14: Why Society’s Obsession With Early Success Is Misguided: Rich Karlgaard from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Rich Karlgaard on the need to reevaluate societal pressure to achieve early in life.

S1E13: Democracy Cultivates Critical Tech Innovation In Central Europe: Robert Vass from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Robert Vass shares that the fresh technology innovation coming out of Central Europe is good for the world, but it needs support in the form of healthy institutions and capital investment.

S1E12: More Robots Will Lead To More Productivity: Mark Mills from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mark Mills says fear about robots taking over the world is baseless. In fact, more automation means more jobs for more people.

S1E11: Making Economies Thrive Is Stunningly Simple: Nathan Lewis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Nathan Lewis, economic expert and writer, shares economic success stories for the countries that have employed what he calls “the magic formula”: low taxes and stable money.

S1E10: The Scandal Not Enough People Are Discussing: Maria Bartiromo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Maria Bartiromo, journalist and host of three popular Fox News and Business shows, speaks out about the political scandal brewing that’s not getting enough attention.

S1E9: The Freedom To Have A Go Leads To Prosperous Societies: Deirdre McCloskey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Deirdre McCloskey, esteemed economics and history scholar shares why the human race has experienced unprecedented prosperity in the past 200-300 years.

S1E8: Bjorn Lomborg: Fundamental World Problems Are In Better Shape Than Ever from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hear why Bjorn Lomborg, president of his think tank Copenhagen Consensus Center and author, thinks people should stop panicking about dystopian visions of the future and start thinking smart about ...

S1E7: George Gilder: The Creativity of Capitalism And The Post-Google Era from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

George Gilder, technologist, economist and recent author of the book, "Life After Google: The Fall of Big Data and the Rise of the Blockchain Economy," predicts a new era after Google, how Chinese ...

S1E6: Jamie Kern Lima: The Billion Dollar Beauty Disruptor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jamie Kern Lima's exceptional business story plus her thoughts on the future of cosmetic-industry regulation and women in the workforce.

S1E5: Burton Malkiel: The Man Who Claimed Monkeys Pick Better Stocks Is Vindicated from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Revered investor and economist, Burton Malkiel, says anyone can beat the investing pros by investing in index funds. You won’t want to miss this episode filled with investment insight.

S1E4: Joanna and Chip Gaines: Ordinary Americans Turned Extraordinary Media Mavericks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Joanna and Chip Gaines walk down memory lane and share anecdotes of their personal and professional lives before their reality show, “Fixer Upper,” turned them from locally-driven entrepreneurs to ...

S1E3: Mitch Daniels: Revolutionizing Purdue’s Affordability While Keeping Its Commitment To Quality from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mitch Daniels, president of Purdue University, former governor of Indiana, author and businessman, shares the innovative ways in which he's tackled student fees and the university's budget.M

S1E2: Part 2 || Howard Schultz: Exploring A Presidential Run from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this second and final part of Steve’s conversation with Howard Schultz, Schultz shares the policies he would pursue as a “centrist Independent” candidate as he explores a potential presidential ...

S1E1: Part 1 || Howard Schultz: How The Former Starbucks CEO’s Early Experiences Shaped His Worldview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode, hear how the former Starbucks CEO rose from the projects of New York City to build his business empire and create one of the world’s iconic brands.

S E2: TEASER || What’s Ahead: Howard Schultz Ep. 2/Part 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Teaser: Here's a quick preview of the second part of Steve's conversation with Howard Schultz. The full episode will post on Sunday, April 7th.

S E1: TEASER || What’s Ahead: Howard Schultz Ep. 1/Part 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Teaser: Here's a quick peek at what the first episode of our two-part discussion with Howard Schultz, former CEO and chair of Starbucks and possible presidential candidate, holds in store for you. ...

S1E1: TRAILER from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Welcome to "Steve Forbes: What's Ahead"

S3E11: Repercussions of the COVID Crisis: A Conversation with Michael Milken from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Michael Milken is focused on the future. His life and career have been characterized by forward thinking, from his work on accelerating the science around cancer treatment, to his early investment ...

Spotlight: Could You Be Taxed For Working From Home? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The pandemic has given tens of millions of people a taste of working from home, but new taxes for stay-at-home workers may be coming! Steve Forbes on how politicians are quietly eyeing a new tax to...

S3E10: The Space Force: A Conversation with United States Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode, Steve sits down with Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett to discuss her exceptional career, the importance of space to our daily lives, and how the Space Force plans to prot...

Spotlight: How To Fix The Civics Education Crisis In America from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Knowing the basics of our government and of our country are essential to having an informed and effective citizenry. Shockingly few Americans know these basics. Steve Forbes on the civics education...

S3E9: Building Company Culture and Innovating The Future with Judy Faulkner from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Judy Faulkner, founder and CEO of Epic Systems has created the leading medical-record software provider in the US. She discusses creating a can-do company culture, the advances in software her comp...

Spotlight: How The Rich Paid More Taxes With Trump’s Tax Cuts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Democrats assert that the Trump tax cuts passed in 2017 were a giveaway to the rich, but the facts prove otherwise. Steve Forbes on the truth behind President Trump's tax program and on why the ric...

S3E8: Making the Impossible Possible: A Conversation with Martine Rothblatt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Martine Rothblatt is the founder and Chairwoman of United Therapeutics as well as the founder of SiriusXM. In her conversation with Steve, she discusses the obstacles she overcame in business, and ...

Spotlight: Socialized Medicine: How Much Biden’s Plan Will Cost Americans from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Joe Biden claims that he is opposed to the idea of a single-payer healthcare plan, a plan that would force all of us into a government-run system. But is this true? Is the “public option” he favors...

S3E7: Just Keep Writing: A Conversation with bestselling author Harlan Coben from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Harlan Coben has written upwards of 30 novels that have sold more than 75 million copies across the globe. In his conversation with Steve, he describes his writing process, the transition from prin...

Spotlight: Is Major League Baseball Dying? What You Need to Know from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The World Series is upon us, and soon attention will be focused on exactly how Major League Baseball will be organized next year. What does the future look like for the game, and could Major League...

S3E6: Risk, Reward, and Brand Values with Vineyard Vines co-founders Shep and Ian Murray from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Shep and Ian Murray know a bit about risk - in 1998 they quit their corporate jobs, pulled out $8,000 in credit card cash advances, and decided to make neck ties. Fortunately their tenacity paid of...

Spotlight: Commission on Presidential Debates: How It Failed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Americans were supposed to watch the second presidential debate this week but won’t be able to, thanks to the high-handedness of the Commission on Presidential Debates. Does this decision positivel...

S3E5: Innovation Flourishes in Freedom: A Conversation with Matt Ridley from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve sits down with Matt Ridley -- author, journalist, businessman, and member of the House of Lords -- to disuss the nature of innovation, the importance of trial and error, and what we can do to...

Spotlight: Baseball’s New Rules: Are They Enough To Save MLB? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The baseball season is over and the playoffs are underway, but the game once known as America's national pastime continues to face intense competition for fans. How do you revive interest in the ga...

S3E4: The True Cost of Medical Care with David Goldhill from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

David Goldhill made waves in 2009 with his Atlantic cover story, "How American Health Care Killed My Father." Since then he's worked to revolutionize the way Americans receive and pay for medical c...

Spotlight: Mass Exodus: Can America’s Cities Be Saved? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Rising crime, deteriorating infrastructure, poor schools, increasing homelessness, expensive housing, sky-high taxes.… These are just some of the issues causing a mass exodus of people from America...

S3E3: Where Have All The Entrepreneurs Gone?: A Conversation with Carl Schramm from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes talks with Carl Schramm about what being an entrepreneur really means, ways government regulation slows down innovation and business building, and how college isn't for everyone.

Spotlight: Uncertainty In The Stock Market: What To Watch For from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The world is an unpredictable place, as our current political and economic climates continue to prove, and if there is one thing the stock market hates, it's surprises and uncertainty. Steve Forbes...

S3E2: Let Singapore Lead The Way: Healthcare with Sean Masaki Flynn from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Healthcare in the U.S. is broken, but behavioral economist Sean Masaki Flynn thinks one country got it right - Singapore. He sits down with Steve to explain the country's thriving healthcare system...

Spotlight: How to Avoid The Greatest Election Disaster from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Covid-19 crisis continues to threaten the upcoming presidential election, with this year’s primary season giving us only a taste of the potential chaos to come. But the impending election doesn...

S3E1: Hospitality in the age of COVID: A Conversation with Danny Meyer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Forbes talks to Danny Meyer about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the food service industry.

Spotlight: Are Turkey and Greece on the Brink of War? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tensions are mounting in the eastern Mediterranean between Turkey and Greece. Neither of these countries wants a war, but an accidental escalation could trigger a conflict. Are Turkey and Greece on...

Spotlight: Should the U.S. Abolish the Electoral College? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the presidential election season now in full swing, we can expect to hear more calls for getting rid of the Electoral College, (especially from the Democrats), but is this a smart move? Should...

Spotlight: Two Ways To Give Americans The Pay Raise They Need from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Financial rules, restrictions and regulations have stifled the potential for Americans’ take-home pay for longer than we’d like to admit. As we celebrate the Labor Day weekend, let’s consider two e...

Spotlight: Why Is The Fed Trying To Create Inflation? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chairman Jerome Powell of the Federal Reserve recently announced that the central bank would allow inflation to go above 2% as long as the “long-term” average is 2%. What does this mean for you? St...

Spotlight: Are Taxes Going Up? Why You Should Care from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Economies everywhere have suffered from the weight of the coronavirus lockdowns, but why aren't politicians eager to do everything possible to nurture them back to health? Steve Forbes on looming t...

Spotlight: Are NYC’s Covid-19 Mandates Crushing The City’s Economic Recovery? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

U.S. economic recovery is slowly improving amidst the battle against Covid-19, but some states are unnecessarily hobbling toward that recovery. Why? Steve Forbes on the state-specific struggle with...

Spotlight: Health Care In the U.S.: Are You Being Overcharged? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There’s a serious problem with price transparency regarding medical care in the U.S. Hidden costs are being dictated by hospitals, doctors and insurance companies, and we are being victimized and o...

Spotlight: The Truth About Reopening Schools: Three Things You Need To Know from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A big debate is raging about reopening schools, and a growing number of districts are opting to remain online. What does this debate mean as we return to in-person-learning; is it safe to reopen Am...

Spotlight: Unrest in Belarus: A Threat to U.S. Security? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

While all eyes are on the political conventions here in the U.S., a potentially ominous event is unfolding in Europe that could eventually threaten our very security. But is Washington paying atten...

Spotlight: Gold Debate: Is A New Gold Standard Coming? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With an election on the horizon and with the Federal Reserve, our central bank, printing money to pay for Covid-19 rescue packages, are we headed for an economic disaster—a disaster only a new gold...

Spotlight: Vaping Versus Tobacco: The Truth You Need To Know from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Before the Covid-19 crisis, U.S. health-care authorities and others were waging a relentless war against electronic cigarettes, or vaping. But can these antivaping forces actually save lives by per...

Spotlight: Public School Crisis: What You Need To Know from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As millions of students across the country face uncertainty, the debate continues around the return to classroom learning. However, another even more fundamental issue is on the horizon: Why should...

Spotlight: Universal Basic Income: Free Money for Everybody? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Remember, before Covid-19, the pay for lower-income workers was rising at a faster pace than anyone else’s? So why is the idea of universal basic income (UBI) now gaining ground, and why is paying ...

Spotlight: Democrats Don’t Want Biden To Debate Trump And This Is Why from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the Presidential election just a few months away, the Covid-19 crisis has left voters deprived of the normal opportunities for sizing up candidates. Formal televised presidential debates have ...

Spotlight: Politics of the Big Tech Hearing: Facebook, Apple, Amazon and Google from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The big tech CEOs of Facebook, Apple, Amazon and Google were attacked from all sides as they testified remotely before Congress last week, and while their companies are astonishing examples of crea...

Spotlight: Should the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election Be Postponed? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The 2020 presidential election is just a few months away, and the coronavirus continues to plague our nation. What will this mean come November, and should the elections be postponed as recently wa...

Spotlight: Cutting Drug Prices? What You Need To Know from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Price reform for pharmaceutical drugs is long overdue, but the drastic cuts in prices that the White House is trying to force on pharmaceutical companies will cripple innovation. Steve Forbes on th...

Spotlight: Why A Wealth Tax Will Do More Harm Than Good from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Should there be a wealth tax? As we close in on the 2020 election, the Democrats think there should be, but such a tax could kill the economy. Steve Forbes on the truth behind these tax-the-rich id...

Spotlight: Payroll Tax Cut Not Approved: Who This Will Hurt The Most from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As Covid-19 cases continue to rise and some states are delaying their reopening plans, the U.S. economy needs all the help it can get, but a payroll tax holiday will not be a part of that plan. Ste...

Spotlight: Gold Prices Surge: What You Should Watch For from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As gold prices surge, smart investors are paying attention. But is the recent spike a warning of an imminent financial and economic crisis? Steve Forbes on the conditions causing the rising price o...

Spotlight: Withdrawing U.S. Troops From Abroad: A Dangerous Decision? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

U.S. military forces are aboard for American security and in defense of our nation, but as the Trump administration moves to withdraw a number of these troops, is a major threat to America’s securi...

Spotlight: Has Coronavirus Exposed the True Price of College? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Will the coronavirus forever change the future of higher education? With the cost of tuition increasing four times the rate of inflation, are some of us better off without college? Steve Forbes on ...

Spotlight: New Stimulus Package: Will Republicans Jeopardize The Economic Recovery? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The White House and Congress are cooking up a new stimulus bill, but will it do more harm than good? The fate of the economy and the stock market depend on the answer. Steve Forbes on what this nex...

Spotlight: Stock Market Warnings You Should Not Ignore from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What are the stock market warning signs you may be overlooking? A weak stock market signals economic trouble, and if stocks go down, that means fewer retirement assets for working Americans. Steve ...

Spotlight: Will Joe Biden Raise Taxes and Crush the Economy? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Will Joe Biden’s $700 billion tax plan — which will raise taxes — help or hurt the economy? Steve Forbes on what Americans can expect if the Democrats win the White House this November. Steve Forbe...

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