Felons Voting, Pilot Fatigue, Brand Me

Voting for Felons – Is It a Right or a Privilege? Guest: Douglas Spencer, Visiting Professor, Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago Should people in prison be allowed to vote on Election Day? What about after they’ve served their time? Most states prohibit convicted felons from voting while they’re behind bars and –in some cases –while they’re on probation. In some states, felons can lose voting rights permanently, depending on their crime. Democrats in the US House would like to see more states allow felons to vote. Florida voters last year amended the state’s constitution to let felons vote after they’ve completed their sentence. Nevada lawmakers just passed a law that does similarly.  Napping Pilots Could Lead to Safer Flights Guest: Scott Winter, Assistant Professor of Graduate Studies, College of Aviation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University I always hope for a good nap when I take a long airplane flight. But the last thing I want is for the pilot of the plane to be taking a nap, too.  Then again, I also don’t want a pilot up in the cockpit suffering from severe fatigue and prone to making mistakes. In Europe, Canada and Australia, pilots are encouraged to take short naps when fatigue sets in. The US does not allow that. Should we?  The Power of Presence and Knowing Your Personal Brand Guest: Charlotte Harrison, Principal Lecturer at University of Portsmouth with research interests in sustainable graduate employability You know yourself better than anyone, and yet when someone says “Tell me about yourself?” do you freeze a bit like I do? Whether it’s a social setting or a job interview, the answer will shape how you’re perceived –maybe even what future opportunities you get. In the University of Portsmouth’s law school in the UK, students are coached on creating a short statement to summarize their personal brand. The Best National Parks in the Rocky Mountains Guest: Becky Lomax, Author of “USA National Parks: The Complete Guide to All 59 Parks” We’re continuing our exploration of