The Valley Current®: Is Civility Even a Problem Within SCOTUS?
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Release Date: 07/23/2025
The Valley Current®: What Are We (Still) Learning from the Mayans?
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What can the Mayans teach us about resilience, community, and sustainability today? In this episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo sits down with Peace Corps volunteer Chris Hansen to uncover how timeless traditions are fueling modern change in rural Guatemala. From worm composting and mushroom farming to poultry co-ops led by women, Chris shares how grassroots projects are reshaping villages and creating new opportunities. Alongside these successes, he reflects on the setbacks (false FBI arrests, lost scholarships, and career hurdles) that tested his resolve and deepened his...
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The Valley Current®: What did the MIT AI Report Miss?
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What did the MIT AI Report overlook and why does it matter now? On today's episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo sits down with Dr. Yon Chung, CEO of Florence AI Incubator, to expose the hard truth behind today’s AI gold rush. With failure rates topping 90%, they reveal how corporate leaders are charging ahead blindly, risking the same fate as past tech bubbles. While AI promises to turbocharge all forms of knowledge work ranging from legal practice to education, it still stumbles when it comes to creativity and judgment. The conversation unpacks unicorn startup myths, lean...
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The Valley Current®: What real creativity produces SV success?
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What does real creativity produce in Silicon Valley and how does it fuel lasting success? In today's episode of The Valley Current®, Jack Russo welcomes serial entrepreneur Marc Canter for a wide-ranging conversation that fuses tech history with personal legacy. Marc revisits the early days of Alcatel switches powering stadium Wi-Fi, the launch of the Macintosh era, and his pioneering drive to make software more accessible and visual. Equally compelling are the roots that shaped him, his family’s activist tradition in Chicago, a rebellious streak that pushed him to defy convention, and the...
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The Valley Current®: How do Immigrants Help America?
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From a small town in Gujarat to leading a global consultancy, Hardik Parekh joins Jack Russo on The Valley Current® to share his thrilling journey of grit, risk, and innovation. Hear how he bootstrapped his firm Searce from scratch, transformed consulting with a “talk less, do more” mantra, and scaled to 1,300 employees across 12 countries all without VC funding. They dive into AI disruption, Silicon Valley’s talent wars, and why the future belongs to “AI-first” firms. It’s an inspiring look at building big dreams through relentless execution and visionary thinking. Don’t miss...
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The Valley Current®: How to Find Paradise Through Service?
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How does one find paradise through service? In today's episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo sits down with Peace Corps volunteer Chris Hansen, who swapped a business suit for hiking boots in the Guatemalan highlands. From building school gardens and vaccinating chickens to importing coffee gear and planning a book, Chris shares how serving others brought clarity, renewal, and unexpected joy. Their conversation weaves through real estate, aging, political shifts, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. If you've ever dreamed of hitting reset or making a real impact...
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The Valley Current®: What Would Karl Marx Think of AI/AGI?
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Is AI the new capitalist overlord Karl Marx warned us about? In this episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo dives into the seismic shift happening at the intersection of labor, capital, and artificial intelligence with Professor Don Elan, a former finance academic turned globe-trotting tech founder. Don reveals his bold AI platform designed to slash inefficiencies and boost ROI, while questioning what happens to human purpose in a world where machines do it better, faster, and cheaper. From universal basic income to the quiet revolution in corporate culture, this episode tackles...
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The Valley Current®: Why are We So Nutritionally Illiterate?
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The Valley Current®: What is a Good Autocracy?
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Is democracy living on borrowed time? In this electrifying episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo sits down with David Nash, creator of The Segmented World, to explore whether a “good autocracy” might be the world’s only path forward. Drawing on insights from his Segmented World Model and his upcoming book series, David argues that rising debt, climate pressures, and political paralysis could push nations toward centralized, one-party rule, citing Singapore as a possible template. Together, they dive into the explosive implications of super-intelligent AI, the...
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The Valley Current®: Is Civility Even a Problem Within SCOTUS?
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Is civility slipping away at the Supreme Court, or is fierce debate just part of justice? Host Jack Russo talks with Professor Robert Acker about SCOTUS’s big ruling against universal injunctions, limiting lower courts from blocking national policies. They break down the growing tension between Justices Barrett and Jackson, discussing how personal rivalries could influence the Court’s future direction. The conversation also tackles the ongoing struggle between historical and modern interpretations of judicial power, concerns over forum shopping, and the role of social media in amplifying...
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The Valley Current®: Will MAGO (Make America Greatly Optimistic) Replace MAGA?
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Is it time to swap division for optimism? In today's episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo sits down with Tom Casey to ask the big question: Can MAGO (Make America Greatly Optimistic) replace MAGA as the nation’s rallying cry? Tom unpacks how shifting from anger to optimism could transform politics, business leadership, and the national psyche. Drawing on decades of executive coaching, Tom reveals why leaders must cultivate authentic hope to inspire teams and heal a divided country. Together, Jack and Tom explore whether optimism is either naïve or the key to America’s...
info_outlineIs civility slipping away at the Supreme Court, or is fierce debate just part of justice? Host Jack Russo talks with Professor Robert Acker about SCOTUS’s big ruling against universal injunctions, limiting lower courts from blocking national policies. They break down the growing tension between Justices Barrett and Jackson, discussing how personal rivalries could influence the Court’s future direction. The conversation also tackles the ongoing struggle between historical and modern interpretations of judicial power, concerns over forum shopping, and the role of social media in amplifying polarization. With talk of possible retirements and new nominations ahead, Jack and Bob explore what’s next for the Court’s balance and leadership. Don’t miss this deep dive into the real challenges facing America’s highest judges on The Valley Current®!
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