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Jeff Speck is the author of the classic book now in its 10th edition entitled Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time. I want to learn from Jeff why some cities are more walkable, what design changes can radically improve city life, why bike lanes and active pedestrian traffic make cities more vibrant, and why speedy cars are so problematic. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

Dr. Ari Ciment is the author of a new book entitled Breathless Tales: Life, Laughter, and Lessons. Ari managed the Covid ward at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach when I was a patient recovering from COVID in December 2020. Ari has spoken more times on this podcast than any other guest. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

Josh Soven is a partner at Paul Weiss who works in Antitrust. Josh previously worked at the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission.  Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

Anthony King is a Professor of War Studies at the University of Exeter in the UK. Tony has written a recent book entitled Urban Warfare in the 21st Century, and he spoke previously on this podcast 18 months about the war in Ukraine.   Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

Boris Vladimirov is a market strategist at Goldman Sachs. I have been a close friend of Boris for over 15 years, and I met him when he was a bond speculator for the macro hedge fund Brevan Howard. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

Julian Jackson is an Emeritus Professor of Modern French History at Queen Mary at the University of London. Julian is one of the preeminent scholars focused on Vichy France. He has written extensively about France and the second world war and has published an important biography of Charles de Gaulle. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

Former Governor of Arkansas, Asa Hutchinson, discusses running for president, consolidation of candidates, role of debates, success in business vs government, and challenges of polling in the podcast.

Stanford Law Professor, Michael McConnell, discusses the history and interpretation of the establishment clause in the First Amendment, including the Supreme Court's reinterpretation of the separation of church and state. The podcast explores the application of the establishment clause to individual states, the constitutionality of religious symbols in public spaces, and the implications of a Supreme Court case involving a large cross monument. It also delves into the presence of religious aspects in public life and the challenges faced when the state is officially aligned with a specific ideology.

Michael D. Smith is a Professor of Information Technology and Marketing at Carnegie Mellon, and he has just published a new book entitled The Abundant University: Remaking Higher Education for a Digital World.Jonathan Bernstein is a senior at Northwestern. I want to hear the student’s perspective. I want to find out from Jonathan how he enjoyed the hybrid model at his university, how he uses online courses to learn at institutions like Wall Street Prep, and how he uses Chat GBT to study. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

Paula Marantz Cohen is the Dean of the Honors College at Drexel University. Paula just released a new book Talking Cure: An Essay on the Civilizing Power of Conversation. I want to hear from Paula about what is critical to a successful conversation and why we should care.Darren Schwartz is our What Happens Next Film Critic. I’ve asked Darren to review three of my favorite films that deal directly with talk. They are Woody Allen’s Annie Hall, David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross, and Spike Jonze’s movie Her. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe