Richard Helppie's Common Bridge
290 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 439 ratingsThe problems we have in the country are solvable, but not solvable the way we’re approaching them today, because of partisan politics. Richard Helppie, a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist seeks to find a place in the middle where common sense discussions can bridge the current great divide.
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Episodes
Episode 111- Where Do We Go From Here? Civil War or Civil Discussion Vol 3.
July 19, 2021 21:00 - 11 minutes - 8.07 MBRich continues his analysis of what he considers the three flawed pillars that are driving division and misinformation in our country today; The Republican Party, The Democratic Party, and Mainstream Media. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 110- What to Do When Things Go Wrong- With Frank Supovitz
July 12, 2021 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBRich talks with Frank Supovitz, who for over 30 years, has been the producer of some of the world's most prestigious, widely-viewed, and most well-attended sports and entertainment events. Frank is the host of the When Things Go Wrong podcast and author of What to Do When Things Go Wrong and The Sports Event Management & Marketing Playbook, the definitive textbook used by sports business professionals and universities across the globe for more than a decade. Support the Show. Engage the...
Episode 109- Independence Day- with Richard Helppie
July 01, 2021 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.55 MBRich releases his weekly episode a few days early this week in honor of Independence Day. He takes some time to reflect on why we still should celebrate our nation's birthday even though our history has been imperfect. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 108- Climatology without Politics or Pandering- with Dr. Judith Curry
June 28, 2021 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBRich talks about the science of climate with Dr. Judith Curry. Dr. Curry explains how politics have clouded solid scientific-based climate policy over the last few decades, and why that needs to change going forward if we're going to rationally address hunger, clean water supply, and energy.. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 107- Lights, Camera, Action! Live Entertainment after Covid with Jeff Daniels
June 20, 2021 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBRich talks with actor, producer, playwright, and musician, Jeff Daniels about live theater, movies, and the importance of the arts in general post Covid, and what it will take to get live entertainment back on stage in front of live audiences. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 106- Front Line Government - Mayor Bill Wild and Municipal Challenges Today
June 10, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBRich invites Westland, Michigan Mayor, Bill Wild to The Common Bridge. They talk about issues facing local governments, and how state and federal policies can impact decision making. Westland is Michigan's tenth largest city and it's a fascinating conversation that goes from finance to policing, to Covid, and more. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 105- Telehealth Benefits Everyone! with CJ Mark
June 03, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBRich talks with veteran telehealth executive, CJ Mark about the growth of Telehealth in the last decade. They discuss the issues surrounding Telehealth, and how Covid has accelerated the importance of remote medical care. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 104- Cyber Security and the Perils Ahead, with Dan L. Dodson
May 29, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBRich talks with Fortified Health Security CEO Dan L. Dodson about the landscape of cyber security today. They also cover national and personal security vulnerabilities and what is the path going forward. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 103- Pandemic Ending? How are Hospitals Doing? with Brian Peters
May 21, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBPandemic Ending? How are Hospitals Doing? with Brian Peters. Rich brings back Brian Peters, the CEO Michigan Health and Hospital Association to talk about the current state of Covid-19; what we may have gotten right, what we may have gotten wrong and how to move forward. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 102- A Quick Covid Update with Dr. James R. Baker Jr., M.D.
May 18, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBRich brings back Dr. James R. Baker Jr., M.D., from The University of Michigan to discuss the way forward a year and 15 months after the Covid Pandemic. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 101- Postcards From the Edge- Rich's Vacation Thoughts
May 08, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBRich takes a break from his vacation to comment on what's happening, what's being reported, and what's NOT being reported. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 100- Part 2 of Populism Yesterday, Today and Now What? with Thomas Frank
May 02, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBPart 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 the first great American Populism rage. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack...
Episode 99- Populism Yesterday, Today, and Then What?- With Tom Frank
April 26, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBRich 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 rage. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 98- A Close up View on Biden's Infrastructure Bill with Prof. Rick Geddes
April 18, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBRich 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!
Episode 97- Rich Helppie's Solution to Gun Control
April 13, 2021 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.5 MBRich talks about a sensible solution to gun control in America. Support the show (https://RichardHelppie.com)
Episode 97- Rich Helppie's Solution for Sensible Gun Control
April 13, 2021 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.5 MBRich talks about a sensible solution to gun control in America. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 96- Don't blame the tests: Eliminating Standardized Tests Harms the Poor Students- With Sean-Micheal Pigeon
April 04, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBRich 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!
Episode 95- Nothing is Too Big to Fail- Authors Kerry and Linda Killinger
March 23, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBRich 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 the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 94- Immigration: A deep dive into history and policy with Laura Collins
March 18, 2021 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBRich 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!
Episode 93- Rich's Quick Take on Covid, Biden, Confirmation Hearings and HR1
March 14, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn 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!
Episode 92- Running Against the Wind, with Tamika Hamilton
March 05, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBRich 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!
Episode 92- Running Against the Wind with Tamika Hamilton
March 05, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBRich has a great talk with Tamika Hamilton, who recently announced her candidacy for Congress in the 3rd 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 (https://RichardHelppie.com)
Episode 92- Running Against the Wind with Congressional Candidate Tamika Hamilton
March 05, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBRich has a great talk with Tamika Hamilton, who recently announced her candidacy for Congress in the 3rd 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 (https://RichardHelppie.com)
Episode 91- Climate Change, Global Warming for the Common Man with Dr. Richard Alley
February 28, 2021 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBRich 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!
Episode 90- The issue of Free Speech on Campus with Stuart Taylor
February 22, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBRich 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!
Episode 89- Distrust of the Media after The Fairness Doctrine, with Joe Ferullo
February 13, 2021 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBRich 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!
Episode 88- The Need for Creating a New News Media with Matt Taibbi
February 06, 2021 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBRich 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!
Episode 87- Infrastructure; why it's important and how we're failing, with Professor Rick Geddes
February 01, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBRich 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!
Episode 86- Anthony Scaramucci on Inauguration Day, Talking Politics and Bitcoin
January 21, 2021 23:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBRich 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!
Episode 85- Author of The Focused CEO, Andy Vassallo
January 16, 2021 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBRich 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!
Episode 84- Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution- A Report from the Front Lines with Dr. Roseanne Paglia
January 10, 2021 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBRich 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!
Episode 83- The Future Isn't What It Used To Be
January 04, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBRich 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!
Episode 82- 2020 Year End Review with Rich Helppie
December 26, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBRich 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!
Episode 81- Voting Apps and Voting Accessibility with Kahlil Byrd
December 14, 2020 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBRich 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!
Episode 80- What we should know about the Covid Vaccine, with Dr. James R. Baker, Jr., M.D.
December 10, 2020 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBRich 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!
Episode 79- Schools, Open or Closed? A discussion with Dan Quisenberry
December 05, 2020 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBRich 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!
Episode 78- Stopping 'Those' People
November 30, 2020 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBRich 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!
Episode 77- Election over. How is the American Dream these days?
November 22, 2020 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBRich 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!
Episode 76- With Malice toward none. Inauguration, the press and the polls
November 16, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBRich 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!
Episode 75- Champions of Wayne Documentary
November 10, 2020 16:00 - 14 minutes - 9.84 MBRich and Brian talk about the upcoming documentary, "Champions of Wayne," the story of a highly successful incentive-based mentoring program in at Wayne Memorial High School in Wayne, Michigan. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 74- Election 2020 Recap
November 09, 2020 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBRich takes a look at the 2020 Election and the implications going forward with President Elect Joe Biden. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 73- Election Night 2020 Quick Takes
November 04, 2020 02:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBRich answers, in a lightning round format, many of the major issues of the 2020 Presidential Election, and how they may have played a part in this process. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 71- The Trial of Donald Trump
November 04, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 3.4 MBRich has some Election Night takes. For this one, Rich opines, to put all the cards on the table and what might happen if Donald Trump was actually on trial. Now or four years from now. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 72- Purges and Punishment
November 04, 2020 00:00 - 6 minutes - 4.44 MBMore Election Night Thoughts from Richard Helppie. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 70- POTUS Election Replays 2016 No Matter What
November 03, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 6.04 MBRich frames the 2020 presidential election. He further elaborates on an essay posted or will be posted to the website today. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 69- COVID Update and Data Explained.
October 30, 2020 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBRich talks with Trinity Heath CEO Robert Casalou about the recent surge in Coronavirus that is spreading across the country and how it is impacting the hospitals. They discuss the effectiveness of masks, social distancing, and how K-12 in person classrooms appear to not be a super spreader if normal precautions are taken. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 68- Do we, or Don't we need the Electoral College?
October 23, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBWith the 2020 Presidential Election quickly approaching, Rich interviews experts with opposing views as to the necessity of the Electoral College. He is joined by Scott Drexel of the National Popular Vote, a group that promotes doing away with the Electoral College, and Trent England, with the Save Our States, which defends the Electoral College. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 67- The Great Barrington Declaration
October 18, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBRich talks with one of the authors of The Great Barrington Declaration, Dr. Martin Kulldorff of Harvard University about the policy mistakes being made on the societal treatment of Covid 19. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 66- Holding Two Thoughts Simultaneously
October 12, 2020 20:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBRich kicks off his second season of the Common Bridge with an overview of the news events of the past week including President Trump's Covid diagnosis, the vice presidential debates, the never-ending riots in Portland, and much more. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 65- Presidential Debate, Senate Judiciary Hearings Comey and More
October 05, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBRich does an analysis of the first presidential debate/barroom brawl, and also covers the Comey hearings, and sets the stage for the last month before the election. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!