Nation Building, Supply Chain Problems, Perimenopause

Top of Mind with Julie Rose - Season 1, Episode 1702

Oct 5, 2021 6:00 am
1:44:02 mins

President Biden says America’s mistake in Afghanistan was trying to “nation-build - what does that mean? Then, the pipeline that brings stuff from Asia into US stores is seriously clogged. And, why menopause is so poorly understood and hardly ever discussed openly. Also, on today’s show: large-scale kelp farms could address the carbon problem in the atmosphere; climate change in Alaska transforms native Alaskan communities; why schools are a top target for ransomware hackers. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Episode Segments

Episode Segments

Why Nation Building Matters

Oct 5, 2021

23 m

A former US diplomat responds to President Biden’s assessment of American “nation building” in Afghanistan.

Farming Kelp to Fight Climate Change

Oct 5, 2021

17 m

There’s a movement to plant kelp forests to pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.

Bridging the Climate Gap in Rural Alaskan Communities.

Oct 5, 2021

10 m

Climate change in Alaska could lead to more bridge building.

Schools at High Risk of Being Hacked

Oct 5, 2021

18 m

How to protect schools from hackers trying to get children's information.

From Ports to Warehouses, Everything is Backed Up in the US Supply Chain

Oct 5, 2021

16 m

The shipping and delivery pipeline that brings merchandise into the US is so backed up, it could be well into next year before things are running smoothly again.

Why Did Nobody Warn Me About Perimenopause?

Oct 5, 2021

17 m

Honest, factual talk about menopause is hard to come by—to the point that many women are surprised when symptoms kick in.

Nation Building, Supply Chain Problems, Perimenopause