Richard Helppie's Common Bridge

Part 2 of a two-part interview where Rich welcomes veteran author Thomas Frank, whose study and writings on American history, and more specifically American Populism, has made him an authority on gauging polities from the right, left and everything in-between.    Rich and Frank have a great conversation about the political climate today, and how things are repeating themselves some 140 years after...

Rich welcomes veteran author Thomas Frank, whose study and writings on American history, and more specifically American Populism, has made him an authority on gauging polities from the right, left and everything in-between.    Rich and Frank have a great conversation about the political climate today, and how things are repeating themselves some 140 years after the first great American Populism ra...

Rich has Cornell Professor, Rick Geddes back on the Common Bridge to talk about President Biden's Infrastructure bill,  what should be in it, what probably shouldn't and how we should be paying for it.  This is a welcome return for Professor Geddes. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich talks about a sensible solution to gun control in America. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich hosts Yale Research Assistant, Sean-Michael Pigeon to talk about his OP-ED piece in USA Today which argues that eliminating meritocratic opportunities for students to excel will cause colleges to rely on the 'soft' parts of a résumé, which will benefit the rich. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich Talks with the authors Kerry and Linda Killinger, the authors of their new book, 'Nothing is Too Big to Fail,' which goes behind the scenes of the 2008 financial crisis and talks about what actions led to one of the worst recessions in history, and how, without focused action from the US government and leading organizations, we may be on track to repeat the same mistakes. Support th...

Rich brings to The Common Bridge Immigration Expert Laura Collins. Collins and Helppie talk about the history of immigration policy, where we are today as a country, and what the future may hold.  This is a departure from the dueling talking points so prevalent in our news. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

In the return of the Quick Take, Rich talks about current events half-way through President Biden's first 100 Days in Office. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich has a great talk with Tamika Hamilton, who ran for a seat on the 3rd Congressional District in California.  Ms. Hamilton talks with Rich about being a mother, a community advocate and Air Force Veteran, was well as the challenges of running as a Republican in a Democratic state. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich has a special guest, Dr. Richard Alley, a Geologist and Climatologist from Penn State University discussing Global Warming, Climate Change and the fuzzy math in between. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich talks with Stuart Taylor, co-founder of Princetonians For Free Speech about how Free Speech is being threatened on college campuses, Hollywood, and the Corporate Tech world. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich discusses media polarization in the post-Fairness Doctrine era with former CBS Programming executive, and journalist, Joe Ferullo. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich sits down with Rolling Stone contributing editor and author, Matt Taibbi to talk about the failure of fair news coverage on Fox, CNN, CNBC, etc.,  and the uphill battle to create a new media that is trustworthy and fair. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich has an absolutely fascinating discussion about our nation's failing infrastructure, and provides potential solutions, with Professor Rick Geddes from Cornell University, and former Commissioner of the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission.  This talk is amazing! Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich sits down with the Founder and and Co-Managing Partner of SkyBridge Capital, and one-time White House Communications Director, Anthony Scaramucci for some interesting discussions ranging from Trump to Biden to Bitcoin. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich talks with author and consultant, Andy Vassallo of the Aspen Summit Group about his new book, "The Focused CEO- Why Some Organizations Thrive and Others Spin Their Wheels." Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich talks with Dr. Roseanne Paglia about the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine and the logistics surrounding that massive operation going forward. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich kicks off the new year and  talks about what we could do right and what could go dreadfully wrong in 2021, and where there's hope. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich goes over the astonishing year 2020 was.  A look back at what was happening with The Common Bridge and world news. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich talks with Kahlil Byrd about making voting more accessible through smart phone apps, kiosks, online and in-person voting with Kahlil Byrd who is on the advisory board of Voatz, one of the leading developers of voting apps for the smart phone. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich talks with Dr. James R. Baker, Jr.,  M.D.,  Professor Emeritus of Internal Medicine at The University of Michigan, and Director of Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center about the development, efficacy and safety of the various new Covid-19 vaccines, and the implications of societal acceptance. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich talks with Michigan Association of Public School Academies President, Dan Quisenberry about the challenges of educating our children during Covid-19.  They talk about the limitations, barriers, and myths regarding face-to-face in-classroom learning vs. online classes. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich takes a look at a way forward with some quick takes that explore life after the election and life after Covid. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich has a wonderful conversation with fellow podcaster, Nativo Gonzalez, the host of 'Paid the Co$t.'  They discuss how Navito has met challenges in his life to become an important voice in his Santa Cruz, California community. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich sweeps through the aftermath of the election, and talks about the impact on the GOP, DNC, and the reporting industry, as well as how he sees the next few weeks pan out heading up to Inauguration. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!