Flying the Su-27 Flanker. The host for this show is Dan ‘Fig’ Leaf. The guest is Howard ‘Dallas’ Thompson. Su-27 Flanker and MiG-29 Fulcrum fighters have done battle for both sides over Ukraine since the Russian invasion. Wonder what is like to fly one of the warplanes? Tune in as Fig hosts Maj Gen (Ret) […]
Sanctions Against Russia (Transitional Justice)
Understanding why Sanctions Are Effective. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Bohdan Bernatskyi. Mr. Bernatskyi explains how sanctions against Russia work. There is a common misunderstanding about the effectiveness of sanctions. Mr. Bernatskyi and Mr. Fidell discuss how to guide listeners through various approaches which US and EU foreign policies […]
A Recent Spike in Cyberattacks in Hawaii (ThinkTech Tech Talks)
They Are Targeting Government Contractors. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guests are Attila Seress and Gerhard Rickert. Atilla Seress of Cylanda and cybersecurity professional Gerard Rickert tell us about a spike in cyberattacks targeting local businesses that are prime or subcontractors for government work in Hawaii. Because of the nature of […]
What Else Can America Do for Ukraine (American Issues Take Two)
What Can the Government and What Can You Do. The hosts for this show are Jay Fidell and Tim Apicella. The guests are Stephanie Dalton and Shackley Raffetto. Our panel, including retired judge Shackley Raffetto, examines what the United States has done and is doing to build the European coalition and help Ukraine defend itself; […]
Xi Jin-ping’s Strategy in Supporting Putin’s War (Global Connections)
How Valuable is his Relationship with Russia. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Carl Baker. Carl Baker, senior advisor of Pacific Forum, will help us understand recent events and strategies in China, including Xi Jinping’s continuing support for Putin and Russia, and the troubles about China’s current covid lockdown, with […]
Figments Special Edition: Hot Topics (Figments: The Power of Imagination)
Ukraine War, China Lockdowns and More. The host for this show is Dan ‘Fig’ Leaf. Host Dan “Fig” Leaf, security consultant and retired Air Force three-star general, shares his insight on the Blinken/Austin visit to Ukraine and how the US role in the conflict should evolve. He also examines the situation in China with COVID-19 […]
This is Wilful and Intentional Mass Murder (Politics for the People)
Is the coalition doing enough to stop it. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Tim Apicella. We take stock of the murderous Russian attacks and atrocities in Donbas and Mariupol and how Zelensky and the Ukrainian military and civilians are coping with them. We take stock of the new strategies, […]
The War on Hate (Community Matters)
How to Stop Genocide and Terrorism. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Hank Kopel. Author and former federal prosecutor Henry “Hank” Kopel of New Haven tells us about his book War on Hate: How to Stop Genocide, Fight Terrorism, and Defend Freedom. Could Russia’s atrocities in Ukraine have been predicted […]
Imagine Patriotism Without Politics (Figments: The Power of Imagination)
Citizens Serving with the Spirit of America. The host for this show is Dan ‘Fig’ Leaf. The guest is Jim Hake. Fig interviews Jim Hake, founder and CEO of Spirit of America. Spirit of America is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit working alongside U.S. troops and diplomats to help them save and improve lives. We are […]
Reviewing the Wolf’s Call on Netflix (The Movie Show)
What Does it Teach us About Sonar Technology. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is George Casen. George Casen will help us understand the nuances and real world implications of the 2019 Wolf’s Call movie on Netflix, which is a story about a high-tech French submarine in a crisis engagement with […]