What Happens Next in 6 Minutes

Our speaker is Max Boot who is the author of a new biography entitled Ronald Reagan: His Life and Legend. I hosted an in-person book club in New York City with Max and you will be hearing questions from me as well as a number of my friends. I want to learn about how Reagan’s early life experiences in radio, film, and TV honed his communication skills to succeed in politics. I also want to hear from Max about Reagan’s hands-off management style and what that meant for policy implementation. Thanks to Max for joining us. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

Jay Greene is most famous for being my New Trier High School Debate Partner. Jay is also a Senior Research Fellow in the Center for Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation. I want to hear from Jay about the escalating dispute between Harvard and the Trump Administration over the disclosure of Harvard’s foreign students who engage in illegal activity, commit violence, or threaten their fellow students. Harvard has refused to play ball and as a result the Federal Government is attempting to cancel all the current and future visas for Harvard’s foreign students. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

Myron Scholes is the Frank E. Buck Professor of Finance, Emeritus at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Myron was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for his groundbreaking work in Options Theory. I want to learn from Myron about why AI needs to work with humans due to uncertainty and the importance of exceptions. Myron is an investor and on the board of a robotics company that focuses on installing solar panels in the desert where laborers don’t want to work. I want to hear about the challenges that robots have in these kinds of assignments and how AI can improve their performance. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

Andrew Arthur is a fellow at the Center of Immigration Studies. Andrew is a former immigration judge and a former prosecutor with the INS. I want to learn from Andrew about what due process is required in deportation proceedings for individuals who are in the US illegally. I also want to find out what the impediments are to expedite the legal process. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

Myron Scholes is the Frank E. Buck Professor of Finance, Emeritus at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Myron won the Nobel Prize in Economics for his groundbreaking work in Options Theory. I want to find out why uncertainty is core to both investing and finance theory. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

Jay Greene from the Heritage Foundation who is best known for being my New Trier High School debate partner. We also have Jon Zimmerman who is a Professor of History of Education at the University of Pennsylvania.Our focus will be on the Trump Administration’s letter to Harvard demanding that the institution stop violating Title VI and protect the civil rights of its Jewish students and whether the letter is appropriate and reasonable.After recording the podcast, Harvard released a 311-page internal report on ongoing antisemitism on campus. And I have added a follow-up discussion with Jay on that report. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

Eric Labs, a Congressional Budget Office Analyst for Naval Forces and Weapons, discusses the U.S. Navy's challenges amid rising threats from China. He emphasizes the urgent need for an overhaul in shipbuilding processes and debates whether warships should be sourced from American suppliers or allies like South Korea and Japan. Labs highlights the importance of adapting naval strategies to modern warfare, including the integration of drones, and underscores the crucial role of logistics in maintaining naval supremacy.

John Bolton was Trump’s National Security Advisor in his first administration. John will discuss why the Americans are frustrated with the Europeans underwhelming investment in their own defense. We will discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, America’s ongoing security interests on the European continent, and whether it makes sense to kick Turkey out of NATO. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

Craig Symonds, a history professor at the US Naval Academy and author of 'Neptune: The Allied Invasion of Europe,' shares insights on the challenges faced during the Normandy invasion and the adaptive leadership of Allied generals. Meanwhile, culture critic Darren Schwartz reviews the Oscar-winning film 'Patton,' highlighting its historical significance and cultural impact. The conversation also touches on the differing leadership styles of generals like Montgomery, Patton, and de Gaulle, making for a compelling exploration of military strategy and cinema.

Craig Symonds is the author of the book, Neptune: The Allied Invasion of Europe and the D-Day Landings. Craig is a Professor of History at the US Naval Academy. I want to learn from Craig about how US and British military planners conceived of the D-Day invasion, what equipment was required for this amphibious attack, and what the challenges were there against such a formidable foe. This podcast is a first of a two-part series with Craig on the war against the Germans.Our second speaker today will be with our What Happens Next Culture Critic Darren Schwartz. We are going to review Steven Spielberg’s classic movie Saving Private Ryan about our invasion of Europe on June 6, 1944. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe