Battleground Hong Kong: True test of ‘One Country Two Systems’

Boom Bust host Christy Ai and Sourabh Gupta from the Institute for China-America Studies discuss the months-long protests that have engulfed Hong Kong as the East Asian financial epicenter appears to only be devolving further into chaos, challenging the long-touted ‘One Country Two Systems’ principle. … Read More >Battleground Hong Kong: True test of ‘One Country Two Systems’

The US’ true ambitions in Syria, facial recognition tech, Chicago teachers on strike

What is really happening in Syria? Lee presents the US’ true purpose in the region and it isn’t altruistic. He also looks at several American protests not being given their due attention in the news, including strikes, disruptive fossil fuel protests, and actions against facial recognition technologies. … Read More >The US’ true ambitions in Syria, facial recognition tech, Chicago teachers on strike

Scary Gen Z suicide rates & US troops in Syria-Iraq left in limbo

The suicide rates for Gen Z have jumped at least 56% in the last decade. Trump’s decision to move troops in Syria has left even more uncertainty. An update on violent protests in Hong Kong. Boeing, Nike, Under Armour, and more large corporations are shuffling around CEOs as political stunts. … Read More >Scary Gen Z suicide rates & US troops in Syria-Iraq left in limbo

The News with Rick Sanchez – October 23, 2019

Car sales are down across the world, and reports are beginning to discuss the possibility of “peak car,” an utterly saturated car market. How will commutes and communities transform, especially in the US, as alternative modes of transit become more and more ubiquitous? “Boom Bust” co-host Christy Ai joins Rick Sanchez to share her insights. … Read More >The News with Rick Sanchez – October 23, 2019