Schedule - January 16, 2026
4:00 PM
Talking Points: Reliable Energy: Balancing Earth’s Resources- Dr. Jalal Torabzadeh4:30 PM
Talking Points - Data Dominance and the Software-Driven World - Robert Tercek5:00 PM
Talking Points - Educational Issues: Dealing With Classroom Challenges and Global Competition5:30 PM
Talking Points: America's Food Production and Distribution Challenges - Peter Friedmann6:00 PM
Talking Points - Sustainability : Growing and Buying Organic Food without GMOs6:30 PM
Talking Points - Treating Behavioral Problems Related to Mental Health7:00 PM
Talking Points: Major Changes in College Sports - Andy Fee7:30 PM
Talking Points: Modern Physics and the Search for Knowledge - Dr. Galen Pickett8:00 PM
Talking Points - Hollywood and Portrayal of Race Relations8:30 PM
Talking Points: Financial Independence & Retiring Early - Susan Berkman9:00 PM
Talking Points - Voice and Speech: The Wonders and Range of the Human Voice9:30 PM
Talking Points: Turkey: Treasures of Ancient History - Engin Kadaster10:00 PM
Talking Points - American Immigration Policy, Past and Present10:30 PM
Talking Points: The Second Amendment - Dr. Craig Smith11:00 PM
Talking Points - Fracking the Monterey Shale Formation: Oil Extraction and the Environment11:30 PM
Talking Points - Economic Trends in International Trade12:00 AM
Talking Points - Communication in the Age of Cyberspace - Dr. Ebony A. Utley12:30 AM
Talking Points: Insight into the Insect World - Dr. Susan Finkbeiner1:00 AM
Talking Points - The Amazing World of Dolphins - Diane Alps1:30 AM
Talking Points - The Blockchain, Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies - Dr. Mehrdad Aliasgari2:00 AM
Talking Points: International Legal Issues in World Trade - Cameron Roberts2:30 AM
Talking Points - Preserving the Marine Habitat - Michael Schaad3:00 AM
Talking Points - Preserving the Marine Habitat - Michael Schaad3:30 AM
Talking Points - Remote Viewing and Statistical Validation - Dr. Jessica Utts4:00 AM
Talking Points - Urban Revitalization Through Collaborative Design - Alan Pullman4:30 AM
Talking Points - Consumer Finance Considerations - Aleta Ostlund5:00 AM
Talking Points: Broadcast News Behind the Scenes - Elizabeth Sanchez5:30 AM
Talking Points - Data Dominance and the Software-Driven World - Robert Tercek6:00 AM
Talking Points - Droughts and Global Freshwater Shortages6:30 AM
Talking Points - Physical Fitness: Sustainable Exercise for Healthy Lifestyles7:00 AM
Talking Points: Coin Collecting: History, Hobby, and Profit - Ian Russell7:30 AM
Talking Points - China’s History and Economics–Part 2: Dynasties and Wealth Creation8:00 AM
Talking Points - Economic Restructuring: Transitioning from Manufacturing to Service Industries8:30 AM
Talking Points - Sharks and Robots: Marine Habitats and Research Technology9:00 AM
Talking Points - The Blockchain, Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies - Dr. Mehrdad Aliasgari9:30 AM
Talking Points - Biomedical Engineering: Exciting New Frontiers Join Medicine with Technology10:00 AM
Talking Points - Meghan MacRae10:30 AM
Talking Points - World Health: Viral Outbreaks, Superbugs and Vaccines Today11:00 AM
Talking Points: Post Pandemic Urban Life - Alan Pullman11:30 AM
Talking Points - 3D Printing: Evolution of Design and Manufacturing Industries12:00 PM
Talking Points - Geographic Information Science: Satellites, Drones and Smartphones12:30 PM
Talking Points - International Education and the Global Workforce1:00 PM
Talking Points - Constitutional Issues and the Supreme Court - Dr. Kevin Johnson1:30 PM
Talking Points: Optimal Aging and Gerontology - Dr. Maria Claver2:00 PM
Talking Points - Aging: Maintaining Quality of Life While Growing Older2:30 PM
Talking Points: Human Resources and Employment Trends - Mark Rodriguez3:00 PM
Talking Points - Privacy, Public Safety and Constitutional Rights - Dr. Kevin Johnson3:30 PM
Talking Points: America's Food Production and Distribution Challenges - Peter Friedmann