Between Worlds

The Asia Society’s “Between Worlds” focuses on the life and work of Houston-based artist Hung Hsien. You need to check it out before it moves to Hong Kong on 09/01! Hear more this week on Starstruck! #Starstruck #Art #Entertainment #Houston #AsiaSociety #Texas #VisualArt #Drawing #PenAndInk https://youtu.be/kXmFBoWVAbw

 

Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a former professional theater critic and lifelong theater & arts fan. I’m also an attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I’d love to hear from you!

 

As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests’ and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

Brinkman’s Hardware & Eminent Domain

The courts have found that alleged pretexts and motivations are irrelevant in an eminent domain case. Learn more this week on Business Law 101! #BusisnessLaw101 #Business #Law #EminentDomain #PublicUse #Land #PropertyLaw https://youtu.be/LILN4sl5Xrc

 

Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I’d love to hear from you!

 

As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests’ and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

 

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“Fani Willis vs. Young Thug” Now Streaming

Fani Willis, the GA district attorney who made her career prosecuting Trump for election fraud, also has the dubious honor of participating in the longest running trial in Georgia’s history. Learn more about the Young Thug case on Business Law 101! #BusisnessLaw101 #Business #Law #Politics #FaniWillis #TrumpTrial #YoungThugTrial #YoungThug #RICO https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-schein2

 

Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I’d love to hear from you!

 

As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests’ and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

 

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Interview with Claudio Gutierrez

This week I sat down with political refugee turned political candidate Claudio Gutierrez to discuss his history, how that shaped his political ideology, and what he hopes to accomplish in the Texas legislature. #SavingAmerica #Politics #TXGovt #ClaudioGutierrez #GOP #conservative #Socialism https://youtu.be/MkyJhd6NLiU

 

Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I’d love to hear from you!

 

As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests’ and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

“The New Pope” Now Streaming

The papal conclave ended with the surprise election of the first ever American Pope, Leo XIV, who is variously described as a probable centrist and as likely to continue in the fashion of Pope Francis. Hear more on Saving America! #SavingAmerica #News #Politics #Religion #Catholic #NewPope #PopeLeoXIV #Conclave https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-schein

 

Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I’d love to hear from you!

 

As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests’ and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

 

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Public Figures & Defamation

Just how well known must you be to count as a “public figure” for the purposes of a defamation case? A recent case from Oregon highlights this issue. Learn more this week on Business Law 101! #BusisnessLaw101 #Business #Law #Defamation #Slander #Libel https://youtu.be/d3dx77CV9NU

 

Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I’d love to hear from you!

 

As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests’ and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

 

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“Mexico sues over American guns” Now Streaming

In a sad commentary on the state of the world, Mexico sued American gun manufacturers, alleging that they are the reason Mexico can’t keep the cartels from running their society. Learn more on Business Law 101! #BusisnessLaw101 #Business #Law #Politics #International #Guns #Mexico #Lawsuit https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-schein2

 

Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I’d love to hear from you!

 

As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests’ and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

 

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Week in Review 43

How should Trump’s first 100 days be graded? Why do people assume conservatives hate the environment? Are you entitled to a college degree? Find out on Saving America! #SavingAmerica #Politics #News #Business #StudentLoans #100DaysOfTrump #EarthDay https://youtu.be/MmpOdYKwekM

 

Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I’d love to hear from you!

 

As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests’ and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

 

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“Week in Review 44” Now Streaming

Is there trouble for Trump’s economic goals 100 days in?  What upsetting new record has consumer debt set? Who is the teenager who fell from the sky and lived to tell the tale? Find out this week on Saving America! #SavingAmerica #Politics #News #Business #100DaysOfTrump #Economy #Consumers #Debt https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-schein  

 

Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I’d love to hear from you!

 

As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests’ and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

 

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L’Italiana in Algeri

Rossini’s opera “L’Italiana in Algeri” premiered in 1813, but when Houston’s OH! performed this comedic gem, it fit right into 2025. Hear more this week on Starstruck! #Starstruck #Art #Entertainment #Houston #OH! #HoustonHeights #Opera #Rossini https://youtu.be/Hiixub0PmjY

 

Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a former professional theater critic and lifelong theater & arts fan. I’m also an attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I’d love to hear from you!

 

As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests’ and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.