Nation Building, Supply Chain Problems, Perimenopause

Top of Mind with Julie Rose

Oct 5, 2021 8:00 pm
1:44:02 mins

President Biden says America’s mistake in Afghanistan was trying to “nation-build - what does that mean? Then, the pipeline that brings stuff from Asia into US stores is seriously clogged. And, why menopause is so poorly understood and hardly ever discussed openly. Also, on today’s show: large-scale kelp farms could address the carbon problem in the atmosphere; climate change in Alaska transforms native Alaskan communities; why schools are a top target for ransomware hackers. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Episode Segments

Episode Segments

Why Nation Building Matters

23m

A former US diplomat responds to President Biden’s assessment of American “nation building” in Afghanistan.

Farming Kelp to Fight Climate Change

18m

There’s a movement to plant kelp forests to pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.

Bridging the Climate Gap in Rural Alaskan Communities.

10m

Climate change in Alaska could lead to more bridge building.

Schools at High Risk of Being Hacked

18m

How to protect schools from hackers trying to get children's information.

From Ports to Warehouses, Everything is Backed Up in the US Supply Chain

16m

The shipping and delivery pipeline that brings merchandise into the US is so backed up, it could be well into next year before things are running smoothly again.

Why Did Nobody Warn Me About Perimenopause?

17m

Honest, factual talk about menopause is hard to come by—to the point that many women are surprised when symptoms kick in.